Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
For those pursuing a career working with Cisco routed and switched networks, the Cisco Certified Network Associate, or CCNA, is a must-have credential. The CCNA serves professionals with the technical skills to ensure that routers and network systems operate at the highest levels of quality and efficiency.
CCNA credential holders are leaders in performing essential tasks such as installation, configuration, operation, troubleshooting and problem analysis, connection verification to remote sites, security risk mitigation, and performance enhancement, just to name a few. Credential holders are familiar with technologies such as access control lists (ACLs), VLANS and various routing protocols.
IT professionals seeking to specialize in a particular area of midsize routed and switched networks will find the CCNA Routing and Switching certification particularly suited to their needs. Eight other CCNA concentrations are available (three of which require a valid CCENT or CCNA Routing and Switching as a prerequisite; see prerequisites table below for more details):
CCNA Cloud – Technical skills include provisioning and management of cloud environments with cloud administration and reporting. Candidates should possess a basic understanding of cloud infrastructure and the skills necessary to manage infrastructure as a service (IaaS) deployments.
CCNA Collaboration – Focus is on collaboration and video skills, including integration with mobile applications and data, video and voice.
CCNA Cyber Ops – Focus is on detecting cybersecurity breaches and responding effectively to cybersecurity incidents (typically in the context of a security operations center).
CCNA Data Center – Credential holders are ready to work in data centers to support, maintain and manage data center networks and services.
CCNA Industrial – Credential targets professionals in the industrial roles (process control or manufacturing) where IT and industrial networks converge.
CCNA Security – Technical skills include the ability to develop security infrastructures, identify and mitigate security risks, and maintain integrity and availability of the network and network devices.
CCNA Service Provider – CCNA SP holders act as Tier 1 support engineers in a troubleshooting role within carrier-class NGN core network infrastructures, including incident handling, plus fault, configuration, change and performance management procedures, in an environment where network management systems (NMS) and ticketing tools are in everyday use.
CCNA Wireless – Credential holders support and manage WLAN systems.
Required courses: None; however, some CCNA specializations have prerequisites, as listed below.
Prerequisites CCNA Cloud None CCNA Collaboration None CCNA Cyber Ops None CCNA Data Center None CCNA Industrial Must complete the Industrial Networking Specialist exam, or possess a valid CCENT, CCNA Routing and Switching, or any CCIE certification CCNA Routing and Switching None CCNA Security Must possess a valid CCENT, CCNA Routing and Switching, or any CCIE certification CCNA SP None CCNA Wireless Must possess a valid CCENT, CCNA Routing and Switching, or any CCIE certification
Required exams: Each CCNA specialization has a different exam requirement, as listed below.
Required Exams CCNA CloudUnderstanding Cisco Cloud Fundamentals (CLDFND): 210-451
Introducing Cisco Cloud Administration (CLDADM): 210-455
CCNA CollaborationImplementing Cisco Collaboration Devices (CICD): 210-060
Implementing Cisco Video Networking Devices (CIVND): 210-065
CCNA Cyber OpsUnderstanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals (SECFND): 210-250
Implementing Cisco Cybersecurity Operations (SECOPS): 210-255
CCNA Data CenterIntroducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN): 200-150
Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT): 200-155
CCNA IndustrialManaging Industrial Networking for Manufacturing with Cisco Technologies (IMINS2): 200-601
CCNA Routing and SwitchingInterconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (CCNAX); 200-125′
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CCNA SecurityImplementing Cisco Network Security (IINS): 210-260
CCNA SP CCNA WirelessImplementing Cisco Wireless Network Fundamentals (WIFUND): 200-355
Exam costs: All CCNA exams listed above are $300 except for 200-125, which is $325, and the ICND1 and ICND2 exams at $165 each. Pearson VUE is the authorized Cisco test delivery partner.
CCNA books:
CCNA Routing and Switching Complete Study Guide: Exams 100-105, 200-105, and 200-125, 2nd edition, by Todd Lammle (Sept. 26, 2016). Sybex. ISBN-10: 1119288282; ISBN-13: 978-1119288282
CCNA Routing and Switching Complete Certification Kit: Exams 100-105, 200-105, 200-125, 2nd edition, by Todd Lammle (Feb. 6, 2017). Sybex. ISBN-10: 1119375126; ISBN-13: 978-1119375128.
CCNA practice exams: Candidates may purchase the Cisco Practice Tests by MeasureUp: CCNA Routing and Switching (200-125) (30-day key) for $119 and lab access for $149. Candidates may also purchase a 365-day Routing and Switching certification pass for $319. The Cisco Learning Network Store offers fee-based learning labs.
Self-paced training: The Cisco Learning Network Store offers a variety of self-study, self-paced courses and labs.
Recertification: The CCNA credential is valid for three years.
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