16 Dec 06 |
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Tech Exams - Cisco released 2 Cisco Security Agent QLMs
Cisco just released two Quick Learning Modules for the Cisco Security Agent. Cisco QLMs are short free online training 'videos' that cover a specific configuration task on a Cisco product, and in this case very useful for the CCSP exams. |
14 Dec 06 |
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IT Certification - Cisco Updates CCVP Exams
Cisco Systems announced yesterday that it has updated two exams for its mid level Cisco Certified Voice Professional certification. |
13 Dec 06 |
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Certcities.com - Cisco Updates CCVP Exams
Cisco Systems announced yesterday that it has updated two exams for its midlevel Cisco Certified Voice Professional certification. |
13 Dec 06 |
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Certification Magazine - Cisco Announces Certification Policy Updates for CCVP
"The growing demand for integrated network technologies requires that today's networking professionals be equipped with a comprehensive arsenal of voice technology expertise," |
11 Dec 06 |
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Express Computer - Remote management experts
Remote infrastructure management (RIM) is being called the next "mega" IT trend by industry analysts and gurus. |
06 Dec 06 |
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Searchnetworking.com - CCNA -- expand your knowledge and your wallet
For many networking pros, the CCNA provides validation of the skills they possess. "I desperately need to get my CCNA to prove my skills on paper." |
04 Dec 06 |
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Network World - Getting out of a career rut with training
Some of these certifications may not take multiple exams to acquire and just might distinguish you enough from the competition to get that interview and possibly an offer for the position. |
Dec 06 |
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Offshoring Times - IT Skills in Demand With Greater Growth Anticipated
In the networking industry, compensation and value is directly tied to industry or manufacturer certifications. Cisco System's CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) is considered the pinnacle. |
Dec 06 |
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Certification Magazine - CertMag's 2006 Salary Survey
According to the 35,573 IT professionals in 197 different countries that participated in this year's Certification Magazine Salary Survey, the average IT salary once again is on the rise. |
30 Nov 06 |
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Certification Magazine - The Importance of Games in Learning
A notable exception is Cisco Systems, which has rolled out a series of learning games designed to help IT pros learn fundamental IT skills and concepts such as binary language and routing and switching terminology. |
16 Nov 06 |
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TechCareers.com - Hiring Report: Revere Group Values Certifications
"A good indication of a candidate's commitment to a career path are IT certifications, say both hiring managers. Revere encourages certifications as it's a partner with several application and networking vendors, including SAP America, Microsoft, Oracle/PeopleSoft and Cisco." |
13 Nov 06 |
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Computerworld - Salary Survey 2006: Hot Skills, Hot Pay
"Research by Robert Half Technology shows that average starting salaries are expected to climb 3% this year, with greater increases for positions like IT auditor (11.2%), lead application developer (5.3%) and network security administrator (5.2%)." |
06 Nov 06 |
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Government Technology News - The Packet Rat: Reality creeps into a virtual world
"The Rat, in fact, signed up for Second Life in order to get access to the latest in Cisco and Microsoft certification training, one of the most popular "locations" in Second Life (or SL, as its "residents" call it)." |
06 Nov 06 |
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Certcities.com - Survey: CCIE Prep Costs on the rise
"An annual customer feedback survey commissioned by Cisco's CCIE Program revealed that CCIE candidates are spending an average of $9,000, compared to last year's reported $7,600, in their pursuit of Cisco's highest level of certification." |
01 Nov 06 |
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Certcities.com - Cisco Widens CCIE Specialty Availability
"Cisco Systems announced last week that its top-level Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security lab exam is now available through its Tokyo-based testing center." |
Nov 06 |
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Certification Magazine - The Impact of Dynamic IT
"It's not just connectivity. In the first wave of globalization, you took stuff and shoved your back-office operation off. It's not your back-office operation anymore - it's also your front-office operation. It's not just 'follow the sun' anymore, it's 'turn the sun on everywhere.'" |
Nov 06 |
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Certifications Magazine - Certification Top 10 Lists Revisited
"Some certifications don't just subject individuals to a battery of multiple-choice exams - they actually require test-takers to roll up their sleeves, walk into a test lab and tackle some carefully staged situations to see what they know, what they can do and how they perform when faced with real-world situations." |
Nov 06 |
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eWeek Channel Insider - Standing Out From the Crowd
"Certification boils down to value: the value exists as long as the customer or partner sees value in the certifications." |
Nov 06 |
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IEEE Spectrum Online - Certification Uncertainty
"Deciding if certifications are right for you, or which ones you should acquire, requires weighing the cost and time of the courses you'll have to take against marketplace factors and career goals." |
30 Oct 06 |
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USA Today - New video games play to serious objectives
"oThe Binary Game by Persuasive Games (persuasivegames.com) and consulting firm DigitalMill with Cisco Systems for training students, employees and users of its networking technology on binary math." |
27 Oct 06 |
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Tech Careers.com - Cisco Revamps Certifications To Meet New Skill Demands
"Responding to the overwhelming expansion of wireless networking within businesses today, Cisco Systems has re-tooled its certified networking professional certification course and launched a "prep" center offering a slew of resources for certified professionals." |
11 Oct 06 |
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Network World - Cisco storage exams recognized by SNIA; introduces entry-level security certification
"Cisco announced that its Cisco Storage Networking Design Specialist and Cisco Storage Networking Support Specialist certifications could be applied toward getting the highest professional designation offers by the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA)." |
09 Oct 06 |
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Certification Magazine - Cisco Unveils Information Security Specialist
"To meet the rising demand for a reliable means of demonstrating foundation-level IT security skills, Cisco has released its Information Security Specialist certification." |
05 Oct 06 |
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SearchNetworking.com - Cisco offers new security certification
"Cisco is pushing entry-level engineers to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty with security." |
18 Sep 06 |
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PC Today - Electronics/Computer Engineering Programs Keep Pace With Industry
"In cooperation with Cisco Systems' Networking Academy Program, the Cisco Systems emphasis prepares graduates for careers in electronics and computer networking by teaching the skills required for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) industry certifications." |
18 Sep 06 |
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Certification Magazine - Cisco Press Celebrates First Decade
"Cisco Press, the training resource provider designed to complement Cisco Systems' certification program, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary." |
18 Sep 06 |
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Computing - Cisco accredits its security VARs
"Networking giant Cisco is further segmenting its channel with the launch of a security specific accreditation." |
18 Sep 06 |
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IT Week - Cisco accredits its security VARs
"Networking giant Cisco is further segmenting its channel with the launch of a security specific accreditation." |
06 Sep 06 |
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WebProNews - Making The Most Of Cisco's CCNP Program Changes
"As you probably know by now, Cisco's making some sweeping changes in their Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) program." |
Sep 06 |
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Chief Learning Officer - Cisco: Engineering Success through Learning
"We have a software package that they can use to load this e-learning material on to their computers, so they can take their laptop out to the worksite and can actually review the training material as they're working. If there's a piece of equipment they're unsure about, then the e-learning module on that particular piece of equipment can be downloaded and they can have that in the field with them." |
Aug 06 |
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Certification Magazine - Cisco Certified Network Professional Enhancements
"The new CCNP program goes beyond core routing and switching to applications deployed on the edge of the network, such as wireless, security and voice." |
Jun 06 |
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Certification Magazine - Cisco: A Wealth of Certification Resources
"We're pleased to offer learning communities on Cisco.com that meet the lifelong learning needs of those who are seeking certification and those who are already Cisco certified." |
15 Jun 06 |
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CertCities - U.S. Government Recognizes Cisco's CCSP Certification
"This designation enhances our ability to provide end-to-end solutions to the U.S. government with comprehensive security products, services, and training designed to meet their needs." |
Jun 06 |
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Certification Magazine - IP Telephony Engineers: The Innovators of Communications Technologies
"To work in this field, a professional has to have a foundational understanding of VoIP, what those technologies are, from theory, to even T1 (a commonly used digital transmission service that consists of 24 separate channels), to basic routing and switching and IP addressing," |
28 Jun 06 |
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ComputerWorld - Getting certified the Cisco way
"The tests are tough, and the ones who pass are really the creme de la creme," |
26 Jun 06 |
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eChannelLine - Stars align for Cisco's Networkers
Focusing on the services market with Technology Business Research, the immediate future looks quite bright for the company, and by extension, its partners and customers. |
12 Jun 06 |
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NetworkWorld - Preparing for the CCNA
Take a look at the Networkers conference. This is another opportunity for you to learn more about how to best use Cisco equipment and meet some of your peers. |
12 May 06 |
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Networkworld Canada - Talk about a stress test
The lab exam is so difficult that it has taken on mythic proportions in the network industry. CCIEs talk about how physically taxing the process is and list it among their greatest accomplishments. |
10 May 06 |
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Certification Magazine - Cisco: Preparation through Performance
"The multi-modal approach is definitely part of our strategy in just about any curriculum that we build," |
5 Apr 06 |
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ComputerWorld - Networking certification: Are those initials worth it?
The question is, for a networking professional, are those initials worth the effort necessary to acquire them? |
4 Apr 06 |
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IT Week - Cisco goes for the dozen
"Cisco has created new specialist certifications to meet the growing demand for integrated network technologies" |
Mar 06 |
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Certification Magazine - Reality Bytes: Preparing for Performance Exams
"When it comes to performance exams-we see this with the CCIE specifically because the lab is so strongly performance-based-the strongest indicator of success is how much time a candidate can actually spend configuring real equipment," |
13 Mar 06 |
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CRN NY - Cisco Systems To Channel Partners: Make Your Choice
"If this market transition truly evolves the way that I think it's most likely to, the worst decision you could make is not to move," |
15 Mar 06 |
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Cert Cities - Cisco Launches 12 New Cert Specialties
"Match job role requirements for Cisco Channel Partner employees in the new Channel program." |
Feb 06 |
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Certification Magazine - Virtual Village, Everybody's Talkin'
"So I would say go for the CCNP. Very simply, this certification really gives you a good platform to stand on." |
20 Feb 06 |
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Network World - Talk about a stress test
The lab exam is so difficult that it has taken on mythic proportions in the network industry. CCIEs talk about how physically taxing the process is and list it among their greatest accomplishments. |
Feb 06 |
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Certification Magazine - Finding Your Niche: Certification Paths to Support Specialized Careers
The first step in choosing a niche certification path is to look at your own interests. No matter how lucrative a particular technology segment may be at one point or another, if you hate your job, it won't be worth it. |
16 Jan 06 |
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Certification Magazine - Cisco Unveils Rich Media Communications Specialist Cert
"This certification is about providing the skills to someone to be able to take a network that is ready for IP communications to the point where it can be used for video conferencing," |
