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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 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

Sign up now for your hands-on labs and sessions at HP Technology Forum 2005
The session scheduler is now open for HP Technology Forum 2005. This training conference offers more than 400 technical breakout sessions plus more than 200 hands-on labs from which to choose.
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Important—Plan to attend August 4 web cast on Continuing Education Program and much more….
You're invited to hear Rich Gossman, Manager of the Americas HP Certified Professional Program, discuss the upcoming enhancements to the existing HP Certified Professional program.
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Announcing new toll free number option…"Cert Alerts"
For your convenience a new feature has been added to the 1-800 telephone Information Line. HP Certified Professionals residing in the U.S. and Canada may now call the Information Line to hear the latest program news.
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New credentials
The Americas Certified Professional Program Office is pleased to announce the availability of five new credentials.
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CCR discontinued for selected credentials
Announcing the immediate discontinuation of the following Continuing Certification Requirement (CCR) and Migration Plans:

• ASE- HP ProLiant Servers CCR
• Migration: Compaq Accredited Professional Master ASE - SAN Architect (pre-November 15 2002) to Master ASE - HP SAN Architect - Data Availability Solutions
• Migration: Compaq Accredited Professional Master ASE - Enterprise Storage to Master ASE - HP SAN Architect - Data Availability Solutions

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Continuing Certification Requirements
A number of credentials have CCRs that are due to be completed soon.
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Recent credential retirement
The following credential has been retired from the HP Certified Professional Program:

• APS - HP LaserJet 9055 & 9065 MFP

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Looking for logos to place on your business card?
You worked hard to achieve your credential. Placing the certification level you have achieved on your business card is an excellent may to identify and promote yourself as an HP Certified Professional.
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HP Certified Professionals want to know...
We get lots of questions from Certified Professionals throughout the Americas region on the HP Certified Professional Information Line (1.800.273.4812) and our dedicated program mailbox certification.americas@hp.com.
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Beta exams and certification testing

Take all the certification exams you want for free
During HP Technology Forum 2005 this September, we're hosting a Prometric Testing Center for HP Certified Professionals.
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New NonStop certification exams are on the way
Are you interested in becoming HP NonStop certified? We have several new certification exams that will be "live" at Prometric testing centers worldwide in the coming months.
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Changes to certification exams: new exams added while others are retired
We continually re-evaluate the certification exams that we offer in order to maintain a high degree of relevance between the subject matter we test on and the real set of skills and knowledge needed in the working world.
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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.
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Training and educational opportunities

HP Technology Forum 2005 is your official training event
Each year we host one large technical event to provide training and hands-on experience to our HP Certified Professional community.
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Free technical product training available from ProCurve Networking
ProCurve Networking now offers free, web-based technical training on new products.
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Events and user groups

Encompass Community Reception at the HP Technology Forum 2005
As an Encompass member or associate, the HP Technology Forum is your must-attend event for 2005, and your only annual community event!
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Helpful documentation in the Certified Professional Connection

What's new in the Certified Professional Connection portal
HP Certified Professional (CP) Connection is a customized toolbox of organized HP product and solutions content, as well as access to HP information that cannot be found elsewhere.
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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
• Website: www.hp.com/go/certification/americas
• Information Line: 1-800-273-4812 (U.S. and Canada only)
• Information Line for Latin America countries: Country phone numbers listed on Americas HP Certified Professional website in the area "Contact Us."

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Privacy statement

HP Certified Professional privacy statement:
http://www.hp.com/certification/americas/privacy

For more information about HP's privacy practices, read the online privacy statement:
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/eng/privacy/worldwide_privacy.html

Postal Address:
HP Privacy Mailbox
20555 SH 249
MS 040307
Houston, Texas 77070

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