The 646-364 CXFA Cisco Express Foundation for Account Managers certification is designed for Cisco Channel Partner Account Managers. The exam tests the candidates knowledge in the features and benefits of wireless, unified communication, security, and routing & switching products, how Cisco’s products are integrated into a customer’s network, the competitive differentiators and positioning of those products, and the Cisco Lifecycle Services approach.
Cisco recommends that candidates prepare themselves by taking Cisco Express Foundation for Account Managers v1.3 course on the Partner Education Connection, though private instruction is always an option.
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PMI Credentials
The Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification isn’t a technical certification, it’s a demonstration of your knowledge and ability to lead and direct project teams and delivery projects on time, on budget, and within the constraints of existing resources. Whereas a technical certification would demonstrate competency in the use of certain technologies or systems, the PMP demonstrates your ability to complete a project within the stated requirements and limits.
The PMP is offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and is a very valuable and difficult certification to obtain. If you’re a project manager who meets the eligibility requirements, you should consider obtaining this certification. In the defense industry, a PMP is a very important pre-requisite.
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Not every certification in the Microsoft Certification world is technical in nature. There are two certifications in the business track that focus on your ability to use Microsoft Office and Windows technologies to perform office functions.
The first is the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) category, which focuses on your ability to use 2007 Microsoft Office applications. The certification is application specific, with the following titles:
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Are you looking for CCNA Security exam preparation information? You’ve come to the right place because I’ve taken a look at the options. It comes down to two – classroom prep and self-paced software-based instruction. The 640-553 IINS is not an easy exam, 90 minutes with 55-65 questions, and the classroom prep can be done in person and virtually.
How much does the average five day 640-553 classroom preparation course cost? A staggering $3,195. You are required to attend scheduled classes and move at the pace of the class, which is a good option if that’s the most effective way for you to learn. If you prefer flexibility, or your job requires more flexibility, then software based training may be a better option.
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The Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program (JNTCP) is Juniper Networks’ in-house, platform specific certification program for their products. Like Microsoft’s certification framework and Cisco’s certification framework, Juniper’s program is specific to Juniper’s products.
There are four different levels of certifications – Associate level, Specialist level, Professional level, and Expert Level. In each level, there are several certification tracks available focused on a different aspect of networking. For example, in the Associate level there are four track – Enterprise Routing, Junos Security, Enterprise Switching, and Firewall/VPN. At the Specialist level, there are only three – Enterprise Routing, Junos Security, and Firewall/VPN. At the Expert level, there is only Enterprise Routing. Each track is designed to demonstrate competence with a particular technology. The Enterprise Routing track focuses on Juniper Networks Junos-based routers and their use at the enterprise level. The Junos Security track focuses on both Junos Security software and J-series routing platforms.
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In the world of technical certifications, there are those that matter and those that don’t. It’s like college degrees. The MBA from Harvard Business School counts for more than the one from your local community college. The rigors of completing the business track at Wharton are going to trump those at your local university, unless that university happens to be Sloan at MIT.
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A Cisco Express Foundation Sales Specialist is someone who has a strong understanding of the value of IP networks in enterprise businesses and network designs that feature Cisco products, such as routing and switching technologies. As Cisco describes it, this individual can demonstrate the ” and knowledge needed to sell converged IP network solutions. This includes application of Cisco-verified best practices for these tasks and use of the various job aids and tools provided to facilitate successful network sales and ongoing account growth.”
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Certifications are crucial in many, but not all, fields and they can set you apart in our current economic climate. There are many things that are good about certifications and just about as reasons they are bad, but there are three very clear reasons you should get a certification, if it makes sense for you and your future career goals.
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When it comes to job requirements, it’s not uncommon to see a job listing require a Bachelor’s degree or higher. In the IT field, it’s also not uncommon to see certain technical certifications listed as job requirements. That’s because employers know that passing the rigors of some certification tests can be a good measure of a potential employee’s skillset.
If a company uses Cisco networking systems and needs a network administrator, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for them to require that applicants have a CCNA certification. They know that an applicant with a CCNA will have passed rigorous testing and retesting. At a minimum, they will have taken the 90-minute CCNA exam which is a thorough evaluation of their ability to manage medium-sized networks. It’s something they cannot test in an interview because there simply isn’t enough time.
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Most companies have their own certification framework that cover their own products. Cisco certifications are for Cisco products. Microsoft certifications are for Microsoft products. It makes logical sense.
However, how many companies use technologies from just one vendor? Very few. That’s why it’s important to have some vendor-independent IT certifications on your resume, to demonstrate that you have a broad understanding of IT solutions, not just those provided by a single company.
CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, is one of the most well-recognized and prestigious of the vendor-neutral certification authorities. CompTIA certifications are often requirements for technology professionals at certain companies and it’s not uncommon to see it included in the tracks of other certifications.
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