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General Certifications and Focused Certifications
Cisco® offers three levels of general certification representing increasing levels of expertise: Associate, Professional, and Expert (CCIE). Different tracks across these levels align with varying career needs. A variety of Specialist certifications are available as well to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions or job roles.
General Certifications: Three Levels of Certification
- ASSOCIATE. The first step in Cisco® networking begins at the Associate level. Think of this as the apprentice or foundation level of networking certification.
- PROFESSIONAL. This is the advanced or journeyman level of certification.
- EXPERT. This is CCIE, the highest level of achievement for network professionals, certifying an individual as an expert or master.
General Certifications: Six Different Paths
- Routing and Switching: This path is for professionals who install and support Cisco® technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside. Design: This path is aimed at professionals who design Cisco® technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside.
- Network Security: This path is directed toward network professionals who design and implement Cisco® Secure networks.
- Service Provider: This path is aimed at professionals working with infrastructure or access solutions in a Cisco® end-to-end environment primarily within the telecommunications arena.
- Storage Networking: This path is for professionals who implement storage solutions over extended network infrastructure using multiple transport options.
- Voice: This path is directed toward network professionals who install and maintain Voice solutions over IP networks.
Focused Certifications: Specialist A variety of Specialist focused certifications are available to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions, or job role. New certifications are added to this list regularly.
| General Certifications | |||
| Certification Paths | Associate | Professional | Expert (CCIE) |
| Routing and Switching | CCNA | CCNP | CCIE Routing & Switching |
| Design | CCNA & CCDA | CCDP | none |
| Network Security | CCNA | CCSP | CCIE Security |
| Service Provider | CCNA | CCIP | CCIE Service Provider |
| Storage Networking | CCNA | none | CCIE Storage Networking |
| Voice | CCNA | CCVP | CCIE Voice |
| Specialist Certifications | |
| Access Routing and LAN Switching |
Cisco® Access Routing and LAN Switching Sales Specialist Cisco® Access Routing and LAN Switching Specialist Cisco® Routing and Switching Field Specialist Cisco® Routing and Switching Sales Specialist Cisco® Routing and Switching Solutions Specialist |
| Content Networking | Cisco Content Networking Specialist |
| IP Communications Certifications |
Cisco® Advanced IP Communications Sales Specialist Cisco® IP Communications Express Specialist Cisco® IP Communications Express Sales Specialist Cisco® IP Contact Center Express Specialist Cisco® IP Telephony Design Specialist Cisco® IP Telephony Operations Specialist Cisco® IP Telephony Support Specialist Cisco® Rich Media Communications Specialist Cisco® Unity Design Specialist Cisco® Unity Support Specialist |
| Storage Networking Certifications |
Cisco® Storage Networking Design Specialist Cisco® Storage Networking Support Specialist Cisco® Storage Networking Sales Specialist |
| VPN and Security Certifications |
Cisco® Storage Networking Design Specialist Cisco® Storage Networking Support Specialist Cisco® Storage Networking Sales Specialist |
| Wireless LAN Certifications |
Cisco® Advanced Wireless LAN Sales Specialist Cisco® Wireless LAN Design Specialist Cisco® Wireless LAN Sales Specialist Cisco® Wireless LAN Support Specialist |
| Optical Certification | Cisco® Optical Specialist |
| Foundation for Channel Partners |
Cisco® Foundation Express Design Specialist Cisco® Foundation Express Field Specialist Cisco® Foundation Express Sales Specialist |
