Certifications Overview

Widely respected throughout the world, Cisco Certifications substantiate the knowledge and skills of certified individuals. They rank among the most sought-after qualifications for internetworking professionals.

General 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 focused Cisco Qualified Specialist certifications are available as well to demonstrate 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 networking 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: Cisco Qualified Specialist

Next to the general Cisco qualification programs, Cisco Qualified Specialist certifications are available to demonstrate competence in specific technology areas, solutions, and/or job roles. Cisco specialist certifications are updated and extended on a regular basis.

Channel Partner Program: Cisco Master Certification

Master Unified Communications Specialization: This certification is targeted at an elite group of partners who have the most in-depth technology skills and demonstrated customer success in selling, deploying and providing services for more sophisticated, value-added Cisco Unified Communication solutions.

Master Security Specialization: This certification offers partners the greatest differentiation and branding opportunities along with the highest Value Incentive Program (VIP) rebate as a reward providing value-added services and for commitment to their customers' success.

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