Differences Between HCIP-Collaboration V3.0 and V4.0 Exams
The HCIP-Collaboration certification is for professionals aiming to gain expertise in Huawei’s collaboration domain, covering audio and video technologies, communication protocols, video conferencing implementation, and troubleshooting. The certification has undergone significant updates with the release of V4.0, scheduled to be officially available on December 30, 2024, with the exam code H11-861.
Key Changes in Knowledge Points
Intelligent Collaboration Solution Overview
V3.0: This section accounted for 20% of the exam content and included an introduction to older collaboration products and solutions.
V4.0: The weight has been reduced to 11%, with updated content focusing on new collaboration products, solution features, and industry application scenarios. The introduction to older products has been removed.
IdeaHub and Industry Applications
V3.0: IdeaHub and its basic operations were covered, contributing 10% to the exam.
V4.0: This section has been completely removed, with no focus on IdeaHub in the new version.
Deep Dive into Audiovisual Technologies
V3.0: This section covered 20% of the exam content and included a detailed analysis of hybrid coding frameworks.
V4.0: The weight has been reduced to 11%, with optimized audio and video technical knowledge. The basics of the hybrid coding framework have been deleted.
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and H.323 Protocols
V3.0 and V4.0: Both versions allocate 10% for SIP and 10% for H.323 protocols, with no changes to the content.
Video Conferencing Implementation Principles
V3.0: This topic was not included.
V4.0: It now accounts for 11% of the exam content, introducing concepts such as virtual meeting rooms, SC clusters, MCU working modes, and SMC resource dispatch.
Advanced Operations of the Video Conferencing System
V3.0: Not included.
V4.0: Newly added, with a 12% weight. It covers advanced knowledge of video conferencing endpoints, MCU, and SMC.
Network Design and Implementation of the Video Conferencing System
V3.0: Accounted for 10% and included typical video conferencing networks.
V4.0: The content has been updated while retaining its 11% weight, focusing on advanced implementation strategies.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the Video Conferencing System
V3.0: Covered 10% of the exam.
V4.0: Updated knowledge of O&M operations with a slight increase in weight to 11%.
Troubleshooting the Video Conferencing System
V3.0: Accounted for 10% of the exam.
V4.0: Enhanced content focusing on typical troubleshooting cases, increasing its weight to 11%.
Summary of Key Updates
New Topics Introduced: Video conferencing implementation principles and advanced system operations are significant additions in V4.0, reflecting the evolving requirements for technical and O&M engineers.
Content Optimizations: Audiovisual technologies, network design, and troubleshooting sections have been updated with more practical and advanced knowledge points.
Removed Content: IdeaHub and its applications have been removed entirely, along with older collaboration product introductions.
Exam Structure Changes: The distribution of knowledge points has been adjusted to emphasize newer technologies and system-level expertise.
Career Implications
Passing the HCIP-Collaboration V4.0 exam equips professionals with comprehensive knowledge in:
Audio and video technologies.
H.323 and SIP protocols.
Advanced video conferencing implementation principles.
System network design, O&M, and troubleshooting.
These skills prepare candidates for roles as technical engineers and O&M engineers specializing in the collaboration domain, aligning with the latest industry trends and demands.
The transition from HCIP-Collaboration V3.0 to V4.0 reflects Huawei’s commitment to staying at the forefront of collaboration technologies. By focusing on advanced knowledge and practical implementations, the V4.0 certification ensures that professionals are well-prepared to meet modern challenges in the collaboration domain.
