I got this information today and wanted to pass it along to everyone. I have a question for everyone also, will you take it and do you think it should have been a free beta test?
Now Available! Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) Practical Exam Beta
Cisco is now registering beta candidates for the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) Practical Exam. Cisco has finished development of the second exam needed to attain the CCDE certification, the practical exam, and is now soliciting candidates for the beta delivery.
The CCDE practical exam is a computer-based, performance assessment that evaluates a candidate’s ability to gather network requirements, perform design analyses, and implement complex networks.
Cisco will be offering this beta delivery of the exam on October 1, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois, at a Pearson professional testing center. Only candidates that have a passing score on the CCDE qualification exam can register and participate in this exam. Exam beta pricing is $980US and registration inquiries should be sent to ITPC@pearson.com, notifying us of your interest. You will be notified of your eligibility, instructions for registration, payment and logistics in a follow-up email.
Location: Chicago, Illinois USA
Date: October 1, 2008
Cost: $ 980 US
Prerequisite: Passing score of exam 352-001 on the CCDE qualification exam (ADVDESIGN)
