Who needs to re-certify?
People re-certify if they want to continue to use a particular certification. They also re-certify if they need a valid certification at one level to attain one at a higher level. For example, a valid CCNA is required when someone registers for the CCNP exam. • Do people need to renew every certification they hold? No. Some re-certifications occurs automatically. For example, when someone re-certifies a CCNP, the related CCNA is automatically renewed. That’s because re-certification at the Professional level automatically renews all related Associate level certifications. • What happens to Specializations if a Professional certification expires? Specializations require valid certification at the Professional level. So, if a Professional certification expires, the Specializations dependent on that certification also expire – even if they were only recently acquired. • What is the impact on me when my certification expires? You may no longer represent yourself as a holder of that certifi
