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Associate
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.
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Professional
The second level in general Cisco Career Certifications is professional-level
certifications such as CCNP, CCSP, CCDP, and CCIP each falling within a different
certification path (or track) for meeting varying career needs. Think of this level as the
advanced, or journeyman, level of certification that shows expertise with networking
foundations.
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Expert
CCIE is Cisco's highest level of professional certification Put your knowledge
and experience to the test. Achieve Cisco CCIE certification and accelerate
your career. |
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Below is a summary of the certifications and the classes that will allow you to achieve
them...
Expert
Professional
Associate
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Professional Level Certification |
Technology |
Classes Required |
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Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) |
General |
CCNA,
ROUTE, SWITCH, ARCH |
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP) |
General |
CCNA,
ROUTE,
QoS, BGP, MPLS |
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Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) |
General |
CCNA,
SWITCH, ROUTE,
TSHOOT, or
CCNP Bootcamp |
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Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) |
Security |
CCNA, SNRS,
SNAF, IPS,
SNAA or
CCSP Bootcamp |
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Cisco
Certified Voice Professional (CCVP) |
Voice |
CCNA,
QoS, CVoice,
TUC, CIPT1,
CIPT2, GWGK or
CCVP Bootcamp |
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