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A+ Network+ i-Net+ Linux+ Security+ Server+ MCDST MCSA CCNA CISSP

CompTIA (CompTIA's website)

Certification: A+   Network+ i-Net+ Linux+ Security+ Server+
required exams 2 1 1 1 1 1
Current
test number		 220-301(Core hardware) 220-302 (OS Technologies) N10-0023 IK0-002 XK0-002 SY0-001 SK0-002
Exam format Linear format; (CBT2) Linear format; (CBT) Conventional -identification and multiple choice Conventional -identification and multiple choice Conventional format Conventional; linear format Conventional -identification and multiple choice
pricing per attempt1 $145 $145 $207 $207 $207 $225 $207
pass score 515 505 646 655 675 764 615
grading scale 100-900 100-900 100-900 100-900 100-900 100-900 100-900
questions Approx. 80 Approx. 80 72 74 98 100 80
time 90 minutes 90 minutes 90 minutes 90 minutes 90 minutes 90 minutes 90 minutes
suggested
experience		 Entry-level Entry-level 9 months networking experience no prerequisites A+ and Net+ or equivalent knowledge Two years experience in networking with security emphasis. CompTIA A+ recommended
developed by CompTIA CompTIA CompTIA CompTIA CompTIA, Linux Professional Institue (LPI) and Sair CompTIA CompTIA
announced 1993   1997 1999 July 18, 2000 April 8, 2002 Dec. 6, 2000
launched June 1993 June 1993 April 30, 1999 Jan. 21, 2000 Sept. 26, 2001 Dec. 2, 2002 Feb. 15, 2001
revised Nov. 26, 2003 Nov. 26, 2003 Jan. 31,2002 & May 1, 2005 April 12, 2002 March 5, 2005   Feb. 14, 2005
number certified >600,000   Approx. 135,000 >7000
 (in Feb. 2002)		   13,000 >10,000

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CompTIA#2

Certification: CDIA CTT+ e-Biz+ Project+ HTI+ (Home Techology Integrator)
required exams 1 2 1 1 1 or 2?
Current
test number		 225-020 TK0-201 TK0-202 EK0-001 PK0-002 HT0-101 Residential Systems HT0-102  Systems Infrastructure
Exam format Conventional; multiple choice CBT VBT (video) [a videotaped performance is submitted for assessment] Conventional; linear format Conventional -identification and multiple choice Conventional; linear format Conventional; linear format
pricing per attempt $225 $207 $225 $225 $207 $207 $207
pass score 700 655 36 67% 499 650 650
grading scale 100-900 100-900   0-100% 100-900? 100-900 100-900
questions 85 95 n/a 60 80 100 100
time 90 minutes 90 minutes   60 minutes 90 minutes 90 minutes 90 minutes
suggested
experience		 none no prerequisites   12 months of e-business experience recommended 12 months practical PM recommended A+ and Net+ or equivalent knowledge A+ and Net+ or equivalent knowledge
developed by   The Chauncey Group Gartner Group Gartner Group CompTIA and Internet Home Alliance
announced   acquired July 2, 2001     Jan. 9, 2002  
launched late 1995       2001 Nov. 11, 2002  
revised April 22, 2001 / Feb 2002       March 31, 2005    
number certified >4,600            

CompTIA Convergence - under development
CompTIA RFID - under development
1pricing listed is for CompTIA non-members
2CBT=computer-based test
3You can take CompTIA Network+ exam N10-002 until June 30, 2005, N10-003 went live May 1, 2005.

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Microsoft (Microsoft's website) 

Certification: MCDST MCP MCSA 2003
required exams 2 1 3 plus elective(s)
Current
test number		 70-271 Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System 70-272 Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System many to choose from 70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Exam format            
pricing per attempt 125 125 125 125 125 125
pass score       700 700 700
grading scale       unknown unknown unknown
questions            
time            
suggested
experience		            
developed by            
announced Oct 13, 2003          
launched Jan. 12, 2004 Feb. 4, 2004   March 4, 2002 Aug. 14, 2003  Aug 14, 2003
revised         March 30, 2005 March 30, 2005
number certified see http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/certified.asp

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Cisco (Cisco's website) / Novell (Novell's web site) /  ISC2 (ISC2's website)

Certification: CCNA CCNA   Novell CNA     CISSP
required exams 1 or 2 1 1 1 1
Current
test number		 640-801 CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate 640-811 ICND - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 640-821 INTRO - Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies 050-686 060-677 050-653  
Exam format       form test (traditional)      
pricing per attempt $125 $100 $100       $395
pass score 849 849 849 650 608 572  
grading scale 300-700 300-700 300-700 200-800 200-800 200-800  
questions 55-65 40-50 45-55 66 68 55  
time 90 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes       6 hours
suggested
experience		             4 years required or 3 years and degree required
developed by Cisco Cisco Cisco Novell      
announced              
launched June 30, 2003            
revised              
number certified              

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Here are some more popular certifications:

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP),
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)		  http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html
Citrix Certified Administrator  http://www.citrix.com/English/SS/training/certification.asp
Certified Directory Engineer (Novell)  http://www.novell.com/education/cde
Certified Linux Professional Engineer (CLE)  http://www.novell.com/training/certinfo/cle
Certified Novell Engineer (CNE),
Certified Novell Instructor (CNI)		  http://www.novell.com/training/certinfo/
Certified Wireless Network Associate (CWNA)  http://www.cwnp.com
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)  http://www.sans.org/giactc.htm
 http://www.giac.com/overview/
 http://www.giac.org/certifications/
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)  http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/default.asp
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)  http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/default.asp
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)  http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mct/default.asp
Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)  http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcad/default.asp
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)  http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsd/default.asp
Microsoft Office Specialist  (MOS)   http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/OfficeSpecialist/default.asp
Oracle Certified Associate (OCA),
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)		  http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/index.html
Prosoft Certified Internet Webmaster  http://www.ciwcertified.com
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)  https://www.redhat.com/training/certification/
Security Certified Program  http://www.securitycertified.net
Brainbench Certifications  http://www.brainbench.com

 

This list is not complete, there are many, many more.....

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