Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification Information

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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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This vendor-specific certification is offered by:
Cisco Systems
San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: 800-553-6387
Email: ciscotraining@cisco.com

Skill Level: Basic Status: Active

Certification Summary:
For individuals who install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small to medium-sized networks, ncluding but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, EIGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, and access lists, using Cisco routers and switches.

Initial requirements: certification training requirement

There are two paths available to earn CCNA certification. The first is a two-exam format where candidates must pass ICND1 (Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1) and ICND2. Passing ICND1 will earn you Cisco's first-level certification the CCENT. These exams cost $125 each. Alternatively, you can take a composite exam that lumps the above two exams into a single sitting, called the CCNA Composite exam, which costs $150. The exams include multipe choice questions, plus experience-based, interactive question types have been incorporated that require cut-and-paste solutions, IP addressing input, and networking simulation comprehension. You must also agree to the Cisco Career Certifications and Confidentiality Agreement.

Continuing requirements:
CCNA certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, either pass the current CCNA exam, or pass the ICND2 exam, or pass any 642 professional level or Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams), or pass a current CCIE written exam.

Low Cost: $125 High Cost: Not available

Perks:

logo	lapel pin	beta participation	product discounts
certificate	referral service	private forum	training discounts
plaque	directory listing	priority support

Other Perks:
None Available

Online resources:
Cisco CCNA certification tutorials from The Bryant Advantage
Cisco CCNA by SemSim.com
CCNA practice quiz
OSI Model practice quiz

Offline resources:
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