I am not agree with this. I believe that NP/DP become more common not important. "Chris Supino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ���g��l�� [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > They are referring to the NP/DP specializations, not the certs themselves. > The NP and DP are actually becoming more important, with the restructuring > of the Cisco reseller agreements somewhat de-emphasizing the role of the > CCIE. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of > Brad Perlin > Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2001 4:03 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Cisco Qualified Specialist--the end for CCNP/CCDP? > > > It's clear you won't be able to renew your CCNP or CCDP if you already have > it, but has anyone heard of a deadline for completing these if you are > somewhere in the middle of the process? > > Or, am I misunderstanding this new certification intiative? My read is that > CCNP/CCDP designations are going away. Knowledgeable comments would be > appreciated. > > http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/certprog/pdf/CQS.pdf > > http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/certprog/cqs/cqs_faq.pdf > > Excerts from the above links: > > "Each Cisco Qualified Specialist designation is customized to meet current > market needs. Individuals may earn designations in as many technical areas > as they choose. Over time, and in response to new technology developments, > Cisco will create additional designations. > > Note: Candidates for the Cisco Qualified Specialist designation must hold a > valid associate-level certification. Current CCNP?or CCDP?specializations > are valid until their expiration date. Individuals with expired CCNP or CCDP > specializations may choose to test for a Cisco Qualified Specialist > designation, if one is available, in their preferred field." > > "6. What happens to the Cisco CCNP or CCDP specializations I already earned? > Previously earned specializations will remain active for a period of two > years from the date achieved. There will be no recertification option. At > that point, you may choose to test for a Cisco Qualified > Specialist, if one is offered, in your preferred field." > > Brad > > > > > > _______________________________________________________ > Send a cool gift with your E-Card > http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ > > > _________________________________ > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: > http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _________________________________ > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _________________________________ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
