passed CCIE written. what are my future options with retaining ccnp/dp status?

Dec 23, 2005 1 Replies
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Hi everyone. My ccnp/dp were coming close to retirement and I was struggling with the idea of whether i should take the composite exam or ccie written as a means to retain my level of certification. I was essentially tired of the whole certification process and the money outlay. Well I finally decided to take the ccie written instead of the composite, even thought it costs more. I managed to pass.



My main questions is that If i DONT decide to take the ccie lab exam, how long will my ccnp/dp be valid for? 1.5 years? 2 years? 3 years?



How often will I have to take the CCIE written to retain my ccnp/dp ?



I am confused with the fact that someone who HAS a CCIE is required to recertify every 2 years via the ccie written. However the ccnp/dp are traditionally valid for 3 years.



Many thanks



markus



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Your CCNx and CCDx, as well as any CQS, will be recertified from the date you passed the CCIE written for their normal expiration periods. IE - you have another three years as CCNP/CCNP and another 2 years on the CQS exams.

You will need to pass the CCIE written every three years to keep your CCDP and CCNP active.

Remember, you aren=B4t a CCIE - you've just passed the filter exam that prevents the great unprepared wasting everybody's time by attempting a lab exam for which they are absolutely unprepared.

Matt

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