List of the Certifications Offered by Cisco Systems

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How to Prepare for Cisco Certification
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• Cisco Certification is the list of the
  Certifications offered by Cisco Systems.
• There are four or five levels of certification
  Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert and
  recently Architect, as well as nine different
  paths for the specific technical field Routing
  Switching, Design, Industrial Network, Network
  Security, Service Provider, Service Provider
  Operations, Storage Networking, Voice, Datacenter
  and Wireless.

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• Computer-related positions, such as computer
  support specialists and network system
  administrators, can benefit from obtaining Cisco
  Certification, the Cisco Certified Network
  Associate (CCNA) credential.
• Cisco offers five levels of information
  technology certifications, from entry-level to
  expert. Like many computer-related jobs, CCNAs
  might be able to work from home.

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• Though this might mean being able to work a
  flexible schedule, it could also involve
  occasionally working nights or weekends.
• No specific degree is required to earn the CCNA
  credential. However, a degree in computer science
  or information science might be required by
  employers in the IT field.

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• CCNAs typically have some common key skills,
  including communication skills, troubleshooting
  skills, organizational skills, customer service
  skills, analytical skills, familiarity with
  Microsoft Office Suite and Cisco, and the ability
  to use industry-specific tools.
• Exam preparation can be accomplished through
  self-study with textbooks and practice exams,
  on-site classroom programs, online courses or
  concentrated boot camps offered through many
  venues, including Ciscos authorized learning
  partners.

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• Individuals who have already acquired CCENT
  certification need only to take the second part
  of the certification training and pass part two
  of the exam to become a CCNA.
• Alternatively, those with no prior certification
  may take a combination course and exam covering
  both the ICND1 and ICND2 materials.
• Many colleges offer programs designed to prepare
  students for the CCNA examination.

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• These programs cover topics like networking
  fundamentals, routing concepts and LAN switching,
  along with the terminology and skills needed to
  pass the examination and achieve CCNA
  certification.
• Students may also consider bachelors degree
  programs in related areas, such as information
  technology.
• Cisco Certification exams may be taken at
  authorized test centers. Candidates can register
  online up to six weeks in advance.

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• Most exams can be completed in two hours. Labs
  may take as long as eight hours.
• Passing grades are based on current test scores,
  so the required minimum may vary from test to
  test.
• Certifications are valid for three years.
  Retaking the CCNA certification exam, passing a
  CCNA Specialist exam or completing a more
  advanced certification level may achieve
  recertification.

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