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About CCNA certification

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam is an entry-level certification designed for network administrators and engineers. It can be taken in one of two forms. First, the CCNA can be taken in one, single exam - The CCNA Composite 640-802. Second, it can be taken as a two part exam designated Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 and 2 (ICND1 and ICND2).

A majority of the professional networking world consider the CCNA to be the defacto Network Engineering exam that qualifies

operate a small to medium business network. Furthermore, the CCNA opens doors for new exams, such as the CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) and CCDP (Cisco Certified Design Professional) certifications. Therefore, the exam is not in any way easy.

Overall, the CCNA has several subjects that it covers in detail, but the primary subjects of concern are Routing and Switching, including but not limited to the use of: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, and access lists. After attaining the CCNA, the CCNA Exam is valid for three years before it must be recertified.

Benefits of CCNA Certification

  • CCNA certification demonstrates that Cisco, the leading developer and provider of network technologies has recognized you as an expert in designing, installing, operating and troubleshooting medium-size routed and switched networks.
  • This certification paves your way to the more advanced Cisco certifications.
  • CCNA certification can make you more valuable to your company and help you get more salary and preference in promotions.
  • CCNA certified professionals can get appropriate jobs and respectable position in the Networking industry.

    • Job Roles for CCNA certified professionals

    The job roles for CCNA Certified Professionals typically include: Network administrator, System Analyst and Network Support Professional.

    CCNA requirements

    Cisco has announced changes to the CCNA certification and exams in June 2007. Cisco has now introduced ICND1 (640-822), ICND2 (640-816), and CCNA (640-802) exams. The 640-802 exam will be the single exam option for becoming CCNA. Alternatively, passing ICND1 and ICND2 will provide you the CCNA certification. However, passing ICND1 will provide a separate certification named Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT).

    You can choose either of the two paths for becoming CCNA:

    • Single Exam Option > Pass Exam 640-802 > CCNA
    • Two-Exam Option > Pass 640-822 (ICND1) > CCENT > Pass 640-816 (ICND2) > CCNA

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