CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

Achieving CCNA certification is the first step in preparing for a career in IT technologies.

The Cisco CCNA certification offers comprehensive associate-level training and certification focused on the solutions and technologies you need to implement and administer a broad range of modern networking and IT infrastructure.

Newly retooled for the latest technologies and job roles, the CCNA training course and exam give you the foundation you need to take your career in any direction. CCNA certification covers a breadth of topics, including:

Network fundamentals
Network access
IP connectivity
IP services
Security fundamentals
Automation and programmability

Recommended Training	Required Exam
CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions	200-301 CCNA

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Prerequisites

One or more years of experience implementing and administering Cisco solutions
Knowledge of basic IP addressing
A good understanding of network fundamentals

Required Exams

CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (200-301 CCNA)

Next Steps

Certifications:
CCNP Enterprise
CCNP Data Center
CCNP Security
CCNP Collaboration
CCNP Service Provider
Cisco Certified DevNet Professional

Courses:
ENCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
DCCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.0
SCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies
CLCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies
SPCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies
DEVCOR - Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs

Recommended Courses

CCNA-Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v2.0 Boot Camp

Recertification

CCNA certification is valid for three years.

Certification holders can recertify by:

Passing any one associate exam
Passing any one professional concentration exam
Passing one technology core exam
Passing one CCIE lab exam
Earning 30 continuing education credits

The recertification requirements must be met prior to the certification expiration date. Individuals with expired certifications must repeat the entire certification exam process in order to regain their certification status. Learn more at the Cisco website.