Designed to build upon Cisco’s most popular career certification, CCNA, these highly specialized, associate level concentrations offer individuals a career stepping stone in the converged technologies that make up today’s sophisticated network. In addition, IT professionals wishing to broaden or add specialized skills to their technology expertise while differentiating themselves in the marketplace will find these specializations a valuable addition.

While Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) remains the certification of choice for individuals who want to demonstrate their solid foundation in core routing and switching skills, the new CCNA Voice, CCNA Security and CCNA Wireless certifications build on core CCNA skills and provide a clear path for individuals to prepare for a specialized job role in voice, security or wireless technologies. In addition, these new CCNA concentrations represent the first step for individuals interested in a career in Voice, Security and Wireless technologies and serve as prerequisites for Cisco professional level certifications including CCVP and CCSP.

CCNA Voice validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP Telephony, handset, call control and voice mail solutions. Students get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility, presence and Telepresence applications.

CCNA Security validates a candidate’s skills including troubleshooting and monitoring of Cisco network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data.

CCNA Wireless validates a candidate’s skills in the configuration, implementation and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment.