CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate Total Exams - 1 Back

Technology Focus
Basic Networking with a focus on switches and routers.

What does it prove?
The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking for the small office/home office (SOHO) market. 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, IPX, Serial, AppleTalk, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.

Who is it designed for?
Designed for the technical professional who will be designing and implementing computing networks.

What is required?
One required exam.

What are the prequisite skills?
Cisco presumes basic PC troubleshooting skills equivalent to A+ certification.

How should I prepare?
Most certification candidates prepare through instructor-led courses in an IT-SOL classroom, , or self-study using thick books from reputable publishers (IT-SOL can get a discount on many of these books for you). Often, a blend of these 2 learning methods may be the best solution. In all cases, it is best to choose the training method you are most comfortable with and to supplement our training with practice exams. All of these methods (courses, books, practice exams) are available through IT-SOL.

What else should I know?
This certification pairs well with the CCDA.

CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional
Total Exams - 4 Back

Technology Focus
Networking with Cisco switches and routers

What does it prove?
The CCNP certification indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and operate LAN,WAN, and dial access services for organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes.

Who is it designed for?
Designed for the moderately experienced technical professional who will be designing and implementing large computing networks.

What is required?
Pass four required exams or one acclerated exam plus one required exam.

What are the prequisite skills?
Cisco presumes basic PC troubleshooting skills equivalent to A+ certification. Additionally, a candidate should be experienced with a network operating system.

How should I prepare?
Most certification candidates prepare through instructor-led courses in an IT-SOL classroom, , or self-study using thick books from reputable publishers (IT-SOL can get a discount on many of these books for you). Often, a blend of these 2 learning methods may be the best solution. In all cases, it is best to choose the training method you are most comfortable with and to supplement our training with practice exams. All of these methods (courses, books, practice exams) are available through IT-SOL.

What else should I know?
This certification pairs well with the CCDP.

CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
Total Exams - 2 Back

Technology Focus
Advanced networking with Cisco routers and switches.

What does it prove?
The CCIE certification indicates high-level professional expertise with designing and implementing complex and specialized networks.

Who is it designed for?
Designed for the experienced networking professional working with large and complex networks.

What is required?
Choose an elective track and pass two required exams within that track. Note: one of the exams is a lab exam.

What are the prequisite skills?
Cisco presumes several years of hands-on networking experience and extensive experience with Cisco routers and switches. Most candidates earn an MCSE, CNE or equivalent certification before attempting the CCIE.

How should I prepare?
Most certification candidates prepare through instructor-led courses in an IT-SOL classroom, , or self-study using thick books from reputable publishers (IT-SOL can get a discount on many of these books for you). Often, a blend of these 2 learning methods may be the best solution. In all cases, it is best to choose the training method you are most comfortable with and to supplement our training with practice exams. All of these methods (courses, books, practice exams) are available through IT-SOL.

What else should I know?

CCDA - Cisco Certified Design Associate
Total Exams - 1 Back

Technology Focus
Basic Networking with a focus on switches and routers.

What does it prove?
The CCDA certification indicates a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the small office/home office (SOHO) market. CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched networks involving LAN, WAN, and dial access services for businesses and organizations with networks of fewer than 100 nodes.

Who is it designed for?
Designed for the technical professional who will be designing and implementing computing networks.

What is required?
Pass one required exam.

What are the prequisite skills?
Cisco presumes basic PC troubleshooting skills equivalent to A+ certification.

How should I prepare?
Most certification candidates prepare through instructor-led courses in an IT-SOL classroom, , or self-study using thick books from reputable publishers (IT-SOL can get a discount on many of these books for you). Often, a blend of these 2 learning methods may be the best solution. In all cases, it is best to choose the training method you are most comfortable with and to supplement our training with practice exams. All of these methods (courses, books, practice exams) are available through IT-SOL.

What else should I know?
This certification pairs well with the CCNA.

CCDP - Cisco Certified Design Professional
Total Exams - 4 Back
Technology Focus
Networking with Cisco switches and routers

What does it prove?
The CCDP certification indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of network design. With a CCDP, a network professional can design routed and switched networks involving LAN, WAN, and dial access services for businesses and organizations with 100 to more than 500 nodes.

Who is it designed for?
Designed for the moderately experienced technical professional who will be designing and implementing large computing networks.

What is required?
Pass four required exams or one acclerated exam plus one required exam.

What are the prequisite skills?
Cisco presumes basic PC troubleshooting skills equivalent to A+ certification. Additionally, a candidate should be experienced with a network operating system.

How should I prepare?
Most certification candidates prepare through instructor-led courses in an IT-SOL classroom, , or self-study using thick books from reputable publishers (IT-SOL can get a discount on many of these books for you). Often, a blend of these 2 learning methods may be the best solution. In all cases, it is best to choose the training method you are most comfortable with and to supplement our training with practice exams. All of these methods (courses, books, practice exams) are available through IT-SOL.

What else should I know?
This certification pairs well with the CCNP.