Network+ exam: codes N10-003 and JK0-012 to be withdrawn On July 31, 2009

On July 31, 2009, the previous Network+ exam, with exam codes N10-003 and JK0-012, will be withdrawn.

For IT professionals requiring re-certification:

The newest version of the CompTIA Network+ certification exam (Exam codes: N10-004 and JK0-016) was launched in early 2009.Although CompTIA certifications a valid for life, some IT professionals may be encouraged or required by their employers to remain current on their certifications. If so they have two options: They can take the new version of the exam ( Objective available here: http://bit.ly/u7rsc or they can take the CompTIA Network+ bridge exam, which covers the new objectives.

The bridge exam, (Exam code BR0-002) is a 60-minute, 50-question test. A passing score is 500 on a scale of 100-900. Only professionals who are currently CompTIA Network+ certified under the 2005 objectives are eligible to become CompTIA Network+ 2009 certified by taking the bridge exam.