Here's the actual announcement:
CISCO INTRODUCES CCNA PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS
CCNA Offers New Exams for Those Entering Networking Field
Today, Cisco Systems, Inc. . announces three enhancements to the
CCNA. (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Program which are based on
customer feedback, the need for an accessible entry path into the
certifications, and upgrades to the exam for addressing emerging networking
technologies. As the entry-level certification of the Cisco Career
Certifications Program, CCNA represents a strong foundation and
understanding of IP networking and troubleshooting. The enhancements include
a new two-step exam path for new candidates entering the networking field,
revisions to the existing CCNA exam and the option for candidates to apply
one of the new exams for CCNA recertification.
A Two-Step Approach:
The two-step approach introduced in the CCNA program offers
candidates the ability to certify at their own pace and skill levels. The
two step approach does not replace the existing one exam option, but allows
candidates to achieve the certification in two stages by passing a new
Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO) exam and a new
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) exam to achieve CCNA
certification.
"Given the popularity and success of the CCNA program, we
continue to enhance CCNA to meet our customers needs through skills
assessment aimed at today's job requirements," said Don Field, senior
manager, Internet Learning Solutions Group, Cisco Systems, Inc. "The
two-step approach offers those new to the networking field the option to
test their networking knowledge in stages."
The two-certification paths for CCNA include:
a.. Passing the CCNA 640-801 exam (available on June 30, 2003); or
b.. Passing the INTRO 640-821 exam (currently as beta exam 641-821)
and ICND 640-811 exam (available on June 30, 2003).
Revisions to the CCNA content:
The revised CCNA 640-801 exam replaces existing CCNA 640-607 exam
and is designed to better assess the networking skills of entry level
candidates. The CCNA curriculum includes understanding the functions and
operations of local area networks (LAN), Cisco IOS fundamentals, wide area
networks (WAN), virtual private networks (VPN), and Storage Area Networks
(SAN). Other topics covered in the CCNA curriculum are IP Addressing, Cisco
Command Line Interface (CLI), Routing and Switching technologies and
protocols. The CCNA certification content, technology and testing remains
focused on real-world skills assessment with labs and exam simulations being
key components of CCNA courses and exams.
Recertification:
The new ICND exam now qualifies CCNA holders for recertification.
The CCNA certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, candidates
can also pass the new ICND 640-811 exam, the current CCNA exam, or any exam
at the Professional or Cisco Qualified Specialist level bearing the prefix
642. The existing CCNA 640-607 exam will retire on September 30, 2003. CCNA:
www.cisco.com/go/ccna
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""Dennis Laganiere"" wrote in message
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> I haven't seen anything about this before, so I thought I'd share an
article
> from CertMag....
>
>
> Cisco_PolishesCisco Polishes CCNA Certification
> Cisco Systems will announce several enhancements to the Cisco Certified
> Network Associate (CCNA) program tomorrow, June 24th. CCNA, Cisco's most
> popular certification, was introduced in April 1998 and is the entry-level
> certification for the Cisco Career Certification Program. It requires
> base-level knowledge of IP networking and troubleshooting. Enhancements to
> the CCNA program include a new two-step exam path, revisions to content
and
> a new recertification option.
>
> Candidates will now have two paths to approach CCNA certification: a
> single-exam path that includes exam #640-801 (which will be available June
> 30th) or a two-exam path that includes exam #640-821 (Introduction to
Cisco
> Networking Technologies, or INTRO) and exam #640-811 (Interconnecting
Cisco
> Network Devices, or ICND).
>
>
>
http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/cmag_nl_extra_content.asp?articlei
> d=298
> &zoneid=37
>
> (watch the wrap)...
>
> --- Dennis
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