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June 2005
Volume 5, Issue 6
 

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Program information

 

Sharpen your knowledge and skills at HP Technology Forum 2005, September 12-15 in New Orleans
HP Technology Forum 2005 is HP's largest technology training event ever. To ensure that the educational offerings meet your needs, a number of HP Certified Professionals are on the core content team.
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HP Technology Forum 2005 early registration offer ends July 15
Time is running out for the early registration special product offer for all HP Certified Professionals who register for HP Technology Forum 2005 before midnight on July 15. This is your opportunity to reserve an HP digital camera, an HP photo printer, or an Apple iPod from HP at an incredible price.
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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 two new credentials.
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New on CP Connection - access to Channel Services Network (CSN)
Here's just one more benefit to being an HP Certified Professional: direct access to the HP CSN web portal.
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CCR discontinued for selected credentials
Announcing the immediate discontinuation of the following Continuing Certification Requirement (CCR) and Migration Plans:

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Continuing Certification Requirements
A number of credentials have CCRs that are due to be completed soon.
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OpenView sales authorization to include a requirement for OpenView Certified Professionals on staff
Effective November 1, 2005, all sales partners who are authorized to sell OpenView solutions are required to have a minimum number of Certified Professionals holding OpenView sales and technical credentials on staff. The details of the new HP OpenView Sales Certification requirements can be viewed on the Partner Portal and in the PartnerOne Guide.

Get a 75% discount on the Laura Chappell Master Library
Laura Chappell, founder of the Protocol Analysis Institute, is a world-renowned expert of what's happening on a network at the packet level. She is a frequent speaker at HP's and other industry technical events.
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Welcome new members to the HP Certified Professional community!
310 people attained certification and joined the Americas HP Certified Professional community in May 2005. Welcome to all the new members.

» See the list of new HP Certified Professionals here

HP Certified Professional "Tech Talks" coming soon
Last month we announced that we're implementing a new benefit this summer called "Tech Talks." This will give HP Certified Professionals an opportunity to dial in and hear from HP engineers on various technical topics. This new benefit is expected to launch in August, so stay tuned for details coming soon.

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. We've compiled a document with some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers.

» See the questions that are on everyone's mind.

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Beta tests and certification exams

 

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.

» See a list of program exam changes

See the list of all active beta exams
Get the comprehensive list of beta exams available in the HP Certified Professional Program here.

Take all the certification exams you want for free
During HP Technology Forum 2005 this September, we’re hosting a Prometric Testing Center just for HP Certified Professionals. You can take as many high-stakes tests as you want for free at this conference. Use this opportunity to attain another credential or to complete a Continuing Certification Requirement.

» Get details about taking certification exams for free

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Training and educational opportunities

 

Your annual technical training event is HP Technology Forum in September
Each year we host a huge technical training event for all HP Certified Professionals. This year's event is HP Technology Forum, scheduled for September 12-15 in New Orleans.
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Events and user groups

 

Encompass Members-Registration is now live for HP Technology Forum 2005
As an Encompass member or associate, this is your must-attend event for 2005, and your only annual event. The HP Technology Forum 2005 will take place September 12-15 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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The annual Worldwide Survey of HP Customers awaits your input
The independent HP user group Interex has announced that the 2005 Worldwide Survey of HP Customers is now available at www.hpcustomersurvey.org. Each year, Interex collects and collates comments from thousands of HP customers worldwide and presents the information to HP for action.
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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

 

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