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An Overview of Cisco Certifications |
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When it comes to deciding to undergo computer training, you
may be interested in getting the basics before applying for
the right certifications, if you already have heard about
CCNE, CCIE, CCNP and CCNA certification.
The first thing you need to know before deciding is that
Cisco actually offers 3 different levels of general certification,
which represents in each case increasing levels of expertise.
The first step in Cisco networking and computer training
always begins at the Associate level, which is the foundation
or apprentice level of Cisco certification.
After the Associate Level, comes the Professional, which
is the journeyman or advanced level of networking certification,
and finally the Expert level, standing for the CCIE, the highest
level of achievement for network professionals, certifying
an individual as master or expert of the IT industry.
Cisco certifications, Associate, Professional, or Expert
(CCIE) are the tools anyone may need developing a professional
career, with different tracks across these levels according
to your career needs.
There are also a variety of Specialist certifications such
as including CCNP, CCNE and CCNA certification, available
to certify knowledge in specific solutions, technologies or
job roles, with new certifications added to Cisco's list regularly.
Computer training and general certifications are divided
in six paths:
- Routing and Switching, certification aimed at professionals
who install and support any Cisco technology-based networks
in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside.
-Design certification, is the path for those professionals
who design Cisco technology-based networks in which LAN and
WAN routers and switches reside.
-Network Security, certification directed to network professionals
who are in charge of design and implement Cisco Secure networks.
- Service Provider, certification aimed at professionals
who work on infrastructure or access solutions in a Cisco
end-to-end environment within the telecommunications arena.
- Storage Networking certification, intended for professionals
implementing storage solutions over extended network infrastructure,
but using multiple transport options.
- Voice certification, for those professionals who install
and maintain Voice solutions over IP networks.
Cisco’s most popular computer training certifications
are:
CCNP certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional),
indicates a network professional who can install, configure,
and troubleshoot local and wide area networks for enterprise
organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes.
CCNE certification (Cisco Certified Network Engineer) and
CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Networking Associate)
develops the respective computer training and skills required
to individually pursue the Cisco Certified Professional (CCNP)
certification noted above, part of the 3 basic CISCO levels.
Computer training for these certifications give the knowledge
to design, install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot
networks, ensuring that students emerge with the skills necessary
for the Internet marketplace.
About the Author:
Natalie Aranda writes about computer, technology and IT training.
When it comes to deciding to undergo computer training, you
may be interested in getting the basics before applying for
the right certifications, if you already have heard about
CCNE, CCIE, CCNP and CCNA certification.
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