Certification Watch Volume 5 #18, continued

Published September 20, 2002

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Cisco Replaces Several CCNP/CCDP Exams

Two of the core exams for both CCNP and CCDP certification have been replaced. Exam 640-603 (Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks/BSCI) was retired September 13th and replaced with BSCI 640-901. The alternate combined foundation R/S exam (formerly 640-509) has been replaced by a new foundation exam: 640-841. Finally, the CCNP recertification exam (640-519) has been replaced with a newer exam as well: (640-851). The number of exams required in order to obtain certification remain the same.

Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA) Released

The newest level of the Juniper Networks program is now up and running. Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA) is designed for experienced networking professionals with beginner-intermediate knowledge of the Juniper Networks M-series and T-series platforms. Earning it requires passing a single exam (JN0-201), available through Prometric testing centers. The beta version of this exam had a slightly different name: Juniper Network Certified Internet Professional (J NCIP).

5 New Betas from Nortel Networks

Nortel Networks has beta opportunities for five new Symposium certification exams. The first 50 candidates registered for each exam take it for free. Two betas - Symposium TAPI/Agent Field Specialist and Symposium TAPI/Agent Support Specialist - are in progress, but still have space available. Three other betas - Symposium Call Center Field Specialist, Symposium Call Center Support Specialist, and Symposium Web Center Portal Support Specialist - are open for registration and will begin soon. More details and registration information are available on the Nortel Web site.

Merge of HP, Compaq Certification Program Underway

According to Hewlett-Packard's Certification Web pages, the HP and Compaq certification programs will be merged into a single professional certification program called the HP Certified Professional Program. This includes Compaq Accredited professional/ASE, HP Star, and HP Certified IT Professional programs.

Although details are still sketchy, information that has been released so far tends to indicate a a three-part certification structure: sales certification, system integration certification, and operating systems (i.e. systems administration) certification. Implementation of the new program, which is still under development, is slated for early November. Meanwhile, the current HP and Compaq programs will continue to operate. We will report further details as they become available.

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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