Companies Collaborate to Improve Test Security, Expand Reach to Remote Locations

SAN JOSE, Calif., and BLOOMINGTON, Minn., July 11, 2007 - Cisco® and Pearson VUE announced they are teaming to create a new standard for individual information technology (IT) certifications, elevating them to the level of professional certification and licensure programs. Beginning Aug. 1, Pearson VUE will be the primary vendor of Cisco certification exams worldwide. Cisco CCNA® and CCIE® are two of the Cisco professional certification exams that will be delivered through Pearson VUE. Additionally, Pearson VUE will deliver other Cisco individual technical certifications and specialization exams previously delivered by multiple test-delivery companies.

"We are investing heavily in Cisco educational initiatives around the world to ensure proper coverage of technical skills for our customers, our partners and ourselves," said Jeanne Beliveau-Dunn, senior director of Learning@Cisco. "Our overall goal for developing technical talent is to have the right people, in the right place, at the right time so that our customers and partners have the best possible experience with our technology. We're confident that as a result of this collaboration, Cisco certifications will continue to be highly regarded and relevant to employers across the globe."

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