Press information – 24 June 2008

Global Knowledge welcomes new Cisco CCNA Concentrations
Global Knowledge, Europe's leading independent training company, is welcoming the expansion of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification program which was announced today at Cisco Live. The introduction of three new entry level technology–based CCNA concentrations which are designed to build upon Cisco’s most popular career certification CCNA are seen as an ideal stepping stone for those delegates not able to make the full commitment that a professional level certification requires.

While Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) remains the certification of choice for individuals who want to demonstrate their solid foundation in core routing and switching skills, the new CCNA Wireless, CCNA Voice and CCNA Security certifications build on the core CCNA skills and provide a clear path for individuals wishing to specialize in a job role within the wireless, security or voice technologies.

These new CCNA concentrations will combine well with Global Knowledge’s market leading CCNA Boot camp and Blended CCNA Program which are both innovative and comprehensive in their approach. These programs allow delegates to not only experience the benefits of attending Instructor Led Training but also providing them with the tools required to help them continue their preparation for the exam outside of the classroom.  Self- paced E-Learning, Remote Lab access, assessment tests, podcasts, virtual classes and Instructor Tutorials have been incorporated into these products to provide a complete learning experience.

Recent market surveys have indicated that more than two-thirds of companies expect dedicated roles in security, voice or wireless within their organizations within the next 5 years.  When asked about this latest addition to the Cisco portfolio, Ali Hawksworth,  Global Knowledge’s European Cisco Business Development Director said “The new CCNA Concentration courses and qualifications are exactly what organizations are looking for to get maximum value from their investment in Cisco. It ensures that IT professionals who attend and pass the exam have an excellent grounding in the Security-, Wireless- or Voice-technology they need, providing them with the skills to manage their networks, and get the very best from Cisco-based technologies today. We believe that customers will respond positively to this introduction."

Global Knowledge will be scheduling Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) and Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications (IIUC) courses from 30th June, with Implementing Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE) becoming available at the end of July.

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About Global Knowledge:
Global Knowledge is the largest privately held provider of training and enterprise learning services for information technology (IT) and management professionals. The company offers a broad array of hands-on IT, project management, and professional skills training featuring proprietary core and custom curriculum, as well as content from leading companies, including Cisco, Microsoft, Nortel, and Red Hat. Delivered in classrooms, at private facilities, or over the Internet, Global Knowledge has helped Fortune 500 companies, organizations and government agencies leverage learning to turn knowledge into productivity for employees, customers, and channel partners. Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,200 people worldwide and is headquartered in Cary, N.C. The company is owned by New York-based investment firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe. For more information visit http://www.globalknowledge.net/.