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Courses offerred on the Live Calendar (Expert Live) are indicated in bold Text. All other offerings are available in Expert Encore format only. This document lists the classroom offerings available at the time of publication.  Any forthcoming content release info is tentative. 
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CompTIA Certifications
Project Management Certifications
Cisco Certifications  
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
Prerequisites: None
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1 (ICND1) 1.0      
Recertification: To recertify, pass either the ICND1 or ICND2 exam, or pass any 642 professional level or Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams), or pass a current CCIE written exam.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Prerequisites: None
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1 (ICND1) 1.0 CCNA 640-802 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1 (ICND1) 1.0  
640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 2 (ICND2) 1.0 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 2 (ICND2) 1.0  
Recertification: CCNA certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, either pass the current CCNA exam, or pass the ICND exam, or pass any 642 professional level or Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams), or pass a current CCIE written exam.
Cisco Certified Network Associate - Security (CCNA Security)
Prerequisites: Valid CCNA certification 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
640-553 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) 1.0 n/a    
Recertification: CCNA Concentration certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 professional level or pass a current CCDE or CCIE written exam.
Cisco Certified Network Associate - Voice (CCNA Voice)
Prerequisites: Valid CCNA certification 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
640-460 Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications Part 1 (IIUC1) 1.0  n/a    
Recertification: CCNA Concentration certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 professional level or pass a current CCDE or CCIE written exam.
Cisco Certified Network Associate - Wireless (CCNA Wireless)
Prerequisites: Valid CCNA certification 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
640-721 Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE) 1.0 n/a   In development
Recertification: CCNA Concentration certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 professional level or pass a current CCDE or CCIE written exam.
Cisco is expiring old CCNP exams and replacing with new. Candidates should insure they take old exams before they expire. See cisco.com for more transition information
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP): OLD, The exams for this entire grouping expire July 31, 2010
Prerequisites: Valid CCNA certification 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
642-812 Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) 3.0 Composite
642-892
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) 3.0 All exams expire Jul 31, 2010
642-901 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) 3.0 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) 3.0 All exams expire Jul 31, 2010
642-825 Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) 1.0 642-825 Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) 1.0 All exams expire Jul 31, 2010
642-845 Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT) 1.0 642-845 Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT) 1.0 All exams expire Jul 31, 2010
Recertification: CCNP certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum after 01/01/06, or pass a current CCIE written exam.
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP): NEW, The exams for this entire grouping debut Spring 2010
Prerequisites: Valid CCNA certification 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
642-902 Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)     642-902 Exam debuts Mar 10, 2010
642-813 Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)   642-813 Exam debuts Mar 10, 2010
642-832 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)     642-832 Exam debuts Apr 30, 2010
Recertification: CCNP certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum after 01/01/06, or pass a current CCIE written exam.
Cisco Certified Network Professional - Wireless (CCNP-Wireless)
Prerequisites: Valid CCNA certification 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
TBD Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks (IUWVN) v1.0      
TBD Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Mobility Services (IUWMS) v1.0    
TBD Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey (CUWSS) v1.0      
TBD Implementing Advanced Cisco Unified Wireless Security (IAUWS) v1.0      
Recertification: CCNP certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum after 01/01/06, or pass a current CCIE written exam.
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
Prerequisites: CCNA level knowledge and BCMSN level knowledge is needed to prepare for the CCDA certification exam
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
640-863 Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) 2.0      
Recertification: CCDA certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, either pass the current CCDA exam, or pass any 642 professional level or Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams), or pass a current CCIE written exam.
Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)
Prerequisites: CCNA Security OR CCNA  certification  +  Exam 642-552 SND (CCNA+SND valid as a prerequisite through 11/17/08). 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
642-503 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS) 2.0 642-504 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS) 3.0 642-503 EOL 1/18/09. SNRS 3.0 avail now
642-523 Securing Networks with PIX and ASA (SNPA) 5.0 642-524 Securing Networks with ASA Fundamentals (SNAF) 1.0 642-523 EOL 1/18/09. SNAF 1.0 avail Now
642-533  Implementing Cisco Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS) 6.0      
Elective Exams - Choose 1:
642-515 Securing Networks with ASA Advanced (SNAA) 1.0     SNAA 1.0 avail January
Recertification: CCSP certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum after 01/01/06, or pass a current CCIE written exam.
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
Prerequisites: Valid CCNA and CCDA
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
642-812 Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) 3.0 Composite
642-892
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) 3.0  
642-901 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) 3.0 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) 3.0  
642-873 Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH) 2.0      
Recertification: CCDP certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum after 01/01/06, or pass a current CCIE written exam
Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP)
Prerequisites: Valid CCNA certification 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
642-901 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) 3.0 Composite
642-892
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) 3.0  
642-642 Implementing Cisco Quality of Service (QoS) 2.3 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) 3.0  
642-661 Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP) 3.2 642-642 Implementing Cisco Quality of Service (QoS) 2.3 QoS 2.3 replaced QoS 2.2 in Jan 2010
642-611 Implementing Cisco Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS) 2.2 642-661 Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP) 3.2  
    642-611 Implementing Cisco Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS) 2.2  
Recertification: CCNP certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum after 01/01/06, or pass a current CCIE written exam.
Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP)
Prerequisites: Valid CCNA certification 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
PATH 1) Unified CallManager v4.x; Some exams Retired 12/09, candidates should now follow Path 2 below
642-436 Cisco Voice over IP (CVOICE) 6.0      
642-642 Implementing Cisco Quality of Service (QoS) 2.2      
642-444 Cisco IP Telephony- Part 1 (CIPT1) 4.1     exam 642-444 retired 12/09
642-444 Cisco IP Telephony- Part 2 (CIPT2) 4.1     exam 642-444 retired 12/09
642-426 Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications Systems (TUC) 1.0      
642-453 Implementing Cisco Voice Gateways and Gatekeepers (GWGK) 2.0     exam 642-453 retired 12/09
OR
PATH 2) Unified Communications Manager 6.0
642-436 Cisco Voice over IP (CVOICE) 6.0      
642-642 Implementing Cisco Quality of Service (QoS) 2.3      
642-446 Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager Part 2 (CIPT2) 6.0      
642-456 Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager Part 1 (CIPT1) 6.0      
642-426 Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications Systems (TUC) 1.0      
Recertification: CCVP certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum after 01/01/06, or pass a current CCIE written exam.
Cisco IP Communications Express Specialist
Prerequisites: Valid CCNA or CCDA certification 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
642-145 Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications Part 1 (IIUC1) 1.0
and
Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications Part 2 (IIUC2) 1.0 
    IIUC2 avail January
     
650-393 LCSE Cisco Lifecycle Services Express     SkillSoft does not support this course.
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.
Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Design Specialist
Prerequisites: Valid CCDA certification 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
642-586 Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals (CWLF) 1.0      
Cisco Wireless LAN Advanced Topics (CWLAT) 1.0    
       
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.
Cisco IPS Specialist
Prerequisites: Valid CCNA certification 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
642-552 Securing Network Devices (SND) 2.0     642-552 EOL 11/17/08
642-533 Implementing Cisco Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS) 6.0      
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.
Cisco IOS Security Specialist
Prerequisites: Valid CCNA certification 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
642-552 Securing Network Devices (SND) 2.0     642-552 EOL 11/17/08
642-503 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS) 2.0 642-504 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS) 3.0 642-503 EOL 1/18/08. SNRS 3.0 avail December
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.
Microsoft  Certifications  
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista Configuration
Prerequisites:  At least one year of IT experience resolving network connectivity issues and working with desktop operating systems, security, and applications. 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
70-620  Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista      
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Support Technician
Prerequisites: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista Configuration (Exam 70-620)
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
70-622 Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on Enterprise Vista Clients      
UPGRADE PATH - MCDST to MCTS: Windows Vista AND MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician
Prerequisites: MCDST
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
70-621 Updating MCDST Skills to Microsoft Windows Vista       
Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
Prerequisites: None
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
70-640 Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Services      
Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
Prerequisites: None
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
70-642 Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Services      
Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
Prerequisites: None
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
70-643 Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Services      
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator
Prerequisites: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (Exam 70-640)
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (Exam 70-642)
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
70-646 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration      
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator
Prerequisites: MCTS: Windows Vista Configuration (Exam 70-620)
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (Exam 70-640)
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (Exam 70-642)
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration (Exam 70-643)
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
70-647 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administration      
UPGRADE PATHS - WinServer 2003 MCSA / MCSE TO WinServer 2008 MCTS / MCITP
SkillSoft does not offer specific Upgrade courses mapping to Upgrade Exams. The following are our suggested mapping of SkillSoft courses to Upgrade Exams.
Upgrade Exam 70-648; WinServer 2003 MCSA to WinServer 2008
Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
  Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Services      
  Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Services      
Upgrade Exam 70-649; WinServer 2003 MCSE to WinServer 2008
Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
  Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Services      
  Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Services      
  Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Services      
Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2005
Prerequisites: None
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
70-431 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance      
Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS): Exchange 2007
Prerequisites: None
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
70-236 Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007      
Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS): Managing Projects with Office Project 2007
Prerequisites: None
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
70-632 Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007      
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Prerequisites: None
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
Networking 
70-290  Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Management and Maintenance      
70-291 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Services Management      
Choose 1: Client OS
70-620  Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista      
70-270  Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administration and Maintenance      
Choose 1: Elective Training 
70-228  Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Installation and Administration      
70-284 Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administration and Maintenance      
70-236 Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007      
70-431 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance      
         
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003
Prerequisites: Valid MCSA 2003
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
Networking 
70-290  Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Management and Maintenance      
70-291 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Services Management      
70-294 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Strategy and Implementation      
70-293 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Services Planning and Maintenance      
Choose 1:   Client OS
70-620  Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista      
70-270  Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administration and Maintenance      
Choose 1:   Design
70-297  Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Design      
70-298  Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Security Design      
Choose 1: Elective Training 
70-228  Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Installation and Administration      
70-284 Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administration and Maintenance      
70-236 Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007      
70-297 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Design      
70-298 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Security Design      
70-431 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance      
SY0-101 CompTIA Security+       
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
Prerequisites: None
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
70-271 Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Client Operating Systems      
70-272 Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on Microsoft Windows XP      
ISC(2) Certifications    
SSCP
Prerequisites: For full SSCP, 1 year experience and pass exam.
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) (2004)      
CISSP
Prerequisites: For full CISSP, 4 (plus college) or 5 years (no college) experience and pass exam.
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (2004) CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (2009 Edition) 09 Version will replace '04 version Q1 2010

CompTIA Certifications    
CompTIA Network+
Prerequisites: CompTIA A+ and nine months networking experience recommended, but not required
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
N10-004 CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition)      
CompTIA Security+
Prerequisites: Two years of technical experience in networking with emphasis on security. CompTIA Network+ recommended, but not required 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
SY0-201 CompTIA Security+ (2008)      
CompTIA A+: IT Technician
Prerequisites: Two years of technical experience in networking with emphasis on security. CompTIA Network+ recommended, but not required 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
220-701 CompTIA A+ Essentials (2009 Edition)      
220-702 CompTIA A+ Practical Application (2009 Edition)      
CompTIA Project+
Prerequisites: Two years of technical experience in networking with emphasis on security. CompTIA Network+ recommended, but not required 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
PK0-002 CompTIA Project+ (2009 Edition)      
Project Management Certifications    
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
Prerequisites: None required. However sitting for the PMP exam requires documented experience, documented training and an approved application.
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
PMP-4 Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) 4.0 (4th Ed. Aligned)      
Recertification: 60 documented hours of continuing education (PDUs) every three years
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Prerequisites: None required. However sitting for the CAPM exam requires documented experience, documented training and an approved application.
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) (2006)      
Recertification: 60 documented hours of continuing education (PDUs) every three years
CompTIA Project+
Prerequisites: Two years of technical experience in networking with emphasis on security. CompTIA Network+ recommended, but not required 
Required Exams:  Recommended Training: Alternative Exams: Recommended Training: Notes:
PK0-002 CompTIA Project+ (2009 Edition)