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Current  user Comments for "Cisco Adds New "Qualified Specialist" Certs To Lineup"
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| 2/14/01 - Terry Singh says: |
Sounds like Cisco may be doing to its reputed certifications what Microsoft has done for MCSE certs. Anyone can now carry multitudes of acronyms beside their name, and not know a thing. |
| 2/16/01 - takamo says: |
Great idea! I would like to find out more info on Cisco cert, again.. |
| 2/18/01 - Wales Chen says: |
Hmm... it sounds like a good idea to me. At least I can become "specialised" in the field I like to concentrate on. Unlike CCNP/CCDP, I can spend less time on unrelated stuff such as routing/switching, and put more effort on things I am good at. |
| 2/18/01 - Bill Higgins says: |
The four-exam requirement for the security specializaion was announced in September and became effective 1/1/2001. You still have to have a CCNP to get the specialization cert, in my opinion a valid request from Cisco, and a valid barrier to the acronym seekers. I disagree with Terry Singh on this because IMHO it will now be tougher, not easier, to become a Cisco Certified Security Specialist. Of course, Wales Chen will have to take even more exams, not fewer. Unlike some folks, I view the CCNP/CCDP as the general purpose, entry level certifications for serious Cisco jockeys. Then it's time to specialize. |
| 2/20/01 - Anonymous says: |
I would say the following two paragraphs are confusing. The first paragraph states the the new specialists certs will replace the CCNA and CCDA. The second paragraph states that one must be a CCNA or CCDA to take the new specialists cert exams. Go figure. According to Cisco, the new Security Specialist and SNA/IP Specialist designations replace the former CCNP and CCDP Specializations. Cisco said it would be coming out with even more Specialist titles in the upcoming months. Each of the certifications above are now available. However, before sitting for any of these exams, candidates must be a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA), depending on the specialty chosen. |
| 2/20/01 - Anonymous says: |
Hey Bill Higgins, Can you read? The first paragraph states the the new specialists certs will replace the CCNA and CCDA. The second paragraph states that one must be a CCNA or CCDA to take the new specialists cert exams! |
| 2/21/01 - Mckpum says: |
"According to Cisco, the new Security Specialist and SNA/IP Specialist designations replace the former CCNP and CCDP Specializations." Where does it say that it replaces the CCNA or CCDA? I thought reading, writing, and attention to detail were qualities required of Cisco experts. |
| 2/21/01 - Becky Nagel says: |
Hi Anonymous (posts #5 and #6) -- I think you might be misreading that sentence. It says it replaces the former CCNP and CCDA SPECIALIZATIONS. From what I understand from Cisco, the CCNP and CCDA used to have extra "specalization" options, and this program replaces that. However, in no way are the actual CCNA or CCDA or any other major Cisco titles being replaced. I apologize for not making that clearer. |
| 2/27/01 - Mike Riess says: |
I have heard that a new Cisco certification, the CCOE, is to be announced soon. There is nothing currently on their web site. Does anyone know what this is? (? Cisco Certified Operating Engineer ?) |
| 2/28/01 - Becky Nagel says: |
Hi Mike -- That's the first I've heard of CCOE....I'll see what I can find out; if there's anything, I'll post it here. BTW -- Where'd you hear it at? -- Becky |
| 3/8/01 - Becky Nagel says: |
Hi Mike - Just to follow up: I've checked around, and none of my sources have heard a whisper of the CCOE. But then, Cisco is notorious for keeping tight-lipped about their certification program. Can you tell us where you saw it so we can follow up more? Any chance it might have been a typo for the CCIE? Best, --- Becky |
| 6/1/01 - Anonymous says: |
Have a question that some of you might be able to answer. I am looking into doing contract work for a State University in the mid-US in the area of Cisco training. What I would be doing exactly is preparing individuals for each test through a week-long training prior to the test. What salary should I request? |
| 7/23/01 - Denny says: |
So does this mean CCNP and CCDP are still valid certifications? I read on TCPMAG.com that the Cisco Qualified Specialists will replace CCNP and CCDP and that Cisco retired the CCNP and CCDP certifications. Which is it? |
| 7/30/01 - Robert says: |
I think that these are great. I have my CCNP/CCDP and would like to specialize in other fields like Security. On these test's you have to know what you are talking about and you cant just get it to put by your name. |
| 9/8/01 - Bart says: |
Cisco has picked up on the Microsoft certs scam. Retire certs, come-up with new ones, relace, rename,re-cert. It all means one thing. More income for Cisco. We'll be retesting on retired tests, just to have that one retired in a year, then renamed, and retired, then re-cert again. Just a scam. Then try to get a job with any of the above. Ex: John Doe CCNA/CCNP retired/recert CCQI for 2 months/CCQI retired/CFRTHJKL?/scam |
| 1/6/03 - greg fitzpatrick from Warren, Mi. says: |
I have been told by more than one person that by passing at least one of the CCNP exams, this will keep my CCNA cert. current if it is about to expire. Does anyone know the real answer to this. |
| 5/31/03 - Terry Singh says: |
My name is Terry Singh, too. |
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-B.N.