Certified Wireless Technology Specialist...when do you have to recertify

Norbie

I'm thinking about going for my CWTS cert after I get my Server+. How long does this certification last?

dynamik

Three years unless they changed something recently. You can also renew that by earning a more advanced cert, such as the CWNA or CWSP.

JDMurray

Be sure to familiarize yourself with all of the information on the CWTS Certified Wireless Technology Specialist page. And you do not need the CWTS cert to be eligible to take the CWNA exam. So if the CWTS material seems too easy, go straight for the CWNA.

RJB

Norbie wrote: »

I'm thinking about going for my CWTS cert after I get my Server+. How long does this certification last?

Good news regarding CWTS !!!

The CWTS a lifetime certification. Because CWTS is an entry-level certification no recertification is required.
CWNA certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, either pass the current PW0-104 exam, or pass either exam PW0-200 or PW0-300

Good luck with your CWTS studies.

Robert Bartz
Author, CWTS - Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Official Study Guide by Sybex

AD200

Hi,

I believe the CWTS does not expire. There seems to be an error on the CWNP page as it gives info about the CWNA exam! Perhaps send them an email to confirm...Good luck with the exam.

A

JDMurray

RJB wrote: »

The CWTS a lifetime certification.

I must make a note of this in my review. Did the Wireless# expire?

Bokeh

Yes JD, Wireless# expired 30 June 2009. Those who held Wireless# prior were grandfathered into CWTS. They can request new kits from CWNP.

veritas_libertas

Bokeh wrote: »

Yes JD, Wireless# expired 30 June 2009. Those who held Wireless# prior were grandfathered into CWTS. They can request new kits from CWNP.

I think he was referring to whether or not the Wireless# was a lifetime cert, or whether it had to be continuously renewed.

@JD: I think it was lifetime as well.

[edit] Yup, it was: Wireless# Certification Requirements

JDMurray

Yeah, I meant if Wireless# was a lifetime cert as well.

I barely looked at Wireless# because of all the non-802.11 wireless technologies that it contained. Now that it's gone, I'm really interested in several of those technologies. Maybe the CWNP will have a clearance sale on Wireless# books still in their warehouse and I can pick one up cheap.

RJB

JDMurray wrote: »

Yeah, I meant if Wireless# was a lifetime cert as well.

I barely looked at Wireless# because of all the non-802.11 wireless technologies that it contained. Now that it's gone, I'm really interested in several of those technologies. Maybe the CWNP will have a clearance sale on Wireless# books still in their warehouse and I can pick one up cheap.

Yes, Wireless# was also a lifetime certification prior to its retirement.

I am in the process of finding out if any Wireless# Study Guides may be available at a discounted price.

Robert Bartz

RJB

RJB wrote: »

I am in the process of finding out if any Wireless# Study Guides may be available at a discounted price.

Robert Bartz

I checked with CWNP and unfortunately they do not have any Wireless# Study Guides left. However, you can still purchase new and used copies from Amazon.

Robert Bartz

JDMurray

Yep, they are a few used Wireless# books on Amazon.com. Thanks Robert.