What's new here? -----Original Message----- From: Cisco Public Relations [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 1:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Cisco Announces Recertification Policy for Career-Certified Associates and Professionals Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this press release. Press Contact: Investor Relations Contact: Lang Tibbils Blair Christie Cisco Systems Cisco Systems (408) 853-9013 (408) 525-4856 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cisco Announces Recertification Policy for Career-Certified Associates and Professionals Policy Highlights Commitment to Address Industry-Wide Need for more Qualified Network Technicians SAN JOSE, Calif., September 5, 2000 - Cisco Systems, the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, today announced the recertification policy for its career-certified associates and professionals. The policy highlights the Cisco commitment to address an industry-wide need for qualified technicians who can solve the complex issues created by the latest network technology. "Our commitment to continue to provide world-class customer service is dependent on our ability to make sure our certified professionals are well-trained on the latest networking technology," said Tom Kelly, vice president, Worldwide Training. "In today's fast-paced Internet economy recertification is a tangible indication, to both IT professionals and the organizations that employ them, that our career certification holders are current on the latest technology trends." Recertification has been part of the Cisco Career Certifications Program since 1997, when the company implemented recertification for the coveted Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE(TM)) certificate. Under the guidelines of the Cisco Career Certification Program, career certifications at the associate and professional levels, including Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA(TM)), Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA(TM)), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP(TM)) and Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP(TM)) certificates, are valid for three years. The CCIE and career specializations, including security, voice access, network management, SNA/IP network management, LAN ATM and SNA/IP integration, are valid for two years. Renewing a Cisco associate or professional certification requires passing the appropriate recertification exam before expiration. Alternatively, certifying at a more advanced level also recertifies an individual's existing certifications. certified and licensed its numerous worldwide Cisco learning partners to offer training needs analysis, certified instructor-led career courses, access to Cisco learning tools and technologies as well as e-learning editions of courseware for exam preparation. Go to www.cisco.com/go/training to find a local Cisco learning partner. Career Certifications Tracking System The password-protected Cisco Career Certifications Tracking System database, available on the certification Web site (www.cisco.com/go/certifications), serves as the certified professional's informational resource. Cisco uses the contact information from the database to notify certified professionals about expiring certificates. Thus, Cisco certified professionals are encouraged to regularly update their contact information. In addition, the database tracks exam history and certification progress for the more than 100,000 Cisco career certified and specialized network professionals. Exam Availability Associate recertification exams are now available worldwide with professional exams due to be available worldwide next month. The first set of professional and associate Cisco Career Certifications expire on September 5, 2001, giving certified network professionals a minimum of one year to prepare, register, and pass the required recertification exam. Go personal information, check certification expiration, locate the nearest test center and register for a recertification exam. Cisco Systems Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at http:// www.cisco.com. # # # # CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCNA, and CCNP are trademarks, and Cisco, Cisco Systems and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. or its affiliates in the US and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. (0005R) ### To unsubscribe from the Cisco News Release email service, go to <http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/prpmain.pl> ___________________________________ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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