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Certification Watch Volume 5 #22
Certification News regarding Hewlett-Packard, Compaq, CompTIA, Red Hat, The Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Nortel and Cisco.
Published November 14, 2002
By Anne Martinez
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HP - Compaq Certification Program Merger Progresses
The Hewlett-Packard (HP) Certified professional, HP STAR, and Compaq Accredited Professional certification program are progressing toward a planned merge into a single unified program. The new program, called HP Certified Professional program, is organized into four primary categories: sales, pre-sales consultants, integration, and operating systems. Each category includes progressive levels of certification denoting increasing expertise.
Information on the new, unified program, as well as links to requirements for the original separate programs, can be found on the HP Web site. Details on the specific tracks for each designation are scheduled for a February 2003 release. At that time transition plans for migrating from the old to the new program will also be announced. For further more on this story, read the GoCertify.com article.
CompTIA Launches HTI+
On November 11th, the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) officially launched the exams for its new Home Technology Integrator certification, called HTI+. The new certification was jointly designed by CompTIA and the Internet Home Alliance, a network of leading companies advancing the home technology market. HTI+ certifies expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining a home network.
To earn HTI+ certification, candidates will have to pass two exams, containing 100 questions each. The first is titled Residential Systems (HT0-101), and covers computer networking fundamentals, audio/video fundamentals, home security and surveillance systems, telecommunications standards, HVAC management, water system controls, home access controls, and miscellaneous automated home features.
The second exam, Systems Infrastructure and Integration (HT0-102), covers low voltage and high voltage structured wiring, and user interface and control processors. Both exams are available through VUE and Prometric testing networks. As with other CompTIA exams, the cost is $199 per exam ($149 for CompTIA members). You can access the full objectives for both exams on the CompTIA Web site.
Red Hat Adds Technician Certification
Red Hat software, well known for its respected Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Linux certification, has announced plans for a new, lower level certification for Linux professionals. The new title, Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) will require passage of a hands-on lab exam, just as its big brother RHCE does, but the skills tested will be less extensive.
RHCT certification is intended to signify that an individual has the necessary skills to set up new Linux systems and attach them to a production network. The RHCT (Rstrong02) exam will consist of two sections: A one hour troubleshooting exercise covering four problems, and a two hour configuration and installation exercise. The exam is scheduled to debut in January 2003 and will cost $349 if purchased separately from training. Associated training is, of course, also available.
See the Red Hat Web site for additional details and exam locations.
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