How to Check a Cisco Certification

Cisco certification is widely recognized.

Cisco certification is one of the most valuable professional certifications technicians can have on their resume. The certification is widely recognized and regarded by network managers and their organizations. Cisco also makes it easy for human resource professionals (or other interested parties) to verify the certification. All you need is the 16-digit code.

Instructions

1. Ask the certification holder for a copy of the certificate they received when they completed the certification process.

2. Determine the 16-digit validation code. This is listed on the front and in the middle of the certificate. It is the only 16-digit number on the certificate.

3. Go to the Cisco verification website. This is not the home page for Cisco. This is a verification website specifically set up to verify certifications.

4. Enter the 16-digit verification code in the space provided and click "Enter." If the code is authentic, the tool will provide you with the account details for the person associated with the validation code.

References

• Cisco: "IT Certification and Career Paths"

Resources

• Cisco: "Cisco Certificates"