CCNA Certification and Focused Certifications

Cisco offers three levels of general certification representing increasing levels of expertise: Associate, Professional, and Expert (CCIE). Different tracks across these levels align with varying career needs. A variety of focused Cisco Qualified Specialist certifications are available as well to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions or job roles.

CCNA: Three Levels of Certification

Associate: The first step in Cisco networking begins at the Associate level. Think of this as the apprentice or foundation level of networking certification.

Professional: This is the Advsanced or journeyman level of certification.

Expert: This is CCIE, the highest level of achievement for network professionals, certifying an individual as an expert or master.

CCNA: Four Different Paths

Network Installation and Support: This path is for professionals who install and support Cisco technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside.

Network Engineering and Design: This path is for professionals who design Cisco technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside.

Service Provider: This path is aimed at professionals working with infrastructure or access solutions in a Cisco end-to-end environment primarily within the telecommunications arena.

Network Security: This path is directed toward network professionals who design and implement Cisco Secure networks.

CCNA: Cisco Qualified Specialist

A variety of Cisco Qualified Specialist focused certifications are available to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions, or job role. New certifications are added to this list regularly.

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