Oct
Cisco Announces New Courses
Cisco has announced a number of changes to their professional and associate level certifications this morning. Here are the details:
Security
This morning Cisco announces the newly revised CCNP Security Track (Formerly CCSP). This track includes the following:
- SECURE
- IPS v7.0
- FIREWALL
- VPN
SECURE covers IOS Security Catalyst Switch Security. IPS v7.0 covers the Cisco IPS products including the 4200 Series IPS appliance, the AIP-SSM modules, the IDSM and Router Modules. The FIREWALL course is specific the the Cisco ASA product line with a heavy focus on firewall policy. There is no VPN covered in FIREWALL as there was in the SNAF course. The VPN course is exactly what it sounds like- its all VPN using the Cisco ASA. If you are migrating from Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrators to the Cisco ASA this is definitely the course for you.
This is a complete revision of the CCSP program and replaces that program and the CCSP will no longer be issues after October 2011. This is good news because if you are already working on the CCSP you can continue to do so. New candidates, or those wishing to get updated with new material including additional features introduced into later versions of code can schedule a class with an Ascolta Representative.
Voice
Changes to the CCNA Voice certifications have introduced some enhancements. The new “Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Administration (ICOMM) v8.0” course and corresponding ICOMM #640-461 required exam are the core components of the CCNA Voice certification. This new exam replaces the IIUC and CVOICE exam. However, if you are currently working on this certification you can still take the old exams up until February 28, 2011.
Additionally, the CCVP has been renamed “CCNP Voice.” The new courses are:
- TVOICE v8.0
- CAPPS v8.0
- CIPT1 v8.0
- CIPT2 v8.0
- CVOICE v8.0
- Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
- Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express (CUCME)
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- Cisco Unity Connection (CUC)
- Cisco Unity Express (CUE)
- Cisco Unified Presence (CUP)
- Cisco Unified Personal Communicator (CUPC)
This curriculum covers the following products:
If you’d like more information about these new courses or to schedule a class please contact an Ascolta Representative.
