Cisco CCNA Exam Tutorial: CCNA Recertification Requirements by Chris Bryant
Passing the CCNA exam and earning this coveted Cisco certification is an important step in your career, but it's not the end of your responsibilities as a CCNA! When you work with computer networks, you've got to be continually learning and staying up on the latest technologies and changes in... You can take and pass any of the following exams to renew your CCNA - the CCNA exam itself, the ICND exam, any 642 series exam, any Cisco Qualiied Specialist exam (except the Sales Specialist exams - those don't count!), or any CCIE Written Qualification exam.

Cisco Certification: Recertifying Your CCNA and CCNP by Chris Bryant
Once you get your CCNA and CCNP, you can't just rest on your accomplishment. You've got to continue to study and add to your skill set - and then prove to Cisco you've been doing just that by recertifying. Recertification sounds like a pain, but it's actually one of the best things to ever... As of November 2005, to recertify as a CCNA, you need to pass either the current CCNA exam, ICND exam, or any 642 professional level or Cisco Qualified Specialist exam. ... (This does not include Sales Specialist exams.) Passing a CCIE written qualification exam also recertifies you as a CCNA.

How To Become a Cisco CCNP by Chris Bryant
Congratulations on your decision to earn your CCNP certification! As a CCIE, I can tell you that Cisco certifications are both financially and personally rewarding. To earn your CCNP, you first have to earn your CCNA certification. Then you're faced with a decision - take the three-exam CCNP... The four-exam CCNP path includes the Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks exam (BSCI), Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks exam (BCMSN), Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN), and Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting (CIT) exam.

Cisco CCNP Certification FAQ by Chris Bryant
To earn your CCNP, you've got to pass some very rigorous Cisco exams, and you also need to know the rules regarding this important certification. In this article, I'll answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the CCNP. Q: What exams do I need to pass to get my CCNP? ... The three-exam path combines the BCMSN and BSCI exams into a single exam, the Composite exam. ... Most CCNP candidates take the BSCI exam first and the CIT exam last, but again this is up to the candidate. ... A: You have two options, a three-exam path and a four-exam path.

Taking A Look At Cisco's Certified Voice Professional Certification by Chris Bryant
I hardly have to tell you how important voice technologies are in today's networks; what we all need to keep in mind to maximize our career potential is how important knowing voice is going to be tomorrow. We've always got to look forward in IT, both in our work and out studies. ... Here are the exam numbers and codes you'll need to know to register for the exams: 642-642 Quality Of Service (QOS) 642-432 Cisco Voice Over IP (CVOICE) 642-425 IP Telephony Troubleshooting (IPTT) 642-444 Cisco IP Telephony (CIPT) 642-452 Cisco Voice Gateways (GWGK) Many newly-minted CCNAs wonder...

Cisco Certification: Don't Delay Those CCNA Studies! by Chris Bryant
Every once in a while, a rumor floats that Cisco’s getting ready to change the version number of their CCNA and CCNP exams, which also means the questions will be changed. This prompts a flurry of posts to certification boards around the ‘Net (and my mailbox!), with Cisco certification... It’s not the certification that makes you valuable, it’s the knowledge behind the certification – and you need to start building that knowledge today. ... Let’s say Cisco changes the CCNA exams tomorrow. ... The knowledge you acquire every time you study does not become invalid because an exam version...

Cisco CCNA Candidate FAQ by Chris Bryant
CCNA FAQ Q. What exams do I have to take to get my CCNA? A. The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification offers two paths. You can take the one-exam path by taking the 640-801 CCNA Composite exam. If you want to break it up into two parts, you can take the Introduction To Cisco... I generally recommend the two-exam path, particularly for those CCNA candidates that haven't taken a Cisco exam before. ... The Intro exam offers you a little more time and allows you to become comfortable with the Cisco exam engine, particularly the simulator questions.

Cisco CCNA Certification: How To Approach The Post-Cert Job Interview by Chris Bryant
Okay, you did it! You earned your Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Now what? People who pass the CCNA exam fall into one of three categories. You may be just entering the IT field you may be working on the LAN side and want to move to the WAN side (that's where I was when I... Keep reviewing your CCNA topics, and get started on your first CCNP exam. ... Prepare for the interview like it's another CCNA exam. ... If you prepared for your CCNA the right way -- getting hands-on experience and understanding tougher topics like binary math and NAT -- you'll be fine.

Cisco Certification: In What Order Should You Take Your CCNP Exams? by Chris Bryant
When you choose to pursue your Cisco Certified Network Professional certification, you've got some decisions to make right at the beginning. Cisco offers a three-exam path and a four-exam path, and you select the order in which you'll take and pass the exams. ... Should you choose the three-exam path, you'll be taking a Composite exam (642-891). ... Again, I would take the BCRAN exam after the Composite, and the Troubleshooting exam last. ... There is no real advantage in taking one of these before the other, although most candidates take the switching exam, then the remote access exam.

Microsoft Certification: The New MCTS Tracks And Exams by Chris Bryant
Microsoft is revamping its certification tracks, and will eventually retire the familiar MCSE certificatons. The new certification setup is much like Cisco's, where there are specialist certifications to go along with the more general CCNA, then mid-level certifications such as the CCNP, and... There is also a one-exam SQL Server 2005 certification, as well as a BizTalk Server 2006 single-exam certification. ... It's up to you to stay informed of these changes, so I recommend you visit Microsoft's certification website often.