First-to-Market Training for CCIE Security-Focused Cisco Network Engineers
Last update: 7:55 a.m. EDT March 9, 2009

CHINA, Mich., March 9, 2009 / PRNewswire — Less than 20,000 individuals worldwide currently hold the CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) certification. This industry-recognized designation offered by Cisco Systems, Inc. distinguishes successful engineers among the elite computer networking experts globally. Within this distinguished group, only 10% have earned the specialization that focuses on network security: the CCIE Security certification. Such individuals are charged with protecting the computer networks used by the world’s largest corporations and government entities.

To become CCIE-certified, engineers spend years preparing for an exhaustive 8-hour-long hands-on “lab” exam conducted by Cisco (http://www.cisco.com), the global leader in computer networking solutions. IPexpert (http://www.ipexpert.com) is a training organization, focused on preparing seasoned computer network engineers for the coveted CCIE exams, through various learning solutions including self-study materials and instructor-led training courses.

As network technologies continue to make advancements, Cisco changes the CCIE exam topics to ensure that the individuals being certified as experts are adept with the current solutions. Changes to the various CCIE exams tend to change every two to three years, with the most recent affecting the Security specialization.

IPexpert is pleased to grow on its record as the global market leader in CCIE training with its first-to-market offering of courses preparing CCIE Security candidates for the newly-revised (Version 3.0) lab exam. Its team of industry-recognized instructors worked diligently for the past six months to prepare for and author the training products and courses now available to aspiring network engineers.

About IPexpert:

Founded in 2001, IPexpert is the leading training company for computer networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems. The company has become the global leader serving its niche market, boasting the largest offering of products, courses and hardware available for online rental. Visit http://www.ipexpert.com for more information.

Contact:

Wayne Lawson, President
Tel: 810-326-1444 ext.888
Email: wlawson@ipexpert.com

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Well, it appears that there’s a little more movement going on within the Cisco learning partner program and amongst the 360 program learning partner participants.  Just a few weeks ago Cisco announced that they would be launching their 360 CCIE program with an estimated price that approached $20,000 USD.  Shortly after, Netmaster Class updated their website and stated that they were offering Cisco’s 360 program (first to market) at a price-point that seemed to come in significantly lower than $20,000 (which, rumor has it, has caused some major problems amongst learning partners that are now competing in this offering as well as a few of their students that don’t approve of their sales tactics!).  Today – Global Knowledge announced that they were the first CLSP to offer this 360 program worldwide – however, if you read this post from Fast Lane’s website you will see that they (Fast Lane is also a CLSP) announced something similar to this about 3 weeks ago. (Fast Lane announced that they were offering the 360 program here in the U.S., but no mention of this program being available at any of their international locations.)  Also, there doesn’t seem to be any published pricing on the CLSP (Fast Lane or GK’s) websites.  Lastly, Cisco had announced that more information would be coming November 1st – to include pricing and learning partners that will offer this program.  Wouldn’t you know it – November 1st has come and gone and Cisco hasn’t updated their website with this information (Not a surprise to us companies that have worked with Cisco’s learning partner team!).  Hopefully this isn’t a sign of what’s to come as it relates to updates, support and Cisco’s attentiveness (or lack of) as it relates to this “first of its kind blended learning program”.  Does this appear to be unorganized, pre-announced and / or overpriced?….What are your thoughts – we’d like to hear them!  Also, I’m interested in hearing your thoughts pertaining to Cisco’s learning management system.  We considered implementing a PPP “Personal Preparation Path” solution that would allow our students to enter in their lab date (goal) and then have a custom study plan created – all of this being trackable online within their IPexpert login / locker.  Is this something you would like to see or have available?

As always, thanks for reading and happy studying! – Wayne

Tags: 360 Program, CCIE 360, Fastlane, GlobalKnowledge, ie, IPexpert CCIE Lab training, netmasterclass