1. Certification Exams Hawkeye Community College Information Technology Programs

2. Where do I take the exam? Two options: Pearson VUE testing center Prometric testing center Hawkeye Community College is a Pearson VUE testing center. The testing center is located in Student Services inside the Hawkeye Center.

3. The Process (Cisco)  Create a vue.com account  You will use the same vue.com account for all certification testing regardless of vendor (Cisco, CompTIA, etc.)  Make sure you enter your Cisco Academy Connection ID and user name when creating your Cisco testing profile at vue.com.  Obtain a voucher  Cisco  Successfully complete a voucher exam at the conclusion of Cisco 2 or 4.  Take the voucher test.  Pass the voucher test.  Request the voucher via your Cisco Academy account.  Check your email or profile on the academy site.  If purchasing a full price voucher, follow CompTIA process on next slide.  Schedule Test  Make sure you have your voucher number. You will need it to schedule.

4. The Process (CompTIA)  Create a vue.com account (one time)  Obtain a voucher  CompTIA  Request a voucher from one of the IT instructors via email  The business office will generate an electronic invoice that will be emailed to your student email account.  Once received, take a printed copy of the invoice to the Business Office in the Hawkeye Center and pay for your vouchers.  Bring the receipt of payment to one of the IT instructors.  HCC IT Instructors will send you an email with your voucher number(s)

5. Which Test?  Schedule Test  Register for the E2C version of the test. Your voucher is invalid for all others.  Locate the test by the ID numbers listed below.  Make sure you have your voucher number. You will need it to schedule. The Process (CompTIA) Test IDName JK0-701CompTIA A+ Essentials JK0-702CompTIA A+ Practical Application

6. CompTIA A+ Cost A+ certification requires successful completion of two exams. E2C CompTIA A+ Essentials$168 E2C CompTIA A+ Practical Application$168 Test Info Length90 minutes Number of Questions100 DISCOUNTS HCC is a CompTIA E2C member. As a result we can offer discounted test vouchers for all certification tracks. CompTIA A+ Test Voucher$84 http://www.comptia.org/certifications/listed/a.aspx

7. Taking the exam  Arrive a few minutes early to get checked in.  Bring two forms of id.  One photo.  Both with signature.  Driver’s license and credit card work well.  Leave cell phones, pagers, etc in your car if possible.  Good luck!

8. After taking the exam Please let us know how you did and what we can do to better prepare you!!!

9. Cisco Certifications http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/index.html

10. What tests do I take? Passing the 640-822 ICND1 earns a CCENT certification Passing both the 640-822 ICND1 and the 640-816 ICND2 earns a CCNA certification Passing the 640-802 CCNA exam earns the CCNA certification

11. How much do the exams cost? One exam 640-802 CCNA (Cisco 1-4)$250 Two exams 640-822 ICND1(Cisco 1-3)$125 640-816 ICND2 (Cisco 1-4)$125 Cisco Academy Students can earn discounted test vouchers at the conclusion of some Cisco courses. Discounts range from 40-70% off based on the Cisco promotion in effect at the time of testing. HCC has no control or input on the discount levels offered.

12. Taking the exam  Arrive a few minutes early to get checked in.  Bring two forms of id.  One photo.  Both with signature.  Driver’s license and credit card work well.  Leave cell phones, pagers, etc in your car if possible.  Good luck!