8wire 8wire editorial argues on the basis of personal and anecdotal experience that certifications should not and cannot be considered as sufficient evidence of complete mastery of real-world network administration skills. Vendor-specific training includes Cisco, Nortel, Novell and Microsoft. Billed as a multi-part series on training and certification, this is really a collection of articles from past issues of IDG publications, some dating back to 1995. Requires filling out a user profile with search criteria. MeasureUp Online testing center offers training for certification as a Cisco certified networking associate or professional, and for Microsoft's systems engineer certification.
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Microsoft Microsoft Web page lists its certification exams that are scheduled for retirement and the dates they will be retired. Suggests alternative exams to replace those being retired. Lucent Technologies Web site details Lucent's networking certification program for service providers and channel partners. Certification overview Nortel Networks Nortel Networks' Web site includes numerous resources about the vendor's certification programs in network architecture, design and support. Includes links to course samplers, online courses, self-paced courses and many more offerings.