Product Suite Addresses New Entry-Level Cisco Certification and CCNA Updates

INDIANAPOLIS (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) June 25, 2007 -- Cisco Press (www.ciscopress.com), the leader in CCNA® self-study products, with more than 60% market share according to Neilsen Bookscan data, will be the first publisher to offer materials for the new CCNA exam. The comprehensive suite of self-study materials will be available in August 2007 with CCNA Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack, Third Edition, (CCENT / CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide, CCNA Portable Command Guide, Second Edition, CCNA Quick Reference Sheets (Digital Short Cut), and CCENT Quick Reference Sheets. A new version of the best-selling CCNA Official Exam Certification Library will be available in September 2007, and Cisco Press will have all of the products available to purchase at www.ciscopress.com/ccna.

Cisco continues to raise the bar for exams that truly test critical thinking skills and include hands-on knowledge with the latest exam updates

The biggest challenge for the CCNA exam today isn't related to the memorization of facts, or remembering how to configure a particular feature, or even the difficulty of the applied subnetting questions

Cisco introduced a new entry-level certification, CCENT™ (Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician), to the Career Certification Program along with significant enhancements to the popular CCNA exam. www.cisco.com/go/getcertified.

The CCENT learning path includes the required exam ICND1 640-822 and a recommended course: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices, Part 1.

The CCNA learning path includes required exams: ICND1 640-822 and ICND2 640-816, or the CCNA 640-802 composite exam. Recommended courses include: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices, Part 1 and 2.

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"Cisco continues to raise the bar for exams that truly test critical thinking skills and include hands-on knowledge with the latest exam updates,” said Brett Bartow, Cisco Press executive editor. “While the value of Cisco certifications continues to climb, attaining Cisco certification is even more complex. The challenges associated with passing the new CCENT or CCNA exams demand that candidates not only know the material thoroughly but that they also are able to demonstrate their knowledge in time-critical settings. Now more than ever, candidates preparing for the new exams need the detailed, in-depth knowledge that only Cisco Press publications provide."

“The biggest challenge for the CCNA exam today isn't related to the memorization of facts, or remembering how to configure a particular feature, or even the difficulty of the applied subnetting questions,” said best-selling author and senior instructor Wendell Odom. “The biggest challenge is how to analyze a unique scenario in one question, apply knowledge from multiple technical areas, including concepts, configuration, and interpreting show commands, and find the right answer. These are the same skills used when troubleshooting a real networking problem. It is no accident that the exam has moved towards not just hands-on skills, but the critical thinking skills required for real networking jobs. The new edition specifically targets the teaching of the critical thinking required to troubleshoot problems, helping readers prepare to answer these most difficult questions with confidence.”

Find Product Information at www.ciscopress.com/ccna:

CCNA Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack, Third Edition (1587201909) August 2007

CCENT / CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition (1587201828) August 2007

CCENT Quick Reference Sheets (Digital Short Cut) (1587054884) July 2007

CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide (158720181X) August 2007

CCNA Official Exam Certification Library (1587201836) September 2007

CCNA Portable Command Guide, Second Edition (1587201933) July 2007

CCNA Quick Reference Sheets (Digital Short Cut) (1587054604) July 2007

CCNA Video Mentor, Second Edition (1587201917) December 2007

About Cisco Press: Cisco Press, a partnership between Cisco Systems® (NASDAQ:CSCO) (www.cisco.com) and Pearson Education (www.pearsoned.com), part of Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO), is the official publisher of Cisco® networking technology and Cisco certification self-study materials for networking students and professionals. With products designed to help users prepare for Cisco certifications and master the implementation and support of a diverse range of networking technologies, Cisco Press provides a variety of products to suit individual learning styles. Cisco Press resources are the only print companions reviewed and approved by Cisco Systems for use in the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Cisco Press products can be purchased at local bookstores, computer/electronic stores, online booksellers, or at www.ciscopress.com.

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