CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate

CCNA Certification

CCNA & CCENT

The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. This new curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs)

Cisco CCNA Certification: Introduction

The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Certification is a foundation and beginner level of networking and the only exam required to achieve Cisco Routing and Switching certification at Associate Level.

CCNA is for individuals who are interested in building a future in networking domain on Cisco products. CCNA Certification is the prerequisite for any Cisco Certification. If you want to reach a Professional or Expert level in the Cisco Career Certification tracks, Passing CCNA test is the first step.

Types of Questions Asked

Cisco has revised its exam pattern and included new question types to make the exam more practical in nature, covering all hands-on tasks. The exam includes following types of questions:
  • Simulation (Router and Switching)
  • Drag and Drop
  • Multiple Choice (Single Response)
  • Multiple Choice (Multiple Response)
  • Fill in the Blanks

CCNA Path Details
Option 1: You need to clear the following 1 exam:
CCNA 640-801 : Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies and Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices

Option 2: You need to clear the following 2 exams. The above-mentioned exam is actually segregated into these 2 exams:
640-821 INTRO Beta: Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO)
640-811 ICND: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices

Benefits of CCNA Certification

  • In general, Cisco Certification validates an individual's achievement, so it increases the holder's professional credibility by ensuring high standards of technical expertise.
  • In particular, passing the CCNA test indicates knowledge of networking for small to big enterprises. It also confirms the ability to work in small businesses or organizations whose networks have fewer than 100 nodes.
  • You need to have CCNA for achieving higher Cisco Certifications.

A CCNA can do the following:
  • Install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small works of less than 100 nodes.
  • Expertise in use of IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, and Access Lists protocols.
  • 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.