This isn’t a blog about loss of sanity, but let’s be real for a minute - our routine has been wildly disrupted. With every disruption, I like to believe there is a silver lining. Have you ever said “I will take that course or study for that cert when I have more time”? Maybe this is your silver lining.

Although many of the PearsonVUE testing centers are closed for good reason (see link here), remote testing is still an option. Not everyone can test remotely, but for the vast majority, the process is fairly seamless.

You may roll your eyes when someone asks about your newly found “free” time to spare. Extra time can lead to additional projects and a balancing act. I have a four year old and six year old along with my full time job – trust me, I get it. I truly value the Subject Matter Experts who contribute to exam writing as well as all of the candidates who validate skills and knowledge in NetApp technologies through certification exams. I valued them before and I value them now, as we are in the thick of the global pandemic. That is why NetApp Certification is extending the certification expiration dates by 6 months! Any cert that was set to expire in 2020 will now be extended by 6 months, giving more time to take more courses and apply more skills prior to successfully achieving a NetApp certification.

Maybe you are certifiable after all. There’s only one way to find out.



