Cisco^® Certifications

Cisco Certifications and specialist qualifications are an IT industry standard used to validate knowledge of Cisco products and technologies. Cisco offers many levels and paths to help you succeed in your current and future career goals. Getting certified today brings measurable rewards and opens up further professional opportunities. For more details on our programs please visit www.ciscolearningnetwork.com.

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Effective March 1, 2013, Cisco non-proctored Web-Based (Online) exams are offered by Pearson VUE using the same website you use to schedule your proctored exams. You can now use a single web account for both proctored and online exams. For more information, please refer to our Scheduling FAQ.

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Cisco Certification News

NEW Cisco Evolves Associate-Level Certifications; Redesigns CCNA Routing and Switching Certification

Cisco announces the redesign of the Cisco Associate-level certification programs and the evolution of the CCNA® certification to CCNA Routing and Switching certification. Learn more.

Now Available On Demand: Cisco Professional-level Certifications Virtual Event

Learn about the benefits of Cisco Professional-level certifications in Data Center, Design, Security, Service Provider, Voice, Wireless, or Routing and Switching. Register now.

Retirement of CCIE Storage Networking Certification

The CCIE Storage Networking certification is scheduled to be retired. No new certifications will be issued as of July 1, 2013. Learn more.

CNA Data Center and CCNP Data Center Certifications Now Available

Study and register for the latest Cisco Data Center certifications. Learn more.

CCIE Security Written and Lab Exam v4.0 Now Available

Candidates can register now for the updated written and lab exam. Learn more.

CCIE Data Center Written Exam Availability

Review the latest exam topics and register now for the written exam. Learn more.

CCIE Security Written and Lab Exams v4.0

Prepare for the updated exams by viewing the latest written and lab exam topics v4.0. First administration of exams scheduled for November 2012. Learn more

Cisco Announces New CCNP Service Provider Certification

Security Measures

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Program Information

Specialist

The Specialist designation certifies the expertise of experienced technical professionals. By earning specialist certifications, you can enhance your core networking knowledge in technologies such as security, IP Communications, and wireless.

Specialized Partner

The Cisco Channel Partner Program integrates the technology focus of each Cisco Partner Specialization with flexible individual career certification requirements, customer satisfaction targets, and pre- and post-sales support capabilities.

Account Manager

Cisco Account Manager exams verify the knowledge and skills of account managers and sales professionals who position Cisco solutions to their customers. Specific Cisco Account Manager exams are required for individuals interested in obtaining a Cisco Sales Expert designation or fulfilling sales oriented job roles within Cisco Partner Specializations.

Networking Academy

The Cisco Networking Academy Program provides skills students need to work in IT fields. The program offers Web-based content, online assessment, hand-on labs, instructor training, and preparation for industry certifications.

Networking Academy Vouchers and Promotion Codes

If you are new to testing with Pearson VUE, please make sure to have your Academy Connection ID and Academy Connection username available when you register for your exam. Your voucher or promotion code will not work without these two pieces of information.

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Cisco requires this information from all Networking Academy students in order for their test results to count toward certification. If you have questions, please refer to the email instructions you received from the Cisco Networking Academy.

Test Preparation

Prep + Test Bundles for Cisco ICND1, ICND2 and CCNA exams

Introducing Prep + Test Bundles to help you prepare for the ICND1, ICND2 and CCNA^® exams! The new Prep + Test Bundles include the Cisco exam and official prep material (Cisco Practice Exam or Cisco Learning Lab) to help you prepare to take the exam. Learn More »

Cisco Learning Partners

Maximize your training investment by selecting only Authorized Cisco Training delivered by a Cisco Authorized Learning Partner. Only Cisco Authorized Learning Partners deliver the latest Cisco curriculum and authorized training suited to your particular needs. Authorized training ensures you will gain the knowledge and expertise you need to be successful in today’s competitive IT business environment.

Cisco Press

Cisco Press is the only authorized publisher of books for Cisco certification self-study and network technology learning.

mindhub

Pearson VUE’s online portal that brings together leading publishers, practice exam providers and other content experts to provide best-of-breed learning resources that help individuals prepare for career advancement.

Last updated 2013-04-30

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