Cisco Certifications bring valuable, measurable rewards to network professionals, their managers, and the organizations that employ them. Cisco offers three levels of general certification from Associate to Professional to Expert, representing the highest level of achievement available in various paths (or tracks) and designations. The CCNA Certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. The CCNP Certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional) indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. A variety of Cisco Qualified Specialist focused certifications are available as well to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions or job roles.
