Cisco Introduces New CCIE Wireless Certification, CCIE Voice Lab Exam Enhancements

The demand for expert-level professionals proficient in the ability to design, install, deploy, and troubleshoot complex converged networks is growing exponentially. According to a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cisco.

• 36 percent of the global companies surveyed reported that they have dedicated wireless specialists in their IT organizations, a number that will almost double in the next five years.
• 69 percent of the companies surveyed expect to have a dedicated voice specialist in their organizations within five years up from 40 percent currently.

In an effort to meet this demand, Cisco has made two significant additions to its CCIE certification program:

Cisco CCIE Wireless Certification

The Cisco CCIE Wireless certification assesses and validates wireless expertise. Candidates who pass the CCIE Wireless certification exams demonstrate broad theoretical knowledge of wireless networking and a solid understanding of wireless local area networking (WLAN) technologies from Cisco, the market leader in WLAN technology.

Benefits of CCIE Certified Wireless Certification

• Greater opportunity for salary increase and job advancement in wireless networking industry
• Validates expertise in major aspects of WLAN technology
• Provides next step for individuals interested in a career in managing or working with Cisco wireless technologies

The written exam for CCIE Wireless will be made available through Pearson VUE on February 17th, 2009. The lab exam for CCIE Wireless will be made available in April 2009. To find out more about the CCIE Wireless Certification and access the latest blueprints and study materials, visit the Cisco Learning Network.

CCIE Voice Lab Exam Enhancements

In addition to the release of the new Cisco CCIE Wireless certification, Cisco has refreshed the lab exam for its popular CCIE Voice certification. The refreshed CCIE Voice Lab Exam v3.0 addresses critical skills that voice professionals must have, including the ability to define integrated network services and mitigate future performance problems. Successful candidates demonstrate the skills to help companies increase productivity, and speed innovation.

To find out more about the exam for CCIE Voice certification and access to the latest blueprints and study materials, visit the Cisco Learning Network.