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Certification Watch Volume 13 #2
Published 2/2/2010
Certification news regarding changes to CompTIA's recertification plan, a makeover for Cisco's CCNP, a new risk certification from ISACA, and the return of Microsoft's Second Shot promotion.

Certification Watch Volume 13 #1
Published 1/14/2010
Certification news regarding a new CompTIA recertification policy, changes to some CCIE exams, Apple OS X ACSA exams, Juniper Networks exam pricing changes, and Solaris exam retirements.

CompTIA Certifications Get a Retroactive Expiration Date
Published 1/13/2010
If you hold a CompTIA certification and are a little bit pleased that it will never expire, sorry to burst your bubble, but it may be getting close to doing just that.

Certification Mistakes You Can Avoid
Certification plans don't always go smoothly, but by learning from those who have gone before, you can bypass the most common mistakes and take the fast lane to certification.

Author Interview: Tom Carpenter, author of Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Study Guide
Published 12/21/2009
Thinking of getting into wireless? The entry-level CWTS certification may be the way to go, and this book can help you get it.

Test Taking Strategies
Cut test stress down to size with these techniques that will make any exam session less nerve-wracking and more successful.

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Latest Certification Updates

NEW
The Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification is for individuals charged with identifying and managing enterprise risk. This is still being rolled out.

NEW
The Certified Associate Business Analyst (CABA) certification uses a Common Body of Knowledge to effectively bridge the knowledge and language gap between the business and IT communities, and shows a professional level of competence in the principles and practices associated with the business analyst profession.

UPDATED
Xplor now has 3 levels to their Electronic Document certification program, some requiring as little as 2 years experience: Electronic Document Associate, Professional, and Master Professional.

JUST ADDED
The CIW Security Essentials certification focuses on basic knowledge of theories of network security design and how they apply to most enterprise networks.