CCNP Certification Revised : CCNP 인증 개정 공고

2010년 견인년 새해를 맞아(?) 시스코의 CCNP 인증이 3월이나 4월 경에 개정 예정이라고 합니다. 개정된 시험은 ROUTE #642-902, SWITCH #642-813, TSHOOT #642-832 이렇게 총 3 과목의 시험으로 이루어질거라고 하네요. 개정 전에는 4 과목으로 되어 있었는데 이건 CCNP를 취득하려는 candidate들에게는 좋은 소식인 듯 합니다. :)

CCNP Certification Revised in Collaboration with Network Engineers

Greater Focus on Complex Routing and Switching and Network Troubleshooting

Cisco has updated its Cisco CCNP® certification for network engineers through a comprehensive process involving customers and partners from around the globe. The revision focuses on the competencies that are needed to plan, implement, and troubleshoot routed and switched networks and is designed to be more predictive of job readiness. CCNP offers a career development path for Cisco CCNA® certified network associates and a solid foundation for those who are interested in Cisco CCIE®.

The CCNP curriculum is designed for network engineers with at least one year of professional work experience who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions. The revised CCNP certification requires three 120-minute exams—ROUTE #642-902, SWITCH #642-813, and TSHOOT #642-832—that validate the key competencies of network engineers. The CCNP exams are expected to be released in March-April 2010.

Special Offers for CCNP TSHOOT Beta Exam
The new CCNP TSHOOT certification exam will first be available as a beta; candidates can register and take the beta (#643-832) from February 16 through March 26, 2010. To encourage beta testers, Cisco will provide the TSHOOT beta exam free of charge to the first 150 candidates who complete it. (Use the promo code TSBETA when registering.) After that, beta exams will be available a discounted price of $50 USD. Passing scores on beta exams count towards certification just like final release exams, however scores will not be available until April 30, 2010. The TSHOOT exam is a good choice for recertification because it validates the troubleshooting skills commonly used by professional evel network engineers on the job. Act quickly to obtain a free beta exam; CCNP is Cisco's second most popular certification worldwide. Beta exams are available at any Pearson VUE testing facility.

Save the Date- CCNP Customer Webinar, February 23, 2010
Cisco will conduct two webinar events on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 covering the revisions made to the CCNP certification exams and courses. The webinars will take place at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm PST (attendees will only need to attend one of the calls as the content will be identical). Check the Cisco Learning Network in the coming weeks for registration information.

Find out more about the redesigned CCNP certification today at http://www.ciscolearningnetwork.com.