| | From : <devin@cwnp.com>
Reply-To : devin@cwnp.com
Sent : Monday, March 5, 2007 10:12 PM
To : "Shane Mundee" <shanemundee@hotmail.com>
Subject : Re[2]: CWNE Application Query - folow up
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Hi Shane,
We have two sets of rules under which a candidate may obtain the CWNE
certification.
First, there are the pre-2007 rules which allow a candidate that has passed the
pw0-100, pw0-200, and pw0-205 exams to apply for the CWNE certification. The
rules under this system were that you had to document 3 years of experience,
document three specific projects and how you participated in them, and submit
the application with its referral requirements.
Second, there are the post-2007 rules, which are now in effect. You can find
all of the details for these rules here:
http://www.cwnp.com/cwne/requirements.html
Regarding your specific situation, you applied based on the pre-2007 rules.
Keep in mind that if you attain your CWNE certification under the pre-2007
rules, it will expire Dec 31, 2008 unless you pass the pw0-300 exam before that
date.
It is my suggestion that you apply again (considering it doesn't cost anything
to apply) using the new application. You may reuse any existing referrals (and
your first documented project) from your existing application, but please
address my concerns (per my email inquiry) in your first project before
resubmitting it. On your new application, please be sure to note that this is
the 2nd submittal using confirmed references so that the process is shortened
(substantially).
The reason for my suggestion is that on the new application, there are several
ways to make points (it's a points system) other than just with documenting
projects. Keep in mind that if you use your pw0-205 (CWAP) exam rather than
passing the pw0-300, your certification will still expire on Dec 31, 2008. The
new form allows much flexibility in documenting "experience." You can review
the new application at:
http://www.cwnp.com/cwne/cwne_application.pdf
Regarding companies that are hiring WLAN engineers. Sign up for LinkedIn.com
and then do a job search on CWNA, CWSP, CWNE, etc. Also, go to Indeed.com and
do a search on the same. I've sent you an attached graphic showing where on
LinkedIn.com to search. I've also attached a list of Wi-Fi companies (their
employment links) to help you in your search. Regarding finding someone to
intern with, hit the CWNP forum and ask that very question.
Regarding your question of using other certifications, that's one of the reasons
I'm pointing you to the new application - we allow for that. If you see a type
of certification that you feel should be allowed for points (but currently
isn't), please suggest it at customercare@cwnp.com and we will certainly
consider it. Though it currently isn't on the application, HAM certification
(provided it's a proctored exam) would qualify toward CWNE.
I will "hold" your application pending submittal of your new application. That
way I will have your referrals and such already confirmed.
I hope this helps,
Devin Akin
Devin@cwnp.com
Mr. Akin:
Yes, I received your e-mail. I appreciate you getting back to me regarding
my application. In response to your e-mail on that date I am unable at this
time to document two additional wireless scenarios due to the fact that I
have not been able to perform any additional wireless engagements. Since I
am an educator and work for an IT business school we do not have any
additional wireless engagements which I can perform in order to gain
additional experience.
Due to this problem, please advise and recommend a course of action so that
I can continue toward achieving the CWNE certification.
1.) Can I take the latest CWNE exam and qualify with no additional
documentation/experience needed?
2.) Can you *Hold* my application until I can try to change jobs in order
to get more working experience with wireless technologies? Hopefully I can
make this happen before the end of the year. I am interviewing daily. Do
you know of any wireless companies hiring in the Dallas metroplex?
3.) Can you put me in touch with anyone in the Dallas, Texas metroplex who
is performing wireless engagements? I am prepared to work as an intern in
order to gain the necessary experience.
4.) Can I substitute additional wireless certifications for the missing
documented scenarios? I have already acheived my HAM Amateur Radio
Operators license (Technician's Class). I am interested in going for the
General Class certification which has a morse code requirement. Another
wireless certification that I can think of is CompTIA's RFID+. I am very
interested in pursuing this subject. I do not know any other wireless
credentials but am open if this is a possibility.
5.) Do you have any other ideas to help me? I really want to achieve this
certification and work with wireless technologies.
Thank you,
R. Shane Mundee
----Original Message Follows----
From: Devin@cwnp.com
Reply-To: devin@cwnp.com
To: shanemundee@hotmail.com
Subject: CWNE Application Query - folow up
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:00:44 -0500
Shane,
I wanted to verify that you received my email dated 2/16/07. This email was
a query regarding your CWNE application.
Thanks,
Devin Akin
Chief Technology Officer
The CWNP Program
Devin@cwnp.com
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