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Cisco offers a variety of network certification options through its own academy, as well as through a series of Partners and professional technical training organizations. Curriculum at the undergraduate level in Computer Science is often geared toward students wishing to complete Cisco certifications upon graduation. Cisco certified network certification helps to differentiate IT professionals in the workplace. Just as a BS or MS degree serves to judge one's capabilities at the baseline level, certification on Cisco serves to expand upon the fundamentals in traditional University programs and thoroughly covers the Cisco product line, as well as the network applications that they will be used in. A Cisco certified network engineer is a hot commodity in the job market today. Cisco offers three levels of certification: Associate level, Professional level, and Expert level.
Associate Level Network Certification:
- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA-certified technicians can install, configure, and operate LAN/WAN and dial access services for small networks.
- CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate) indicates a foundation in network design and infrastructure. CCDA-certified technicians can design routed and switched network infrastructures using LAN/WAN and dial access services.
Professional Level Network Certification:
- CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional) indicates advanced knowledge in securing Cisco-based networks. Security proficiency includes perimeter security, VPN (Virtual Private Networking), intrusion detection, as well as integrating all areas together under one solution.
- CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) indicates advanced knowledge of networks. CCNP-certified professionals can install, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise network from 100 to more than 500 nodes. Areas of proficiency include security, converged application (data/voice), QoS (quality of service), VPN, and broadband technologies.
- CCVP (Cisco Certified Voice Professional) indicates advanced knowledge in integrating voice service into the enterprise data network. (VoIP telephony)
- CCIP (Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional) provides individuals working in service provider organizations competencies in infrastructure IP networking solutions.
- CCDP (Cisco Certified Design Professional) indicates advanced knowledge of network design.
Expert Level Network Certification:
- CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) is considered the doctorate of networking education.
See Cisco.com for more information.
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