Certification Watch Volume 5 #2

Certification News regarding cSAGE, the PMP Exam, CISSP Certification, Microsoft, Certiport, Cisco, CISA, and Sun.

Published January 15, 2002
By Anne Martinez

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Systems Administrator Exams From cSAGE Hit Beta

The UNIX and extended core modules of the cSAGE certification program will be available in beta format from January 28th thru February 13th. Registration begins January 22 through VUE testing centers. Junior level system administrators are especially encouraged to take these exams, which cost $100 each ($225 each when the beta period ends). If you pass both, you could actually become certified before the SAGE program officially goes live on March 26th.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Modified

The new Project Management Professional (PMP) exam will be released on March 4, 2002. The current version of the exam (which uses the 1996 objectives) will no longer be available after that date. The new exam includes coverage of a new domain: professional responsibility (in addition to the current areas - initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing). Test out your readiness with the 50 free sample questions on the PMI Web site. The questions and answers are in PDF format.

CISSP to Increase Experience Requirements in 2003

The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2, sponsors of the well-respected Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, have announced plans to modify the experience requirements for earning the CISSP title. Starting January 1, 2003, candidates will have to demonstrate that they have either four years of experience, or three years of experience plus a college degree in order to sit for the exam. Currently, three years of experience is required. "Equivalent life experience" can be substituted for the college degree, at ISC2's discretion. The experience must be in the field of information security.

Microsoft Offers Special Cards to First 5,000 MCSAs

If the idea of a special ID card excites you, consider accelerating your track to the MCSA. If you're one of the first 5,000 to complete the requirements, your certificate and wallet ID card will showcase your glory.

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