CWNP Program Updates Certification Requirements; Advanced Level Exams Now Available to All Candidates.ATLANTA -- The CWNP CWNP Certified Wireless Network Professional Program, the industry standard for wireless LAN training and certification, today announced that the requirements for its CWAP CWAP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional CWAP Clean Water Action Plan CWAP Clean Water Action Project CWAP Cable and Wireless Australia & Pacific Wireless LAN Analysis and CWSP CWSP College Work Study Program CWSP Certified Wireless Security Professional CWSP Community Water and Sanitation Project CWSP Collaborative Web Services Platform CWSP Certified Wireless Solutions Provider CWSP Commercial Wideband Satellite-communication Program Wireless LAN Security One issue with corporate wireless networks in general, and WLANs in particular, involves the need for security. Many early access points could not discern whether or not a particular user had authorization to access the network. certifications are being changed to allow greater flexibility for IT professionals to take the exams and earn CWNP certifications. The changes will allow networking professionals to take the exams required for each certification in any order. Previously, CWSP and CWAP certification candidates were required to pass the Wireless LAN Administration exam (PW0-100) before advancing to higher level exams. "This is a change we've anticipated, and are excited about making, because the demand for advanced wireless certifications has increased so much," said Kevin Sandlin, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and co-founder of the CWNP Program. "Cisco and Microsoft have structured their certification programs in the same manner, and now CWNP candidates can have the same flexibility for their studying and testing schedules." The exam requirements for each certification are:
CWNA: (1 exam)
Exam PW0-100, Wireless LAN Administration
CWSP: (2 exams)
Exam PW0-100, Wireless LAN Administration
Exam PW0-200, Wireless LAN Security
CWAP: (2 exams)
Exam PW0-100, Wireless LAN Administration
Exam PW0-205, Wireless LAN Analysis
CWNP certifications validate the wireless knowledge of networking professionals. CWNP certified professionals can install, secure, and maintain wireless networks for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as large enterprises. About The CWNP(R) Program The CWNP Program is the industry standard for wireless LAN training and certification. IT professionals in 75 countries have achieved CWNP certifications in how to make wireless LANs more secure, cost-effective, and reliable. The CWNA CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator CWNA Colorado-Wyoming Numismatic Association certification has been recognized as the third fastest growing certification in importance, according to a study by CRN CRN Computer Reseller News CRN Crown CRN Council for Responsible Nutrition CRN Crane CRN Community Recycling Network CRN Course Reference Number CRN Center for Responsible Nanotechnology CRN Cornish (SIL code, UK) . The CWNP Program was created by Planet3 Wireless, Inc., a privately-held Georgia corporation. For more information about the CWNP Program, visit www.cwnp.com. |
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