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
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
- 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