I have pasted a copy of the email I got from Cisco on this change. The next to last paragraph tells us that the course outline and objectives have not changed. _________________________________________
Manage Real-World Network Challenges-By Validating your Networking Expertise with Real World Simulations Cisco certified professionals are considered the "best of the best" in the networking industry. Today, March 12, 2002, beginning with the CCNA exam, Cisco will include simulation questions in Cisco exams and courses. The enhancements to the Cisco Career Certifications program will ensure certified professionals continue to provide our customers and partners with the highest level of support and expertise needed for managing and deploying Cisco end-to-end network solutions. The CCNA #640-607 exam will focus on testing a candidate's knowledge and skills, The CCNA exam #640-607 replaces exam #640-507 in all countries except Japan. All translated version of exam #640-507 will be retired on March 12, except for Networking Academy students. The CCNA #640-607 exam will utilize Flash simulations along with "drag and drops" to validate an individual's understanding and application of the CCNA networking support objectives. With the adoption of simulations in certification courses and exams, Cisco complements a growing trend among information technology (IT) companies to increasingly focus on knowledge and skills in certifications. Real-world, scenario-based simulation courses and exams place an emphasis on hands-on learning, and therefore, the recognition and value of simulation-based exams are increasingly apparent in the IT industry. Simulation questions require candidates to apply troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to resolve networking problems on their written exams just as they would need to do while on the job. Visit http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/ecampaign/misc for more information and to demo a course simulation. The CCNA #640-607 exam is supported by the current recommended courses, ICND v1.1 and CCNA Basics v1.0. These courses are available through Cisco Learning Partners and the Networking Academy, and include integrated course simulations to assist in preparation for the new simulation exam items. Visit http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/learning_part/about_learn_par t.html to find an authorized Cisco Learning Partner near you. Although the CCNA exam has been redesigned, the learning objectives have not changed. As a result, the existing CCNA exam outline and course outline cover all the topics on the new exam with the inclusion of simulations to further validate a candidate's network skills. Simulations will be added to other Cisco certifications exams and recommended courses over time. Develop real-world network skills for those real-world network challenges. __________________________________________________________________ > ---------- > From: Kazan, Naim[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Reply To: Kazan, Naim > Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 11:15 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: The CCNA exam has changed effective 3-12-02 [7:37960] > > Ok, that's great! I invested in CCNA 640-507 books and now they change > over > to 607. I hope we can still use this material to study for the exam. Any > input will help.....Thanks > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andy Barkl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 11:32 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: The CCNA exam has changed effective 3-12-02 [7:37960] > > > The CCNA exam 640-507 has been replaced by 640-607 and now includes > software simulation questions requiring you to configure a network. > > http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/whats_new/ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=37977&t=37960 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
