Cisco thinks you do. And you know what? If they have the old ones as part if the selection I certainly will once I pass. Perhaps one of you already certified chaps can login and tell us if there is a selection. Here is what I’m talking about.
On September 18th Cisco announced the online Certificate Purchasing Tool.
The Certificate Purchasing Tool can be accessed at www.cisco.com/go/certifications/login.
According to Cisco you can purchase printed certifications “or” electronic certificates online.
The Printed Certification includes:
A printed (hard copy) certificate includes a wallet card, congratulations letter from John Chambers, official Cisco Certificate, and 16-digit certificate verification code printed on the certificate.
I am ok with that, however they used to just send you this for free. I’m not sure if the first one is free then you pay for the rest or not, but here is what kinda erks me:
An electronic (soft copy) certificate includes wallet card and official Cisco Certificate via PDF, 16-digit certificate verification code printed on the certificate, and a congratulations letter sent via e-mail.
ok, but really….15 bucks for a digital copy that I am gonna print myself:
Each kit costs US$15.00. Shipping and handling will vary depending on recipient’s location. Candidates may purchase up to two (2) kits per active Cisco Certification. Purchases can be made using your VISA, MasterCard, or American Express only.
Anyhow, I’m curious to hear what everyone else thinks. I can tell you this. I will not pay for an electronic copy of a certificate.
I did login to see what it looked like. Here is what it says at the top of the list:
As far as the CCIE plaque goes here is what I can see:
If you want to read it yourself its here:
