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IPexpert Announces Plans to Releases Complete CCIE Wireless Self-Study and Classroom Training Solution for Cisco Network Engineers

Currently less than 50 individuals worldwide hold the CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) Wireless certification. This industry-recognized certification offered by distinguishes network engineers as the most the elite in the high-tech wireless networking profession. CCIE Wireless certified engineers are some of the world’s highest paid and most sought after engineers. They’re typically found managing, designing and installing wireless systems and infrastructures.   

To become CCIE Wireless certified, senior engineers spend upwards of 2 to 4 years preparing for an exhaustive 8-hour long hands-on “lab” exam conducted by Cisco (http://www.cisco.com), the global leader in computer networking solutions. IPexpert is a CCIE training organization, focused on preparing seasoned computer network engineers for these industry-recognized and distinguished exams, through various learning solutions including self-study workbooks, video tutorials, video classes, audio courses, online equipment, live online mentoring and instructor-led training courses. 

IPexpert’s Founder & CEO, Wayne A. Lawson II says, “IPexpert is pleased to grow on its record as the world leader in CCIE lab training with our first-to-market complete self-study and classroom portfolio for CCIE Wireless candidates. We’ve become the “go to organization” for CCIE training, and we are going to be laser-focused on this track. Wireless is a very hot technology and we see this becoming one of the most coveted tracks within the CCIE certification arena.”

IPexpert plans on adding 4 self-study CCIE Wireless workbooks, a CCIE Wireless video on demand class, a CCIE Wireless audio on demand class and video tutorials for all workbook material. IPexpert’s CCIE Wireless training product portfolio also provides students with access to a collection of Cisco Wireless hardware and applications so students can gain the vital “hands on” preparation over the internet, regardless of their geographical location. IPexpert also provides free online mentoring to all of their students so they can be trained on various topics and technologies that are seen on this grueling exam. In addition to self-study resources, IPexpert has announce a 5-Day CCIE Wireless Boot Camp that they plan on running in January, 2011.

About IPexpert:

Founded in 2001, IPexpert is the leading CCIE training company for computer networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco, the coveted CCIE certification. IPexpert has become the global leader serving its niche CCIE market, boasting the largest offering of self-study training products, Workbooks, Bootcamps, and online hardware available for rental.

IPexpert Announces Technical Enhancements to CCIE Routing & Switching Class for CCIE Candidates

Computer networking engineers working toward the Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) Routing and Switching (R&S) certification now have additional tools to aid in their training. The CCIE is the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems, a global network provider. The individuals currently who currently hold the CCIE designation are among the elite pool of true network experts worldwide.

IPexpert, Inc. has unveiled a new training interface for their industry-leading classes geared at helping students pass the prestigious CCIE certification. The interface, announced today, has enabled them to provide an offering that’s similar to the real certification exam and unmatched by any technical training institution worldwide. This innovation in CCIE Routing & Switching training allows the candidate to experience an environment that will better prepare them for an already challenging certification exam.

 "The CCIE is the most sought after career certification for the most technically advanced engineers," explained Wayne A. Lawson II, Founder & President of IPexpert. "We are pleased to be able to offer our students this new training solution and we’re proud to be the first to market such a great training aid. This interface will enable students to feel like they’ve already experienced this difficult lab exam, and hopefully give them an advantage and improve their chances at passing this rigorous certification.”

About IPexpert:

Founded in 2001, IPexpert is the leading CCIE training company for computer networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems, the coveted CCIE certification. IPexpert has become the global leader serving its niche CCIE market, boasting the largest offering of self-study training products, Workbooks, Bootcamps, and online hardware available for rental. IPexpert’s CCIE Routing & Switching Workbooks, CCIE Routing & Switching Bootcamps along with other Self study products are very popular amongst Routing & Switching Candidates. Visit www.ipexpert.com for more information.

IPexpert Releases Complete CCIE Voice 3.0 Self-Study Training Solution for Cisco Network Engineers

Less than 22,000 individuals worldwide currently hold the CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) certification. This industry-recognized designation offered by Cisco Systems, Inc. distinguishes network engineers as the most the elite in the computer networking profession. Within this distinguished group of certified professionals, less than 1,500 of these industry experts have honed in the Voice specialization; the CCIE Voice certification. CCIE Voice certified engineers are some of the world’s highest paid and most sought after engineers. They’re typically found managing, designing and installing IP-based Cisco telephony systems and infrastructures.   

To become CCIE Voice certified, senior engineers spend upwards of 2 to 4 years preparing for an exhaustive 8-hour long hands-on “lab” exam conducted by Cisco (http://www.cisco.com), the global leader in computer networking solutions. IPexpert is a CCIE training organization, focused on preparing seasoned computer network engineers for these industry-recognized and distinguished exams, through various learning solutions including self-study workbooks, video tutorials, video classes, audio courses, online equipment, live online mentoring and instructor-led training courses. 

IPexpert’s Founder & CEO, Wayne A. Lawson II says, “IPexpert is pleased to grow on its record as the world leader in CCIE lab training with our first-to-market complete self-study resource, the Blended Learning Solution (BLS) for CCIE Voice 3.0 candidates. We’ve become the “go to organization” for CCIE Voice training, and we remain focused on this certification, and this track.”

IPexpert’s CCIE Voice 3.0 BLS consists of 4 self-study CCIE Voice workbooks, a CCIE Voice video on demand class, a CCIE Voice audio on demand class and video tutorials for all workbook material. IPexpert’s portfolio also provides students with 400 hours of access to a collection of Cisco Voice hardware and applications so students can gain the vital “hands on” preparation over the internet, regardless of their geographical location. IPexpert also provides free online mentoring to all of their students so they can be trained on various topics and technologies that are seen on this grueling exam.

About IPexpert:

Founded in 2001, IPexpert is the leading training company for computer networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems, the coveted CCIE certification. IPexpert has become the global leader serving its niche CCIE market, boasting the largest offering of self-study training products, instructor led courses and online hardware available for rental. IPexpert has trained more CCIE Voice engineers than any training entity, worldwide. Visit www.ipexpert.com for more information.  

IPexpert Releases Complete CCIE Security 3.0 Self-Study Training Solution for Cisco Network Engineers

Less than 22,000 individuals worldwide currently hold the CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) certification. This industry-recognized designation offered by Cisco Systems, Inc. distinguishes network engineers as the most the elite in the computer networking profession. Within this distinguished group of certified professionals, less than 10% have honed their expertise on the network security track; the CCIE Security certification. CCIE Security certified engineers are typically found managing, designing and protecting the computer network systems and infrastructures used by the world’s largest public and private corporations as well as educational and governmental entities.   

To become CCIE-certified, senior engineers spend upwards of 1 to 2 years preparing for an exhaustive 8-hour long hands-on “lab” exam conducted by Cisco (http://www.cisco.com), the global leader in computer networking solutions. IPexpert is a CCIE training organization, focused on preparing seasoned computer network engineers for these industry-recognized and distinguished exams, through various learning solutions including self-study workbooks, video tutorials, video classes, audio courses, online equipment, live online mentoring and instructor-led training courses. 

IPexpert is pleased to grow on its record as the global market leader in CCIE training with its first-to-market complete self-study resource, the Blended Learning Solution (BLS) for CCIE Security 3.0 candidates. IPexpert’s CCIE Security 3.0  BLS consists of 5 self-study CCIE Security workbooks , CCIE Security video on demand class, CCIE Security audio on demand class and video tutorials for all workbook material. IPexpert’s portfolio also provides students with 400 hours of access to a collection of Cisco hardware so students can gain the vital “hands on” preparation over the internet, regardless of their geographical location. IPexpert also provides free online mentoring to all of their students so they can be trained on various topics and technologies that are seen on this grueling exam.

About IPexpert:

Founded in 2001, IPexpert is the leading training company for computer networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems, the coveted CCIE certification. IPexpert has become the global leader serving its niche CCIE market, boasting the largest offering of self-study training products, instructor led courses and online hardware available for rental. Visit www.ipexpert.com for more information.  

IPexpert, Inc. Launches High-end Consulting Division

IPexpert, Inc., a Michigan-based IT training company, announced today that it has launched a new division that will focus on high-end Cisco consulting services. Platinum Solutions Group, a sister company of IPexpert Inc, is a corporation formed by some of the world’s most distinguished and experienced Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIEs).

Platinum Solutions Group (PSG) provides high-end consultative services for small to medium business and enterprise-size corporations. Services consist of Planning, Designing, Implementing, Support, and Optimization of large-scale intra, and internetworks. PSG will also provide training for clients who require customized education. PSG will focus its efforts on the Data Center Virtualization, Network Security, Service Provider and Unified Communications arenas.

President of IPexpert, Wayne A. Lawson II, founded IPexpert in 2001, Proctor Labs, Inc. in 2005 and now Platinum Solutions Group, after becoming a CCIE and designing some of the world’s largest networks. “Our team consists of some of the world’s most experienced technical experts. It’s a natural evolution as we’re consistently asked to provide guidance and assistance to our students and their network design teams. We’re excited to offer a level of service that most consulting companies can’t match because of our high-end focus within the CCIE training space,” says Mr. Lawson.

About Platinum Solutions Group:

Founded in 2010, Platinum Solutions Group is a high-end consulting services company that provides technical services pertaining to Data Center Virtualization, Network Security, Service Provider and Unified Communication-enabled networks. For more information, please visit Platinum Solutions Group at www.platinumsolutionsgroup.com.

About IPexpert:

Founded in 2001, IPexpert is an industry-recognized, privately held, training company for computer networking engineers pursuing the highest level career certification offered by Cisco. The company has become a global leader serving its niche market, boasting the most distinguished offering of self-study products, courses and online hardware available for online equipment rental. IPexpert has appeared in Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing private companies in America for the past two years. Please visit www.ipexpert.com for more information.  

IPexpert Ranks Among America’s 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies for Third Consecutive Year

For the third consecutive year, Inc. Magazine has ranked IPexpert on its list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.

IPexpert is a global leader in providing self-study multimedia learning tools and classroom training preparing computer networking engineers for the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems; the CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert). Although Cisco is the leading provider of computer networking solutions worldwide, less than 22,000 engineers have been able to attain this prestigious certification over its 11 year lifetime. Those that have joined this elite group are highly sought after by the world's top companies and government agencies, commanding six-figure salaries, job security and a respected status amongst peers. Wayne A. Lawson II, IPexpert President, founded the company in 2001 after becoming a CCIE. He credits the success of IPexpert to hiring and retaining the right team members and focusing on customer satisfaction. "It's an honor to receive this recognition for the 3^rd consecutive year. We've worked very hard to get where we are and we're very optimistic about our growth over the next several years", says Lawson. David Kaufman, IPexpert's Vice President of Sales & Marketing adds, "We have an aggressive growth strategy, a great team, an amazing brand and a solid execution plan. I'm very excited about our future."  The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to each company's percentage of revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region can be found at www.inc5000.com. IPexpert Ranking Overview:

• #2639 of 5000 overall
• #28 in the Detroit-metro region
• #31 among Education companies nationwide

About Inc.com: Inc.com, the Daily Resource for Entrepreneurs, delivers advice, tools, breaking news, and rich multimedia to help business owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses more successfully. Information and advice covering virtually every business and management task, including marketing, sales, finding capital, managing people can be found at www.inc.com. About IPexpert: Founded in 2001, IPexpert is the leading training company for computer networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems. The company has become the global

IPexpert is First-to-Market Training for Cisco’s CCIE Voice 3.0 Blueprint

Fewer than 20,000 IT professionals worldwide currently possess the CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) certification. This industry-recognized accreditation offered by Cisco (http://www.cisco.com) distinguishes senior engineers as the most elite and capable within a Cisco-focused technology. Within this distinguished group of engineers, less than 5% have earned the specialization that focuses on IP-enabled Voice technologies; the Cisco CCIE Voice certification. As Cisco continues to promote “The Human Network”, which is a collaboration of voice, video and data over an Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure, advanced voice-focused engineers are becoming more of a necessity worldwide.

To become CCIE certified, engineers spend years preparing for an exhaustive 8-hour hands-on “lab” exam conducted by Cisco, the global leader in computer networking solutions. IPexpert (http://www.ipexpert.com) is a training organization focused on preparing seasoned computer network engineers for the coveted CCIE exams, through various learning solutions including self-study materials and instructor-led training courses. 

As enterprise networking technologies continue to evolve, Cisco implements changes the CCIE exam topics to ensure that the individuals being certified as experts are adept with the current technologies. Due to technology enhancements, modifications to the various CCIE exams tend to be made every two to three years, with the most recent affecting the Voice specialization. 

IPexpert (http://www.ipexpert.com) is pleased to grow on its record as the global market leader in CCIE training with its first-to-market offering of training materials preparing CCIE Voice candidates for the newly revised (Version 3.0) lab exam. Its team of industry-recognized instructors worked diligently for the past nine months to prepare for and author the self-study training products and rigorous classes now available to aspiring CCIE Voice candidates.    

About IPexpert:

Founded in 2001, IPexpert is an industry-recognized, privately held, training company for computer networking engineers pursuing the highest level career certification offered by Cisco. The company has become a global leader serving its niche market, boasting the most distinguished offering of self-study products, courses and online hardware available for online equipment rental. IPexpert has appeared in Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing private companies in America for the past two years. Visit www.ipexpert.com for more information.  

About CISCO:

Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at www.cisco.com

First-to-Market Training for CCIE Security-Focused Cisco Network Engineers

IPexpert Targets Another Record-Breaking Growth Year

As the fourth quarter approaches, IPexpert, Inc., a Michigan-based IT training company, reports that it has already surpassed its 2007 revenue benchmark, ensuring another year of record growth for 2008. IPexpert is a global leader in providing self-study multimedia learning tools and classroom training preparing computer networking engineers for the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems, the CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert).

President of IPexpert, Wayne Lawson, founded the company in 2001 after earning the CCIE title himself. "After starting IPexpert alone in my basement, it is amazing to have grown into a business larger than myself or any one person here. We have an incredible team that, now more than ever, functions as a unit with a common goal," Mr. Lawson explains. "We all know that we can only be successful by making our customers successful. That keeps a clear, positive focus."

Earlier this summer, Inc. magazine again ranked IPexpert on its list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The list, called the Inc. 5000, is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -- America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region, can be found at http://www.inc5000.com.

Lawson predicts that "various untapped international markets will present enormous opportunities" for his company in the coming year. IPexpert plans to focus on such key markets with live classroom training and targeted marketing initiatives.

About IPexpert:

Founded in 2001, IPexpert is the leading training company for computer networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems. The company has become the global leader serving its niche market, boasting the largest offering of products, courses and hardware available for online rental. Visit http://www.ipexpert.com for more information.

IPexpert Ranks Among America’s 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies

For the second consecutive year, Inc. Magazine has ranked IPexpert on its list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.

“Our second annual Inc. 5000 continues the most ambitious project in business journalism,” said Inc. 5000 Project Manager, Jim Melloan. “The Inc. 5000 gives an unrivalled portrait of young, underreported companies across all industries doing fascinating things with cutting-edge business models, as well as older companies that are still showing impressive growth.”

IPexpert is a global leader in providing self-study multimedia learning tools and classroom training preparing computer networking engineers for the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems; the CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert). Although Cisco is the leading provider of computer networking solutions worldwide, less than 20,000 engineers have been able to attain this prestigious certification. Those that have joined this elite group are highly sought after by the world’s top companies and government agencies, commanding six-figure salaries, job security and respected status among peers.

Wayne Lawson, IPexpert President, founded the company in 2001 after becoming a CCIE himself. “Growing from a part-time hobby to a multimillion dollar business has been an incredible journey,” he said. Vice President Matt Brooks credits the success of IPexpert to “making the right investments, building a great team and staying focused on the customer.”

The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to each company’s percentage of revenue growth from 2004 through 2007. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region can be found at www.inc5000.com.

IPexpert Ranking Overview:

• #1137 of 5000 overall
• #20 in Michigan
• #14 in the Detroit-metro region
• #13 among Education companies nationwide

About Inc.com:

Inc.com, the Daily Resource for Entrepreneurs, delivers advice, tools, breaking news, and rich multimedia to help business owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses more successfully. Information and advice covering virtually every business and management task, including marketing, sales, finding capital, managing people can be found at www.inc.com.

About IPexpert:

Founded in 2001, IPexpert is the leading training company for computer networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems. The company has become the global leader serving its niche market, boasting the largest offering of products, courses and hardware available for online rental. Visit www.ipexpert.com for more information.

IPexpert’s International Reach Grows With Netmetric Solutions Partnership

Less than 20,000 individuals worldwide currently hold the CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) certification, which places them among the elite computer networking experts anywhere. This distinction also demands a six-figure annual salary in America, according to recent national surveys.

To become CCIE-certified, an engineer must pass a grueling 8-hour long hands-on “lab” exam conducted by Cisco (http://www.cisco.com), the global leader in computer network solutions. IPexpert (http://www.ipexpert.com) is a primary training organization, focused solely on preparing seasoned computer network engineers for the coveted CCIE certification exams, through various learning solutions.

A typical preparation plan for a successful candidate includes working through self-study training products, which can take three to six months to complete. Then, prior to attempting the CCIE exam, many candidates choose to attend intense live classroom training, lasting one or two weeks, up to 14 hours per day. Although IPexpert’s industry-leading products are used by CCIE candidates around the world, its popular live courses are generally offered only in the United States and limited key locations abroad. With growing demand for these courses in various emerging markets, such as India and Saudi Arabia, IPexpert has aligned with Netmetric Solutions to expand its reach.

Netmetric Solutions (http://www.netmetric-solutions.com) is a training organization headquartered in Hyderabad, India. The company is established as a leading provider of CCIE training in its geographic region, creating an ideal opportunity for resource sharing and cooperative marketing efforts with IPexpert. The partnership allows both entities to leverage the other’s physical presence and brand recognition in their regions.

President of Netmetric Solutions, Khawar Butt, is a veteran in the IT (Information Technology) industry, with over 30 years of experience and many career certifications to his credit, including four of the available five CCIE certification specialties. “We are very excited to be working with IPexpert in this partnership that will help bring CCIE-level training to students throughout the world. Having worked with IPexpert in the past and understanding how the company works will be a big plus in this partnership.” He adds, “We previously partnered in 2004 to bring to market one of the first offerings in the world for the CCIE Security specialization. I look forward to bringing similar types of groundbreaking products to the market in the future.”

About IPexpert, Inc.

Founded in 2001, IPexpert, Inc. is the leading training company for computer-networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems. The company has quickly become the global leader serving its niche market, boasting the largest offering of self-study products, live instructor-led training courses and inventory of Cisco hardware available for online rental. IPexpert currently appears, for the second consecutive year, in Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing privately owned companies in America. (http://www.ipexpert.com/inc5000)

IPexpert Partners With Micronics, Focus on Expert-Level Cisco Training

The CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) is the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems, the global leader in computer networking solutions. Less than 25,000 individuals currently hold the CCIE designation, which certifies them among the elite pool of true experts worldwide.

IPexpert, Inc. (http://www.ipexpert.com), is a leader in training engineers to become fully-prepared to earn the coveted title. To become CCIE-certified, a seasoned engineer must pass a grueling 8-hour long hands-on “lab” exam. During a candidate’s preparation path, it is popular to utilize study tools created by more than one training vendor. In doing so, the candidate benefits from learning various perspectives and teaching methodologies through the eyes of multiple expert instructors.

In order to facilitate a candidate’s desire to study with multiple vendor-provided materials and courses, IPexpert has partnered with Micronics, Inc., a competitor in some respects. Through this arrangement, a customer is able to purchase the products from both vendors at a discounted price.

The owner of Micronics, Narbik Kocharians, is a veteran in the IT (Information Technology) industry, with over 30 years of experience and many career certifications to his credit. Mr. Kocharians has worked with IPexpert in various capacities over the past several years, forming a strong relationship between the two companies.

“We are pleased to work closely with Narbik once again,” said Wayne Lawson, who is the Founder and President at IPexpert. “We believe that customers will greatly benefit from this offering,” he added.

About IPexpert, Inc. 

Founded in 2001, IPexpert, Inc. is the leading training company for computer-networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems. The company has quickly become the global leader serving its niche market, boasting the largest offering of self-study products, live instructor-led training courses and inventory of Cisco hardware available for online rental. IPexpert currently appears in Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing privately-owned companies in America.
 

IPexpert Expands International Reach for Expert-Level Cisco Network Training

The CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) is the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems, the global leader in computer networking solutions. Less than 25,000 individuals currently hold the CCIE designation, which certifies them among the elite pool of true experts worldwide.

IPexpert, Inc. (http://www.ipexpert.com) is the leading training company serving the niche market of computer networking engineers preparing for the intense testing required to attain that CCIE certification. Until today, although its self-study products ship to CCIE hopefuls around the world, its classroom-based live training has been a US-only option.

The company today announces the availability of instructor-led training Boot Camps in Australia, United Kingdom, Germany and Dubai (UAE). IPexpert is currently evaluating its plans for further expansion into other geographic areas, such as Japan, Latin America and certain regions in Africa that are growing their technological infrastructures.

“Our company has made significant strides over the past several years, which established a strong awareness here in America,” explained Wayne Lawson, Founder and President of IPexpert. “We plan to leverage our existing network of customers and business partners in these strategic growth markets to accelerate growth globally.”

About IPexpert, Inc.

Founded in 2001, IPexpert, Inc. is the leading training company for computer-networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems. The company has quickly become the global leader serving its niche market, boasting the largest offering of self-study products, live instructor-led training courses and inventory of Cisco hardware available for online rental. IPexpert currently appears in Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing privately-owned companies in America.

Announcing 'Blended Learning Program' for Expert-Level Cisco Engineers

Computer networking engineers working toward the Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) certification now have more tools at their disposal than ever before. The CCIE is the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems, the global networking giant. Less than 25,000 individuals currently hold the CCIE designation, which certifies them among the elite pool of true experts worldwide.

IPexpert, Inc. (http://www.ipexpert.com) has unveiled a new Blended Learning Program(TM) designed to fully prepare those preparing for the coveted title, which entails passing a grueling 8-hour-long hands-on "lab" exam. Previously, the preparation process meant 6-18 months worth of studying with various self-preparation materials and media types found through a myriad of resources and vendors.

With its newly released Blended Learning Program, IPexpert has consolidated "best of breed" training tools that have proven most effective over the company's seven years in business. The full suite of up-to-date resources, combining thousands of pages of written materials with dozens of hours' worth of recorded audio lectures and video tutorials, is shipped to the customer on one compact external hard drive.

This innovation in CCIE training allows the candidate to take their training with them wherever they may go. And for senior-level networking engineers that spend most of their time traveling to customer locations, this is a tremendous advantage.

"The CCIE is the premiere, most sought-after career certification for serious engineers," explained Matt Brooks, Vice President of IPexpert. "We expect to see the other training vendors adopt this new method of delivery and quickly offer similar programs, which will effectively revolutionize the niche market we serve."

About IPexpert, Inc.

Founded in 2001, IPexpert, Inc. is the leading training company for computer-networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems. The company has quickly become the global leader serving its niche market, boasting the largest offering of self-study products, live instructor-led training courses and inventory of Cisco hardware available for online rental. IPexpert currently appears in Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing privately-owned companies in America.

Inc. Magazine Features IPexpert in List of Fastest-Growing Companies

Inc. Magazine ranked IPexpert as #1514 on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The Inc. 5,000 is an extension of Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 500 list. Expanding the list catches many businesses that are too big to grow at the pace required to make the Inc. 500, as well as a host of smaller firms. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.

“The Inc. 5,000 provides the most comprehensive look ever at the most important part of the economy – the entrepreneurial part,” said Inc. 5,000 Project Manager, Jim Melloan. “The expansion of the list has allowed us to tell the stories of larger companies, older companies and a wealth of companies in industries like Manufacturing and Construction that are underreported in the business media.

IPexpert is a global leader in self-study, classroom-based, video-on-demand and audio certification training tools for the Cisco CCIE R&S Lab, CCIE Security Lab, CCIE Service Provider Lab, CCIE Voice Lab and CCIE Storage Lab Certifications. Since they only focus on the lab portion of the CCIE Certification exam, IPexpert is able to develop, master and deliver a portfolio of relevant, comprehensive and challenging products and services that are proven to help CCIE candidates pass their CCIE Lab. More information on IPexpert can be found at www.ipexpert.com.

“We are certainly proud to be recognized by Inc. for all the hard work that goes into building and growing a successful company, said Wayne Lawson, Founder & President. It truly is the dedication of our entire team that allows us to lead the market in high-level, quality CCIE lab training.”

IPexpert Ranking – The 360 Degree View:
Overall: 1514 of 5,000
In Michigan: 36 of 148
In Metro-Detroit: 24 of 75
In Category: 20 of 62 (Education)

About Inc.com:
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About IPexpert, Inc.

Founded in 2001, IPexpert, Inc. is the leading training company for computer-networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems. The company has quickly become the global leader serving its niche market, boasting the largest offering of self-study products, live instructor-led training courses and inventory of Cisco hardware available for online rental.

IPexpert Announces Channel Agreement With Global Knowledge Training

IPexpert announces a channel agreement with Global Knowledge Training, LLC, the world's largest privately held provider of training and enterprise learning services for information technology and management professionals. To enhance its CCIE offering, Global Knowledge teamed with industry leader IPexpert to offer quality training tools and certification preparation programs for the Cisco CCIE Certification Lab exam. Focusing on just the lab portion of the CCIE Certification has allowed IPexpert to develop and master this niche market with a comprehensive portfolio of intense and thorough training tools, including instructor-led classes, self-study workbooks, class-on-demand DVDs and streaming videos and audio CDs.

"Our customers count on us for outstanding Cisco training and certification preparation," said Bret Johnson, Director of Worldwide Partner Programs at Global Knowledge. "Our association with IPexpert will ensure that we deliver on the promise of exceptional CCIE training solutions. We're excited to welcome IPexpert into our growing portfolio of industry-leading companies."

"Being aligned with Global Knowledge opens the doors for IPexpert to offer superior training and preparation, globally, through a well known and trusted channel," said Matt Brooks, Vice President at IPexpert.

IPexpert has also attained status as a Cisco Learning Partner (CLP) recently. "With such a niche program, global exposure is necessary; however we also feel these iconic relationships will allow us to further improve our portfolio offerings and confirm our place in the market-above the competition," said Wayne Lawson, Founder and President, IPexpert. 

About Global Knowledge:
Global Knowledge is the largest privately held provider of training and enterprise learning services for information technology (IT) and management professionals. The company offers a broad array of hands-on IT, project management and professional skills training featuring proprietary core and custom curriculum, as well as content from leading companies, including Cisco, Microsoft, Nortel, and Red Hat. Delivered in classrooms at private facilities or over the Internet, Global Knowledge has helped Fortune 500 companies, organizations and government agencies leverage learning to turn knowledge into productivity for employees, customers and channel partners. Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,100 people worldwide and is headquartered in Cary, N.C. The company is owned by New York-based investment firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe. For more information,
visit http://www.globalknowledge.com.

About IPexpert, Inc.

Founded in 2001, IPexpert, Inc. is the leading training company for computer-networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems. The company has quickly become the global leader serving its niche market, boasting the largest offering of self-study products, live instructor-led training courses and inventory of Cisco hardware available for online rental. IPexpert currently appears in Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing privately-owned companies in America.

Global Icon Authorizes Local Inc.'s Niche Training as Cisco Certified

IPexpert is a technology company that offers extensive instructor-led, online, audio, print and interactive training tools designed to significantly increase candidates' chances of successfully passing the lab portion of the Cisco CCIE Certification exam. IPexpert has become a leader in the market by focusing their comprehensive training portfolio solely on one half of one certification. With such a refined niche, IPexpert has been able to develop their CCIE lab preparation products and courses to be superior over other providers. Once sponsored by an authorized Cisco Learning Solutions Partner (CLSP), the diligence and proficiency that IPexpert represents earned them premier status as a Cisco Learning Partner (CLP). This honor declares their training programs as Cisco certified.

Obtaining sponsorship and achieving status as a Cisco authorized training provider strengthens our position in the industry as well as affords us the opportunity to finally compete on a true global platform, said Wayne Lawson, Founder and President, IPexpert.

IPexpert has devoted their skills and resources to better preparing candidates to take the CCIE lab by producing many types of learning tools in many formats. However, it is the development of their unique user-interface that allows candidates to rent time remotely on their vRack equipment and explore lessons that duplicate scenarios similar to the actual lab exam.

"The programs that IPexpert developed for Cisco CCIE lab preparation are very thorough and well thought out," confirms Jed Sherman, Cisco SO Program Manager at Element K, sponsoring CLSP for IPexpert. "They are a worthy player in this marketplace and we are happy to sponsor them in becoming an authorized Cisco Learning Partner."

"To have the endorsement of successful market leaders like Element K (CLSP) and Cisco is truly an honor," states Matt Brooks, Vice President.

IPexpert Inc. is sponsored by a Cisco Learning Solutions Partner (CLSP) to deliver Cisco authorized CCIE Certification Lab Preparation and Training as a Cisco Learning Partner (CLP). IPexpert is the clear leader in instructor-led boot camps, self-study workbooks and guides, class-on-demand and audio training tools for all of the Cisco CCIE Certification labs: CCIE Routing & Switching Lab, CCIE Security Lab, CCIE Service Provider Lab, CCIE Voice Lab and CCIE Storage Lab. More information can be found at www.ipexpert.com.

About IPexpert, Inc.

Founded in 2001, IPexpert, Inc. is the leading training company for computer-networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems. The company has quickly become the global leader serving its niche market, boasting the largest offering of self-study products, live instructor-led training courses and inventory of Cisco hardware available for online rental. IPexpert currently appears in Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing privately-owned companies in America.