CCNA

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is an information technology (IT) certification from Cisco Systems. CCNA certification is an associate-level Cisco Career certification.

The Cisco exams have changed several times in response to the changing IT trends. In 2020, Cisco announced an update to its certification program that "Consolidated and updated associate level training and certification."[1] Cisco has consolidated the previous different types of Cisco-Certified Network Associate with a general CCNA certification[2].

The content of the exams is proprietary.[3] Cisco and its learning partners offer a variety of different training methods,[4] including books published by Cisco Press, and online and classroom courses available under the title "Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices".

Exam

To achieve a CCNA certification, candidates must earn a passing score on Cisco exam #200-301[5]. At the completion of the exam, candidates receive a score report along with a score breakout by exam section and the passing score for the given exam[6].

The exam tests a candidates knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. This exam covers a broad range of fundamentals, including network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, automation and programmability[7][8].

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take the CCNA certification exam. There is also a starting point of networking which is the CCT.

Validity

The validity of CCNA Certification is 3 years. Renewal requires certification holders to register for and pass same or higher level Cisco re certification exam(s) every 3 years.[9]

See also

References
  1. "Cisco Training and Certification Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)" (PDF).
  2. "Cert News: New Cisco Certifications Coming in 2020". CBT Nuggets Blog. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  3. "Cisco Certification Agreements".
  4. "Introduction – Training Resources – Cisco Systems".
  5. "Exam Profile: Cisco 200-301 CCNA | | Pearson IT Certification". www.pearsonitcertification.com. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  6. "Certification Exam Policies". Cisco. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  7. "Cisco CCNA 200-301 Online Course". Distance Learning Centre. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  8. CertExams (2019-10-03). "New CCNA Certification Exam 200–301 Goes live in Feb 2020". Medium. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  9. "Recertification Policy". Cisco. Retrieved 2019-12-01.


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