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steps on the Cisco Career Certification ladder, an industrY
recognized career track.
Certifications at this level indicate
an expertise with the foundations of networking. There are
two certification options within the associate level
CCNA - Is an entry level certification
that supports all of the career tracks within Cisco's
Certification program. This certification indicates knowledge of
networking for the SOHO market and the ability to work in
small businesses or organizations whose networks have fewer than
100 nodes.
A CCNA certified individual will be able to:
- Install and configure Cisco Switches and routers in
multiprotocol internetworks using LAN and WAN interfaces.
- Provide Level 1 troubleshooting service
- Improve network performance and security
CCDA- Is the first of the design
certifications and supports those wishing to follow the design
route.This certification indicates knowledge of design for the
infrastructure, and the ability to prepare the network for
implementing solutions and services.
A CCDA certified individual will be able to:
- Determine a customer's requirements for network
performance,security,capacity,and scalability.
- Design a network infrastructure that meets these
requirements
- Articulate the benefits of the design to a customer's
satisfaction
- Develop and test a prototype network that validates the
design-and demonstrate's that to a customer's
satisfaction.
Cisco's CCNA
Prep Center is designed to assist those preparing for the CCNA
certification. Although this site contains useful content for CCNA
candidates, it does not cover all the skills and knowledge that you
need to prepare for CCNA exams. You will need additional
information, training, and support to pass the exam, which can be
provided with Global Knowledge's
ICND1 and
ICND2 courses.