Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Certification Overview, Exam Details & Career Guide
he Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is an associate-level IT certification offered by Cisco Systems that validates the skills required to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-sized routed and switched networks. The current certification is earned by passing a single exam, 200-301 CCNA, which covers network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. The CCNA is widely recognized as the industry standard for foundational networking knowledge and serves as a stepping stone toward advanced Cisco certifications such as CCNP and CCIE. It is ideal for aspiring network engineers, network administrators, NOC technicians, and IT support professionals who want to build a career in networking. The exam costs $300 USD, lasts 120 minutes, and includes multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and performance-based simulation questions.
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