Certification expiration
Certification expiration
(OP)
Sadly, my CCNA is about to expire and I can not do anything to avoid that now. My question is this, what happens when it expires? I was wondering, can I no longer call myself a CCNA? Do I have to take that cert off my resume? Do I have to turn in my certificate to Cisco? Do I have to shut down my Cisco routers and switches? I did try the BSCI and the CCNA Security over the last three years, came close, but I did not pass, and I know I can't take those now. I have searched Cisco's website for this info, but so far, haven't found it. Thanks.
Iolair MacWalter
Network Engineer
RE: Certification expiration
As far as everything else, no you don't have to turn your stuff off, and no you don't have to turn in your certificate.
RE: Certification expiration
Iolair MacWalter
Network Engineer
RE: Certification expiration
RE: Certification expiration
Iolair MacWalter
Network Engineer
RE: Certification expiration
I also suggest that you rewrite it. If you were close to passing BSCI and CCNA Secuirty, the composite CCNA hopefully won't give you too much trouble.
I always get paranoid about expiration. I've yet to let my Cisco certs go more than 6 months without renewing in some way. It helps when your company covers the costs. :)
CCNP, CCDP
RE: Certification expiration
MCP Windows (XP) 2005
MCSE 2006
CCNA 2007
Currently Studying for CCNP Route and Switch
You're not being dishonest or trying to scam them, simply painting the best possible picture to get to an interview stage.
I would then be asking during an interview when it expired and if you were planning to recertify.
RE: Certification expiration
I would hope that an employer wouldn't base his decision on whether or not I actually have the certification, but that I can do the work. Maybe I should remove the cert, but leave all the experience with routers, switches, PIX, ASA, etc. in the experience section. That way they know I can do it, just don't have the cert.
Thanks for all the replies, best of luck to all of you.
Iolair MacWalter
Network Engineer
RE: Certification expiration
Just food for thought.
RE: Certification expiration
Iolair MacWalter
Network Engineer