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Cisco Express Foundation Design Specialist

Cisco Express Foundation Design Specialist


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Designed exclusively for Channel Partners, the Cisco Express Foundation Design Specialist develops network planning and design skills for customers that would typically be required of a pre-sales or system engineer. The Design Specialist demonstrates fundamental understanding of the IP networks, routing and switching concepts, and the basic steps required to incorporate wireless and security technologies in the IP Network. The Cisco Express Foundation Design Specialist can effectively assess customer needs, as well as design and sell converged network solutions. This includes application of Cisco-verified best practices for these tasks and use of the various job aids and tools provided to facilitate successful network design and future growth potential.

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Cisco Express Foundation Design Specialist Prerequisites
Valid CCDA certification
 
Cisco Express Foundation Design Specialist Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-373 CXFS
   OR
642-372 CXFS
Last day to test 07/31/08
   AND
650-393 LCSE
Express Foundation for System Engineers v1.2

Express Foundation SE (CXFS) (For Cisco Channel Partners only; general candidates contact your Cisco Learning Partner for available training)

Cisco Lifecycle Services Express

Note: Candidates achieving the Express Foundation Design Specialist badge by passing exam #642-373 are not required to take Lifecycle Services exam #650-393. Candidates achieving the Express Foundation Design Specialist badge by passing exam # 642-372 are required to also pass Lifecycle Services exam #650-393.

 
Cisco Express Foundation Design Specialist Recertification

Cisco Specialist Certifications are valid for two years. To recertify, take and pass the current version of the required exam(s) or pass a current CCIE written exam.