How to Become a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Voice)

Cisco network certifications are some of the most sought after IT (Information Technology) certifications. There are four levels of Cisco certifications (Entry, Associate, Professional, and Expert) to enhance your professional credentials. Specialist certifications are also offered to verify focused knowledge in many topics.

According to Cisco, "The Cisco® CCNA Voice certification confirms that you have the required skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and voice manager. It validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions. The CCNA Voice Certification enables employers to validate that their staff possess a strong foundation in voice applications and infrastructure concepts; and are capable of performing baseline installation, operating, and maintenance tasks on Cisco VoIP solutions, particularly the Smart Business Communications System from 8-250 lines."

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. PREREQUISITES - The prerequisite for the CCNA Voice certification is a valid CCNA.

2. TRAINING - Cisco recommends the course Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications (IIUC) for assistance in passing this certification exam. This course is available through many learning partners in physical classroom, virtual classroom, and web based classes.

3. ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND REVIEW - Additional training and practice questions are available at the Additional Resources Links #1 & #2 [below].

4. CERTIFICATION EXAM - Once you are ready to take your exam you can register through the Additional Resources Link #3 [below]. You will need to take exam number 640-460 (lasting 90 minutes, with 60 - 70 questions).

5. RECERTIFICATION - CCNA Voice certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass a CCNA Concentration exam (wireless, security, voice), or pass any 642 - XXX professional level or Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams), or pass a current CCIE or CCDE written exam.

Tips & Warnings

• To ensure your certification is remains valid, note step 5.

Resources

• CCNA Voice Additional Study Information
• CCNA Voice Practice Questions
• Schedule Your CCNA Voice Exam

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on 12/10/2008 :-)