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CCNA(Cisco Certified Network Associate) is an entry-levelinformation technology(IT) certification offered byCisco Systems.CCNA certification is widely recognized in the IT industry as the foundational step for careers in IT positions and networking roles.[1][2]
Cisco exams routinely change in response to evolving IT trends.[3]In 2020,Ciscoannounced an update to its certification program that "Consolidated and updated associate-level training and certification."[4]Cisco has consolidated the previous different types of Cisco-certified Network Associate with a general CCNA certification.[5]
The exams content covers proprietary technology such asCisco IOSand its associatedcommand-line interfacecommands. Cisco along with third-party learning partners offer multiple training methods to achieve certification. Training methods includevirtual classroom,in-person classroom, and book-based learning. Free alternatives are also available, such as community sourced practice exams and YouTube video lectures.
Exam
editTo achieve a CCNA certification, candidates must achieve a passing score on aproctoredCisco exam No. 200-301.[6]After completion of the exam, candidates receive a score report along with a score breakdown by exam section and the score for the given exam.[7]
The exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network devices. The exam covers a broad range of fundamentals, including network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity,IP services,security fundamentals, automation, and programmability.[8]
Prerequisites
editThere 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 CCST (Cisco Certified Support Technician) in Networking, IT Support, or Cybersecurity.
Expiry
editThe CCNA Certification expires after 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
editReferences
edit- ^"What Is the CCNA? An Entry-Level Networking Certification".Coursera.2023-11-29.Retrieved2024-07-13.
- ^"Cisco CCNA (200-301): A certification which can change your world".FREE UK Press Release Distribution.Retrieved2020-11-10.
- ^"Cisco author says new CCNA exam undergoes largest change ever | TechTarget".Networking.Retrieved2023-04-12.
- ^"Cisco Training and Certification Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)"(PDF).
- ^"Cert News: New Cisco Certifications Coming in 2020".CBT Nuggets Blog.Retrieved2020-06-11.
- ^"Exam Profile: Cisco 200-301 CCNA | | Pearson IT Certification".www.pearsonitcertification.com.Retrieved2020-06-11.
- ^"Certification Exam Policies".Cisco.Retrieved2020-06-11.
- ^"Top 5 certifications in IT infrastructure for beginners".techtarget.com.
- ^"Recertification Policy".Cisco.Retrieved2019-12-01.
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