I am sure that the certifications still exist, and in fact our recent HP CP contract extension required up to date certs for both sales and technical resources, for what it's worth. As far as having to attach the cert to a CP structure, the original goal of the certification process was to ensure that CPs have the appropriate wherewithal to do the job, and not foster the "horror stories" that even recently rage this list. Perhaps a separate program could be implemented for independent consultants to help customers to differentiate potential consultants. Since there is not a direct benefit to HP via hardware sales through that consultant, how would such a program be maintained (at what cost and to whom?)? Would consultants certified by HP be required to pass both exams, and how could someone be encouraged to keep the certs current without some "contract expiration/ renewal" to force the issue? -----Original Message----- From: Paul Edwards [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, May 11, 1998 6:38 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: HP3K Certified Consultant? I have had several questions about my HP3000 certification. So, now the answer. I was affiliated with an HP channel partner several years ago. HP required that each CP have certified sales and technical personnel onboard or available. HP offered the PowerUp training courses and tests for 9000 and 3000 platforms. I took and passed both of the HP3000 tests at $75 each given through a testing service. I and SigConsult had several conversations with HP to allow the consultant members to take advantage of the program. HP declined to allow the access. HP has dropped the technical test for the 3000, as far as I know. It was a good concept and we wanted HP to allow SigConsult and maybe INTEREX members access to the program. I wish that we could have had a way to continue the program! Let's hear from the List and HP. -- ***************************************************************** * Paul Edwards HP 3000 Certified Consultant * * Paul Edwards & Associates 1506 Estates Way * * Email: [log in to unmask] Carrollton TX 75006 * * Phone: (972) 242-6660 Fax: (972) 446-9022 * *****************************************************************