Computers and Internet
Cisco Certifications
Certifications Overview
General Certifications and Focused Certifications
The first step in general Cisco Career Certifications begins either with CCENT as an interim step to Associate level, or directly with CCNA for network operations or CCDA for network design. Think of the Associate level as the apprentice or foundation level of networking certification.
General Certifications: Three Levels of Certification
- Associate: The first step in Cisco networking begins at the Associate level, which also includes CCENT, an interim step to Associates for those with little job experience. Think of the Associate level as the apprentice or foundation level of networking certification.
- Professional. This is the advanced or journeyman level of certification.
- Expert. This is CCIE, the highest level of achievement for network professionals, certifying an individual as an expert or master.
General Certifications: Six Different Paths
- Routing and Switching: This path is for professionals who install and support Cisco technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside.
- Design: This path is aimed at professionals who design Cisco technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside.
- Network Security: This path is directed toward network professionals who design and implement Cisco Secure networks.
- Service Provider: This path is aimed at professionals working with infrastructure or access solutions in a Cisco end-to-end environment primarily within the telecommunications arena.
- Storage Networking: This path is for professionals who implement storage solutions over extended network infrastructure using multiple transport options.
- Voice: This path is directed toward network professionals who install and maintain Voice solutions over IP networks.
Focused Certifications: Specialist
A variety of Specialist focused certifications are available to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions, or job role. New certifications are added to this list regularly.
Alcatel-Lucent Service Routing Certification (SRC) Program
First in its class, the Alcatel-Lucent Service Routing Certification (SRC) offers extensive hands-on training to arm students with the skills, confidence and credibility necessary to work in complex network environments. Unparalleled by any other certification program, the SRC program meets the critical requirements for the third wave of IP innovation addressing service provider expectations for new services. The SRC program is specifically designed to equip networking engineers, as well as operations and strategic planning staff, with the skills necessary to meet new operational challenges and to align network changes with their company’s business goals. Adding video and VoIP to the service mix creates an entirely new set of networking architectural challenges. The SRC program is unique in its ability to prepare service provider support staff to address these challenges, both now and in the future.
The three levels of SRC Certification are:
Alcatel-Lucent Network Routing Specialist (NRS)
Alcatel-Lucent Triple Play Routing Professional (3RP)
Alcatel-Lucent Service Routing Architect (SRA)
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