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1. Cisco Career Certifications
A Complete Description of Entry level to Architect level
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2. Agenda
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CCNA R&S
CCNA Security
CCNA Voice/Collaboration
Cisco Certified Network Professional
CCNP Routing and Switching
CCNP Security
CCNP Voice
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Certification
CCIE Routing and Switching
CCIE Security
CCIE Voice/Collaboration
Cisco Data Center

3. CISCO as a Career
“According to World Bank only 40% people out of 7 billion people on earth are connected through internet ”
 9.8% people have high speed connections in this world.
 Every second is important for any organization. This can
estimated from the fact that during page slowdown of just
one second cost the company to lose $1.6 billion dollars in
sales each year. Therefore, to resolve that problem companies
require candidates who have good knowledge of networking
and know how to configure networking devices and
troubleshoot basic connectivity problems in less time?

4. Cisco Certification
CISCO Certification is available in 3 Different Tracks/Technologies (CCNA, CCNP & CCIE)
7. CCIE R&S 8. CCIE Security 9. CCIE Collaboration 10. CCIE Data Center
1. CCNA R&S 2. CCNA Security 3. CCNA Voice 4. CCNP R&S 5. CCNP Security 6. CCNP Voice

5. Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
 Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certified professional has the
ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network. By
gaining this certification, the professional is eligible for entry level network support
positions.
 The training covers networking fundamentals, basic security and wireless concepts,
WAN technologies, routing and switching fundamentals and configuring simple
networks.
 By doing CCENT you make yourself eligible for CCNA which covers medium size
network with more complex networking connections.

6. 1. Your CCNA R&S Journey?
You Learn –
Network Designing, Network Implementation, Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting at medium size network.
Devices Used during CCNA R&S journey -
Job Designations you will be eligible for:
Network Engineer, Network Administrator and more.
Routers Switches

7. 2. CCNA Security
 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Security) Certification equips
the professionals with associate level knowledge and skills required for
securing Cisco networks.
 The candidate with CCNA Security certification have the necessary skills
to develop a security infrastructure, find security threats, possible
vulnerabilities to network and prevent them.
 The CCNA Security curriculum has more focus on security technologies,
installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network device for
maintaining integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices
and expertise in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure.

8. Devices Used in CCNA Security Certification?
Training Duration – 7 Weeks
Routers : 1841, 2611xm, 2801, 2811, 3640, 3825 series
Switches : 2950, 2960, 3550, 3560, 3750 series
ASA Firewalls : 5510, 5512x, 5515x

9. Your CCNA Security Journey?
You Learn –
Understand common security threats like Email-based
and web-based attacks including mitigation methods for
Worm, Virus, and Trojan horse attacks.
Implement security on Cisco routers secure router
access using strong encrypted passwords, IOS login,
enhancements, IPV6 security.
Understand Cisco Firewall Technologies like Proxy
firewalls, Packet and stateful packet firewall.

10. 3. CCNA Collaboration
 Learn Characteristics of Cisco Unified Communications
Solution like its functions and components, call
signaling and media flows, etc.
 Understand Provision End Users and Associated Devices
like Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco
Unified Communications Manager Express, creation and
modification of user accounts for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager and Cisco Unified
Communications Manager Express.
 Describe and configure Voice Messaging and Presence
(Cisco Unity Connection or Cisco Unity Presence) and
Create or modify user accounts for Cisco Unity
Connection.

11. Your CCIE Security Journey?
CCNA Collaboration Devices
Devices Used during CCNA Collaboration journey –
• Routers: 2611xm, 2801, 2811 series
• Switches:3550, 3560, 3750 series
• IP Phones: 7961, 7965, 7970
• Cisco Unified Communication Manager v8.x/9.x
• Cisco Unified Communication Manager Express
v8.x/9.x
• Cisco Unity Connection v8.x/9.x

12. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
 The Professional level is considered as an advanced
level of certification that delivers more expertise with
networking skills.
 Each certification covers different technology to fulfill
the growing needs for varying job roles.

13. 4. CCNP R&S
 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) in Routing and
Switching has the ability to plan, implement, verify and
troubleshoot local and wide area network.
 These professionals work with specialists on advanced
security, voice, wireless and video solutions.
 After getting CCNP Routing and Switching Certification,
the professional can work in various job roles like network
engineer, support engineer, network technician and system
engineer.

14. 5. CCNP Security
Cisco Certified Network Professional in security is
specially designed for Cisco Network Security Engineer
responsible for security in routers, networking devices and
appliances, Switches.
The Certification equips the professional with skills for
choosing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting
firewall, VPNS and IDS/IPS.

15. Your CCIE Security Journey?
CCNP Security Devices
Devices Used during CCNP Security journey –
• Routers: 1841, 2611xm, 2801, 2811, 3640, 3825, 2911, 7204
• Switches: 3550, 3560, 3750 series
• Firewalls:5510, 5512x, 5515x series
• IP Phones: 4240, 4255
• Iron Port: S170
• ISE: 3315

16. 6. CCNP Collaboration
Cisco Certified Network Professional in Voice has
the knowledge and skills required to integrate into
network architectures.
The certification equips the professionals with
necessary skills in implementing, operating,
configuring, and troubleshooting of a converged IP
network.
The curriculum consists of Cisco Unified
Communication Manager, gateway, gatekeeper, voice
applications, IP phones and utilities on Cisco routers
and Cisco Catalyst switches.

17. Your CCIE Security Journey?
CCNP Collaboration Devices
Devices Used during CCNP Collaboration journey –
• Routers:2801, 2811, 3640, 3825, 2911 series
• Switches:3550, 3560, 3750 series
• IP Phones: 7960, 7961, 7970, 9971 series

18. Most Demanded CCIE Certification Tracks
Out of 10 tracks, following 4 CCIE tracks are Most Demanded Worldwide
1. CCIE Routing & Switching (R&S)
2. CCIE Security
3. CCIE Data Center
4. CCIE Collaboration
Let’s discuss these in detail in following slides

19. How to get CCIE R&S Certification?
Duration – 78 Days

20. 7. CCIE Routing & Switching (R&S)
 CCIE R&S is Highest level of Cisco Certification in Routing & Switching
Technologies.
 CCIE R&S Certification certifies that candidate has the ability to design, install,
configure and manage the Cisco enabled Enterprise level networks using High
End Cisco Routers and Switches.
 CCIE R&S also validates the skills required of expert-level network engineers to
troubleshoot complex, converged network infrastructure.

21. How to get CCIE R&S Certification?
Duration – 78 Days

22. Your CCIE R&S Journey?
You Learn –
Network Designing, Network Implementation, Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Devices Used during CCIE R&S journey -
Job Designations you will be eligible for:
Network Engineer, Sr. Network Engineer, Network Administrator, Principal Network Architect, IT Manager and more.
Routers Switches

23. 8. CCIE Security
 CCIE Security is Highest level of Certification offered by Cisco Systems in Network Security
track/technologies.
 CCIE Security is also known as World’s Most Demanded IT Certification.
 As there are only around 6000 CCIE Security certified engineers available worldwide. Whereas Industry
needs over 150,000 CCIE Security certified engineers right now in USA and UK only.
 CCIE Security Certification validates skills of a candidate to implement, maintain and support extensive Cisco
Network Security Solutions using the latest industry best practices and technologies.

24. How to achieve CCIE Security Certification?
Duration – 127 Days

25. Your CCIE Security Journey?
You Learn –
Network Designing, Network Implementation, Network Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Network Security, Web Security,
Cloud Security, VoIP Security.
Outcome of the Training -
 You will be able to install, configure, maintain and manage converged and complex Network Security Solutions
using Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls, IPS Systems, Iron Port and other relevant Cisco Security devices.
 You will be able to design, implement, monitor and manage Enterprise level Cisco enabled networks.

26. Your CCIE Security Journey?
Your CCIE Security Journey? (Cont.)
Devices Used during CCIE Security journey –
Job Designations you will be eligible for-
Network Security Engineer, Sr. Network Security Engineer, Information Security Expert, Network Security
Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Administrator, IT Manager.
• Devices Routers, Switches
• Cisco ASA 5515x Series Firewalls
• Cisco IPS 4255 Series
• Cisco Web Security Appliance
• IronPort S170
• Cisco ISE Servers
• Cisco IP Phones

27. 9. CCIE Collaboration
 CCIE Collaboration is Highest level of Cisco Certification offered to earn expertise in Cisco VoIP and Collaboration
technologies.
 Total number of CCIE Voice/Collaboration certified engineers worldwide: 4000
 The CCIE Collaboration certification is for Collaboration Architects, Unified Communications Architects, or Voice
and Video Network Managers who are responsible for the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of complex
collaboration solutions.
 The certification is an expert-level certification that ensures that you gain knowledge and experience in
collaboration solutions integration and interoperation, configuration, and troubleshooting in complex networks
and the challenges of video, mobility, and presence as the foundation for workplace collaboration solutions.

28. How to achieve CCIE Collaboration Certification?
Duration – 96 Days

29. Your CCIE Collaboration Journey?
You Learn –
Candidates gain in depth understanding of how to Design, implement, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Complex
collaboration and unified Networks.
Outcome of the Training -
You will be able to design, install, configure and troubleshoot Cisco Voice Over IP and Video networks using Cisco
Call Manager, MCS servers, IP Phones and other related Cisco devices.
Job Designations you will be eligible for:
Cisco VoIP Engineer, Cisco Call Manager Expert, VoIP Network Administrator
Devices used throughout the journey:
Routers, Switches, Call Managers, IP Phones.

30. 4. CCIE Data Center
 Cisco data centers have huge number of advanced level of devices which makes these data centers very
complex
 Handling complex data center requires data center professionals who are trained not just on the latest
products but on industry best practices and who have a strong foundation in data center technologies
 Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Data Center (CCIE Data Center) certifies the expert-level skills required to
plan, prepare, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot complex data center networks.
 Professionals who achieve CCIE Data Center certification have demonstrated their technical skills at the
highest level.
 Total number of CCIE Data Center certified engineers worldwide: 500

31. 10. How to achieve CCIE Data Center Certification?
Duration – 85 Days

32. Your CCIE Data Center Journey?
You Learn –
Candidates attain in depth understanding of how to Design, implement, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Complex
Data Center Networks.
Devices used throughout the journey:
• Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Switches
• Cisco MDS 9222i Multiservice Modular Switch
• Cisco Nexus 7009 Switch
• Cisco Nexus 5548 Switch
Job Designations you will be eligible for:
Data Center Network Administrator, Technology Architects, Presales Engineers, Design Engineers, Implementation
Engineers, Data Center Technical Architect or Engineer
• Cisco Nexus 2232 Fabric Extenders
• Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switches
• Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS)
• Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE)
Appliance

33. 5. We also offer Customized Courses
 CCNA R&S + CCNP R&S Combo
 CCNA R&S + CCNP R&S + Cisco Firewall Combo
 CCNA R&S + CCNP R&S + MCSE 2012 SI Combo
 CCIE Routing & Switching Integrated
 CCIE Security Integrated
 CCIE Collaboration/Voice Integrated
 CCNA R&S + CCNA Security
 CCNA R&S + CCNA Collaboration
 CCNA Security + CCNP Security
 CCNA Collaboration + CCNP Collaboration
 CCNA R&S+ MCSE Server Infrastructure
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