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As technical certifications go, Cisco CCIE is considered "the worldwide doctorate of networking".

Cisco CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) ranked #1 overall, scoring high on importance, ability to generate business, ROI to employers, and highest pay raises, and they scored big elsewhere, too.

The editors of CertCities.com released the results of their annual readers' choice awards; and once again, CCIE earned the top spot as the Hottest Certification for 2005 and Most Respected High-Level Certification.

General Certifications: Three (3) Levels

Associate. The first step in Cisco networking begins at the Associate level. Think of this as the apprentice or foundation level of networking certification.

Professional. This is the advanced or journeyman level of certification.

Expert. This is CCIE, the highest level of achievement for network professionals, certifying an individual as an expert or master.

General Certifications: Six (6) Specialities

Routing and Switching: This path is for professionals who install and support Cisco technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside.

Design: This path is aimed at professionals who design Cisco technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside.

Network Security: This path is directed toward network professionals who design and implement Cisco Secure networks.

Service Provider: This path is aimed at professionals working with infrastructure or access solutions in a Cisco end-to-end environment primarily within the telecommunications arena.

Storage Networking: This path is for professionals who implement storage solutions over extended network infrastructure using multiple transport options.

Voice: This path is directed toward network professionals who install and maintain Voice solutions over IP networks.

The CCIE Voice Written Beta Exam v2.0 (351-030) is available at all worldwide, Cisco-authorized testing centers from November 14 through December 5, 2005. The exam is offered at a discount-price of just , with full recertification or lab qualification credit granted to all passing candidates. The beta exam will include several previously untested topics, such as CallManager Express, Cisco Unity Express, and Integrated Contract Distribution. Candidates may only attempt a beta exam once during its beta period. Individual beta exam scores will generally be available six to eight weeks after the close of the beta period.

To remain an active CCIE, you must recertify every two years.

Copyright 2005, Fran Corpier. Date: Nov 30 2005, For Immediate Release Words: 840

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