The CCNA® certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA® certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.
CCNA® Prerequisites
No prerequisites
CCNA® Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
640-801 CCNA®
Recommended Training
Introduction to Cisco® Networking Technologies (INTRO)
Interconnecting Cisco® Networking Devices (ICND)
OR
Required Exam(s)
640-821 INTRO
640-811 ICND
Recommended Training
Introduction to Cisco® Networking Technologies (INTRO)
Interconnecting Cisco® Networking Devices (ICND)
Additional Training
The CCNA® Prep Center Pilot includes sample questions, simulations, e-learning modules, labs, tips from CCNA® professionals, expert advice, success stories, along with other CCNA® resources to help students preparing for CCNA® certification exams.
CCNA® Recertification
CCNA® certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, either pass the current CCNA® exam, or pass the ICND® exam, or pass any 642 professional level or Cisco® Qualified Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams), or pass a CCIE® written exam on or after October 1, 2004.
