Cisco Announces Recertification Policy for Career-Certified Associates and Professionals.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2000 Policy Highlights Commitment to Address Industry-Wide Need for More Qualified Network Technicians Cisco Systems (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, today announced the recertification recertification Recredentialing Graduate education A process in which a professional is periodically re-evaluated–eg, every 10 yrs by an accrediting body to assure continued provision of safe, high-quality health care policy for its career-certified associates and professionals. The policy highlights the Cisco commitment to address an industry-wide need for qualified technicians who can solve the complex issues created by the latest network technology. "Our commitment to continue to provide world-class customer service is dependent on our ability to make sure our certified professionals are well-trained on the latest networking technology," said Tom Kelly, vice president, Worldwide Training. "In today's fast-paced Internet economy recertification is a tangible indication, to both IT professionals and the organizations that employ them, that our career certification holders are current on the latest technology trends." Recertification has been part of the Cisco Career Certifications Cisco Career Certifications are IT professional certifications for Cisco products. The tests are administered by Pearson VUE (Prometric previously administered the test; but as of 1 Aug 2007, no longer does). Program since 1997, when the company implemented recertification for the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE See Cisco certification. (TM)) certificate. Under the guidelines of the Cisco Career Certification Program, career certifications at the associate and professional levels, including Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA See Cisco certification. (TM)), Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA CCDA Cisco Certified Design Associate CCDA Christian Community Development Association CCDA California Career Development Association CCDA Central Coast Dressage Association CCDA Cape Cod Dressage Association (Massachusetts) (TM)), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP See Cisco certification. (TM)) and Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP CCDP Cisco Certified Design Professional CCDP Commission Canadienne des Droits de la Personne (Canadian Human Rights Commission) CCDP Conditional Core Damage Probability CCDP Civilian Competitive Development Program (TM)) certificates, are valid for three years. The CCIE and career specializations, including security, voice access, network management, SNA/IP network management, LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ATM and SNA/IP integration, are valid for two years. Renewing a Cisco associate or professional certification requires passing the appropriate recertification exam before expiration. Alternatively, certifying at a more advanced level also recertifies an individual's existing certifications. To help simplify the recertification process and ensure success, Cisco has certified and licensed its numerous worldwide Cisco learning partners to offer training needs analysis, certified instructor-led career courses, access to Cisco learning tools and technologies as well as e-learning editions of courseware for exam preparation. Go to www.cisco.com/go/training to find a local Cisco learning partner. Career Certifications Tracking System The password-protected Cisco Career Certifications Tracking System database, available on the certification Web site (www.cisco.com/go/certifications), serves as the certified professional's informational resource. Cisco uses the contact information from the database to notify certified professionals about expiring certificates. Thus, Cisco certified professionals are encouraged to regularly update their contact information. In addition, the database tracks exam history and certification progress for the more than 100,000 Cisco career certified and specialized network professionals. Exam Availability Associate recertification exams are now available worldwide with professional exams due to be available worldwide next month. The first set of professional and associate Cisco Career Certifications expire on September 5, 2001, giving certified network professionals a minimum of one year to prepare, register, and pass the required recertification exam. Go to www.cisco.com/go/certifications to learn more about how to update personal information, check certification expiration, locate the nearest test center and register for a recertification exam. Cisco Systems Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at http:// www.cisco.com. CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCNA, and CCNP are trademarks, and Cisco, Cisco Systems and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. or its affiliates in the US and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. |
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