|
|
|
|
Cisco Adds New "Qualified Specialist" Certs To Lineup
2/13/2001 -- Cisco Systems announced yesterday that it has added four new "Qualified Specialists" designations to its certification lineup.
"Our new Cisco Qualified Specialist initiative extends our program to provide employees in technical fields with the skills that are specifically applicable to their organizations," said Tom Kelly, vice president of Cisco's Internet Learning Solutions Group, in a printed statement.
The new certifications are:
- Cable Communications Specialist (1 exam) -- certifies the skills required to deploy and support Cisco cable two-way data services.
- Security Specialist 1 (4 exams) -- certifies the skills required to build and maintain Cisco security solutions.
- SNA/IP Support Specialist (2 exams) -- certifies the skills required for installing, configuring, implementing and troubleshooting Cisco products in SNA environments.
- SNA/IP Design Specialist (1 exam) -- certifies the skills required to translate complex networking requirements into a network design.
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.
The designations are valid for two years; after that, individuals must recertify by taking the current exams.
For more information on this new program and Cisco certification in general, click here. -B.N.
|
There are 17  user Comments for “Cisco Adds New "Qualified Specialist" Certs To Lineup”
|
|
Page 1 of 2
|
| 2/14/01: Terry 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 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 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 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 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 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 |
First Page Next Page Last Page
|
|
|
|
