HP Certified Professional

February 2005
Volume 5, Number 02

Translations

» To view portions of this newsletter in Spanish, click here.
» To view portions of this newsletter in Portuguese, click here.

Opt-out policy

You now have the option to no longer receive these monthly newsletters as well as other HP Certified Professional communications. If you would not like to receive these communications, you can "opt out," by following the steps below:

1. Log into your HP Certified Professional Profile. If you need help logging in, please visit our Login Assistance page on the Participation Guide at http://www.hp.com/certification/americas/online_guide/access.html.
2. Once logged in, select the Change My Profile (New Employer, Address Changes, Email, Etc.) link.
3. The different communications you can choose from is listed below your email address field. Just uncheck the boxes of the items which you don't want to receive from HP.

All HP Certified Professionals will receive Program Update information as well as Continuing Certification Requirements (CCRs) communications. There is no "opt out" option for Program Updates and CCR communications.

Program information

Your annual HP Certified Professional event…HP Technology Forum
Mark your calendar for the upcoming HP Technology Forum, September 12-15, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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Program Office translated communications
In our effort to provide program communications in the languages spoken in our Americas region, look for program-specific information in the newsletter to be translated in Spanish, Portuguese, and French Canadian. In addition, you'll see other translated communications such as the email ALERT.

Language option now available
We have added a new enhancement to our North and Latin America Application and Profile website page that allows HP Certified Professionals to choose a preferred language for Program Office communications.
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Migration extension granted to Master ASEs
Master ASEs from the Compaq certification program now have until July 31, 2005 to complete the premerger migration requirements communicated in February 2003.
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Migration Reminders
Many HP Certified Professionals still have migration requirements to complete as a result of the merger of HP and Compaq certification programs.
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Continuing Certification Requirements (CCRs)
A number of credentials have CCRs that are due to be completed soon. All CCR information is listed on our website at: www.hp.com/go/certification/americas.
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New Credentials Launched in the Americas Region
The following new credentials are added to the portfolio offerings for the Americas HP Certified Professional Program.
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Credential retirements
The Americas HP Certified Professional Program Office has announced several credential retirements.
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Update on the new APS - HP Commercial Desktops, Workstations and Notebooks credential
The HP Certified Professional Program recently announced a new credential under the Accredited Platform Specialist (APS) level that combines the similar technologies and skill sets of desktops and workstations with those of mobile computing: APS - HP Commercial Desktops, Workstations and Notebooks.
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Take a quick survey…you'll be eligible to win an Apple iPOD+hp!
The Worldwide HP Certified Professional Team is asking the HP Certified Professionals in the Americas region for feedback about a future website. Agree to participate in the online survey and the worldwide team will enter you in a drawing to win an iPOD.
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Robert Half Technology calls "networking" a bright employment area
In the recent Certification Magazine article 2005 Hiring and Salary Outlook, Robert Half Technology identified several key job areas that have a bright employment outlook for 2005. On the top of the list is…networking!
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Digital version of Certification Magazine available for free
You've seen it in print; now get to know Certification Magazine online. Subscriptions to the digital edition are FREE worldwide.
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Events and user groups

Want to speak at the HP Technology Forum? Submit a proposal
You're invited to submit a presentation proposal for the HP Technology Forum, to be held at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, September 12 - 15. The HP Technology Forum 2005 content program team wants you to be a part of this inaugural HP technology event!
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Registration now open for HP Software Forum 2005
Registration is now open for HP Software Forum 2005, which takes place June 6-10, 2005, in Denver, Colorado.
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Encompass offers technical portals
The HP user group Encompass offers technical resources for all members and guests.
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HP user group Interex offers technical resources
peaking of free resources, the HP user group Interex offers its own vast set of professional and technical resources to help you be successful in your HP computing environment.
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Beta exams and certification testing

Exam additions and retirements as of February 2005
We've made quite a few exam additions and retired many certification exams just recently. See how this may affect your certification path.
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See the list of all active beta exams
Get the comprehensive list of beta exams available in the HP Certified Professional Program here.

SMEs needed to help develop valid test exams
Apply your knowledge and expertise as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and help the HP Certified Professional Program develop valid and reliable exams.
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CompTIA announces new exam and exam guide for the Server+ certification
With the February 14 debut of the new version of the CompTIA Server+ certification examination, CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association has released the CompTIA Server+™ Supplemental Exam Guide covering the new objectives for the CompTIA Server+ 2005 exam.
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Helpful documentation in the Certified Professional Connection

HP Certified Professional Connection…one of your certification benefits
Last spring we announced the Certified Professional Connection information portal. If you haven't gone into this portal yet, you are missing one of the best benefits of the Certified Professional Program!
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» What's new in the Certified Professional Connection portal

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Your Americas team

Management

• Ann Palmer, Americas Partner Education & Certification Manager, ann.palmer@hp.com
• Rich Gossman, Manager, HP Certified Professional Program, rich.gossman@hp.com

Staff Team Members

• Donna Green, donna.green@hp.com (Operations)
• Suzanne Martinez, suzanne.martinez@hp.com (Operations)
• Elvira Narvaez, maria-elvira_narvaez-cabrera@hp.com (Operations)
• Barbara Sandro, barbara.sandro@hp.com (Marketing)
• Candace MacMillen, candace.macmillen@hp.com (Program Management)
• Salvador Barrena, salvador.barrena.chavez@hp.com (Latin America Program Management)
• Alma Rodriquez, alma-elena.rodriguez-cabrera@hp.com (Latin America Training and Certification)

How to contact us

• Email: certification.americas@hp.com
• Information Line: 1-800-273-4812
• Website: www.hp.com/go/certification/americas

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