CCNA

Last updated

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is an information technology (IT) certification from Cisco Systems. CCNA certification is an associate-level Cisco Career certification. [1]

Contents

Cisco exams have changed several times in response to changing IT trends. [2] In 2020, Cisco announced an update to its certification program that "Consolidated and updated associate-level training and certification." [3] Cisco has consolidated the previous different types of Cisco-certified Network Associate with a general CCNA certification. [4]

The exams content covers proprietary technology such as Cisco IOS and its associated command-line interface commands. Cisco and its learning partners offer a variety of different training methods, including virtual classroom style and book-based learning. Many free alternatives are also available, such as community sourced practice exams and YouTube video lectures.

Exam

To achieve a CCNA certification, candidates must earn a passing score on Cisco exam No. 200-301. [5] After the exam, candidates receive a score report along with a score breakdown by exam section and the passing score for the given exam. [6]

The exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The exam covers a broad range of fundamentals, including network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability. [7] [8]

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take the CCNA certification exam. However, if the learning curve is too steep, another starting point of cisco networking qualifications is the CCT (Cisco Certified Technician).

Expiry

The expiry of CCNA Certification is three years. Renewal requires certification holders to register for and pass the same or higher level Cisco re-certification exam(s) every three years. [9]

See also

Related Research Articles

The Leaving Certificate Examination, commonly referred to as the Leaving Cert or (informally) the Leaving, is the final exam of the Irish secondary school system and the university matriculation examination in Ireland. It takes a minimum of two years' preparation, but an optional Transition Year means that for those students it takes place three years after the Junior Cycle examination. These years are referred to collectively as "The Senior Cycle". Most students taking the examination are aged 16–19; in excess of eighty percent of this group undertake the exam. The Examination is overseen by the State Examinations Commission. The Leaving Certificate Examinations are taken annually by approximately 60,000 students.

CISSP is an independent information security certification granted by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, also known as ISC2.

A Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) is a person in the IT industry who has achieved the professional level of Cisco Career Certification.

ISACA is an international professional association focused on IT governance. On its IRS filings, it is known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, although ISACA now goes by its acronym only. ISACA currently offers 8 certification programs, as well as other micro-certificates.

Red Hat, an IBM subsidiary specializing in computer software, offers different level of certification programs, most of which specialize in system administration. Certifications can be validated through Red Hat webpage, and expire after 3 years.

Cisco Certifications are the list of the Certifications offered by Cisco Systems. There are four or five levels of certification: Associate (CCNA/CCDA), Professional (CCNP/CCDP), Expert (CCIE/CCDE) and recently Architect, as well as nine different paths for the specific technical field; Routing & Switching, Design, Industrial Network, Network Security, Service Provider, Service Provider Operations, Storage Networking, Voice, Datacenter and Wireless.
There are also a number of the specialist technician, sales, Business, data center certifications, CCAI certified instructors.

The Oracle Certification Program certifies candidates on skills and knowledge related to Oracle products and technologies.

Middleton High School is a public high school in Tampa, Florida named in honor of George S. Middleton, an African American businessman and civic leader who moved to Tampa from South Carolina in the late 19th century. Middleton was established for black students in 1934 during the segregation era. The current facility opened in 2002 on North 22nd Street in East Tampa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Encapsulation (networking)</span> Communication protocol design method

Encapsulation is the computer-networking process of concatenating layer-specific headers or trailers with a service data unit for transmitting information over computer networks. Deencapsulation is the reverse computer-networking process for receiving information; it removes from the protocol data unit (PDU) a previously concatenated header or tailer that an underlying communications layer transmitted.

Apple certification programs are IT professional certifications for Apple Inc. products. They are designed to create a high level of technical proficiency among Macintosh service technicians, help desk support, technical support, system administrators, and professional users. Apple certification exams are offered at Prometric testing centers and Apple Authorized Training Centers, as well as online through Pearson Vue.

The Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification was the first stage of Cisco's certification system. The certification was retired on 24 February 2020. The CCENT certification was an interim step to Associate level or directly with CCNA and CCDA certifications. While the CCENT covered basic networking knowledge; it did not get involved with the more intricate technical aspects of the Cisco routing and switching and network design. The certification validated the skills essential for entry-level network support positions. CCENT qualified individuals have the knowledge and skill to install, manage, maintain and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including network security. The CCENT curriculum covered networking fundamentals, WAN technologies, basic security, routing and switching fundamentals, and configuring simple networks. The applicable training was the Cisco ICND1 and the exam was, costing $165 retail. The certification was valid for 3 years.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">International Requirements Engineering Board</span>

The International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB) e.V. was founded in Fürth in Germany in October 2006. IREB e.V. is as a legal entity based in Germany.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Packet Tracer</span> Network simulation software

Packet Tracer is a cross-platform visual simulation tool designed by Cisco Systems that allows users to create network topologies and imitate modern computer networks. The software allows users to simulate the configuration of Cisco routers and switches using a simulated command line interface. Packet Tracer makes use of a drag and drop user interface, allowing users to add and remove simulated network devices as they see fit. The software is mainly focused towards Cisco Networking Academy students as an educational tool for helping them learn fundamental CCNA concepts. Previously students enrolled in a CCNA Academy program could freely download and use the tool free of charge for educational use.

The Computer Networks Laboratory was formed in 1995 as a result of the solution of research tasks and pilot projects in cooperation with the industry. It is a joint contractual research and experimental work station KPI FEI TU and elfa s.r.o. Currently it is a top work station involved in the progressive network technologies in the Slovak Republic and highly appreciated also by the international expert community. The main research objective of the lab are computer networks and progressive network infrastructures emphasizing the issue of the information transfer of the multimedia nature with the required quality of services parameters (QoS). Special attention is paid to the following areas:

<span class="mw-page-title-main">CCIE Certification</span> Technical certification offered by Cisco Systems

The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, or CCIE, is a technical certification offered by Cisco Systems. The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) and Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certifications were established to assist the industry in distinguishing the top echelon of internetworking experts worldwide and to assess expert-level infrastructure network design skills worldwide. Holders of these certifications are generally acknowledged worldwide as being very advanced with regards of knowledge in the industry. The CCIE and CCDE communities have established a reputation for leading the networking industry in deep technical networking knowledge and are deployed in the most technically challenging network assignments. The expert-level certification program continually updates and revises its testing tools and methodologies to ensure and maintain program quality, relevance and value. Through a rigorous written exam and a performance-based lab exam, these expert-level certification programs set the standard for internetworking expertise.

The Computing Technology Industry Association, more commonly known as CompTIA, is an American non-profit trade association that issues professional certifications for the information technology (IT) industry. It is considered one of the IT industry's top trade associations.

Kaplan IT Training, formerly Transcender, provides IT certification practice exams, practice labs, and online learning courses. Kaplan IT Training offers test preparation solutions that are used by IT professionals to improve their technical skills and prepare for industry certification exams, including

HPE Networking offers trainings, typically delivered in HP Authorized Trainings Centers (ATCs) by HP Certified Instructors (HPCI).

Microsoft Certified Professional was a certification program from Microsoft.

References

  1. "Cisco CCNA (200-301): A certification which can change your world". FREE UK Press Release Distribution. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  2. "Cisco author says new CCNA exam undergoes largest change ever | TechTarget". Networking. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  3. "Cisco Training and Certification Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)" (PDF).
  4. "Cert News: New Cisco Certifications Coming in 2020". CBT Nuggets Blog. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  5. "Exam Profile: Cisco 200-301 CCNA | | Pearson IT Certification". www.pearsonitcertification.com. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  6. "Certification Exam Policies". Cisco. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  7. "Cisco CCNA 200-301 Online Course". Distance Learning Centre. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  8. CertExams (2019-10-03). "New CCNA Certification Exam 200–301 Goes live in Feb 2020". Medium. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  9. "Recertification Policy". Cisco. Retrieved 2019-12-01.

References