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| 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.
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