Cisco Routing and Switching certifications

Obtaining certifications of specialists in Routing and Switching. Routing and Switching

The certification program provides for several levels of specialist competence: 

CCENT - entry level;

CCNA - basic level;

CCNP - Professional Level;

CCIE Routing & Switching - Expert.

CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) certification

CCENT certification is the entry-level proof of initial networking knowledge. The level of qualification of a CCENT specialist is sufficient to configure, maintain and provide security for networks of about a dozen users.

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification

Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification is the foundation for improving the professional training of engineering staff involved in networking.

CCNA -certified professionals are certified to install, configure and maintain network devices on networks of up to 100 devices, with deep knowledge and sustainable skills in the following areas:

Local area networks (LAN)

Wide area (WAN) networks, connections with Internet providers

WiFi wireless networks

Remote access services

Providing basic security for the network infrastructure

Virtual private networks

Troubleshooting Networks

Cisco Certified Network Associate certification

100-105 ICND1200-105 ICND2

CCNP level network security product / technology specialists.

The CCNP Security curriculum includes multiple certifications in network security engineering for collaborative training and professional development. Designed for individuals who specialize in one or more technologies or products that secure network infrastructure, these security professional certifications offer a convenient way to validate skills and competence for solutions in various areas of network security: intrusion prevention, virtual private networks, firewalls, access , 802.1X, Mobility Access, Network Access Control (NAC), and security features supported by the latest Cisco switches and routers. The following specialist certifications are included in the Cisco Network Security Specialist curriculum:

CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification

The status of Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) enables those who receive it to plan, implement, support and troubleshoot problems in local and global corporate networks and work together towards security, implementation of voice, wireless and video solutions.

CCNP certification is designed for candidates with at least one year of networking experience who are willing to develop their skills and work independently with complex networking solutions. CCNP certified holders have demonstrated the skills required for corporate professionals such as network technicians, support engineers, system and network engineers.

Cisco Certified Network Associate certification

Cisco Professional Level certifications are valid for three years and Professional Level certifications are valid for 2 years. Certification holders must pass any of the 642-xxx exams that are part of the professional-level security professional curriculum or any of the Cisco CCIE or Cisco CCDE line of written exam or current CCDE practice exam or Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview before expiration validity period of certification.