CCNA CertificationCCNA Certification

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Changes to Cisco Career CertificationChanges to Cisco Career CertificationA Lifecycle of Learning

Updates to CCNAA Foundation in Networking

• Greater breadth reflects today’s enterprise networks

• Focus on performance-based skills and hands-on practice

• Localization addresses worldwide skills gap

Introduction of CCENTAn Accessible Entry Point

• Cisco CCENT Entry-Level Network Technician certifies skills for entry level network support

• An intermediate step toward CCNA for those with little or no work experience

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Broad Training & ExperienceRequired for New Careers

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Right Experts—Right Place—Right TimeSource: IDC White Papers on Networking Skills Gaps for – Europe (Sep 2005), Middle East and Pakistan (May 2006),

APAC (Nov 2006), Israel (May 2006), South Africa (May 2006); Bain Analysis

Trends at the Entry LevelTrends at the Entry Level

• CCNA is a big step for many new graduates, career-changers• Entry level job analysis shows:

– On average worldwide, networking job roles require 1-3 years experience

– Many employers hiring for entry-level IT positions• Cisco research confirmed interest in lower-level certification

among the following employers:– VARs focused on SMB– Enterprise customers– Service providers– Technology/retail support organization

Updates to Cisco CertificationUpdates to Cisco Certification

• Cisco is expanding certification of entry level skills and knowledge – the foundation of a successful career in networking.

• New CCNA certification exam has greater breadth—more security, troubleshooting and basic wireless—and more time devoted to performance-based skills.

• Introduction of new CCENT entry level certification– Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician– Aligns with entry level networking support

positions

Cisco Certification and Training - Value to Cisco Certification and Training - Value to EmployersEmployers

Acquire: • Pre-qualifies applicantsDevelop: • Proficient in the latest advanced

technologiesRetain: • Supports employee career developmentProductivity• Credibility with prospective customers

“Our company's technical footprint is greatly enhanced by our expert staff of Cisco certification holders.”

Carleton Jones, CEO of Multimax

CCENT Makes Entry Level Jobs CCENT Makes Entry Level Jobs AccessibleAccessible

• Students are looking for:– Employment with career growth– Interesting fields – Cultural alignment– The ability to learn and make a

difference• Employers with entry-level IT positions

– Small and medium sized businesses– Enterprise customers– Service providers– Technology/retail organizations

Cisco CCENT CertificationCisco CCENT Certification

www.cisco.com/go/ccent

• Certifies skills required to configure, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, under supervision

• Aligned to entry level positions in network support, such as help desk representative or technical support assistant

• Requires first of two CCNA exams (ICND 1 640-822)

• An optional, intermediate step towards CCNA certification

• Recipients gain access to Cisco Certification Community and use of CCENT logo

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Cisco Certifications

“Certifications validate your practical experience. You need Cisco certifications for any sort of networking role – it’s what employers demand”

Adrian Cassar Business Systems Engineer,

Budweiser UK

“Holding a Cisco certification enabled me to enter the career of my dreams, and now I have the opportunity to work for one of the most recognized productions studios in the world.”

Chris Cugno, Senior Network Engineer, DreamWorks Animation SKG

Certification Exam Options

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2

(ICND2- 640-816)More Complex Networks

LANs and VLANs IP Routing

Access Lists

CCNA Composite Exam

(640-802 )

More Complex NetworksLANs and VLANs

IP Routing Access Lists

Simple NetworksConnected Networks

Cisco IOS DevicesNetwork Management

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1

(ICND1- 640-822 )Simple Networks

Connected Networks

Cisco IOS DevicesNetwork Management

CCENT Certification

CCNA Certification

Changes to CCNA ExamsChanges to CCNA Exams

Current Exams Revised Exams

INTRO 640-821 ICND1 640-822

ICND 640-811 ICND2 640-816

CCNA 640-801 CCNA 640-802 (composite)

• Now certifying ability to install, operate and trouble-shoot a secure, medium-size enterprise network

• Includes configuration and verification of basic wireless and voice over IP networks

• Greater emphasis on understanding and mitigating threats to network security

• Troubleshooting extended to network maintenance

ICND1 Exam

The ICND1 (640-822) exam is one of the two qualifying exams available to candidates pursuing a two-exam option for CCNA certification.

Description and Summary

• Network types, Network media

• Routing and Switching fundamentals

• TCP/IP and OSI

• IP addressing

• Basic WAN technologies

• Configuring and Operating Cisco IOS devices

• Basic wireless and security concepts

• Configuring simple networks

ICND2 (640-816) Exam

The ICND2 Exam (640-816) is the second qualifying exam available to candidates pursuing the two-exam option for CCNA certification.

Description and Summary

• Select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco networking devices• Extend switched networks with VLANs• Determine IP routes• Manage IP traffic with access lists• Establish point-to-point connections• Establish Frame Relay connections• Configure, verify and troubleshoot OSPF and EIGRP• Configure NAT and DHCP• Configure, verify and troubleshoot RSTP, VTP, routing between VLANs in a small switched

environment.

CCNA Exam

The CCNA (640-802) exam qualifies a candidate pursuing the single-exam option for CCNA certification.

• Describe how a network works• Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications• Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a

medium-size enterprise branch office network.• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices• Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN• Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those

threats• Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size enterprise branch

office network. • Implement and verify WAN links

CCNA Certification Prep Center

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Over 100,000 registered users

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Ask-the-Tutor Personalized assistance Online tutor answers

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Remote Labs Access to Cisco gear

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CCNA Concentrations

Cisco Learning Partner COURSE: Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications (IIUC)

EXAM: IIUC 640-460

Cisco Learning Partner COURSE: Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE)

EXAM: IUWNE 640-721

Cisco Learning Partner COURSE: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS)

EXAM: IINS 640-453

CCNA WirelessCCNA Security CCNA Voice

Requirements: Hold active CCNA Certification (640-802 CCNA comp exam or 640-822 ICND1 and 640-816 ICND2 exams) and pass the corresponding CCNA

Concentration exams

CCNA Security• Verifies an individual’s skills in the

following roles: – Network Security Specialists– Security Administrators – Network Security Support

Engineers• Enables installation, troubleshooting

and monitoring of Cisco Security devices/technologies.

• Ability to administer security policies and identify risks in networks

• Serves as prerequisite for CCSP Certification

• Employers hiring individuals can feel confident their staff has the skills needed to install, troubleshoot and monitor Cisco security technologies.

CCNA Voice• Verifies individual skills for SMB and Enterprise Branch job roles:

– Voice Administrators– Voice Engineers– Voice Managers

• Validates skills in voice applications and infrastructure concepts• Capable of performing baseline installation, configuration and

maintenance tasks on Cisco VoIP• Prerequisite to Enhanced CCVP Certification• Employers hiring individuals can feel confident their staff has the ability

to perform baseline installation, operating and maintenance tasks on Cisco VoIP solutions.

CCNA Wireless

•Verifies an individual’s skills in the following roles:

Network AdministratorsWireless Technicians, Support TechniciansSecurity engineers focused on wireless networksWLAN project managersWireless Support Specialists

•Configuration, implementation and support of wireless LANs, specifically Cisco equipment

•Installing, configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise

•Employers hiring individuals can feel confident their staff has the skills needed for basic wireless networking on a Cisco WLAN in SMB and enterprise networks.

CCNA Concentrations Exam Requirements

• Multiple choice exams• 90-minute duration• Available globally via Pearson VUE Test

Centers

Prerequisite For All - CCNA Exam - 2 exam options

• ICND1 Exam #640-822 and ICND2 Exam #640-816 OR

• CCNA Composite Exam #640-802

CCNA Security Exam

• IINS Exam #640-553

• Introduction to Network Security Principles• Perimeter Security• Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls• Site-to-Site VPNs• Network Security Using Cisco IOS IPS• LAN, SAN, Voice, and Endpoint Security Overview

CCNA Voice Exam

• IIUC Exam #640-460

• Cisco Unified Communications Systems Introduction• Traditional Telephony Operations• VoIP Fundamentals• Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express Implementation• Cisco Unity Express Implementation• Cisco Smart Business Communications System Implementation

CCNA Wireless Exam

• IUWNE Exam #640-721

• Wireless Fundamentals• Basic Cisco WLAN Installation• Wireless Clients• WLAN Security• WCS Administration

Expanding Cisco Career Certifications

Career Specialty

Security

Unified Communications

Wireless

Storage Networking

Optical

Advanced Routing and Switching

Foundation

Expert:CCIE® R&S, SANS, SP,Security, Voice, CCDE

Professional:CCNP®, CCIP®, CCSP®,

CCVP™, CCDP®

Associate:CCNA®, CCENT

CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, CCNA Wireless, CCDA®

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Cisco customers seeking knowledge, community, training, information, and support as they start or enhance their careers through Cisco certifications.

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