Updated Cisco Data Center Specialist Certification Exams and Training Courses

The Cisco Data Center Specialist certification program has been updated with more relevant materials to implement solutions more effectively. New course content and lab materials help candidates configure the latest Cisco Data Center solutions, including the Nexus, Cisco UCS B and C series, and Cisco UCS Manager v1.3. In addition, the updated courses include the latest evaluation, design, and troubleshooting best practices. Learn More

Join us on LinkedIn to Win a Cisco Certification Written Exam

Do you want to win a Cisco Certification Written Exam of your choice, valued up to US$350?

The competition runs from May 9 – May 31, 2011, 11:59pm PST.

Join the Cisco Official Learning@Cisco Cisco Certifications group and follow the instructions on the Linkedin page to win. Join Now

Cisco Live 2011 Las Vegas – July 10-14, 2011

Cisco Live is more than a conference—it’s a community of dedicated, innovative professionals who are helping chart the course of the future of IT and communications.

When you join us in Las Vegas for Cisco Live, you’ll receive a free Cisco Certification written exam* with your full conference pass—a value of up to $350—so you can validate your expertise for current and future employers. Find Out More

CCIE Service Provider v3.0 Exams Released
 
On April 18, 2011, Cisco will release updated v3.0 CCIE Service Provider Written and Lab Exams in all testing locations worldwide and simultaneously retire the v2.0 exams. Candidates scheduled to take exams on or after April 18, 2011 should expect to be tested on the CCIE SP v3.0 Written Exam and CCIE SP v3.0 Lab Exam Topics, which were released in October 2010 and are significantly different from the v2.0 exams.

The updated 3.0 exams will cover configuration and optimization of IP core technologies, aggregation and edge technologies, and remote access technologies—all of which are key to service provider infrastructures. The exams will also cover managing services for voice, video, and security traversing the core IP network. Learn more at Cisco Learning Network
Prepare for Cisco Certification with Real Cisco Labs
 
Introducing Cisco Learning Labs virtual practice lab bundles for Cisco certification preparation.

For the first time ever, learners studying for Cisco certification can now get hands-on Cisco IOS software lab practice for both routing and core switching. Learn more
InterOp Las Vegas – May 8-12, 2011
 
Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Nevada

See New Collaboration Products

Hear Barry O’Sullivan, SVP and GM of the Voice Technology Group, discuss the changing collaboration landscape, and how the Cisco strategy and latest product announcements are uniquely designed to lead the market transition to the New Collaborative Workspace. Watch demos to see these newly announced products in action. Post questions to Cisco experts. [Visit Now]

Learning@Cisco Facebook Fan Page Hits 100K Fans

On March 18 the Learning@Cisco Facebook fan page reached over 100K fans – a growth of 260% year-over-year! This is a remarkable achievement as only 1% of Facebook communities have achieved this milestone. We want to extend our thanks to everyone who joined the fan base, participated online, supported, generated content, and encouraged this success. When you visit, please take the time to like the page and review the current promotion. [Like It]

Learning@Cisco YouTube Channel

Come see the Learning@Cisco YouTube channel, now on the Cisco YouTube channel. Listen to Learning@Cisco Product Manager David Bump give an overview of the new CCNP Security certification. View videos from Cisco Live London and more. [Watch Now]

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It’s one of the most recognized certifications in the IT industry today—now find out why so many networking professionals consider the Cisco CCNA certification one of the most important stepping stones towards building a successful career in information technologies.

This informative, 90-minute webinar highlights the technologies and topics an individual will need to know to achieve their CCNA certification. In addition, The Essentials of CCNA webinar reviews the latest training methods and content available for CCNA, as well as the certifications and career paths available after you’ve achieved your certification.  You’ll hear from Cisco Subject Matter Experts who developed the actual CCNA exam and course materials. Plus, the Essentials of CCNA webinar takes a look at the latest training methods and content available for CCNA, as well the certifications and career paths available after you’ve achieved your certification. 

The webinar is free and is recommended for individuals who are thinking of becoming CCNA certified, or have just started preparing to take their CCNA exams. Don’t delay, register today.

Event: The Essentials of CCNA webinar
Date: March 30
Time: 8:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time
Cost: Free
Registration link: https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=204136809

New Virtual Classroom Instruction Specialist Certification and Training

The new Cisco Virtual Classroom Instruction Specialist Certification validates the skills that educators and instructors need to effectively teach in virtual classroom environments. Participants learn how to prepare and manage a virtual classroom, effectively deliver material online, and use collaboration tools to maximize student participation and comprehension. [Learn More]

New Security Specialist Certifications

Cisco announces three new Cisco Security Specialist certifications – Cisco Firewall Security Specialist, Cisco IOS Security Specialist, and Cisco VPN Security Specialist. The exams and courses associated with these new Security Specialist certifications are available through Pearson VUE and Authorized Cisco Learning Partners. [Learn More]

IPv6 Course Awarded Gold Certification

IPv6 Fundamentals, Design and Deployment course has been awarded a Gold Certification from the IPV6 Forum. The five-day, instructor led course will help network engineers understand, configure, and support Cisco devices running IOS software and covers the IPv6 routing protocols such as RIPng, OSPF, BGP, and IS-IS; IPv6 transition mechanisms including tunnels, ISATAP, NAT-PT, and 6to4; and other features. [Learn More]

Cisco Certified Engineers Job Board on LinkedIn

Cisco Redesigns Its Voice and Security Certifications

Cisco is pleased to announce major revisions to its popular Voice certification track and professional-level Security certification to align with evolving job roles, technologies, and business requirements. CCNP® Voice, formerly CCVP, moves beyond voice infrastructure and now includes skills related to integrating and troubleshooting voice-mail and messaging applications such as Cisco Unity Connection and Cisco Unified Presence. The CCNA® Voice certification includes the new (version 8.0) course Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration (ICOMM) and corresponding exam, and validates the associate-level knowledge and skills required to administer a voice network. In addition, the new CCNP Security certification, formerly CCSP, delivers the practical skills needed to guarantee cybersecurity performance, attain high-quality security service levels, and meet compliance mandates.

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Get Connected on LinkedIn

Learning@Cisco has recently created the Official Learning@Cisco Cisco Certifications group on the professional networking site LinkedIn. This group is open to anyone who is interested in Cisco certifications and wishes to receive guidance and information about the value of certification. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to seek advice and get connected with other networking professionals and recruiters through career discussions! [Join Now]

Cisco Learning Network Upgrade Coming Soon

In early November, Cisco will upgrade to a new version of the software that underlies the Cisco Learning Network. Development is already underway, and soon there will be new features as well as greater stability and speed. [Read More]

Simplify Your Cisco Unified Communications Architecture and Network Management

Watch these 60-minute episodes, on-demand at TechWiseTV, and discover how virtualization can take the return on your Cisco Unified Communications investment to a whole new level, reducing your server count by up to 75 percent. Learn how you can simplify your network management—without purchasing new software or hardware—by unlocking the power of embedded management technologies in Cisco IOS Software. Discover how to get your switches, routers, and other network devices to carry out highly specialized tasks critical for optimizing your network’s performance. [Learn More]

New Cisco Support Community Facebook Application

Add our new Facebook application, get connected, and participate in live discussions with your networking peers, where knowledge can be shared and problems can be solved together. Don’t forget to add the application to your profile! To see it in action, visit our Facebook page and click the Cisco Support tab. [Learn More]

Practice for the Cisco CCNA Certification Exam

A Cisco Certification Practice Exam is now available to help you prepare for a live Cisco CCNA® certification exam. Learn how this new tool can be used to prepare for exam readiness now. [Learn More]

New CCIE Security v3.0 Written Exam Now Available

Cisco has updated the written exam portion of its popular Cisco CCIE® Security certification. The new CCIE Security v3.0 written exam tests concepts and theoretical knowledge of IP Fundamentals, IP Routing Protocols, Security Protocols, and Cisco security devices. In addition, the exam focuses on the core competencies of security risk management procedures, network security awareness, and an understanding of network security and industry-standard best practices. [Learn More]

Updated CCIE Voice Written Exam Topics

Cisco has updated the written exam portion of its popular CCIE Voice certification. The written exam topics are now available on the Cisco Learning Network. The CCIE Voice certification validates expert-level knowledge and skills for VoIP and unified communications solutions in large environments. The new CCIE Voice written exam is scheduled to be made available in October. [Learn More]

Now Available: CCIE SP Operations Certification Practical Exam

Sign Up for Service Provider Operations Course

Enrollment is now open for the Supporting Cisco Service Provider IP NGN Operations (SSPO) course, August 23-27, at the Cisco Research Triangle Park facility in North Carolina. The SSPO course is designed to introduce associate-level Tier I support personnel to the service provider network operations environment, management tools, and methods, and helps to prepare students for the Cisco CCNA® SP Operations certification exam.

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Cisco 360 Learning Program Enhanced

Cisco has enhanced its expert-level training program, the Cisco 360 Learning Program, to offer additional value and training assurance to help students work toward a Cisco CCIE® certification. Learn how to qualify for a free lab exam retake, priority scheduling, and a free graded preassessment lab. [Learn More]

Announcing New CCNP SP Ops Certification

Cisco has announced the release of its new Cisco CCNP® Service Provider Operations (SP Ops) certification. The certification validates the knowledge and skills required of a Tier II or Tier III support engineer to troubleshoot and maintain service provider IP Next-Generation Network (NGN) core network infrastructures. Courses and exams will be available on August 3. [Learn More]

Explore Your Green Career in Future Cities

Are you interested in green careers and training as they impact the cities of tomorrow? Would you like to keep up on new, greener technologies?

Join the conversation happening at the Smart+Connected Communities Institute! This online community has been designed to stimulate collaboration and innovation around the development of future sustainable cities and to raise awareness about urban sustainability. Community members can create professional networking profiles and share ideas via discussion forums, blogs, videos, document libraries, podcasts, groups, event listings, and more. Join your peers to create mindshare for IP-enabled transformation and to promote green best practices. [Join Now]

New CCIE Security v3.0 Written Exam Topics Now Available

Cisco has updated the written exam portion of its popular CCIE® Security certification. The written exam topics for the CCIE Security v3.0 written exam are now available on the Cisco Learning Network. The exam itself is scheduled for August. [View Topics]

New Service Provider Operations Track Training and Exam