3/27/2002 -- Yesterday Cisco Systems announced a new specialty certification, Content Networking.

According to Cisco, the title is designed "for network professionals who can demonstrate significant skills and knowledge in content edge delivery, content distribution and management, content switching, content routing and intelligent network services."

To become a Cisco Qualified Specialist in Content Networking, candidates must first hold a valid CCIP or CCNP certification, then pass the following two exams:

• Building Cisco Content Networking Solutions Exam (Coming April 2002)
• Cisco Content Networking Specialist Exam
  

This is the sixth Specialist title Cisco has launched since introducing the program last year. These titles are offered in addition to the company's "career certifications," such as the CCNA and CCIE.

More information on this specialization can be found here. - B.N.