As the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, our top priority is supporting our employees, partners, and customers who are faced daily with new challenges.  NetApp University is extending the expiration date for all certifications set to expire in the year 2020 (January 1 to December 31, 2020) by 6 months (180 days).  The extension will automatically be applied to your CertMetrics account which you can view/access through CertCenter. This does not require any action on your part.   For example, if your certification expired in February 2020, that certification status will no longer show as expired and you have been granted until July 2020 to re-up your credential. If you have a certification that is set to expire on December 31, 2020, the new expiration date will be set to April 2021.   NetApp University has partnered with PearsonVUE to make remote testing through OnVUE available so that our users are able to take their certification exams from their home or office locations using a remote proctor.   We hope that this will help you on your certification journey during this challenging time!  Please take advantage of our full portfolio of free online training as you prepare to successfully take your certification exams.  You can find more information on NetApp certifications, including recommended preparation, on the NetApp University Certification page.  ... View more

NetApp is proud to launch digital badges for our certification exam. We are offering digital badges to provide greater security to your NetApp Certification as well as the ease of one-click certification verification provided by digital badges. ... View more

Introduction:   We will post here updates to our certification program, new exams, certifications, etc.  Please subscribe to ensure that you receive all the latest news from NetApp Certification Program.   NCSIE Certification and Exam   NetApp announces a new certification for Professional Services consultants and Implementation Engineer - NetApp Certified Storage Installation Engineer, Clustered Data ONTAP (NCSIE cDOT).   To earn this certification candidates must pass the new NS0-180, NetApp Certified Storage Installation Engineer, Clustered Data ONTAP exam, which is now available through Pearson VUE. The NS0-180 exam will also be offered free at NetApp Insight2015 in Las Vegas, October 12-15 and Berlin, November 16-20. The NCSIE cDOT certification replaces the NetApp Accredited Installation Professional (NAIPCDOT) in the Clustered Data ONTAP 8.3 PS Professional Learning Path. Partner Compliance   Partner employees that have already earned the Clustered Data ONTAP 8.3 PS Professional by successfully completing NAIPCDOT are required to earn their NCSIE cDOT certification by November 1, 2016 to maintain compliance with PS Certification.   From October 1, 2015 thru April 1, 2016 NetApp will run a program to assist any partner with a current NAIPCDOT that would like to earn their NCSIE cDOT will be given one free exam voucher to attempt the NS0-180 exam. If you are a partner with a current NAIPCDOT and would like to receive a free voucher for the NS0-180 exam, please email ncp@netapp.com with the title “NS0-180 voucher request” in the subject. Include in the email your name, email address and Pearson VUE ID. If you do not have one, you can register for a Pearson VUE ID at www.pearsonvue.com/netapp. These vouchers are for partner use only and not for resell. You should receive your voucher within 10 business days of request receipt.  If you have any questions, please contact ncp@netapp.com.   Resources:   NCSIE webpage NetApp Insight2015 Pearson VUE ... View more

Introduction:   In this article you will find our most recent NetApp University quarterly webcasts.  We will post the webcast recording along with a copy of the questions received during the interactive session - with our responses.  Each webcast has a "Technical Topic of Interest" followed by updates on course offerings and certifications from NetApp University.  To receive notification when we add new information to this article please suscribe to this article (Login to the Community and use Article Options associated with this article).   2015 Quarter One Webcast Recording and Chat:   Watch the webcast online Read the CHAT QUESTIONS and asnwers (also attached below)   Technical Topics of Interest:   Today's IT Shift - Impact of Cloud On All Things Storage NetApp U at Insight - cert prep sessions, free cert exams, etc. Updates to the NetApp Certification Program What's New in NetApp Authorized Training   Resources and Contact Information:   If you have anuy questions please post here by using @LizBurns (Director, NetApp University Programs) or contact us at ncp@netapp.com Connect with the NetApp University on Twitter @NetAppCertify   ... View more