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| Jax_Jaguars 2003-06-23, 7:56 pm |
| CCNA Program Enhancements
On June 24, 2003, Cisco Systems, Inc. will announce three enhancements to the CCNA® (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Program at Networkers 2003 in Orlando, Florida. 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 will offer candidates the ability to certify at their own pace and skill levels. The two step approach will 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.
The two-certification paths for CCNA include:
Passing the CCNA 640-801 exam (available on June 30, 2003); or
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. 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). 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: With the introduction of our new exams, we now offer an additional way for those who hold a CCNA to recertify. The new ICND exam now qualifies for recertification, providing a new option for CCNA certified individuals. Besides using ICND, customers may also use the current CCNA exam or any exam at the Professional or Cisco Qualified Specialist level, bearing the prefix 642, for recertification.
Courses and Retirement: Cisco recommends two courses to provide the necessary preparation for passing the CCNA 640-801 exam. The first of the two courses, Introduction to Networking Technologies (INTRO), has been developed for newcomers to networking and also prepares candidates for the INTRO 640-821 exam. The second course, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND), prepares candidates for the ICND 640-811 exam. The existing CCNA 640-607 exam will retire on September 30, 2003.
Me dont know what to do? i was preparing for ccna then move to 70-215 free exam which i passed now was planning to get 70-218 to get my mcsa cause a lot of materials i already covered in 70-215 and now that i'm struggling with 70-218 CCNA 640-607 going to expire. me will have to switch back on ccna cause i aready covered over 50% ccna content
Please confirm the above statement if it's really going to expire. | |
| pro877 2003-06-23, 8:23 pm |
| Yeah I think it is going to expire very shortyly. For the people who took the Cisco Networking Academy Program, they can do the 640-607 exam upto early 2004. Considering your done 50% of your study for the 640-607 exam, what I would do is continue on studying for this particular exam and book your test just before Sept 30 of this year. BUT, book it 8 weeks into the future since thats the latest day you can book for. This will give you a little more than 5 months to cover the remaining Cisco materal, which is plenty of time. 
BTW, ill be doing my CCNA exam on Wednesday and ill post here how i do on that exam. Im feeling pretty confident right now but not over confident. | |
| slapyomoma 2003-06-24, 12:41 am |
| Does Cisco Certifications Expire? In other words, can I take the 640-607 and still be certified after the test expire?
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| pro877 2003-06-24, 1:41 am |
| yeah for three years. then either you have to retake the new ccna that they come up with or upgrade to ccnp | |
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| pro877 2003-06-24, 10:20 am |
| yeah u can do it a couple weeks b4 sept 30.. i was just saying that you could book it in the future to give you more time to study.. | |
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| I need to get my skates on. I recently passed the comptia network+ and was having a wee break before CCNA, but gonna have to get my head stuck into the books now 
I'm hoping 2 months of solid study should be enough. Pity Star Wars Galaxies is out soon, that'll keep me away from the books | |
| SureshHomepage 2003-06-24, 7:40 pm |
| Hi all,
I am just remembering my CCNA days....The old CCNA 1.0 exam never been difficult except the portion they asked questions on the OSI layers when I attained my CCNA in 1998. Grasping the OSI concepts was little bit tougher those days even though I was an MCSE at the time of my being a CCNA. If I remember correctly VLAN was on the optional paragraphs and not much on ISDN just the standards. We had stuufs like DEC,Apple talk,IPX etc...in the real time environment I never had a chance to work with any of these except IPX.
The current CCNA exam is getting tougher due the advent of the new technologies like VPN & the SNA. Its good that they are tightening the belt on the new bees who would otherwise be delighted themselves receiving their maiden Cisco cert. Anyway its not going to be an easy task being an CCNA...
Best of luck guys! We are here to help you out with your questions. To me, the stupid question has never been asked so far! Get ready your guns now! | |
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| Montypdj 2003-06-26, 7:10 am |
| Interesting comments guys and informative.
MS have often been critisised for trying to make as much money out of Certification as they do Licensing. Cisco maybe taking a similar stance.
In my view changes are necessary otherwise exams just become easy and the existing certified ppl have worked hard for nothing.
CCNP question folks.
Once you achieve CCNP do you need to recertify as a CCNA? Or is it like comparing an MCP to an MCSE?
Monty |
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