CCNA certification can now be achieved by either of the following two methods:

• Complete CIS 193 and CIS 194 (CCNA1 and CCNA2 equivalent), write the ICND1 certification exam (Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1).
• Complete CIS 293 and CIS 294 (CCNA3 and CCNA4 equivalent), write the ICND2 certification exam (Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2).

OR

• Complete CIS 193, CIS 194, CIS 293 and CIS 294, then write the CCNA certification exam (Cisco Certified Networking Associate).

The latter of the above two methods is recommended for students within the CCNS program.

CCNA Security  new
 
Exam #640-553 - Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS)

The CCNA Security certification exam can be taken after completion of the CCNS CIS 321 Network Security course.

The following objectives are covered within the CCNA Security certification exam.

• Introduction to Network Security Principles
• Perimeter Security
• Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls
• Site-to-Site VPNs Network Security Using Cisco IOS
• IPS LAN, SAN, Voice, and Endpoint Security Overview

Courses within the CCNS Certificate will cover many additional topic areas, however this certification will be an ideal milestone for many CCNS students.

Cisco Career Certification News 

CCNA Wireless  new

Exam #640-721 - Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE)

The CCNA Wireless certification can be taken after completion of the CCNS CIS 224 Fundamenatals of Wireless LANs course.

The following objectives are covered within the CCNA Wireless certification exam.

• Wireless Fundamentals
• Basic Cisco WLAN Installation
• Wireless Clients
• WLAN Security
• WCS Administration

Courses within the CCNS Certificate may cover additional topic areas, however this certification will be an ideal milestone for many CCNS students.

CCNA Voice  new

Exam #640-460 - Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications (IIUC)

The CCNA Voice certification can be attempted after completion of the CCNS program.

The following objectives are covered within the CCNA Voice certification exam.

• Cisco Unified Communications Systems Introduction
• Traditional Telephony Operations
• VoIP Fundamentals
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express Implementation
• Cisco Unity Express Implementation
• Cisco Smart Business Communications System Implementation

Courses within the CCNS Certificate may not cover all topic areas of voice, however the addition of new topics is under review.

Cisco Career Certification News 

---

CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) v5.0

There are 4 different CCNP certification exams required to become certified as a CCNP.  Many students choose to pursue partial certification.  Completing the routing (BSI) and switching (BMSN) is the most common partial combination.  After completing the CCNS program students are well prepared for these CCNP routing and switching exams.  Being certified in routing and switching at the CCNP level is a very valuable level to have reached. The CCNS program prepares students for the CCNP1 and CCNP3 exams.  See table below.

NS1 and NS2 (Network Security) v2.0

Upon completion of CIS 321 (Fundamentals of Network Security), students will have aquired the majority of the knowledge and skill in preparation for taking either the Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches certification exam or the Securing Networks with PIX and ASA certification exam.  After completing CIS 321, additional study is recommended in preparation for these certification exams.  CIS 321 contains the objectives from NS1 and some of the objectives from NS2.  See table below.

Other related certifications that students might consider are Cisco VPN Specialist and Cisco Firewall Specialist.

FWL (Fundamentals of Wireless LANs) v1.2

Upon completion of the CCNS program (CIS 224 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs), students will be partially prepared to write the AWLANFE (Advanced Wireless LAN Field Specialist) certification exam(s).  See table below.

IP Telephony / VoIP

Upon completion of the CCNS program, students will be partially prepared for the Cisco Voice over IP exam. 

Where the CCNA/CCNP/FWL/NS materials are covered (and the certifications)