I got the following answers from HP:

Glenn J. Koster, Sr. wrote:

> In a recent conversation with a reseller, who is a potential business
> partner for MBS, I was told that all resellers had to be recertified
> with MPE/iX 6.0.  I know there was some discussion about 5-6 weeks ago
> about HP's certification program and its' inadequacies.  As a result of
> this conversation I have a few questions...
>
> 1.  Has the certification program been revamped?
>

Yes and the new test for 6.0 should be out in Jan.

> 2.  Has there been any new information out to the reseller community
> regarding the recertification program?  Specifically, does it really
> address the knowledge of the reseller in terms of the o/s or is it a
> process to validate the knowledge of HP component interactions?
>

There is supposed to be a policy but I haven't heard it yet.

>
> 3.  Does anyone know if non-resellers will be allowed to take the exam
> once HP does re-release it?
>

Yes, it will be open to anyone who wished to pay the money and take the
test.

> Glenn
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