Cisco Certification program is now available! What impact will these changes have on your Cisco journey?
Why has the software been altered?
The prior program no longer met the needs of digital networking. To construct, deploy, and govern the networks of the future, you will require a variety of talents as a network engineer or software developer.
What has altered?
The Associate Level certifications have been merged and upgraded into three:
CCNA
Because a breadth of skills is required when first entering networking, Cisco Certification has consolidated the CCNA program into a single, comprehensive exam (200-301 CCNA) that covers entry-level networking skills across technologies, such as basic IP fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, and the basics of automation and network programmability, as well as fundamental security skills.
Associate at DevNet
Obtaining the Cisco Certified DevNet Associate credential validates your ability to develop and manage applications built on Cisco systems. You must pass one exam to get DevNet Associate certification. This exam covers the fundamentals of software development and design for Cisco platforms.
Associate in CyberOps
The CyberOps certification prepares individuals to work in security operations centers with associate-level cybersecurity analysts. To obtain Cisco Certification, you must pass one exam (200-201 CBROPS)
2. The Professional Level credentials are being upgraded and merged into seven certifications:
Professional certification requires passing two exams: one core exam and one concentration exam. A core exam tests your essential information, whereas a concentration exam tests your in-depth and specialized Knowledge.
New Professional-level certifications:
- Professional CyberOps DevNet Professional CCNP Enterprise CCNP Collaboration
- Data Center CCNP
- CCNP Service Provider CCNP Security
There are no formal prerequisites for obtaining the CCNP or CCIE certifications.
A CCNA certification will no longer be required to earn a CCNP certification. A CCNP certification will no longer be required to earn a CCIE certification.
Of course, before taking the exam, a thorough comprehension of the exam topics is required.
Cisco certifications are only valid for three years
Specialist and CCIE certificates remain valid for another two years. However, all Cisco certifications are now valid for three years. You can recertify not only by passing the relevant tests but also by demonstrating that you will continue to expand your expertise by earning Continuing Education credits. For example, attending Cisco Live events, Cisco training courses, or passing examinations can all earn you credits.
Written tests are no longer valid
All CCIE written tests have an expiration date. To earn a CCIE certification, you must pass a comparable core exam and a lab exam. A written exam and a practical exam are still require for CCDE certification.
What happens to my current certifications?
For CCNA, Specialist, and CCNP certifications:
Your current certification is valid and will remain in effect until it expires.
For the CCIE
Your suspend year will be convert to an active year if you are an active CCIE. For example, if your active CCIE was suspend on April 21, 2020, you will retain active status until April 21, 2021.
Policy revision on recertification
Certified personnel, including CCNA Training and Cisco Certified Specialist, CCNP, and CCIE, will be able to recertify beginning February 24, 2020, by taking examinations, earning Continuing Education credits, or a combination of the two. Attending Cisco Live training events, producing content, completing online training courses, completing instructor-led training courses, and other activities are examples of continuing education activities.
Do you require additional information?
Global Knowledge has compiled all of the information on Cisco certifications in one place.
With Global Knowledge, you can use your Cisco Learning Credits well.
Cisco has significantly improved its Cisco Certification learning credits program. What are the modifications, and what impact do they have on your CLCs? Find out by reading this article.
What modifications is Cisco making to the CLC program?
You will no longer be able to redeem your CLCs with a Cisco Learning Partner after June 14, 2021. You must schedule and finish your Cisco training with CLCs before this date.
After June 14, you can still book Cisco training courses at Global Knowledge, but you will no longer be able to pay with CLCs. Only Cisco may redeem CLCS customers must go through the company itself.
How am I currently utilizing my Cisco Learning Credits?
- Select a Cisco training course for which you can submit your CLCs.
- Book the training with your Global Knowledge account manager.
- Keep up with the training until June 14, 2021.
What if I’ve already scheduled training with CLCs for after June 14?
You can continue to pursue this course beyond June 14 if it was post to the Cisco Learning Credit Management Tool before or on April 5, 2021, and was approve by your team captain.
If you need to change an existing booking, contact Global Knowledge to discuss your options.
