Certification Articles

Archive for January, 2009

About Cisco:

Cisco is well known in IT industry because it’s helping people to make connection in both business and education. Cisco is producing both hardware and software along with services for networking solutions providing easy access to information anywhere. Cisco was found in 1984 by small group of computer scantiest in Standford University.

Cisco is leading in development of internet protocols based networking technologies and now cisco has more than 70,000 employees worldwide and company products and solutions are increasing worldwide in the areas of switching and routing as well as latest technologies in application networking, data center, digital media, IPICS, Mobility, Security, Storage Networking, TelePresence, Unified Communities, Vide and virtualization etc.

What is CCNP Certification?

CCNP stands for cisco certified network professional is a credential which checks network professional’s ability to install , configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area network with nodes in the range of 100-500 or more. CCNP certified should have the knowledge and skills needed to manage routers and switches inside a network along with applications to integrate voice, wireless and security in a network.

CCNP Certification Syllabus:

Here is list of required exams for cisco ccnp certification:

642-901 BSCI Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks

642-812 BCMSN Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks

642-825 ISCW Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks

642-845 ONT Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks

OR

Either you can pass these exams to get your CCNP certification

642-892 Composite Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks

642-825 ISCW Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks

642-845 ONT Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks

CCNP Industry y Value and its Salary

CCNP is top in certification offered by cisco and so it has great value in IT industry where cisco equipments and software’s are used.

According to payscale.com here is chart for Median Salary by Years Experience - Certification: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) in Unites States

CCNP Exam / Testing Center near you:

You can find testing centre for cisco ccnp inside your area simply by visiting vue.com or prometric.com. Both of these companies are handling almost all cisco exams. You may register online by finding your nearest testing or exam centre.

Cost for CCNP certification

Well, there is different cost for each exam not same for each. You my login to cisco.com, vue.com or prometric.com to find out more details about prices.

MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)
Like I even had to list this one. This will probably always be number 1 for the next 1,000 years. There are over 2 million people with this certification

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
This one comes in 2nd as most network administrator jobs right now are IP related and they are in more demand at higher professional level as compared to Microsoft Certifications

MCPD (Microsoft Certified Profesional Developer)
This has been a rocket since last year. Demand for these developers are up over 80% compared to last year, and does not seem to be slowing down any time soon.There are only a little over 3000 currently with the certification. If you are looking for a certification track, I would give this one alot of consideration.

SCJP (SUN Certified Java Programmer)
Today, a Java credential is one of the most valuable credentials that a programmer or developer can have. About 70% of business entities’ development projects are done through J2EE.

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
One of the elite certifications.With CISSP’s earning $94,070 a year on average, it is easy to see why this one is on the list. The exam lasts up to six hours, and includes 250 multiple choice questions. It is also $500, so you might want to study for this one.

Comptia A+
I figured everyone had this already, but I guess not. This is the first certification almost everyone gets when first starting in the I.T field. It is by far the most popular entry level certification.

Comptia Network +
Coming in right behind A+. This is usually the 2nd certification that most I.T. Professionals aquire. Which is great because Network systems and data communications analysts is ranked Number 2 on the Most in demand jobs list

MCTS SQL Server 2005 (The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)
SQL Server 2005 is going to be hot next year. Alot of companies are switching to SQL Server 2005 and these guys are going to be in big demand. Companies of all sizes need these professionals to manage everything from planning a new database to managing and supporting existing databases.

RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)
About 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business applications on the Linux open source operating system by 2009, according to a survey by Saugatuck Technology and BusinessWeek Research Services. By the end of 2007 the figure will be 18%. RHCE is called the “crown jewel of Linux certifications”

Comptia Security+
Growth in Security+, which covers topics like communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control and authentication, shows no signs of slowing down. Comptia’s Security+ Credential is must have in todays world.

The Cisco CCIE Wireless certification validates your skills in wireless field. Candidates who pass the CCIE Wireless certification exams can demonstrate his knowledge of wireless networking and a solid understanding of cisco wireless LAN technologies.

Benefits of CCIE Certified Wireless Certification:-

• Provides greater opportunity for salary increase and job improvement
• Validates expertise in major aspects of wireless LAN technology
• Provides a stepping stone for individuals interested in a career in managing or working with Cisco wireless technologies

The Cisco CCIE Wireless certification validates that a professional has the expertise to design and manage wireless networks and to make mission-critical and business-critical wireless network decisions. It confirms that you have the job skills and technical knowledge required of an expert-level network IT practitioner.