The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking for the small office/home office (SOHO) market.

CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Serial, AppleTalk, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.

A CCNA can do the following:

• Install and configure Cisco switches and routers in multi-protocol internetworks using LAN and WAN interfaces
• Provide Level 1 troubleshooting service
• Improve network performance and security

Positions for a CCNA include:

• Help desk engineer
• Field technician
• Level 1 systems engineer
• Level 1 systems integrator

The CCNP certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional) indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks.

With a CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and operate LAN,WAN, and dial access services for organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes, including but not limited to these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Async Routing, AppleTalk, Extended Access Lists, IP RIP, Route Redistribution, RIP, Route Summarization, OSPF, VLSM, BGP, Serial, Frame Relay, ISDN, ISL, X.25, DDR, PSTN, PPP, VLANs, Ethernet, Access Lists, 802.10, FDDI, Transparent and Translational Bridging.

A CCNP can do the following:

• Implement appropriate technologies to build a scalable routed network
• Build campus networks using multilayer switching technologies
• Improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, and performance for campus LANs, routed and switched WANs, and remote access networks
• Create and deploy a global intranet

Positions for a CCNP include:

• Network administrator
• Level 2 support engineer
• Level 2 systems engineer
• Network technician
• Deployment engineers

Contact Mr. Morris, CLC Cisco Networking Academy Coordinator