Description of CCNA Certification
For employees in the networking industry, obtaining a CCNA certification can bring about better job performance, better job opportunities and maybe even a salary increase.
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Industry Seal of Approval
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The CCNA, or Cisco Certified Network Associate, designation serves as a seal of approval among professionals in the networking industry. Designed primarily for entry-level workers, the certification indicates the employee or prospective employee has mastered the skills necessary to work successfully and efficiently in small- and medium-size companies.
Range of Skills
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The skills measured in the CCNA exam include configuring, troubleshooting and maintaining Cisco switches and routers.
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Specific Skills
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Employees and job candidates who have earned the CCNA certification have proven their ability to operate, configure, install and troubleshoot networks of medium size. Specifically, this certification also indicates a proficiency of implementing and verifying connections in a WAN and mitigating security threats.
The CCNA Exam
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The exam for the CCNA designation is 90 minutes and is administered with no prerequisites. Training courses are available through Cisco and other organizations.
The Company Behind the Certification
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Cisco was formed in 1984. More information about the company and its certifications can be found at Cisco.com.
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