For many years, CWNP has been at the forefront of vendor-neutral certifications in the Wireless industry.
Originally founded in 1999 as a consortium of organizations and significant individuals, within the Wireless industry, that were of a similar opinion and that wanted to create a set of consistent standards with which to certify Wireless engineers. Since that time, CWNP has grown into a worldwide authority.
Similar to Cisco’s training division, CWNP requires that its Learning Centers and Instructors are regularly monitored to ensure compliance and quality. In return, CWNP provides support and access to cutting-edge training classes which are regularly updated.
The benefits to our students are that:
In-Person** and Virtual Attendance options
Hard-Copy Course Materials shipped to your location (with virtual attendance option)
Live, Real-Time Instruction
Official CWNP Course Guide (can only be obtained through an Authorized Learning Center)
Hands-on Lab Access*
Proprietary Lab Guide*
FREE! PearsonVUE Exam Voucher
CWNP (via PearsonVUE) offers In-person and Online exam testing
*Exception: CWI** which offer no formal printed Lab Guides. However, live, guided lab scenarios may be provided.
**Corporate on-site sessions only.
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Getting Started? Recommended experience for CWNP Training Classes
CWNP recommends that students have 1 year of experience in wireless networking, prior to attending CWNA (Wireless Network Administrator) class. This recommendation for length of experience also relates to the CWISA (Wireless IoT Solutions Administrator) training class.
Quote from CWNP's website "Do you have an understanding of the fundamentals of wireless technology? Do you know how WLAN works and how its managed day-to-day? Do you have the ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot and maintain wireless networks within small business or Enterprise deployments?"
Wireless is significantly different from other forms of networking. Do not fall into the trap of thinking "I've been working in (routing and switching / wired) networking for years. Wireless will be easy." If you do not readily know what a "4-way handshake" is, or how to do "RF math", then CWNA is definitely the place to start. It gives the best possible foundation for working as a wireless network engineer.
To attend the Professional level training classes, CWNP recommends 2-3 years of relevant experience.
At the end of your CWNP training class at NC-Expert, you will be given a Class Coupon code which shall be exchanged, through CWNP, for an Exam Voucher.
This is what is referred to, in our advertising, as an "exam voucher". It is essentially that - except there is one interim step to obtaining it.
We are unable to issue students with their Class Coupon Codes prior to class, because they are "class" coupon codes and are tied to class dates. During submission to CWNP for redemption, you will be required to enter the class date. Provided the class has passed, the coupon will be valid. If the class has not yet occurred, your coupon may not be valid because, obviously, you have not yet sat your training class. If a student was issued with, and attempted to redeem, the class coupon prior to class, the coupon could fail and we would not replace it. Rather than getting into that situation, our policy is to only issue class coupons after class. We apologize, in advance, for any inconvenience.
There are two parts to redemption...
PART 1
The following are instructions to redeem your NC-Expert Class Coupon code:
ALC Class Coupon Redemption
ALC Students: Redeem your Class Coupon to receive the exam voucher and practice test.
PART 2
When you receive your PearsonVUE Exam Voucher from CWNP, go to PearsonVUE.com to schedule your exam.
When you get to PearsonVUE.com:
*If the system tries to charge you any amount, other than $0.00, do not proceed with the transaction. Instead, please contact NC-Expert.
Important Advisory: ***To be awarded the CWSP, CWDP, or CWAP ("professional level") certifications, CWNP requires that the candidate must hold a current CWNA certification.***
Students are welcome to attend classes, and sit exams, in any order - but please note that CWNP will not confer Professional-level (CWSP, CWDP, CWAP) certifications until the candidate holds a valid CWNA certification.
The knowledge required to sit a CWNA exam can be obtained by attending a training class, or from self-study.
To read more details of CWNP exam certification (and recertification) procedures, on CWNP's website, click here.
CURRENT EXAMS
CWNA
Certified Wireless Network Administrator
Current exam: CWNA-108
Expected refresh: 2023 (4th quarter)
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CWSP
Certified Wireless Security Professional
Current exam: CWSP-206
(Note: CWSP-206 Exam will expire March 31, 2023)
Expected refresh: 2023 (1st quarter)
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CWDP
Certified Wireless Design Professional
Current exam: CWDP-304
Expected refresh: 2024 (3rd quarter)
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CWAP
Certified Wireless Analysis Professional
Current exam: CWAP-404
Expected refresh: 2024 (3rd quarter)
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CWISA
Certified Wireless IoT Solutions Administrator
Current exam: CWISA-101
(Note: CWISA-101 exam will expire on March 31, 2023)
Expected refresh: 2023 (1st quarter)
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CWICP
Certified Wireless IoT Connectivity Professional
Current exam: CWICP-201
Expected refresh: 2023 (4th quarter)
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CWIIP
Certified Wireless IoT Integration Professional
Current exam: CWIIP-301
Expected refresh: 2023 (4th quarter)
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CWIDP
Certified Wireless IoT Design Professional
Current exam: CWIDP-401
Expected refresh: 2024 (4th quarter)
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Online Exam Procedure
CWNP offers online proctored testing to help you achieve your certification goals.
One of our colleagues at CWNP took an online exam, to check out the process, and wanted to pass on a few pointers:
The Pearson VUE Agent (Proctor) has to verify the pictures before they release the exam, and they will question anything they notice in the background.
> Our colleague was in a mixed-use office, with other desks (at first).
- The Proctor questioned the monitors over/behind the candidate's shoulders, along with the picture frame hanging on the wall.
See photo.
- Our colleague had two additional monitors attached to their desk. The Proctor wanted our colleague to unplug both, then turn the monitors 180 degrees (to face the wall).
> Our colleague ended up moving to a Conference room which contained minimal equipment. (Which turned out to be a better option.)
- Even after the Proctor checked the uploaded photos, the Proctor asked our colleague to slowly spin his webcam 360 degrees so the Proctor could see the Conference room.
During the system check process, the Proctor will gain access to your computer's microphone and webcam. The exam can be disqualified if the Proctor hears voices, TV, radio, etc. Please make sure that you have a *very* quiet workspace for the duration of exam.
Any current exam voucher can be used for the online exam, so you do not need to be issued a new one, or a special one. The exam voucher you will receive from CWNP, after redeeming your Class Coupon code, will be accepted for either in-person or online testing.
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Recertification Information
To recertify your Administrator level (CWNA) certification, simply pass one Professional level exam (i.e., CWSP, CWDP, CWAP) *before* your current certification expires. By doing so, your Administrator (CWNA) level certification will automatically be renewed for another 3 years... OR you can sit the current version of the Administrator-level exam.
To view CWNP's website for up-to-date information, click here.
Many students have asked us questions about applying for their CWNE designation.
You can read all the up-to-date information on CWNP's website here.
Note: The CWNE application should not be regarded casually. The application process is designed to grant CWNE status to those that have demonstrated wireless expertise in the enterprise, in addition to passing the required certification exams. Passing the exams alone is not enough to earn the CWNE credential. The application process is extensive and the review is thorough.
Important Notice: NC-Expert does not accept enrollment applications from independent individuals. We require that employers pay for their employees. We continue to service corporate clients, using B2B transactions, with no change in service. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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