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The first step in general Cisco Career Certifications begins either with CCENT as an interim step to Associate level, or directly with CCNA for network operations or CCDA for network design. Think of the Associate level as the apprentice or foundation level of networking certification. General Certifications: Three Levels of Certification
General Certifications: Six Different Paths
Focused Certifications: Specialist A variety of Specialist focused certifications are available to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions, or job role. New certifications are added to this list regularly. |
The widely respected IT certification programs available through Cisco Career Certifications bring valuable, measurable rewards to network professionals, their managers, and the organizations that employ them.
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The first step in general Cisco Career Certifications begins either with CCENT as an interim step to Associate level, or directly with CCNA for network operations or CCDA for network design. Think of the Associate level as the apprentice or foundation level of networking certification. CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) - certification validates the skills required for entry-level network support positions, the starting point for many successful careers in networking. Candidates should have the knowledge and skill to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. CCENT certification is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) - validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.
CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate) - certification indicates a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco converged network. CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, and broadband access for businesses and organizations.
CCNA Voice - certification confirms that you have the required skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and voice manager. It validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions.
CCNA Security - Certification meets the needs of IT professionals who are responsible for network security. It confirms an individual's skills for job roles such as Network Security Specialists, Security Administrators, and Network Security Support Engineers. This certification validates skills including installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices and develops competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure.
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.
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CCIE is the highest level of professional certification offered by Cisco. Torque IT has been the only entity in South Africa to ever present CCIE preparation courses, to the public, aimed specifically at delegates who intend to write the international CCIE lab exam. Contact one of our sales representatives for more information on the CCIE tracks available and prerequisites required.
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The Specialist designation certifies the expertise of experienced technical professionals, and those who have earned associate or professional-level Cisco Career Certifications. By earning specialist certifications, network professionals can enhance their core networking knowledge in technologies such as security, IP Communications, and wireless. Many Specialist certifications align with the requirements of the Cisco Partner Specialization program.
Advanced Routing and Switching The Cisco Access Routing and LAN Switching focused certifications recognize candidates’ ability to sell, design, install, and support the core infrastructure of a Cisco solution for small and medium-sized businesses. This recognition is based on demonstrated knowledge of building, configuring, and troubleshooting campus networks and remote access networks using Cisco Catalyst multilayer switching technologies over high-speed Ethernet and Cisco routers connected in LANs and WANs Cisco Routing and Switching Field Specialist - Designed for Cisco Channel Partners and Resellers, the Cisco Routing and Switching Field Specialist will demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to successfully install, configure, monitor, and support the advanced capabilities of Cisco routing and switching solutions. Individuals who achieve this certification have demonstrated specific expertise in Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Quality of Service (QoS), High Availability (HA), WAN optimization, and IP version 6 (IPv6).
Cisco Routing and Switching Solutions Specialist - Designed for Cisco Channel Partners and Resellers, the Cisco Routing and Switching Solutions Specialist will demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to identify the unique technical, business, and technological requirements of a given customer to create a networking solution that employs Cisco's advanced routing and switching capabilities.
IP Communications Certifications The Cisco IP Communications certifications validate proficiency in designing, installing, and supporting a multi-service network solution. Cisco IP Communications Express Specialist - This specialization validates the comprehensive deployment and configuration skills for SMB IP telephony systems.
Cisco IP Contact Center Express Specialist - The Cisco IP Contact Center (IPCC) Express Specialist certification validates the comprehensive set of skills and knowledge required to plan, design, implement, and operate the Cisco Unified Contact Center Express Solution.
Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist - certification was developed for those who design IP Telephony multi-service network solutions. Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialists can design a scalable, converged network using QoS, Cisco Call Manager clustering, H.323, MGCP, or SIP signaling protocols, and assess the scope of work required to integrate legacy TDM PBXs and voice mail systems into an existing data network.
Cisco Rich Media Communications Specialist - The Cisco Rich Media Communications Specialist certification validates an IT professional's ability to successfully design, implement, and support integrated voice, video, and web collaboration in a converged network.
Cisco Unity Design Specialist - Building upon a strong foundational knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2000 or 2003, the Cisco Unity Design Specialist can install, configure, operate, and maintain a Cisco Unity 4.0 system in both stand-alone voice mail and unified messaging environments, and possesses the knowledge and expertise necessary to create a variety of sustainable Cisco Unity design solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
Cisco Unity Support Specialist - Building upon a strong foundational knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2000 or 2003, the Cisco Unity Support Specialist can install, configure, operate, and maintain a Cisco Unity 4.0 system in both stand-alone voice mail and unified messaging environments.
VPN and Security Certifications Cisco security certifications focus on the growing need for knowledgeable network professionals who can implement complete network security solutions. The range of available security certifications enable candidates to validate their expertise in specific focused areas such as securing network access using Cisco IOS Software and Cisco PIX Firewall Technologies or configuring virtual private networks (VPN) across shared public networks. Cisco ASA Specialist - The ASA Specialist certification identifies individuals who possess in-depth expertise with implementing security technologies using the Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) technologies, especially firewall and VPN functionality. Other topics include ACL, AAA, advanced protocol handling, remote access VPN, secure socket layer VPN, site-to-site VPNs, failover, and security appliance management. Cisco ASA Specialists possess the ability to describe, configure, verify and manage the ASA products and the Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM).
Cisco IOS Security Specialist - The Cisco IOS Security Specialist demonstrates the hands-on knowledge and skills required to secure networks using Cisco IOS Security features such as IOS Network Foundation Protections (NFP), IOS One-Step Lockdown, IOS Classic and Zone-Based Firewalls, IOS IPSec and SSL VPNs and IOS IPS.
Cisco IPS Specialist - Cisco security certifications focus on the growing need for knowledgeable network professionals who can implement complete security solutions. Cisco IPS Specialist can operate and monitor Cisco IOS Software and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) technologies to prevent, understand, and respond to intrusion attempts.
Cisco Network Admission Control Specialist - The Cisco Network Admission Control Specialist demonstrates the hands-on skills necessary to install, configure and operate the Cisco NAC Appliance. By applying their knowledge of the Cisco NAC solution, the Cisco Network Admission Control Specialist demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to effectively identify, isolate and clean infected or vulnerable devices that attempt to access the network.
Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialist - Designed for Channel Partners, the Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialist can assess customer needs, sell, and design Cisco Self Defending Networks that protect vital assets, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialists understand the key components of the Cisco Self-Defending Network strategy, including Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Network Admission Control (NAC) and Cisco Security Monitoring Analysis and Response System (CS MARS).
Wireless LAN Certifications The Cisco Wireless LAN focused certifications indicates significant knowledge of relevant factors involved in designing, deploying and maintaining end-to-end Cisco Wireless LAN solutions throughout or between buildings, without the limitations of wires or cables. Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Design Specialist - will demonstrate the ability to successfully design solutions using the advanced feature set of Cisco wireless products and based on a validated understanding of radio frequency and antenna theory, 802.11a/b/g standards, site survey and configuration of controllers and APs. Solutions include voice over WLAN, outdoor mesh and secure wireless.
Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Field Specialist - will demonstrate the ability to successfully install, configure and support solutions using the advanced feature set of Cisco wireless products and based on a validated understanding of radio frequency and antenna theory, 802.11a/b/g standards and support of controllers and APs.
Sales Certification Cisco Sales Expert - will demonstrate knowledge of the features and benefits of unified communications, mobility, security, data center, routing and switching products, service and support offerings, partner tools and the competitive differentiators and positioning of Cisco solutions.
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