Cisco Scores 500,000 Certification Mark
4/22/2003 -- Cisco Systems announced yesterday that the company awarded its 500,0000th certification in March.
The only other companies known to have reached the half-million mark in their IT certification programs are Microsoft and Novell.
Cisco declined to provide a breakdown of the count by titles, but did say that the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) community has grown to 9,500.
"The continuing growth and adoption of Cisco Career Certifications, particularly in security and IP telephony, is evidence of Cisco's preeminence in the networking industry and increasing confidence in the competence of certified professionals," Tom Kelly, vice president of Cisco's Internet Learning Solutions Group, said in a printed statement announcing the milestone. "For employers and network professionals alike, Cisco certifications are badges of expertise, aptitude and hands-on capability that is unparalleled in the industry."
Cisco launched the CCIE title in 1993, with the full program (associate, professional, and expert levels) debuting in 1998. Since then, the program has grown into seven Career certifications (plus several CCIE tracks) and 13 Certified Specialist titles. Aside from the lab-based CCIE, some of Cisco's most well known certifications include the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and the Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP).
Last year, CertCities.com's readers voted Cisco's certification program as the best IT certification program. Its CCIE title also topped CertCities.com's list of the 10 Hottest Certifications for 2003.
More information on Cisco's certifications can be found here.  -B.N.
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| 4/30/03: Jason Smith from DC says: |
On the whole getting a BA or Masters I think that is a joke too. Anybody can get a BA by just putting there time in but it by no means gives you any networking skills. I would take a CCNP with job experience in the field than a guy with a E.E. degree because they just dong get that experience. But colleges are now offering cisco classes which is a really good thing, hopefully they can teach it all the way up to supporting an ISP. |
| 4/30/03: Anonymous says: |
Jason, I think a strong cert like ccnp coupled with ba degree is a pretty solid thing to have.Also, a CCNP doesnt necessarily have experience either. Same bs with MCSE. No hands on sims. By the way, if you were an HR department, I am pretty sure a B.S has more value to it than a cert.. corporate american likes to see their potential job candidates with degrees |
| 5/1/03: Anonymous says: |
OK you're talking about those who are financially well to buy books, computers, routers, switches, etc to get a CCNA. Well everyone would want those if they're capable of getting all those but there are many sincere candidates out there who can barely afford used books and a RouterSim to study for CCNA and yet you're suggesting them to be turned down because they couldn't get physical routers with all the equipments to practice with, regardless of their willingness to learn? At least those people are still willing to put some effort and money to get the knowledge, unlike those who simply use braindump right away. So you think those people with such effort should be trashed? Yeah maybe in your wonderful world where you can afford anything you want, but it ain't like that in other people's world...not everyone can get their hands on a router...I'm a college graduate with computer degree, still paying loan, jobless, and sincerely wanting to learn networking such as CCNA with this low cash that I have now (won't afford a router at all), but with this post, I'm getting the idea that with people like you around, my effort will be useless as long as I can't get my hand a router. |
| 5/1/03: anony says: |
is there anyone who knows of a 15 year old with a ccie or ccnp? just curious |
| 5/1/03: anonymous says: |
having a router at home is a bonus but unrealistic for most due to the outrageous cost for even usec cisco routers. Dont forget, besides the technical skills, being a knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and professional employee often makes up for lack of experience or hands oh. Remember, being a CCIE doesnt mean you will succeed in the market, a larger percentage of survival skills are dedication, hard work for your company and being able to communicate with your peers and supervisors is more important.I think too mane certified techies are rough around the edges. |
| 5/1/03: Anonymous says: |
That's relieving, thanks. Now the thing is people, like myself, are studying and taking certs to get their FIRST job so let alone the "on the job experience". Now, even if they can afford buying multiple computers and routers to build a home lab, it still doesn't mean a VALID experience because it's not "on the job" but hey we're trying to get our first job here, don't forget that fact, thus taking certs to learn and get some credential for what we've learned (besides a 4yr degree of course). And how about those who can't even afford a used router to practice, only got a computer, some used books from eBay, and a RouterSim? That sounds good enough to me if one can afford all those for a CCNA cert, because many take a shortcut by using dumps without knowing $h1t about what the exam is all about...Oh wait, that's not even close to having "valid" cert huh? Coz that guy ain't ever touched a router or got an "on the job experience"... |
| 5/2/03: Anonymous says: |
any way you do the task is hands on experience and CAN be applied to a resume. If you help friends and family outside of work, you can apply that as well since it is directly related to your job objectives. Any way somone obtains a cert is on them. Its always benefitial to have the hardware but not always practical. Any employer would honor any kind of experience even it is volunteer work. That my personal experience. Going through countless intervies they have always asked me do you any outside work for friends? Maybe it isnt on the job experience but it definately counts. Learn any way that you can and as long as you learned something that you CAN apply on the job, you are good to go. |
| 5/3/03: Anonymous says: |
People, this all gets down to supply and demand. Before 2000, if you had your cert, in almost anything, you were employable. Now, with the flood of certifications 500K Cisco Strong, and the M$, I can tell you that you are pretty much wasting your time getting paper. If you want to make a living, become a real estate agent or sell Insurance or Stocks, forget about entering the IT industry now. For those that have the experience, 5 years plus, a four year degree and certs, you still have a chance with the CCNP or even being a CCIE candidate. Sorry, but that's REALITY. |
| 5/3/03: Anonymous says: |
OK but hey that would mean I'll have to waste my 4yr computer degree, after spending tenth of thousands of dollars for it...WOW that wouldn't be bright idea despite the reality. So what good is a degree now, when most of us, fresh graduates, don't have 5 yrs experience? I mean getting a degree and 5yr experience at the same time isn't really a sound idea... |
| 5/5/03: Haze from Hawaii says: |
Too much gloom and doom!! Yes, the market is tough, but there ARE jobs in the IT industry! Even entry level. If you count on Monster.com or other job sites to do your job hunting, you're probably wasting your time. If you are security clearable (ie: no criminal record, drug problem ,etc.) and can meet experience, degree or cert requirements, there are many opportunuties with Federal agencies or contactors to military projects. Do the research, get your qualifications in line, and if you're truly inerested in the IT field, Don't give up!! Be ready WHEN the market bounces back!! |
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