10/11/2001 -- Lotus announced recently that it will be retiring the following exams on January 1, 2002:

• #320: Domino.DOC Applications and System Administration R4
• #291: Developing LotusScript Applications for SmartSuite Using 1-2-3 '97
• #402: Supporting Domino and Notes R4 Level 2
  

According to Lotus, the 320 exam will be replaced by a new version. Reasons for the retirements were not given.

For more on Lotus' certification program, click here. -B.N.