Certification tracks
Associate
o CCDA Cisco Certified Design Associate
o CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate
o CCNA Security
o CCNA Voice
o CCNA Wireless
Cisco Professional
o CCDP Cisco Certified Design Professional
o CCIP Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional
o CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional
o CCSP Cisco Certified Security Professional
o CCVP Cisco Certified Voice Professional
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate
The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking.
CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.
Prerequisities
There are no prerequisites for this certification path, providing delegates follow the recommended learning track.
Certification track
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (V1.0) ICND1 - 5 days
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (V1.0) ICND2 - 5 days
ExaM 640 802 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CCNA Security
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA® Security) validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCNA Security certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats. The CCNA Security curriculum emphasizes core security technologies, the installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices, and competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure.
Prerequisites
Valid CCNA
Certification track
Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security - 5 days
Exam 640 553 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security
CCNA Voice
Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA® Voice) validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to administer a voice network. With a CCNA Voice certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to perform baseline installation, operating, and maintenance on Cisco VoIP solutions, particularly the Smart Business Communications System from 8-250 lines. The CCNA Voice curriculum includes VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions. Candidates also get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility, presence, and TelePresence applications.
Prerequisites
Valid CCNA
Certification track
Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications - 5 days
Examination 640 460 Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications
CCNA Wireless
Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA® Wireless) validates associate-level knowledge and skills to configure, implement and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment. With a CCNA Wireless certification, network professionals can support a basic wireless network on a Cisco WLAN in a SMB to enterprise network. The CCNA Wireless curriculum includes information and practice activities to prepare them for configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting basic tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise networks.
Prerequisites
Valid CCNA
Certification track
Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials - 5 days
Exam 640 721 Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Network Essential
CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional
With a CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks for enterprise organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes. The content emphasizes topics such as security, converged networks, quality of service (QoS), virtual private networks (VPN) and broadband technologies.
Prerequisites
Prior to becoming a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) delegates must have obtained the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate
Recertification
CCNP certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum after 01/01/06, or pass a current CCIE or CCDE written exam.
Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
Exam 642-902 ROUTE (Implementing Cisco IP Routing)
Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) - 5 days
Exam 642-813 SWITCH (Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks)
Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) - 5 days
Exam 642-832 TSHOOT (Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks)