Become A Cisco Networking Guru

Become a Cisco Networking Guru

Part One: Associate-Level Certifications
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Cisco offers three levels of certification. All are prestigious and worth the effort. You can start at the Associate level with a CCNA or CCDA, move up to the Professional level with a CCNP, CCDP, or CCIP and then on to the expert level with a CCIE certification. After receiving a certification at one of these levels, Cisco also offers a specialization option in one of nine topics: Cable, Content Networking, IP Telephony, Internet Solutions, Multiservice Switching, MxU, Optical, SNA/IP, & Security .

* The costs listed below are accurate for the exams, but the level of training needed by each individual varies. The approximate total is very conservative. Be sure to check Cisco's website for comprehensive information on the certification you plan to obtain.

CCNA- Cisco Certified Network Associate

A certification designed for individuals who install, configure, and operate simple-routed LAN, routed WAN, and switched LAN and ATM LANE networks that utilize Cisco routers and switches for small networks of 100 nodes or less.

The CCNA is obtained through a single exam and requires recertification every three years by taking the CCNA recertification exam.