CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
Achieving CCNA certification is the first step in preparing for a career in IT technologies.
The Cisco CCNA certification offers comprehensive associate-level training and certification focused on the solutions and technologies you need to implement and administer a broad range of modern networking and IT infrastructure.
Newly retooled for the latest technologies and job roles, the CCNA training course and exam give you the foundation you need to take your career in any direction. CCNA certification covers a breadth of topics, including:
- Network fundamentals
- Network access
- IP connectivity
- IP services
- Security fundamentals
- Automation and programmability
| Recommended Training | Required Exam |
|---|---|
| CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions | 200-301 CCNA |
Prerequisites
- One or more years of experience implementing and administering Cisco solutions
- Knowledge of basic IP addressing
- A good understanding of network fundamentals
Required Exams
CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (200-301 CCNA)
Recertification
CCNA certification is valid for three years.
Certification holders can recertify by:
- Passing any one associate exam
- Passing any one professional concentration exam
- Passing one technology core exam
- Passing one CCIE lab exam
- Earning 30 continuing education credits
The recertification requirements must be met prior to the certification expiration date. Individuals with expired certifications must repeat the entire certification exam process in order to regain their certification status. Learn more at the Cisco website.
Next Steps
Certifications:
CCNP Enterprise
CCNP Data Center
CCNP Security
CCNP Collaboration
CCNP Service Provider
Cisco Certified DevNet Professional
Courses:
ENCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
DCCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.0
SCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies
CLCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies
SPCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies
DEVCOR - Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs