Certification Watch Volume 5 #2, continued

Published January 15,, 2002

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Trickle Down Certification

Computer professional certification has been finding its way into traditional brick and mortar education venues for several years. The latest move comes from Certiport, the company responsible for administering the end user Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) program. Certiport is working to introduce both MOUS and Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) at the high school level. This is very much an entry-level certification, and not particularly relevant to current IT professionals. However, it does show the continued expansion of certification as both a credential, and a blueprint for learning.

Cisco WAN Tracks Formally Mothballed

As previously announced, Cisco retired its CCNA WAN Switching, CCNP WAN Switching, and CCDP WAN Switching certifications on December 31, 2001. Although no new certifications can be earned on these tracks, previously earned certifications will remain valid for three years from the date achieved.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Early Registration is Now Available

Early registration for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam is currently underway. The four hour exam takes place once a year, with the next sitting scheduled for June 8, 2002. Candidates must register by April 3. The CISA exam tests knowledge of IS audit process principles and practices. The early registration rate ($295/ISACA members, $400/nonmembers) applies though February 13th.

Free Practice for Sun Certified Web Component Developer Candidates

Are you considering taking on the newest Sun certification for Java 2 - Web Component Developer? Then zip on over to the Sun Web Learning Center and try your hand at the free 10 question practice exam they've just posted.

That's all for this edition of Certification Watch. Please keep your certification news and tips coming to news@gocertify.com.

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