Postponement of Continuous Learning Initiative

The Continuous Learning Initiative is the HP initiative designed to help you keep your skills current and market-relevant - our version of a continuing education program. During the launch of this initiative, a new application named the Annual Points Dashboard was implemented. This application was linked to the CertPro portal. System stability and functionality issues were discovered which impacted our ability to properly monitor and track your points. As a result, the application was taken offline and will remain offline for the balance of the year. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• There are no requirements this year to earn points. The Annual Points Dashboard will remain offline for the remainder of 2006.
• Optional learning activities that will enable you to serve your customers and/or business will be highlighted in our monthly email updates.
• If you work for a Partner, your authorization to sell some HP products and solutions may require you to upgrade your credential to the newest version. The postponement of the Continuous Learning Initiative does not affect the version of the credential you hold. Logon to the Americas Certification website (www.hp.com/go/certification/americas) to view your credentials and check the versions.
• Continuous Learning Initiative plans for 2007 will be communicated later this year.

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Winners announced from Continuous Learning Initiative drawing

One of the benefits of participating in the Continuous Learning Initiative was to qualify for quarterly drawings for great HP products such as big screen HP TVs, cameras, personal computers or printers. We are pleased to announce the following winners.

Create your personal schedule for HP Technology Forum

The session scheduler is now open for HP Technology Forum 2006. Log in today to get the best selection of hands-on workshops, technical breakout sessions, and especially the HP Training Labs that are exclusively for the HP Certified Professionals. You can register for two of the training labs now; later we'll open it up so you can schedule as many as you like. Choose from the following self-paced labs:

• Implementing HP Enterprise Virtual Array Solutions v5.32 (Course Code 24987)
• Storage Essentials 5.0.1 (Course Code 31185)
• XP 12000 Fundamentals and Solutions (Course Code 20507)
• HP BladeSystem Solutions I&II: Planning & Deployment - C Class
• HP Integrity Planning and Design (Course Code 28610)
• Planning and Design of HP Integrity Mid-Range Solutions (Course Code 27522)
• HP Systems Insight Manager v5.0 Foundations, Windows/Linux (Course Code 30254)
• Planning and Designing HP Solutions 6.21 (Course Code 30336)
• Replication Solutions for the HP StorageWorks EVA (training lab2) (Course Code 22737)
• Deploying HP Reliant Servers - Using Rapid Deployment Pack WE 2.2 (Course code 22336)

If you haven't yet registered for HP Technology Forum (September 17-21 in Houston, Texas), remember that you get a discounted registration rate as an HP Certified Professional. Click here to view your discount rate, and here to register for the conference. Be sure to check the Americas website often to see what special activities we have planned for you at the conference.

Your manager might ask you for justification for why you need to attend HP Technology Forum. We've made that justification easy for you with a "Dear Manager" letter. Find this letter in English, Spanish and Portuguese right here. The letter is posted in PDF format; if you need a copy in Microsoft Word so that you can customize it, please send an email to the Americas staff.

We look forward to seeing you in Houston this September. Be sure to come by our hospitality suite to enjoy the numerous activities and amenities we have planned for you!

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

Inactive Credentials

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

With the implementation of the new Credential Upgrade Path process (credential versions), the following credentials now have an inactive status. An inactive credential is still recognized as part of the program, but 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.

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Changes to the list of HP certification exams

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

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Welcome New Members

In the May-June timeframe, 146 new people joined the Certified Professional community in the Americas region. Please welcome your new colleagues!

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