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Posted by Ice on Jun, 07 2005 - 09:50
PANDUIT today introduced the Panduit Network Infrastructure Essentials (PNIE) course to provide hands-on training and new innovation for students who are interested in successfully mastering the physical layer of a network. This course replaces the existing Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling course in the Cisco(R) Networking Academy(R) Program globally, providing broader content along with a globally recognized certification upon successful completion.
The PNIE course delivers innovative network infrastructure solutions with real-world experience to prepare students for future certifications. The course aligns to the Panduit Authorized Installer (PAI) global certification and covers basic cable installer knowledge, how to build and administrate the physical layer of network infrastructure, and deeper understanding of the networking devices that this layer interconnects.
"The Panduit Network Infrastructure Essentials Curriculum provides students with the foundation of knowledge required to bring together advanced networking solutions, including IP Telephony and Wireless Networking," states Andrew Caveney, Vice President of Business Development for Panduit. "Network Infrastructure Essentials students will be prepared to deploy these high growth technologies in diverse environments throughout the world."
The Panduit Network Infrastructure Essentials Course concentrates on physical layer design and installation practices that most impact networking professionals. It also explores the adoption of newer technologies such as Industrial Ethernet and Building Automation. The educational experience is supplemented with lab exercises that prepare students for real-life situations. The course serves as a precursor for the IT Essentials and CCNA Curricula in the Cisco Networking Academy Program.
"We are excited to roll out the new Panduit Network Infrastructure Essentials Course at Cisco Networking Academies," said Gene Longo, senior manager of Cisco Networking Academy Field Operations. "By providing instruction in the most up-to-date practices in cabling, grounding and physical layer management, the course helps prepare students for opportunities in the networking field and is in line with our overall vision of delivering the highest standard of information technology education."
Graduates of the Panduit Network Infrastructure Essentials Course will have the unique opportunity to validate their education through an optional exam, certifying graduates to work for over 2,000 Panduit Certified Installers worldwide. In addition, it also provides a valuable foundation for any IT position.
The PNIE Certificate of Course Completion includes an understanding of:
-- Cabling industry and marketplace as well as U.S. and international standards and worldwide standards organizations
-- Basic networking concepts and topologies, the OSI model and the main functions of each model layer
-- Signal transmission, basics of electrical and optical transmission theory, basic wireless systems theory and the cause and effects of signal degradation
-- Schematics of copper cabling in the form of twisted-pair and shielded twisted-pair, as well as the respective standards and coaxial cable schematics
-- Fiber optics using cabling, different modes of fiber optics and implications of dispersion and attenuation
-- Essential lab safety principles and local, national and international safety codes of conduct
-- Cabling installation processes as well as rough-in, trim-out and finish phases
-- Physical layer management vulnerability resulting from breaches in network security
For more information about the Cisco Networking Academy Program, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/netacad
About PANDUIT
PANDUIT is a global leader in wiring and communication products, delivering end-to-end solutions in support of demanding electrical and networking requirements. Continually focused on market needs, PANDUIT provides innovative products that meet today's applications and environments. This provides leading-edge solutions that allow businesses to move forward with their strategic objectives. Contact PANDUIT at web: www.panduit.com , email: cs@panduit.com , phone: 800-777-3300.
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Posted by NAM on May, 26 2005 - 14:00
Effective May 14, 2005, the following changes will be effective immediately at all Thomson Prometric and Pearson VUE testing centers. The changes are being made to strengthen non-disclosure policies and apply to written exams taken for any Cisco Career Certification, including CCIE written qualification exams.
- Candidates who fail a written exam must wait a period of five calendar days (previously three days) to reschedule the same exam.
- Candidates who pass a CCIE written exam must wait a minimum of six months before taking the same number exam. (Though rare, this may occur in certain recertification situations.)
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Posted by NAM on Mar, 16 2005 - 15:18
Cisco Systems® today announced an enhancement to the re-certification policy for the CCSP professional level certification. In addition to passing any CCIE written exam, or achieving the CCIE Expert level certification, effective immediately, the Cisco SAFE Implementation (CSI) exam, will now serve to recertify the CCSP professional level certification.
³In today¹s fast paced Internet economy, recertification is a tangible indication, to both IT professionals and the organizations that employ them, that Cisco certification holders are current on the latest technology trends,² said Don Field, director of certifications at Cisco. ³The CCSP recertification policy highlights Cisco¹s commitment to address an industry-wide need for qualified technicians who can plan, implement, operate, and troubleshoot Cisco security solutions.²
The CCSP certification indicates training in advanced knowledge of securing Cisco networks. With a CCSP, a network professional can secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity and reduce costs. The content emphasizes topics such as perimeter security, virtual private networks, intrusion protection, as well as, how to combine these technologies in a single, integrated network security solution.
CCSP certifications are valid for three years from the date they are awarded, and must be renewed prior to their expiration date. To determine the current status of a CCSP certification, visit the Cisco Career Certifications Tracking System at: www.cisco.com/go/certifications/login
Training and Availability
Authorized Cisco training is available from a global network of Cisco Learning Partners and the Partner E-Learning Connection.
For complete details about the training and exam requirements for the CCSP and other certifications, visit: www.cisco.com/go/certifications.
Training may be purchased using Cisco Learning Credits, an easy method of payment for Cisco authorized training, redeemable through participating Cisco Learning Partners worldwide. For information about Cisco Learning Credits, visit: www.cisco.com/go/learningcredits.
About Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com.
Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo, CCIE, CCNA, and Cisco IOS are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States 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.
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Posted by NAM on Feb, 08 2005 - 15:28
San Jose, Calif. – Jan. 31
Cisco Systems announced the latest addition to its professional-level certifications: The Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP). The new voice certification was created in response to the heightened customer and channel partner demand for knowledgeable network professionals who can install, configure, operate and support complex Internet Protocol telephony systems.
The CCVP certification recognizes the increased importance placed on today's IT professionals who are responsible for integrating voice technology into underlying network architectures. Individuals who earn a CCVP certification can help create a telephony solution that's transparent, scalable and manageable.
“To achieve the many benefits of a converged data, voice and video network, organizations need network professionals with the right mix of skills,” said Don Field, director of certifications at Cisco. “Earning a CCVP certification validates a robust set of skills in implementing, operating, configuring and troubleshooting a converged IP network.”
The CCVP courses and exams provide a comprehensive curriculum focused on Cisco CallManager call-processing systems, quality of service (QoS), gateways, gatekeepers, IP phones and voice applications and utilities on Cisco routers and Cisco Catalyst switches. CCVP certification is targeted to field engineers, network engineers, systems engineers, telecommunications equipment installers and others who currently install, configure and support IP telephony solutions, private branch exchanges (PBXs) and voicemail systems.
Candidates must demonstrate a high level of expertise with complex enterprise CallManager and IP networks. This certification also requires demonstration of the use of Cisco QoS features such as queuing, congestion avoidance, traffic policing, shaping and link-efficiency mechanisms in optimizing network traffic for voice and other related applications. Additionally, individuals will be required to verify their knowledge and skills in configuring Cisco IOS Software for managing voice traffic on IP networks using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), H.323 standards-based IP telephony systems and Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) group of protocols on voice-over-IP (VoIP) infrastructures.
Earning a CCVP certification requires holding an active Cisco associate-level CCNA certification and passing five additional exams. The following courses and exams comprise the CCVP certification:
- 642-642 QOS-Quality of Service
- 642-432 CVOICE-Cisco Voice Over IP
- 642-425 IPTT-IP Telephony Troubleshooting
- 642-444 CIPT-Cisco IP Telephony
- 642-452 GW/GK-Gateway/Gatekeeper
Individuals who currently hold a Cisco IP Telephony Qualified Specialist certification will find that they have already achieved many of the requirements for the new CCVP certification. Virtual University Enterprises (VUE) and Prometric offer Cisco certification exams at locations worldwide.
For more information: http://www.cisco.com
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Posted by NAM on Jan, 27 2005 - 15:20
New Model for Female Recruitment and Retention in High-Tech Industry
Although women constitute more than half of the population, they make up only 35 percent of the IT workforce in the United States. Additionally, according to the Computing Research Association, less than a fifth of undergraduates in college computer science programs are female. To address this discrepancy, the Florida Department of Education and Cisco Networking Academy today announced the Girls Get IT Initiative in Florida to increase female recruitment and retention in IT.
"To succeed in today's increasingly digital society, students must learn to use tools essential to everyday life and the workplace," said David Armstrong, Chancellor of the Florida Community College and Workforce Education System. "Demonstrating the importance of IT to young women is crucial to their professional development because of the fact that information technology underpins nearly every other industry and its presence is not likely to be diminished in the future."
The group will work with the Florida Department of Education to research, develop and implement a framework to help raise female student participation and graduation rates in IT. Four regional Networking Academy sites are targeted for initial participation including: Florida Community College of Jacksonville; North Florida Community College; Broward County Community College; and Valencia Community College. Through the Florida Community College and Workforce Education System, educators, administrators and guidance counselors will be empowered with access to teaching methods designed to increase awareness of career and education opportunities for women in technology.
"According to the American Association of University Women based in Washington, D.C., women receive less than 28 percent of the bachelors degrees in computer science," said Gene Longo, senior manager of Cisco Networking Academy Field Operations. "This is a decrease from a high of 37 percent in 1984. Computer science is the only field in which women's participation has actually decreased over time. The Cisco Networking Academy is committed to narrowing the gender gap in technology training and careers. The main objective of the Girls Get IT Initiative is to introduce more female students to technology in K-12 and college, and to ignite more excitement about potential careers in technology."
The initiative will provide dedicated support personnel for program outreach to students, guidance counselors and parents to create interest in IT. Activities including Girls in IT Summits, IT Camps and Computer Clubs for students will facilitate opportunities for recruitment in middle schools and high schools. The program will also provide greater collaboration among high schools, community colleges and industry to promote workforce development. Because Florida has one of the most sophisticated student tracking systems in the country, the initiative will track the recruitment, retention and career path of women.
John Winn, Commissioner of Education for the State of Florida added, "I applaud Cisco for their innovation and for stepping forward to address the need to recruit and retain females in the field of Information Technology. IT is one of Florida's targeted industries for economic development. This combined effort is an example of the way our Community College and Workforce Education System works to meet the needs of our state's economy."
"Part of the challenge of getting girls interested in IT is showing them how the subject matter is relevant to their lives and interests," said Marcia Sitcoske, director of the Creative Learning Studios at Cisco. "It should be looked at more as a component of their overall academic career. It's not just engineering and science. There are a lot of business programs and MBA programs that are incorporating IT as part of a career path. That's why outreach is so essential."
"Students are still generally unfamiliar with the workplace and opportunities available to them," said Rick Kearney, chairman of the Florida IT Board. "This is especially the case for young girls. There is a surprising absence of awareness of engineering and technology-type jobs, and what is involved with these careers on a day-to-day basis. This initiative will help students realize the myriad of social issues that are solved through technology, to gain insight from mentors, and collaborate in unconventional ways. We look forward to retaining these young girls' skills in Florida once they graduate from college and become part of the work force."
The Cisco Networking Academy Program presents an excellent opportunity to help narrow the gender gap and increase female participation in the Internet economy. The Girls Get IT Initiative is part of a larger Cisco initiative focused on increasing females' access to IT training and career opportunities, beginning with the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Cisco and the Cisco Learning Institute are working with Networking Academies worldwide to collect and disseminate information on best practice recruitment and retention strategies to increase female participation in computer science as well as other related IT degree programs and careers.
For more information about the Cisco Networking Academy Program, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/netacad
About the Florida State Community College and Workforce Education System While governed by local boards, the 28 public community colleges and 39 school district technical centers in the Florida Community College and Workforce Education System are coordinated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education. Policy of the Florida Community College and Workforce Education System generates from activities of the State Board of Education and is authorized by the Florida Legislature. More information is available at: http://www.fldoe.org/
About Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com.
Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo, CCNA, and Networking Academy are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.
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Posted by NAM on Jan, 25 2005 - 13:36
The Cisco Press CCNA Exam Certification Guides have been enhanced to present candidates with a more challenging practice test representative of what they will experience when taking the CCNA exam to help candidates pass the exam the first time.
Readers of the most current printings can expect to find these valuable new exam preparation resources:
For more information go to:
http://cisco.com/en/US/learning/lea...am_updates.html
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Posted by NAM on Nov, 15 2004 - 17:15
SAN JOSE, Calif., November 10, 2004 - Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced that the number of networking professionals with Cisco Qualified Specialist focused certifications has increased by 60 percent over the last 12 months. Highlighting its commitment to deliver a portfolio of market-relevant certification programs, Cisco also announced the availability of the latest addition to its focused certifications, the Cisco Unity® Support Specialist.
The increase in Cisco Qualified Specialist focused certifications signifies a substantial market demand for trained Cisco professionals in advanced technology markets, including storage networking, wireless and IP telephony. As part of Cisco Career Certifications, Cisco Qualified Specialist certifications deliver network professionals significant competency in specific technology areas to better align their core expertise with evolving industry requirements. The Cisco Unity Support Specialist Certification is the latest addition to Cisco's focused certifications reflecting its continued commitment to provide certifications that are evolving with market and customers requirements for optimizing productivity and performance.
"As the industry expands into new and important markets, CIOs and IT Managers worldwide have prioritized the need for training in these key areas to keep current with the industry and to ensure business continuity," said Tom Kelly, vice president, Internet Learning Solutions Group. "By providing the specialized training and tools networking professionals need to implement new technologies, Cisco is contributing to the innovations that change the way the world communicates and conducts business."
The rise in demand for focused certifications in IP telephony and wireless are in step with market trends. For instance, the worldwide market for IP telephony services will top $2.2 billion in 2007, exhibiting an annual growth rate of 45.3 percent, according to analysts. As for the wireless market, wireless LAN sales are expected to increase 75 percent by yearend.
To address this industry movement, Cisco is delivering a broad array of certifications in specific technology areas including storage, wireless and IP telephony:
. Cisco Storage Networking certification - The Cisco Storage Networking focused certifications validate knowledge of storage networking technology that focuses on the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Directors and Switches. These skills support the deployment of a highly scalable, reliable, distributed multi-service solution that is based on a converged architecture in the single office, the remote site or the entire enterprise.
. Cisco Wireless LAN certifications - The Cisco Wireless LAN focused certifications indicate significant knowledge of relevant factors involved in designing, deploying and maintaining end-to-end Cisco Wireless LAN solutions throughout or between buildings, without the limitations of wires or cables.
. IP Telephony Certifications - The Cisco IP Telephony focused certifications validate proficiency in designing, installing and supporting a multi-service network solution. Recent additions to the IP telephony certifications include:
- Cisco Unity Support Specialist Certification
Technical professionals who achieve the Cisco Unity Support Specialist certification can design, install, configure, operate and maintain a Cisco Unity 4.0 system in both stand-alone voicemail and unified messaging environments.
- Cisco Unity Design Specialist Certification
The Cisco Unity Design Specialist possesses the knowledge and expertise necessary to create a variety of sustainable Cisco Unity design solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
About Cisco Career Certifications
The widely respected Cisco Career Certifications bring valuable, measurable rewards to network professionals, their managers and the organizations that employ them. Cisco offers three levels of general certification: Associate, Professional and Expert. Each is available in various tracks such as Routing and Switching, Network Security and Service Provider. A variety of Cisco Qualified Specialist focused certifications are also available to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions or job roles.
For Cisco Career Certifications information, visit http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning.
About Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, this year celebrates 20 years of commitment to technology innovation, industry leadership and corporate social responsibility. Information on Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com.
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Posted by NAM on Oct, 25 2004 - 14:58
Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced it will extend its award-winning Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification program to professionals in the storage networking industry. The new program will be available effective November 18, 2004.
This addition to the expert-level CCIE program emphasizes a broad range ofstorage networking-related technologies to help identify experts in the implementation and support of intelligent storage networking solutions. As with other CCIE certifications, a CCIE in storage networking will require passing both a written exam covering theoretical concepts and a hands-on lab exam to demonstrate real-world skills. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of expertise with devices such as SAN switches and directors, routers, switches and management solutions. The new CCIE builds on the success of three specialist certifications offered by Cisco to validate storage networking design, support, and sales skills.
"Corporate networks are only as powerful as the technical competencies of the professionals that design, install and manage them," said Mike Quinn, vice president, Technical Support Group at Cisco Systems. "New business initiatives and automated operations are creating extensive new requirements for online data storage, challenging the performance capacities of existing systems. Even more significantly, new storage demands are rapidly outstripping the way in which data storage is managed at most organizations today. Cisco is offering storage networking certifications that are evolving in step with what the market and our customers are demanding for optimizing productivity and performance."
Exam Availability:
From Nov. 18 through Dec. 16, 2004, a beta version of the CCIE Storage Networking written exam will be available to candidates at all worldwide Cisco-authorized testing facilities for a reduced cost of $50 (USD). Online enrollment opens on November 18th and candidates may only schedule and take the exam once during the beta test period. Individual scores on beta exams are generally available six to eight weeks after the close of the beta period. The general release of the written exam, as well as the corresponding CCIE Storage Networking lab exam, is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2005. Initially, the lab exam will be available at Cisco offices in San Jose, Calif.; Research Triangle Park, NC; and Brussels, Belgium.
For more information on the CCIE Storage Networking certification, including a list of topics covered on the written exam and suggested preparation resources, please visit the CCIE website at: http://www.cisco.com/go/ccie and choose Storage Networking.
About the CCIE Certification Program
For over ten years, CCIE certification has identified internetworking professionals with the highest level of expertise, those capable of tackling the most challenging assignments in Routing & Switching, Security, Service Provider, Voice and Storage Networking technologies.
About Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, this year celebrates 20 years of commitment to technology innovation, industry leadership and corporate social responsibility. Information on Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com.
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