- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is an entry-level certification for the Cisco certified professional program. The certification is geared towards junior network administrators.
Getting started with CCNA
To explore how a CCNA is used in the enterprise, here is an additional resource:
Cisco certification: This guide shows you what networking certifications there are out there, how to study for them, and how to pass the exam to get certified.
CCNA: How Cisco has changed the test and what to study
CCNA exam questions and preparation have changed over the years. This Q&A explains what is covered on the test today and whether or not more training is necessary.
After the CCNA: Cisco certification on the way to your CCIE
Training for the CCIE can happen in a class or on your own. CCNA certified pros have to plan their next move and Cisco certification expert, David Minutella, discusses options in this expert response.
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03 Aug 2009
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