19 Nov 02 |
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As of November 19, 2002, a new Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification and three new focused security certifications: the Cisco Firewall Specialist, the Cisco VPN Specialist, and the Cisco IDS Specialist are now available. |
12 Nov 02 |
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CCDA certification has been redesigned, now consisting of an updated CCDA exam and brand new course. |
05 Nov 02 |
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Cisco Learning Credits enable organizations to define their networking and training needs concurrently and prepay for high quality training available from participating authorized Cisco Learning Partners. |
29 Oct 02 |
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The Cisco E-Learning Connection, a subscription only learning environment for anytime access to training on Cisco product and technology information, is now available for an introductory price of $499/user/year. |
22 Oct 02 |
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Two new focused certifications for Wireless LAN applications: the Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist and the Cisco Wireless LAN Design Specialist are now available. |
04 Oct 02 |
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Three new security exams, which
include simulation questions, have been released. MCNS 640-100, CSPFA
9E0-111, and CSVPN 9E0-121. Prior versions of the exams are scheduled
to retire February
28, 2003. Security Specialist 1 candidates may mix and match older and
newer versions of the exams in each category. |
01 Oct 02 |
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Adjustments have been made to
international prices for certifications exams so that they fall within
a range of $125-$150 US dollars equivalent for all 640-XXX and 9E0-XXX
exams and $250-$300 US dollars equivalent for the Foundation exam 640-841.
Exam
pricing for the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and other countries already
falling within the given range have not changed. All CCIE exams will
maintain
a
flat rate of $300 US dollars equivalent. Please confirm all exam pricing
with Prometric or VUE at the time of exam registration. |
17 Sep 02 |
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New Cisco e-learning courses for
CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, and CCIP are now available through authorized
Cisco Learning Partners worldwide. These high-value self-training courses
offer
the economic, accessibility and accountability benefits of e-learning
along with the most up-to-date Cisco content and breakthrough instructional
design.
Partners often blend the courses with instructor-led training, mentoring,
live or remote labs, and other services to provide optimal experiences
for specific learning needs. |
14 Sep 02 |
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Self Test Software has launched
a brand -new practice test engine available in both downloadable and
online formats. New features include ability to modify learning mode,
comprehensive test scoring, integrated flash cards, 24/7 access to live
mentor chat,
and
timed certification mode to simulate the exam-day experience. |
13 Sep 02 |
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BSCI 640-901 replaces the Routing
exam (RTING 640-603) for CCNP and CCDP certifications. The Routing exam
will retire. Individuals who registered for the Routing exam on or before
September 13, 2002 will be able to take that exam through October 25,
2002.08/30/02 - A new CCNP recertification exam (CCNPR 640-851) replaces
the prior version
(CCNPR 640-519). The new CCNPR Recertification exam covers BSCI, Switching,
Remote Access, and Support objectives and includes simulation items.
Individuals registering for the prior exam on or before September 13,
2002 will be able
to take that exam through October 25, 2002. |
23 Aug 02 |
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A new CCNP/CCDP Foundation exam
(FNDN 640-841) replaces the prior version (FNDN 640-509). The new exam
covers BSCI, Switching, and Remote Access objectives and includes simulation
items.
Individuals registering for the prior exam on or before September 13,
2002 will be able to take that exam through October 25, 2002. |
13 Aug 02 |
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A new Cisco Optical Specialist
1 focused certification is available for network professionals who design,
install, operate, and maintain optical networking systems. Candidates
will have a strong background in optical networking technologies, and
participants must have proficiency using Cisco optical products and applying
them
in
a metro environment. |
13 Aug 02 |
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The Cisco Optical Specialist
1 Exam (COS 9E0-611) is now available for testing through authorized
Prometric and VUE testing centers. |
13 Aug 02 |
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The PNNI and MPLS Networking
Exam (PNNIMPLS 9E0-921) which is one of the two required exams for the
recently released Cisco Multiservice Switching Specialist certification
is now available
for testing through authorized Prometric and VUE testing centers. |
02 Aug 02 |
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Updated versions of MCNS, CSPFA,
and CSVPN have been released. CSVPN 3.0 replaces the existing Cisco PIX
Firewall-VPN and IOS-VPN theory and labs with the complete Cisco VPN
3000 Concentrator release 3.5 curriculum. CSPFA 3.0 adds three new lab
exercises, updates all commands and migrates all labs to PIX Firewall software
version
6.2. MCNS 3.0 removes PIX chapters and concentrates on existing and new
IOS features. |
23 Jul 02 |
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Effective July 23, 2002 Cisco
is offering a new focused certification the Cisco Multiservice Switching
Specialist. Multiservice switches provide the highest port densities
in the market, unmatched scalability, and carrier-class reliability.
Partnerships and standards facilitate open networks that allow service providers
to
create
the most cost-effective and reliable networks for IP and ATM service
delivery, using one network infrastructure. The new focused certification
will provide
candidates with the technical expertise necessary to install, configure,
support, troubleshoot, and design complex ATM-based networks in the service
provider market segment. |
12 Jul 02 |
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Updated versions of Interconnecting
Cisco Network Devices (ICND 2.0) and it's recommended prerequisite course,
CCNA Basics (CCNAB 2.0) have been released and are available from authorized
Cisco Learning Partners. |
28 Jun 02 |
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A new Cisco Career Certifications
and Confidentiality Agreement must be signed electronically at the beginning
of the CCNA 640-607 exam. The new agreement will be made available as
a requirement on all other exams in the future. Candidates who are already
Cisco certified or have already signed prior versions of the agreements
are not required to sign the new agreement until they take an exam on
which
it appears. |
28 Jun 02 |
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Building Scalable Cisco Networks
(BSCN) has been replaced by Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI).
BSCI is now the recommended training to prepare for the 640-603 Routing
Exam required for CCNP and CCDP certification. |
14 Jun 02 |
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Effective June 14, 2002, the Implementing
Cisco MPLS in BPX and MGX Networks (IMPLS 2.1) leader-led training has
been retired and will be replaced by Implementing Multiprotocol Label
Switching v2.2 (IMPLS 2.2) leader-led training. |
11 Jun 02 |
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Effective June 11, 2002 Cisco
is offering a new focused certification the Cisco MxU Specialist. As
high-speed Internet access becomes an increasingly critical business
requirement, multi-unit
(MxU) properties can stay ahead of their competition by providing a reliable
value-added service to tenants, students, guests and customers. The new
certification will provide candidates with the technical expertise necessary
to support the comprehensive Cisco end-to-end solution for MxU environments. |
05 Jun 02 |
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Effective June 5, 2002 the following
exams for CCNP, CCDP, and CCIP certifications have been replaced in all
countries except Japan. 640-901 BSCI replaces 640-900 BSCI. 640-603 Routing
replaces 640-503 Routing. 640-604 Switching replaces 640-504 Switching.
640-605 Remote Access replaces 640-505 Remote Access. 640-606 Support
replaces 640-506 Support The BSCI, Routing, and Remote Access exams now
include real-world
simulationsUntil July 17, 2002, candidates already registered for an
exam will be administered the registered-for exam rather than the new
version. Candidates with certifications in progress may combine 640-50x
and 640-900
exams to achieve their CCNP, CCDP or CCIP certifications. |
05 Jun 02 |
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Bruce Alexander of Cisco Systems
and Chris Marco from GigaWave Technologies will provide a sneak preview
of the new Cisco Aironet WLAN Security and Bridging courses on June 18,
2002 at 3:00 CDT. |
31 May 02 |
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Cisco ONS 15216 Provisioning and
Operation Training v2.1 (OPODA) instructor led training has just been
released and will soon be available through authorized Cisco Learning
Partners. In
this course, participants learn how the Cisco ONS 15216 dense wavelength
division multiplexing (DWDM) product family extends the functionality
of the Cisco ONS 15454 optical transport platform. |
15 May 02 |
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Exams for all three Cisco IP Telephony
Specialist focused certifications are available: CIPT 9E0-402, CVOICE
9E0-423, DQOS 9E0-601, EVODD 9E0-411, and IPTT 9E0-421. |
03 May 02 |
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Cisco Secure Policy Manager v2.0
(CSPM) covering CSPM v3.0 software has been released. This one-day, leader-led,
lab-intensive course teaches the knowledge and skills needed to describe,
configure, verify, and use CSPM to manage Cisco VPN routers and the PIX
Firewall. It provides students with high-end management console training
that builds upon the fundamental and advanced PIX features covered in
CSPFA 2.1. |
12 Apr 02 |
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Content Networking (CN) and Packet
Telephony (PKTEL) courses have been released and will be available through
authorized Cisco Learning Partners. These releases offer CCIP candidates
preparation for the Content Networking and Packet Telephony electives
as well as completing the recommended training for the newly released
Cisco Content Networking Specialist certification. |
05 Apr 02 |
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The following courses, or updated
versions of existing courses, have been released and will be available
through authorized Cisco Learning Partners: Aironet Wireless LAN Fundamentals
v2.0
(AWLF), Aironet Wireless LAN Fundamentals And Cisco Aironet, Wireless
Site Survey v2.0 (AWFSS), Cisco Aironet Wireless Site Survey v2.0 (CAWS),
Cisco
IP Telephony v3.2 (CIPT), Building Cisco DSL Networks v1.0 (DSLN), Implementing
Multiprotocol Label Switching v2.2 (IMPLS 2.2), MGX ATM Edge Switch Configuration
v2.0 (MAESC), Service Expansion Shelf PNNI Controller Configuration v2.0
(SESCC). |
05 Apr 02 |
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New proctored exams for Cisco
Enterprise Voice Over Data Design (EVODD 9E0-411) and Cisco IP Telephony
Troubleshooting (IPTT 9E0-421) supporting the Partner IP Telephony-Revised
and IP Telephony Services Specializations are now available. |
26 Mar 02 |
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All exams for the brand-new Cisco
Content Networking Specialist are now available including both 640-925
Building Cisco Content Networking Solutions and the brand-new 9E0-600
Cisco Content
Networking Specialist v1.1. |
26 Mar 02 |
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The Cisco Unity Engineer exam
(UNITY 9E0-805) is now available for validating skills and knowledge
necessary to install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot Cisco Unity
in a stand-alone
voice mail or unified messaging environment. |
12 Mar 02 |
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Effective March 12, 2002 a new
CCNA exam (CCNA 640-607) replaced the CCNA 640-507 certification requirement.
This new exam covers the same objectives as the prior exam, but now includes
new real-world simulation test items. |
04 Mar 02 |
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The Network Management Exam (NM
9E0-300), one of several requirements for Account Managers and System
Engineers supporting a Partner Network Management Specialization, is
now available. |
04 Mar 02 |
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MPLS Technology Essentials v2.0
(MLSTE)-Instructor Led Training, replacing previous versions of this
course, has been released and will soon be available from authorized
Cisco Learning
Partners. |
18 Feb 02 |
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Now through March 18, new CCNP
beta exams are available. |
08 Feb 02 |
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SANS2002 annual security conference
at the Orlando Marriott World Resort, April 1 - 7, 2002 will include
CCNA?+S training, allowing participants to prepare for their CCNA exam
along with
online access to the Level 2 Firewalls, Perimeter Protection, and Virtual
Private Networks training. |
08 Feb 02 |
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Cisco Business Resilience seminars
across the United States and Canada starting on March 12 and running
through April 10 includes scenarios and action plans around high availability,
disaster
recovery, backup, network security, SAFE blueprint, IP communications,
mobility, and telecommuting. |
08 Feb 02 |
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Cisco Powered Network members
only: Free certifications testing for Cisco Career Certifications exams
will be available Sunday and Monday, March 17 to 18, 2002 to all participants
in the Cisco Powered Network symposium. The testing fee will be waived
on one written exam. |
15 Jan 02 |
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On January 15, 2002, Cisco announced
a new focused certification-Cisco IP Telephony Support Specialist-to
address the increasing market demand for skilled network professionals
who can plan,
implement and support Cisco advanced IP telephony network solutions. |
11 Jan 02 |
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The following courses, or updated
versions of existing courses, have been released and will be available
through authorized Cisco Learning Partners: Building Cisco DSL Networks
v1.0 (DSLN),
Cisco Products Solutions Essentials (CPSE), Cisco Secure Virtual Private
Networks (CSVPN), Cisco WAN Manager Installation and Operation (CWMIO),
CiscoWorks 2000 Fundamentals v1.1 (CWFUN), CiscoWorks 2000 LAN WAN v1.1
(CWLAW), Enterprise Voice over Data Design (EVODD), IP Telephony Troubleshooting
(IPTT), Cisco ONS 15327 Provisioning and Operation Training, (OPOTE). |
