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The SAT now no longer includes analogies, but if they did, they would say that Certified Linux Professional (CLP) is to CLE as CNA is to CNE. Also practicum-based, the difficulty level of the one exam you must pass is not nearly as difficult as for CLE.
This certification is targeted for an audience that has established they know Linux (through LPI or similar vendor-neutral certification), and now wants to move to an intermediate level and demonstrate knowledge with SLES 9. Recently repositioned, CLP will be a full-fledged stepping-stone toward the upcoming CLE 9 certification (it is only recommended for the current CLE).
To learn more about this title and its related exam, go here.
NOTE: If you were once a SuSE Certified Linux Professional, you are now a Certified Linux Professional. In January, Novell converted all of those certified on its once-concurrent SuSE title into full-fledged CLPs.
And That�s Not All�
In addition to the main ones listed here, Novell also offers certifications for instructors inside (Novell Academic Instructor) and outside (Certified Novell Instructor) their training centers. There is a great deal of overlap as CNIs often teach within the channel as well. Information on NAIs can be found here. If your interested in more information on the CNI program, go here.
Certifications are also available internally for the Novell sales staff, making it is possible to become either a Certified Novell Salesperson or a Certified Linux Salesperson.
Novell continues to update its program, so keep an eye out for changes (especially the new roster of Netware 6.5 CNE exams). If you need more information on any aspect of Novell�s certification pr"