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Cisco Career Certifications areIT Professional certificationsforCisco Systemsproducts. The tests

are administered byPearson VUE. There are five levels of certification: Entry, Associate, Professional,

Expert, and Architect. These are applied in seven different subject areas: Routing & Switching, Design,

Network Security, Service Provider, Storage Networking, Voice, and Wireless.

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1 Training

o 1.1 Re-certification

2 Entry-level certification

3 Associate certifications

o 3.1 CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

o 3.2 CCNA Specialty Paths

3.2.1 CCNA Security

3.2.2 CCNA Voice

3.2.3 CCNA Wireless

3.2.4 CCNA Service Provider

3.2.5 CCNA SP Operations

o 3.3 CCDA (Cisco-Certified Design Associate)

4 Professional certifications

o 4.1 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

o 4.2 Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)

o 4.3 Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP)

o 4.4 Cisco Certified Network Professional-Security (CCNP Security)

4.4.1 CCNP Security exams and recommended training
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o 4.5 Cisco Certified Network Professional Voice (CCNP Voice)

o 4.6 Cisco Certified Wireless Professional (CCNP Wireless)

5 Expert-level certifications

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5.1 Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)o 5.2 Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

o 5.3 CCIE Numbering and Recertification

6 CCIE exam paths

o 6.1 CCIE Routing & Switching

o 6.2 CCIE Security

o 6.3 CCIE Service Provider

o 6.4 CCIE Voice

o 6.5 CCIE Storage Networking

o 6.6 CCIE Wireless

o 6.7 CCIE Service Provider Operations (SP Operations)

o 6.8 CCIE Data Center

o 6.9 Retired CCIE tracks

7 Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr)

o 7.1 Cisco Certified Architect Certification Process

o 7.2 Cisco Certified Architect Responsibilities

8 Cisco Technician Certification

9 Cisco Specialist Certifications

10 Retired certifications

11 References

12 External links

[edit]Training

Traditional educational institutions that teach Cisco skills are called the "Cisco Networking

Academy".[1]Cisco Networking Academy Students can request exam vouchers that allow them to take

the required exam for an extended period of time.[2]Cisco courses are also offered at collegiate

institutions and training is available from Cisco Learning Partners such as the Cisco 360 Learning

Program for CCIE and the Cisco Learning Network.

[edit]Re-certification
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All CCENT, CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, CCENT, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice,

CCNA Wireless, CCIP, CCIE certifications and Specialist certifications are valid for 3 years. Re-

certification requires re-taking the current exam previously passed, or passing a higher level

examination.[3][4]

[edit]Entry-level certification

The lowest level of Cisco's certification isCisco Certified Entry Networking Technician(CCENT), which

covers basic networking knowledge. It is appropriate for entry-level network support position. CCENT

certified people can install, manage, and troubleshoot a small enterprise network, including basic

network security.[5]CCENT is the first step towards a CCNA certification.

The CCENT certification is earned upon passing the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1

(ICND1) Exam (640-822).

[edit]Associate certifications

Associate Certifications is the 2nd of 5 levels of Cisco certifications. This level divides all Cisco

certifications into separate subject matter paths.

[edit]CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

TheCisco Certified Network Associatecertification is popular and covers skills necessary to administer

Cisco devices on small or medium-sized networks.[6]This certification is earned upon passing the

ICND1 640-822 and ICND2 640-816 exams. Examinees may take the exams separately or the single

640-802 CCNA composite exam.[7]

It is generally required as a prerequisite to any of the more

advanced certifications, such as any of the CCNA specialty exams, or Cisco Professional level

certifications, e.g. CCNP, CCNP-Wireless, CCNP-Security, etc.

These exams are conducted byPearson VUEtest centers.[8]

[edit]CCNA Specialty Paths

At the CCNA level, CCNA certified individuals will specialize in specific technologies. All specialized

tracks require an individual to pass and maintain a CCNA certification.

[edit]CCNA Security

CCNA Security validates knowledge of security infrastructure, threats and vulnerabilities to networks,

and threat mitigation. Skills include installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to

maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices. This certification is earned by

passing the IINS 640-553 (Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security, or IINS) exam.[9][10]

[edit]CCNA Voice
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The Cisco CCNA Voice certification validates a skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies

such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and voice manager. The CCNA Voice

certification involves implementingCisco IOS Unified Communications. It validates skills in VoIP

technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions. Candidates

also get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility,

presence, and TelePresence applications.[11][12]

The CCNA Voice certification is earned by passing the 640-461 ICOMM V8.0 (Introducing Cisco Voice

and Unified Communications Administration)

[edit]CCNA Wireless

The CCNA Wireless certification validates the knowledge of professionals supporting wireless LANs

including Networking Associates/Administrators, Wireless Support Specialists and WLAN project

managers. The CCNA Wireless certification involves implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking

Essentials.

The CCNA Wireless Certification validates candidate's skills in the configuration, implementation and

support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment. Students completing the

recommended Cisco training are provided with information and practice activities to prepare them for

configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting basic tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise

networks. Employers will be able to validate their staff have the skills needed for basic wireless

networking on a Cisco WLAN in SMB and enterprise networks after completing certification.

The CCNA Wireless certification is earned by passing the 640-721 IUWNE (Implementing CiscoUnified Wireless Networking Essentials) exam.

[edit]CCNA Service Provider

Cisco Certified Network Associate - Service Provider (CCNA SP) focuses on the latest in Service

Provider industry core networking technologies and trends, and validates the ability to configure and

implement baseline Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation networks.

Required Exams: 640-875 Building Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Networks, Part

1(SPNGN1) & 640-878 Building Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Networks, Part 2 (SPNGN2).

It is distinct in that it does not require the standard CCNA certification as a prerequisite.

The Building Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Networks, Part 1 course is associated with the

CCNA Service Provider certification. The course is a 5-day Instructor Lead Training course that

provides network engineers and technicians with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to support

a service provider network. The course provides knowledge of the major components of a network and

helps learners to understand how service provider networks function. The course introduces IP Next-
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Generation Network (IP NGN) architecture that helps service providers to build modern, scalable and

reliable networks. The course also includes classroom activities with remote labs that are useful to

gain practical skills for deploying basic Cisco IOS / IOS XE and Cisco IOS XR software features to

operate and support service provider networks.

The Building Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Networks, Part 2 course is associated with the

CCNA Service Provider certification. The course is a 5-day Instructor Lead Training course that

provides network engineers and technicians the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and

support a service provider network. The course provides knowledge of the major components of a

service provider network construction and the Cisco service provider IP NGN architecture. The course

also includes classroom activities with remote labs that are useful to gain practical skills for deploying

Cisco IOS / IOS XE and Cisco IOS XR software features to operate and support service provider

networks.[13]

[edit]CCNA SP Operations

CCNA Service Provider and skills in a prescriptive troubleshooting environment within a carrier class

IP NGN core network infrastructure.

This certification is earned by passing the 640-822 ICND1 (Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices

Part 1 (ICND1) and 640-760 SSPO (Supporting Cisco Service Provider IP NGN Operations (SSPO)

and possess any valid CCNA certification.[14]

[edit]CCDA (Cisco-Certified Design Associate)

CCDA-certified people can design switched or routed networks of LANs, WANs, and broadband

services.

A CCNA certification is not required to take the CCDA exam (640-864 DESGN), but Cisco

recommends being familiar with CCNA-level material, as well as BCMSN or SWITCH-level knowledge

of Cisco-based LANs.[15]

[edit]Professional certifications

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification validates knowledge and skills required to

install, configure, and troubleshoot converged local- and wide-area networks with 100 to 500 or moreend-devices. A valid CCNA certification is required to obtain and maintain a CCNP certification.[16][17]

[edit]Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

The CCNP validates the ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area

enterprise networks and work collaboratively with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and
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video solutions. In addition to CCNA exams, professionals must pass three separate professional-level

exams.

642-902 ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)[18]

642-813 SWITCH: Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)[19]

642-832 TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)[20]

The certification track changed in July 2010, with various migration paths available for those that had

begun, but not completed, the CCNP certification process. For a more detailed view of all the different

CCNP certification paths up until July 31, 2010 - including release dates for the ROUTE, SWITCH and

TSHOOT exam - see the CCNP website[21]

[edit]Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)

The CCDP certification is an advancednetworkdesign certification validating knowledge of Cisco

devices and the way to interconnect them. With a CCDP certification, a network professional can

discuss, design, and create advanced addressing and routing, security, network management, data

center, and IP multicast complex multi-layered enterprise architectures that include virtual private

networking and wireless domains. An active CCDA certification is required to earn this certification. As

of Aug. 1, 2010, changes in the CCNP program have necessitated changes in the CCDP program.

Notably, the routing-focused and switching-focused exams (642-901 BSCI & 642-812 BCMSN) have

been discontinued (as has the 642-892 Composite). These have been replaced with updated versions.

Required Exams:

642-902 ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)[22]

642-813 SWITCH: Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)[23]

642-874 ARCH: Designing Cisco Network Service Architecture

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Note that there are two exams in common between the CCNP and CCDP (642-902 ROUTE & 642-813

SWITCH); thus one certified for CCNP and CCDA can attain CCDP certification by passing a single

test (642-873 ARCH).

[edit]Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP)

The CCIP certification is a professional certification covering the end-to-end protocols used in large

scale networks.

To attain this certification tests must be passed in the areas of routing,BGP,MPLS,Quality of

serviceand the routing exam from the CCNP track (642-901 BSCI) modified to 642-902 ROUTE.
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Required Exams:

642-901 BSCI: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) or 642-902 ROUTE:

Implementing Cisco IP Routing

642-642 QOS: Quality of Service

642-611 MPLS: Implementing Cisco MPLS

642-661 BGP: Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers

There are two composite exams that can be done in place some of the above.

642-691 BGP+MPLS: BGP + MPLS Exam (composite in place of 642-611 + 642-661)

642-892 BSCI+BCMSN: Routing + Switching Exam (composite in place of 642-901) or 642-

902 ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing

Last day to test for exams 642-901 and 642-892 was July 31, 2010. Also, the 642-642 QOS exam was

previously required for CCNP and CCDP certification. Though it is no longer required in those

domains, it is still part of CCIP certification and, thus, still available.

[edit]Cisco Certified Network Professional-Security (CCNP Security)

Formerly known as Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)."

The CCNP Security certification program is aligned specifically to the job role of the Cisco Network

Security Engineer responsible for security in routers, switches, networking devices and appliances, as

well as choosing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting firewalls, VPNS, and IDS/IPS solutions for

their networking environments. The CCNP Security certification requires CCNA Security or any CCIE

Certification as a pre-requisite.

[edit]CCNP Security exams and recommended training

642-637 SECURE v1.0 Secure v1.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches

(SECURE v1.0)

642-617 FIREWALL v1.0 Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v1.0)

642-647 VPN v1.0 Deploying Cisco ASA VPN Solutions (VPN v1.0)

642-627 IPS v7.0

Available: 2010-11-26

[edit]Cisco Certified Network Professional Voice (CCNP Voice)

Formerly known as Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP).
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The Cisco Certified Network Professional for Voice (CCNP Voice) certification validates advanced

knowledge and skills required by Network Engineers in order to determine the right technology and

solutions in order to architect secure Cisco Unified Communications networks. With a CCNP Voice

certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to implement and manage

network infrastructures to provide unified communications services. The CCNP Voice curriculum

emphasizes Cisco Router IOS and Catalyst Switch UC features as well as techniques to optimize

these technologies in a single, integrated network UC solution. In addition, CCNP Voice leverages the

CCNA Voice certification as a prerequisite.[25][26]

The required exams for a CCNP Voice certification is as follows:

642-437 CVOICE v8.0: Implementing Cisco Voice Communications and QoS Implementing

Cisco Unified Communications

642-447 CIPT1 v8.0: Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Part 1

642-457 CIPT2 v8.0: Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Part 2

642-427 Tvoice v8.0: Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications

642-467 CAPPS v8.0: Integrating Cisco Unified Communications Applications Exams]

[edit]Cisco Certified Wireless Professional (CCNP Wireless)

The CCNP Wireless is a certification covering all aspects of wireless networking principles and theory.

To attain this certification, four tests must be passed in the areas of Wireless Site Survey, Wireless

Voice Networks, Wireless Mobility Services, Wireless Security and must have a valid CCNA Wireless

certification. The required exams for a CCNP Wireless certification is as follows:

642-731 CUWSS: Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey (CUWSS)

642-741 IUWVN: Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks (IUWVN)

642-746 IUWMS: Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Mobility Services (IUWMS)

642-736 IAUWS: Implementing Advanced Cisco Unified Wireless Security (IAUWS)

[edit]Expert-level certifications

[edit]Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)

CCDE runs in parallel with the more established CCIE programme, in some areas expanding to a

higher skillset than CCIE. Specifically, CCDE identifies network professionals who have expert level

skills and knowledge of network design. In this context network design focuses on translating business

requirements into end-to-end network designs, and a solutions approach to network expansion and

integration.[27]
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CCDE maintains a high level focus focus on the network architecture, and does not cover the lower

level implementation and operation skills. A CCDE certified individual will not be tested on the

specialised technology specific skills that CCIE covers. CCDE maintains a vendor neutral curriculum

testing business requirements analysis, design, planning and validation practices rather than the

implementation of those using any specific solutions or products.[28]

The CCDE programme was launched in 2007 in response to high customer demand. Employers

required a way to identify experienced network designers and architects who can address all aspects

of existing and new networking technologies and trends.[29]While a number of highly experienced

engineers (including many CCIEs) had been fulfilling this role within organisations, qualification in the

area had not advanced beyond the Professional level CCDP certification.

CCDE numbering does not follow the same format as CCIE, and appears to be split into a year and

number within that year. Otherwise the same CCIE tools are used to verify qualified status. CCDE

certified individuals can use CCIE qualification exams to recertify, and vice versa.

CCDE Assesses advanced Network Infrastructure Design Principles and Fundamentals for large

networks. A CCDE can demonstrate an ability to develop solutions which address planning, design,

integration, optimization, operations, security and ongoing support focused at the infrastructure level

for customer networks.

[edit]Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert is the highest level of professional certification that Cisco currently

provides. There are six active CCIE tracks, as shown below. As of October 6, 2010 there are 25,810people with active CCIE certifications in the world.[30][31][32]and from 2002 to 2005[33]it was voted as

such in CertCitiesmagazine. It has also been voted the most technically advanced IT certification

by CertMag,[34]and is generally reported as the highest salaried certification in IT salary surveys.

Cisco began its CCIE program in 1993[35]originally with a two day lab, later changing it to the one day

format used today. Fewer than 3% of Cisco certified individuals attain CCIE certification, and on

average will spend thousands of dollars and 18 months studying before passing.[36]Many candidates

build training-labs at home using old Cisco equipment, selling it again to other candidates after

passing. Alternatively candidates may rent "rack time" online and practice lab scenarios on Cisco

equipment hosted on the Internet for that purpose.

The CCIE consists of a written exam and a "lab" exam (each in the specific area of the chosen track).

The written exam is required to take the lab exam, and has a cost of $350 per attempt. The written

exam consists of 100 questions that must be completed within 2 hours. [Candidates used to have 3

hours.] Upon passing the written exam, the candidate has eighteen months to take the lab exam. If the
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first attempt is unsuccessful the candidate has three years from the date the written exam was passed

to successfully complete the lab. The lab is an eight hour hands-on exam designed to demonstrate

that the candidate not only knows Internetworking theory, but also demonstrates advanced hands on

mastery. If a candidate does not pass the CCIE lab in that time, they must pass the CCIE written exam

again before making additional attempts at the CCIE lab exam. As many attempts can be made to

pass the lab exam for up to three years after passing the written, so long as the first attempt is within

18 months. There is a minimum waiting time between attempts of one month.

The CCIE Lab is currently $1500 per attempt and is offered only at ten Cisco lab exam locations

worldwide. The locations may be found on the Cisco certifications website. Some CCIE tracks do not

have lab exams available at all locations. For example, the Storage Networking lab is available only at

the Research Triangle Park, NC and Brussels locations. In addition, according to a survey by Cisco the

average cost to prepare for CCIE certification is $9050 as of April 2006, spent mostly on practice

equipment and self study material.[37]

There are no formal prerequisites for the CCIE exam, but Cisco recommends one has at least 35

years experience in networking before attempting to become a CCIE. CCIE was the first Cisco

Certifiedqualification, and as such there were no other certifications that could be taken prior. The

development of the associate and professional certifications was due to recognition of the fact that a

CCIE is overkill for many networking personnel, and also for the vast majority of businesses who

employ such people, and that certifications needed to be offered at lower levels. Despite the

development of the lower certifications, Cisco has chosen not to make them formal requirements for

the CCIE certification.

It is possible to hold multiple CCIE certifications. This is done by passing both the written and the lab

exam in a particular track. As of September 9, 2008, there are 1,729 individuals who hold multiple

CCIE certifications. Of those, 274 hold three or more CCIE certifications.[38]

This qualification was cited as "essentially a PhD in the internet" by Adam McCombs in Season 1

Episode 10 of Shark Tank.

[edit]CCIE Numbering and Recertification

Upon successful completion of the hands on lab exam, a new CCIE is awarded a CCIE number. The

first CCIE number allocated (in 1993) was 1024, and has increased incrementally from there. A lower

number indicates that the CCIE was awarded some time back, a higher number indicated a more

recently awarded certification. As of August 2011, the highest CCIE number allocated was just over

30000.
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Number 1024 was allocated to the first CCIE lab location, rather than to an individual, and featured as

a plaque at the entrance to the lab. Number 1025 was awarded to Stuart Biggs, who created the first

written exam and first lab exam. The first person to pass both CCIE written and lab exams wasTerry

Slattery, who was consulting to Cisco at the time when the lab was being devised. Terrance Slattery

(CCIE 1026) was therefore the first CCIE who passed both exams, and the first CCIE who was not an

employee of Cisco.[39][40]

Any CCIE who obtains further CCIE certifications, is not awarded any further numbers, the new CCIE

certification is awarded under the same number as the original.

Every two years a CCIE has to take a CCIE written test to retain the certification. If this is not done, the

CCIE is in a suspended status. After one further year, if a written test has not been undertaken and

passed, the CCIE is then revoked. The CCIE certification can then only be re-gained by taking the

written exam and lab exam from scratch.

Recertification can be obtained by passing any CCIE written exam. Recertification can occur up to 2

years before a CCIE's expiration date. After passing a CCIE written exam for recertification, a CCIE

must wait 6 months before re-taking the test to use for re-certification.

[edit]CCIE exam paths

[edit]CCIE Routing & Switching

Routing and Switching is by far the most popular track with 17,082 worldwide certified individuals as of

May 18, 2009.[41]The certification covers a variety of networking concepts and protocols.

[edit]CCIE Security

The Security track concentrates on network security and covers subjects such asASA,

IDS,IOSsecurity, and many others.

[edit]CCIE Service Provider

The Service Provider track focuses on networking in the service provider industry. Subjects

includeOptical networks,DSL, WAN switching,Voice over IP,Content networking, Broadband Cable

andMetro Ethernet.

[edit]CCIE Voice

The Voice track concentrates on voice solutions for the enterprise and includes subjects such as

Quality of Service,MGCP,Call Manager(Cisco'sVoIPPBX),Cisco Unity Connection(Cisco'sVoice

Messagingplatform), Unity Express, Unified Contact Center Express and Cisco Unified Presence

Server. Also Switching (Cisco's HWIC-4ESW and the 3750-24PS).
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There are only 802 CCIE Voice certified people in the world as of September 9, 2008.

Most candidates pass the CCIE Voice certification after three or four lab attempts, but there have been

cases in which candidates pass after more than six attempts. The low passing rate is attributed to the

difficulty of the exam questions as well as the lack of time to complete everything in the allocated eight

hours. As such, the lab exam is as much a test of time management and planning as it is a test of

technical expertise.

What sets the CCIE Voice lab exam apart from typical CCIE lab exams is the widely dissimilar

platforms that are used. Configurations will have to be done on the Windows 2003 Server

environment, on a CallManager web-based GUI and on the IOS command line. As such, it is not an

exam that involves a uniform method of configuration, and it involves a lot of back-and-forth fine tuning

between the numerous platforms.

[edit]CCIE Storage Networking

CCIE Storage Networking validates expert-level knowledge of intelligent storage solutions using

multiple transport options over long distances.

[edit]CCIE Wireless

The Cisco CCIE Wireless certification assesses and validates wireless expertise. Candidates who

pass the CCIE Wireless certification exams demonstrate broad theoretical knowledge of wireless

networking and a solid understanding of wireless local area networking (WLAN) technologies from

Cisco, the market leader in WLAN technology[citation needed].

[edit]CCIE Service Provider Operations (SP Operations)

CCIE Service Provider Operations candidates must be able to show skills of an expert level operations

engineer who can troubleshoot and maintain complex service provider IP NGN core (PE-PE and PE-

CE) network infrastructures in both IOS and IOS XR operating environments.

[edit]CCIE Data Center

Cisco has announced the intention to begin offering CCIE Data Center in September, 2012[42], which

certifies the expert-level skills required to plan, prepare, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot complex

data center networks. The CCIE Data Center written exam will be available Sept. 3, 2012

[43]

; the labexam is expected to be available in October.[44]Cisco has not made announcements regarding

corresponding Associate or Professional level Data Center certifications.

[edit]Retired CCIE tracks

Some previously awarded CCIE specializations are no longer offered and have been retired by Cisco.

These are:
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WAN Switching CCIE (Essentially a specialisation focusing on the IGX/BPX switch products,

which had been acquired as part of theStrataComacquisition)

ISP Dial CCIE

SNA/IP Integration CCIE (aka CCIE Blue)

Design CCIE (NOTE: The CCIE Design and CCDE are completely different design tests in

format and subjects examined)

People who had held these now retired certifications can remain CCIE's, provided they continue to

take recertification exams. They now simply hold the title "CCIE", rather than CCIE Security, or some

other specialization.

[edit]Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr)

Cisco announced a brand new certificate that exceed the level of skills needed to achieve CCDE. The

newly announced Cisco Certified Architect certification recognizes the architectural experience and

competency of network designers who can support the increasingly complex networks of global

organizations and effectively translate business strategies into evolutionary technical strategies.[45]

The Cisco Certified Architect certification is scheduled to be made available January 2010.[1]

[edit]Cisco Certified Architect Certification Process

The Cisco Certified Architect certification will be administered as a board exam.

Candidates will propose and defend an architecture solution to a set of business

requirements, and the candidates will be asked to modify their proposals "on the fly," based on

additional requirements presented by the board.

Prerequisites include a CCDE certification, approximately 10 years of industry experience,

and acceptance into the program via an application process.

[edit]Cisco Certified Architect Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Cisco Certified Architect

Lead creation and evolution of enterprise architecture

Analyze technology and industry market trends

Establish governing principles for Enterprise networks

Selection of technology and products

Identification of organization resource needs

Lead the development of communication and education plan for enterprise network

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[edit]Cisco Technician Certification

Cisco Certified Technicians have the skills to diagnose, restore, repair, and replace critical Cisco

networking and system devices at customer sites. Technicians work closely with the Cisco Technical

Assistance Center (TAC) to quickly and efficiently resolve support incidents.

[46]

As of April 2012, there are three domains available for CCT certification:

CCT Routing and Switching Certification

CCT Data Center Certification

CCT Telepresence Certification

[edit]Cisco Specialist Certifications

In addition to the mainstream certifications above, Cisco also provides dozens of Specialist

certifications.[47]These exams are often focused on specific technology and generally targeted at

members of the Cisco Partner Program, including those selling, designing or supporting Cisco

products and services. By combining various exams, a Cisco partner can gain specialty status and

thus qualify for additional partner benefits.[48]

[edit]Retired certifications

Over time, as technologies change and products are made obsolete, some certifications are retired.

Retired certifications are no longer valid.

Certifications that fall into this category are listed below.

Business Ready Teleworker Solution Fundamentals

CCDP SNA/IP Integration

CCDP WAN Sw

CCIP Cable

CCIP Content Networking

CCIP DSL Networks

CCIP MPLS

CCIP Metro

CCIP Packet Telephony

CCIP Security

CCNA WAN Sw

CCNP LAN ATM
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CCNP Network Management

CCNP SNA/IP Integration

CCNP VOICE Access

CCNP WAN Sw Certification

Cable Communications for Account Managers

Certification Test-Understanding PBX Systems and Technology - VOD

Cisco ATP Optical Metro Transport AM/EM - Japanese

Cisco Access Routing & LAN Switching Sales Specialist

Cisco Access Routing & LAN Switching Specialist

Cisco Cable Communications Sales Spec

Cisco Cable Communications Sales Specialist

Cisco Cable Communications Specialist

Cisco Call Manager Express Specialist

Cisco Content Networking Sales Specialist

Cisco Content Networking Specialist

Cisco Content Networking Specialization Exam for SE's and FE's

Cisco Customer Contact Support - Retired

Cisco Firewall Specialist - Net Academy

Cisco IDS Specialist

Cisco IP Communications Support Specialist

Cisco IP Telephony

Cisco IP Telephony Express Spec

Cisco IP Telephony Express Specialist

Cisco IP Telephony Operations Specialist

Cisco IP Telephony-Enterprise Voice Over Data Design

Cisco IP Telephony-Installation, Support and Maintenance

Cisco Internet Solutions Specialist

Cisco Multiservice Switching Specialist

Cisco MxU Specialist

Cisco Network Management Sales Specialist

Cisco Network Management Specialist

Cisco Optical Specialist

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Cisco Partner and Solutions Essentials for Enterprise Account Manager 6.0 - Latin American

Cisco Products Solutions Essentials 7.0

Cisco Products Solutions Essentials 8.0

Cisco Public Access Design Specialist

Cisco Public Access Support Specialist

Cisco Remote Dial Access: Voice and Data Specialization for AM's

Cisco Sales Expert v1

Cisco Sales Expert v2

Cisco Security Specialist 1

Cisco Storage Networking Support Specialist

Cisco VPN/Security Sales Specialist

Cisco Voice Over Frame Relay

Cisco Wireless LAN Design Specialist

Cisco Wireless LAN Sales Spec

Cisco Wireless LAN Sales Specialist

Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist

Converged Business Solution Integration

DSL Specialization for Account Managers

DSL Specialization for SE's and FE's

EMEA SME v1.0

Enterprise

Enterprise - Japanese Language Version

Enterprise Skills Assessment

Enterprise for Account Managers

IPT Telephony Troubleshooting

Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional

Network Management Specialization

Network Management for Account Managers

Network Mgt.

Open Programmable Switching Engineer

PBX Fundamentals

QoS

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SNA/IP Design Specialist

SNA/IP Solutions

SNA/IP Support Specialist

SNA/IP for Systems Engineers

Security Solutions

Selling AVVID Architecture

Small-to-Medium Business

Switched WAN Solutions for the Enterprise

Unity

Unity Engineer Specialization

Unity Engineer Specialization v1.1

Voice Solutions for Account Managers

Voice Solutions for System Engineers

Wireless LAN for Account Managers

Wireless LAN for SEs

Wireless LAN for SEs and FEs

[edit]References

1. ^Cisco Networking Academy(NetAcad)

2. ^http://www.imakenews.com/eletra/go.cfm?z=cisco_netacademy%2C210289%2Cb6r83V

cv%2C1776031%2Cbbkt8W5

3. ^http://www.globalknowledge.com/training/generic.asp?pageid=775&country=United+Sta

tes

4. ^http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/learning_recertification_training.html

5. ^http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/networking/?p=348

6. ^"IT Certifications That Matter".PCWorldBusiness Center.

7. ^http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/le2/le0/learning_certification_level_home.html

8. ^"About Registering for Exams". Cisco Systems, Inc..

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.html

10. ^http://www.globalknowledge.com/training/certification_listing.asp?pageid=12&certid=687

&country=united+states

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