When you pass any Cisco exam, you can track your status with the Cisco Certification tracking tool. Cisco generates transcripts that indicate which exams you have passed. You can view a copy of your transcript at any time by going to the Cisco secured site and print a copy of your current transcript and confirm your certification status. After you pass the necessary set of exams, you are certified. Official certification is normally granted after three to six weeks, so you shouldn't expect to get your credentials overnight. The package for official certification that arrives includes a Welcome Kit that contains a number of elements (see Cisco's Web site for other benefits of specific certifications):
Many people believe that the benefits of CCSP certification go well beyond the perks that Cisco provides to newly anointed members of this elite group. We're starting to see more job listings that request or require applicants to have CCSP and other certifications, and many individuals who complete Cisco certification programs can qualify for increases in pay and/or responsibility. As an official recognition of hard work and broad knowledge, one of the CCSP credentials is a badge of honor in many IT and telecom organizations. |