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IT Certification and Career Paths

Discover New Career Opportunities

Whether you are an experienced network professional or considering a career in technology, Cisco Career Certifications open up new IT networking career opportunities in exciting industries, from fashion to film production, law, healthcare, and more.

As countries and industries continue to transform and adopt networking technology and infrastructures, the demand for skilled IT professionals continues to rise. With the introduction of the new Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) and the newly revised CCNA certifications, the Cisco Career Certifications program gives you the skills you need to enter and become successful in today’s IT job market.

This award-winning program is much more than simply training classes. It’s a complete lifecycle of learning tools and resources that can lead to recognition, new job opportunities, and better compensation.

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New CCENT

The new CCENT certification validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small branch network, including basic network security, a requirement for most entry-level networking support positions such as Entry Level Help Desk Technician and Entry Level Technical Support roles. As employers search for skilled talent, this certification will differentiate you from the competition and position you to start a great career.

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Revised CCNA

Cisco has revised the CCNA certification to validate the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot more complex, medium-sized routed and switched networks, including the ability to configure IP addressing and authentication, as well as establish and troubleshoot connections to service providers over a WAN. The new curriculum also covers mitigation of basic security threats and an introduction to wireless network concepts. CCNA certifies a comprehensive understanding of networking fundamentals and the skills required for positions such as a Network Specialist or Associate Network Engineer.

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CCNA and CCENT Certification Updates

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Online Self Study: CCNA Prep Center

Now available "CCNA and CCENT Overview" video and Cisco Multiplayer Challenge Game.

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Live and Online Instructions: Cisco Learning Partners

Training resources, from instructor-led courses to remote access labs and e-learning solutions, are available through authorized Cisco Learning Partners for improving your CCNA and CCENT readiness.

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Self Study Guides: Cisco Press

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