Title of certification: 3Com Certified IP Telephony Expert also known as CIPTE

When was CIPTE cert introduced : 2001

When was CIPTE updated : 2005

Level of CIPTE cert : Expert

Description of CIPTE certification:

Implicit in the earning of the CIPTE (3Com Certified IP Telephony Expert) certification is that the candidates have apprentice knowledge maintaining and troubleshooting.

What are the compulsory exams to earn credit towards CIPTE certification?

To be awarded the 3Com Certified IP Telephony Expert, the 3Com Certified IP Telephony Expert student must successfully pass two exams namely; the 3Com NBX R4.4 Technical Update Training and the NBX R5.0 Update Training exam both exams has difficulty ratings of about 3 out of 5 and is thus only a moderately difficult exam. This exam is available in English only.

What can be done in terms of Recertification for CIPTE?

A successful 3Com Certified IP Telephony Expert student will hold the 3Com Certified IP Telephony Expert certification for two years only, after which any 3Com certification obtained prior to December 1, 2005 is only valid for 1 year. Recertification requires a passing grade on the current 3Com IP Telephony Expert Final Exam.

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Who is eligible to take CIPTE certification?

This is a entry level exam therefore any student can attempt this exam.

Tips and recommendations for the CIPTE (3Com Certified IP Telephony Expert) certification.

There are plenty of 3Com Certified IP Telephony study materials available on the Internet. These range from the official 3Com Certification Training courses and official 3Com Certified IP Telephony Expert, to the Testking IP Telephony practice exams and Testking IP Telephony study guides. Online practice exams and IP Telephony braindumps are also available online.

Where can one sit for exams towards CIPTE certification?

The authorized, official vendors that offer the facilities to sit for examinations towards certification are Prometric and VUE worldwide.

How much will CIPTE certification cost?

Contact the Test center for information regarding course availability, registration information and cost. Remember that costs may vary from vendor to vendor and from examination to examination.

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