CISCO CERTIFIED ENTRY NETWORKING TECHNICIAN
The first stage of Cisco's certification system is the entry level and begins with CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) certification as an interim step to CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate) credentials. While the CCENT covers basic networking knowledge, and does not get involved with the more intricate technical aspects of the Cisco security, wireless, or voice curriculum, it does validate 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.
Associate Certifications
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
The CCNA validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot enterprise level router and switched networks. This includes design implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. New CCNA training includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking and Voice.
CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate)
The CCDA certification indicates an associate knowledge of Cisco network design. Individuals who have earned a CCDA are capable of designing switched or routed networks consisting of LANs, WANs, and various dial services. While a CCNA certification is not required to take the CCDA exam (640-863 DESGN), Cisco recommends being familiar with CCNA-level material, as well as BCMSN-level knowledge of Cisco-based LANs
Professional certifications
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
The CCNP is considered proof of having the ability to work with medium-sized networks (between 100 and 500 end devices) and with technology such as QoS, broadband, VPNs, and security-minded features. To acquire a CCNP one must possess a CCNA certification first and then pass three or four tests, depending on the path one chooses. The four tests path requires the candidate to pass the following tests:
642-901 BSCI: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) - Deals with routing
642-812 BCMSN: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) Deals with switching
642-825 ISCW: Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) - Deals with wide area networks
642-845 ONT: Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT) - Deals with using QoS to tune networks to work effectively with IP Telephony.
The BSCI and BCMSN tests can be taken as one single composite test known as the 642-892 Composite which covers subjects for Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) and Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN).
In order to retain the certification one must either take and pass a 642 (professional) exam or pass one of the CCIE written exams before the Professional certification expires. Additional resources and tools to aid in preparing for the certification are available on the CCNPPrepCenter.
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
The CCDP certification is an advanced network design certification provided by Cisco Systems, Inc. Candidates for the certification are tested for advanced knowledge of Cisco devices and the way to interconnect them. The prerequisite for taking the CCDP is either the CCNA or the CCDA certification. There are two exams in common between the CCNP and CCDP (642-901 BSCI & 642-812 BCMSN) so that person can attain CCDP certification by passing a single test (642-873 ARCH).
Required Exams:
* 642-901 BSCI: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) - Deals with routing
* 642-812 BCMSN: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) Deals with switching
* 642-873 ARCH: Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP)
The CCIP certification is a professional certification covering the end-to-end protocols used in large scale networks.
To attain this certification tests must be passed in the areas of routing, BGP, MPLS, Quality of service and the routing exam from the CCNP track (642-901 BSCI).
Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)
The CCSP certification is an advanced network security certification. Candidates for the certification are tested for advanced knowledge of various Cisco security products.
To attain this certification several tests must be passed in the areas of VPN, IDS, PIX firewall, Secure IOS, the Cisco SAFE, as well as having a CCNA or higher level certification (e.g. CCNP or CCIP).
The common practice is to take five exams, one of which is selected from a list of electives.
Required Exams:
* 642-504 SNRS: Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches
* 642-524 SNAF: Securing Networks with ASA Foundation
* 642-533 IPS: Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System
And one of the following:
* 642-591 CANAC: Implementing Cisco NAC Appliance
* 642-545 MARS: Implementing Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System
* 642-515 SNAA: Securing Networks with ASA Advanced
Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP)
The CCVP is a certification covering all aspects of IP Telephony/Voip networks and applications.
To attain this certification, five tests must be passed in the areas ofQuality of service, Cisco VoIP, IP Telephony Troubleshooting, Cisco IP Telephony, and Gateway Gatekeeper.
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