Your annual technical training event is almost here

HP Technology Forum 2006 is just around the corner - September 17-21 in Houston, Texas. Now is the time to register if you plan to attend. Registration discounts have not expired; see your discounted rate here.

What is in store for you at HP Technology Forum?

• Exclusive hands-on labs hosted by HP Training
• Technology briefings in the Confidential Disclosure room
• Free certification exams at our onsite Prometric testing center
• HP Certified Professional Night Out with the Astros at Minute Maid Park
• An exclusive luncheon for all Master ASEs
• An exclusive hospitality suite for your networking and relaxation
• Fun and prizes from Prize Patrol
• and lots more...

And that's in addition to the 400+ breakout sessions and the 200+ hands-on labs offered through HP Technology Forum!

Still need to be convinced to attend? See our Top Ten reasons why you need to attend HP Technology Forum!

When you create your personal schedule, be sure to sign up for your exclusive training labs. These labs are in high demand and fill up quickly.

Do you work for an authorized partner? If so, you may be eligible to use MDF/PDF/DGF to cover your travel expenses. Talk to your partner manager about this offer.

Need help getting your manager to approve your attendance? Use this justification letter to show him the benefits.

Get registered, and we'll see you in Houston in a few short weeks!

Revamped ProCurve credentials provide flexibility to allow for specializations in security, mobility and convergence

New ProCurve credentials move away from a "one size fits all" offering and now provide more flexibility to allow "specializations" in key areas such as security, mobility and convergence. Specializations are available in both the ASE and Master ASE credentials.

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Training course downloads for free

One of the benefits of being an HP Certified Professional is the entitlement to selected web-based training (WBT) materials, knowledge management transfers (KMTs) and instructor led training course materials. Selected certification level courses are available for download through the CP Connection (knowledge web portal). The downloads are free to only HP Certified Professionals. To review the courses available for download follow these steps:

1. Access CP Connection
2. Scroll down the CP Connection portal home page to the "Training Notes" section that is located near the bottom of the page.
3. Click on the title "(Americas) Download selected HP course materials at NO COST"
4. A new web page will open. Click the "View Online" button.
5. A new web page will open. Select "Download course training materials" under the "HP Certified Professional Benefits"section.
6. A new web page will open with the available downloadable courses listed

Don't be left behind! Be on board with HP Small Form Factor/SAS Systems - Special Promotion!

On June 19th, 2006, HP introduced their Small Form Factor/Serial Attached SCSI (SFF/SAS) G5 Systems - and HP begins the exciting, yet monumental, task of transitioning not only HP but the entire industry to SFF/SAS systems. Learn more about the new product and a great promotion which includes something special for HP Certified Professionals.

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Online HP Certified Professional Certification application - No longer required

The Americas HP Certified Professional Program has discontinued the requirement of completing an online application as part of the certification process. The process change was implemented due to ongoing feedback from certification candidates and the existing certification community. In addition, enhancements within the IT infrastructure supported this change in procedure.

• Certification candidates will no longer be required to complete an application to receive a certification credential. Upon successful completion of all requirements for a credential, candidates will automatically be granted the certification.
• The elimination of the online application also means existing HP Certified Professionals pursuing an additional credential will no longer be required to complete the online form.
• For details on the new steps to become certified please visit our web site.

Moving forward, candidates will continue to receive automated email communications from the Program Office during the initial new membership process.

For further information, write the Program Office at: certification.americas@hp.com.

Credential status definitions

The Program Office uses four categories to define a credential status. They are:

• Active - The most up-to-date credential in a specific technology. It may be obtained by a candidate at any time.
  
  
• Transitional - A credential that is still recognized by the program but will no longer be attainable as of a specific date in the future. This credential may have a more up-to-date or "superseding" credential considered to be Active. Details can be viewed by clicking the link for the Transitional credential.
  
  
• Inactive - A credential that is still recognized as part of the program, but which is no longer attainable by a new candidate. This credential is valid toward benefits in the HP Certified Professional Program. Any HP Certified Professional holding a credential with this status is strongly encouraged to upgrade to an Active credential.
  
  
• Expired - A credential that is no longer recognized by the program. The technology has changed to the degree that the HP Certified Professional Program has determined it should no longer maintain the credential.
  
  

New credentials launched

The following new credentials have been added to the Americas HP Certified Professional portfolio. All requirements for these new credentials are located on the Americas certification website.

• AIS - ProCurve Networking [2006]
• ASE - ProCurve Networking & Convergence [2006]
• ASE - ProCurve Networking & Mobility [2006]
• ASE - ProCurve Networking & WAN Technologies [2006]
• MASE - ProCurve Convergence Specialist [2006]
• MASE - Secure Mobility Specialist [2006]
• ASE - HP Consolidated Client Infrastructure [2006]
• APS - HP StorageWorks MSL Tape Libraries [2006]
• APS - HP LaserJet Solutions [2006]

Inactive credentials

With the implementation of the new Credential Upgrade Path process (credential versions), several credentials now have an inactive status. All HP Certified Professionals are encouraged to transition to the latest version of the credential they have obtained.

» View the inactive credentials (20.0KB, PDF)

Exam info

We continually evaluate the exams you take to become HP certified. From time to time we create new exams or retire obsolete ones.

» View list of new exams (9.0KB, PDF)
» View list of retiring exams (8.0KB, PDF)