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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS It doesn't take much to get certified. All you need is to: Be Computer literate i.e. know how to use your computer quite well and be familiar with the basic software application packages such as MS Office, etc. Most importantly you must have a strong motivation to succeed Have a Career Focus. What do you want to use Certification to achieve? Not sure? Attend the Free IT Career Seminar. There are a number of Certification Programs you can choose from - SCJP, OCBA, MCSE, CCNA,  A+, Linux+, etc. This resource bank will give you more information on these certifications. But how do you get certified. Get Answers to the Frequently Asked Questions on IT Certification -Here. A+ certification is usually the starting point for beginners. What is A+?  Certification requires a serious IT Career Focus. A "get-rich-quick" or "cramming-not-learning" attitude will not get you anywhere with certification. Be Realistic! Certification is a career tool that should be only be used if it will allow you achieve your career goals. >> Send this Page To a Friend     Web jidaw.com Being CERTIFIED indicates professionalism and authenticity in your chosen IT career and gives you an edge over those who are not certified, if it shows in your actual job performance.    But never forget your career focus. Certification doesn't mean much unless you can use it to achieve your long term career goals. The main benefits are that it should help you be more competent on the job while improving your career opportunities. Certification is ideal for addressing career deficiencies that can be resolved by acquiring or increasing valued specific IT skills and qualifications. Is your career growth affected or going to be affected by lack of specific IT skills and qualifications? Limited knowledge of new or relevant technical areas can also be addressed by certification. Answer these questions within the context of your career plan (http://www.jidaw.com/careerplan.html). Certification can be the key to your long term career success. If it is, Get Wise and Get CERTIFIED! This Message is coming to you from the Office of the Customer Service Executive of MASTERCOMPUTERS. For further enquiries click here You can't MASTERCOMPUTERS without us!` 1) CISCO CCNA Certification 2) COMPTIA A+ Certification 3) Microsoft Certification >> Send this Page To a Friend More Certifications Web Development & Design Certifications Programming Certifications IT Security Certifications Database Certifications Microsoft Windows Network Certifications Cisco Network Certifications CompTIA Network+ Certification Linux Certifications Project Management Certifications CompTIA, Value and Top Certifications Wireless LAN Certifications IP Telephony Certifications IT Certification and Career Trends

1) CISCO CCNA Certification

Cisco CCNA is the world's most popular entry-level networking certification program. A CCNA certification proves that the candidate has a solid foundation in Cisco product line -routers and switches. It also proves that that the candidate has broad knowledge of protocols and networking technologies..

Cisco CCNA exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network security; network types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending switched networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; establishing point-to-point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections.

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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 640-802 / 640-822 and 640-816

A new version, 640-802, of its highly successful and popular CCNA certification as well a freshly minted new entry-level title, the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), will be available from August 1, 2007.

CCNA has been completely updated to go beyond routing and switching to include wireless, security, VOIP, DHCP/DNS/IPV.6, VPN and other important topics. The new exams will still contain hands-on simulation questions like previous CCNA exams.

The new CCNA will still be available in the two options format - either 

 

the one exam option 

• 640-802: CCNA - "composite" format

 

OR 

 

the two-exam option 

• Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1  ICND1 640-822: CCNA Part 1 / CCENT and 

• Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2  ICND2 640-816: CCNA Part 2

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When 640-607 replaced 640- 507 - March 12, 2002

Red Card for Paper CCNAs

(When 640-607 replaced 640-507 - March 12, 2002)
Cisco Systems released a new edition of its foundation level certification exam on March 12 2002. 640-607 replaces 640-507 as the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. According to Cisco, the new version, #640-607, uses the same objectives as the previous one but now features hands-on simulation questions. To pass the new 640-607 exam that was released March 12th, you need to be able to show competence in configuring basic router commands using Cisco IOS software.
Such simulation questions would require the candidate to show what he or she can do a particular activity in a terminal emulation program or another simulated environment. A demonstration of the simulation portion of the exam is available here:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/certprog/testing/simulation/tutorial.html

The new CCNA exam still includes multiple-choice questions, but also features interactive questions that will "require cut-and-paste solutions, IP addressing input, and networking simulation comprehension." Although Cisco hasn't changed the objectives for the exam, the entire multiple-choice question pool has been replaced.
Although the new version would immediately replace the old version, anyone who registered for the CCNA of the exam before March 12 will still take the 507 version that they originally registered for, as long as the actual exam date is before April 23. Any new registrations for the CCNA will be for version 607.
CCNA is Cisco System's most popular entry-level certification, and requires passing one exam. Current titleholders won't have to take the new exam to retain their certifications. Cisco has a policy of keeping the CCNA credential valid for three years from the time a titleholder obtains it.

As expected, reactions have been mixed to this "bomb" dropped on the certification community by Cisco.
There have been major changes from 507 to 607 and those who prepared for 507 must know what extra work, if any, they must do to be ready to take and pass its 607 replacement.
The vital statistics for 607 are:
Questions: 55-65
Time Limit: 90 minutes
Passing score: 849 out of 1,000

So What's New
Reports from those who have taken the test and Cisco's official information indicate the following significant changes to note about the new exam:
* More hands-on questions
* More emphasis on experience and skills
* The old test seemed to test recall, where the new one seems to test synthesis - the ability to apply all that theory and knowledge to a network
* New cut-and-paste solutions question style
* More emphasis on IP addressing
* Several questions require students to interact with a simulator that works much like a real Cisco router
* Focus has changed from answering straightforward, factual questions to on-the-job type troubleshooting questions.
* More information than is needed is provided in the questions with information that one doesn't need to solve the problem, which only serves to confuse you.
* More challenging and requires more thought (and less rote memorization) than previous exams. More depth of coverage and the degree of knowledge expected than was the case on earlier versions of this exam.

The new CCNA exam is not for paper professionals. It is for candidates who prepare well and want to be able to engineer and configure networks and not just memorize answers in order to pass the exam.
How should you prepare for this new exam? Pay more attention to hands-on examples. If you can get access to some switches and routers, practice, practice, practice! Or you can work hands-on with a simulator, for using the scenarios as lab exercises to build better hands-on skills.

Visit the following pages for detailed information on the new CCNA certification:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/certprog/lan/programs/ccna.html http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/certprog/testing/current_exams/640-607.html
http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/prod_031202.html
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/whats_new/

Many still think Cisco pulled a fast one on us by not giving sufficient notice before the change. But we must concede that if 607 increases the value of the certification, it is a good thing for all concerned.

All the best,

Jide Awe
Founder, Jidaw.com

"Failure to prepare is preparing to fail."

2) COMPTIA A+ Certification

CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, is a not-for-profit trade association of more than 10,000 companies and professional IT members in the rapidly converging computing and communications market.

CompTIA has members in more than 50 countires and provides a unified voice for the industry in the areas of e-commerce standards, vendor-neutral certification, service metrics, public policy and workforce development. More than a quarter of a million individuals worldwide have earned CompTIA certifications in PC service, networking, document imaging and Internet.

* The computing and communications industries continue to grow at a staggering rate. And with the growth come new rewards and challenges. * Representing more than 8,000 computing and communications companies, CompTIA helps its members stay competitive and profitable by providing vendor-neutral standards in certification, e-commerce, customer service, and workforce development to meet these industry-wide challenges. A global association, CompTIA continues to improve by offering a new menu of services to its members.

CompTIA Programs Shape Industry Policy
CompTIA helps shape the technology community with programs that set standards and guidelines today and into the future. As a participant in these activities you and your company will work with partners, potential partners, and competitors to influence and advance every facet of the technology community. CompTIA gives you a voice and provides a vital link to major segments of the technology markets.

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3) Microsoft Certification

Providing the skills to succeed. Microsoft's Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) for Windows is the premier certification for computer industry pofessionals interested in Microsoft Networking. There are two approaches to MCSE: MCSE on Windows Server 2003 or MCSE on Windows 2000.

Covering the core technologies around which Microsoft's future will be built, the MCSE Certification is a powerful credential for career advancement.

This certification programme is developed in cooperation with Microsoft Corporation, to give you the needed skills and knowledge you need to prepare for the core requirements of the MCSE Certification programme.

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