10/11/2001 -- Novell announced yesterday that it has officially launched its new Specialist Certificate program.

The new program allows candidates to pass a single exam and receive a proficiency certificate in that specific area. Exams still count towards one or more full-fledged Novell certification titles.

According to Novell, the following proficiency certificates are currently available:

• GroupWise 6 Administration (Exam #50-665)*
• Internet Security Mgmt with BorderManager (Exam #50-650)
• TCP/IP for Networking Professionals (Exam #50-649)
• Desktop Management with ZENworks for Desktops 3 (Exam #50-662)
• Integrating Novell eDirectory with Windows NT (Exam #
  50-644)*
• Integrating Novell eDirectory and Active Directory (Exam #50-663)*
• Directory and Database Integration Using DirXML (Exam #50-668)
  *Indicates new exams for Novell's NetWare 6 track.

The Specialist Certification program is just one of the changes Novell announced for its certification program earlier this year. Others include a streamlined Master CNE curriculum and integration of CompTIA exams (click here for more).

For more information on the Specialist Certifications from Novell's Web site, click here. -B.N.