Cisco Industry Certifications & Discount Vouchers

Cisco Industry
Certifications &
Discount Vouchers
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 This is an overview of the global talent skills gap and the importance
of Cisco industry certifications. It provides information on Cisco
certification exams and discount vouchers that map to Networking
Academy curricula as well as an overview of certifications and
training that go beyond the content offered via Networking
Academies.
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Emergence of a Skills Gap
Future Converged Applications The role of the
network grows.
Video
Collaboration
Converged
Evolution of the Network
Data Knowledge
Solutions Center/Storage Gap
Enhanced Security
Wireless
Voice Transport
Telecommuting and VPN
Switching Broad education

and experience
Routing are required for
new careers.
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Time
Broad and Deep Talent Gap
The worldwide gap of skilled networking professionals is estimated
to be about 3 million in 2012.
Right Experts, Right Place, Right Time
Source: Analysis by Cisco based on IDC Skill Gaps Research and Bain 2007 Global Job Market Analysis
Job Role and Market Growth
Companies are dedicating job roles Projected Growth in
now and expecting to increase the Advanced Technologies
trend within five years.
 Security:
Wireless
– Expect increase from 46% dedicated
now to 80% in 5 years.
Growth
 Voice:
– Expect increase from 40% dedicated Voice
 Wireless: Security
– Expect increase from 39% dedicated
Time
2008 Worldwide Survey by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cisco
Cisco Certification Programs
"Once I came to know about Cisco Systems, how large

their industry footprint was, how versatile their
products were, and how much respect Cisco certified
engineers had, I knew that this was my niche and that
I should stop looking for other career avenues."
Roman Rodichev
Senior Systems Engineer for MasterLink
Value of Certifications to Professionals and
Employers
 Screen job applicants and validate technical knowledge
 Ensure quality, competency, and relevancy
 Create platform for career development
 Provide credibility with employers and customers
 Offer recertification to maintain skills
“Do I have the training and skills that I need

to stay competitive?”
“Does my workforce have the ability to deal

with the increased pace of change? Do I?”
Benefits of Training and Certifications
For Employers
 Productivity:
– 66% of managers believe that certifications improve the overall level
of service and support offered to IT end users and customers.*
– 75% of managers say certifications are important to team
performance.*
– Organizations with 40–55% of team members certified performed
above the average of all organizations.*
 Better return on investments: The right skills to ease deployment, use
products to their fullest, and get the most out of the IT investment.
 Lower costs: Skills to efficiently handle issues that arise. Less downtime
equals lower costs.
 Increased customer satisfaction: IT training increases customer
satisfaction. Trained workers know how to solve problems more quickly
and with a greater success rate.
* Source: IDC, "Impact of Training: Functional Excellence Leads to Operational Productivity," Doc# 215762,
December 2008.
Benefits of Training and Certifications
For Employees
 Differentiation: At company and in market
 Improved chance of being hired:
– According to a Forrester Research survey,* IT decision makers rated
certifications second only to four-year degrees in qualifying for positions.
They rated certifications first for predicting job performance.
– An additional study of hiring managers from about 700 companies found
that IT companies view certifications at least as important as a
bachelor’s degree.**
 Improved compensation:
– Certified individuals have an average compensation premium of at least
10%.*** (U.S. data)
– Certification Magazine, December 2008: “Perhaps the most significant
observation that resulted from our Salary Survey this year, however, was
that being certified carries greater value today than yesterday.”
* Study commissioned by Cisco and conducted by Forrester Research, June 2008.
** The Journal of Information Technology Education, Volume 7, 2008.
*** Payscale.com, January 2009.
Cisco Certifications Boost Average Salaries
at Least 10%
Average Salary of a Network Engineer
in the United States
Network Engineer + CCIE $84,533
Network Engineer + 10-19 years of experience $71,983
Network Engineer + CCNP $69,320
Network Engineer + CCNA $63,407
Payscale.com (1/09)
Compared Average Salaries
Here are the average salaries for Cisco certifications
compared to the average networking professional salary in the
United States
CCIE $120,330
CCNP $91,870
Network Professional $81,520
CCNA $80,890
CCENT $67,560
Source: Certification Magazine Salary Survey 2008 (12/08)
Expanding Cisco Career Certifications
Career Specialty
Architect:  Security
Cisco Certified Architect
 Unified Communications
Expert:  Wireless
CCIE® R&S, Storage, SP, Security,
Voice, Wireless, and CCDE™  Storage Networking
 Optical
Professional:
CCNP , CCIP®, CCSP®, CCVP®,
®  Advanced Routing
CCDP®, and CCNP Wireless and Switching
Entry/Associate:  Data Center
CCNA®, CCENT™,  Foundation
CCNA Security, CCNA Voice,
CCNA Wireless, and CCDA®
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
(CCENT)
 Skills to configure, operate, and troubleshoot a small

routed-and-switched network
 Connection to other networks (LANs and WANs)
 Basic optimization of a LAN
 Identification and mitigation Architect
of basic security threats CCIE
 Basics of wireless LANs CCNP
CCNA
CCENT
www.cisco.com/go/learnnetspace
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
 Skills to install, operate, and troubleshoot small and medium-sized

business (SMB) and enterprise branch networks
 Identification and mitigation of common security threats
 Configuration of wireless LANs and
implications for network
Architect
 Day Two troubleshooting
CCIE
 More hands-on exercises— 30-50%
CCNP
of each course
CCNA
CCENT
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security
(CCNA Security)
 Verifies an individual’s skills in the following roles:

Network security support engineers
Security administrators
Network security specialists
 Enables installation, monitoring, and
Architect
troubleshooting of Cisco security
technologies for small branch offices CCIE
 Confirms ability to implement security CCNP

policies and mitigate risk in networks
CCNA
 Prerequisite for CCSP certification Security
CCENT
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
 Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot converged local- and

wide-area networks with 100–500+ nodes
 Manage core and edge as an integrated network infrastructure,
ensuring quality of service
 Prerequisite: CCNA
Architect
 Four required exams
CCIE
CCNP
CCNA
CCENT
Award-Winning Certification Program
Redmond: 10 Hottest Trainingindustry.com: Top 20 2006 Gold Brandon Hall

Certifications for 2008 IT Training Company 12/2008 Excellence in Learning Award
Special Report: 2006 CRN Certification Magazine: Top Ten

Training and Certification Study Certifications, November 2006
 Best Hands-On
Program
 Best Specialist Certs
 Toughest Recert
 Best Entry Level
Cisco Certification
Exam Student
Discount Vouchers
Global Discount Voucher Program
 Discount vouchers allow qualified Networking Academy students to take the following Cisco
certification exams at a reduced cost:
– ICND1 (640-822) (CCENT)
– ICND2 (640-816)
– CCNA (640-802)
 Discounts range from 50 to 80% off the exam price
 Discount vouchers are not currently offered for the following exams:
– CCNP Composite (642-892)
– BSCI (642-901)
– BCMSN (642-812)
– ISCW (642-825)
– ONT (642-845)
– IINS (640-553) (CCNA Security)
Networking Academy Curriculum & Certification
Discovery 1 Exploration 1 Discovery 1, 2, 3, 4 **

+ + Or
Discovery 2 * Exploration 2 Exploration 1, 2, 3, 4**
X CCNA
CCENT CCENT
(ICND1 640-822) (ICND1 640-822)
ICND1 (640-822) CCNA Composite
* If student passes + CCNA (640-802)
Student is not
Discovery 2 final eligible for an ICND2 (640-816)
with 75% or higher ICND1 voucher
they are eligible for ** Student passes Discovery 4 or
ICND1 voucher Exploration 4 final with 75% or
higher they are eligible either the two
or one exam offer, but not both
Qualifying for a CCENT (ICND 1) Discount Voucher
Student
completes CCNA Instructor inputs Link to request
Discovery 1&2 “P” in Academy ICND1 discount
and passes first Connection voucher appears
attempt of final grade book on student home
exam with 75% page
or higher
Students must
use their Academy
Connection ID & Student requests
Username when Pearson VUE
registering with voucher for exam
Pearson VUE for & voucher code
an exam in number will
conjunction with appear in student
the voucher code profile
Qualifying for CCNA Discount Voucher
Two Exam Option (ICND1 & ICND2)
Links to request
voucher for ICND
Student completes 1, ICND2 & CCNA
all four courses of Instructor inputs composite exams
CCNA Discovery or “P” in Academy appear on student
CCNA Exploration Connection home page;
and passes first grade book Choose vouchers
attempt of final for ICND1 & ICND2
exam in fourth
course with a 75%
or higher
Students must use

their Academy
Pearson VUE for an & voucher code
exam in conjunction will appear in
with the voucher code student profile
Qualifying for CCNA Discount Voucher
One Exam Option (CCNA Composite)
Links to request
and ICND1, ICND2
Student completes
Instructor inputs &CCNA composite
all four courses of
“P” in Academy appears on
CCNA Discovery or
Connection student home
CCNA Exploration
grade book page; Choose link
and passes first
to CCNA
attempt of final
composite
exam of the fourth
voucher
course with 75% or
higher
Students must use

their Academy
Pearson VUE for an & voucher code
exam in conjunction will appear in
with the voucher code student profile
Taking a Cisco Certification Exam
 Cisco exams are only offered through Pearson VUE
authorized test centers (www.pearsonvue.com)
 Pearson VUE has been a test delivery provider for
Cisco’s computer-based certification exams since
2000
 There are three different methods to register for an
exam with Pearson VUE:
1. Contact a Pearson VUE agent directly (
www.pearsonvue.com/cisco/contact)
2. Register via the Pearson VUE website (
www.pearsonvue.com)
3. Call or visit a test center directly; to locate a test center visit
the Pearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com) and use
the “Locate a Test Center” option
Becoming an Authorized Test Center
 Pearson VUE is accepting applications to become a
test center and will assist you in identifying the basic
requirements to becoming a test center
 Find more information on how to become a test center
& basic requirements post log-in on Academy
Connection in the Certification & Voucher section
 You will find applications at
www.pearsonvue.com/pvtc/join/
Cisco Beyond
Networking Academy
(Optional)
Cisco Press Resources
Enhance Classroom or Web-Based Training
Cisco Press Learning Path
Learn Experience Prepare Practice Expert Level
www.ciscopress.com
Authorized Training
Cisco Learning Partners
The Only Authorized Source
for Cisco Training
Virtual Labs Online Assessment
Career Certifications
Mentors and Experts
and Specialization
Customized Training E-Learning
www.cisco.com/go/learningpartners
Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice
(CCNA Voice)
Voice administrator
Voice engineer
Voice manager
 Validates skills in telephony, VoIP
infrastructure, and unified communications Architect
applications
CCIE
 Capable of performing baseline installation,
configuration, and maintenance tasks on CCNP
Cisco VoIP solutions
CCNA
 Prerequisite to CCVP certification Voice
CCENT
Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless
(CCNA Wireless)
Network administrator
Wireless technician and support technician
Security engineer focused on wireless networks
WLAN project manager
Wireless support specialist
 Confirms ability to configure, implement, Architect
and support basic wireless LANs in SMB CCIE
and enterprise environments, specifically
Cisco equipment
CCNP
 Capable of installing, configuring, monitoring,
and troubleshooting Cisco WLAN in SMB and CCNA
enterprise Wireless
CCENT
Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)
 Confidently use Cisco security devices and solutions:
Implement and manage comprehensive strategies for risk management, threat mitigation,
and security policy compliance
Install, configure, manage, troubleshoot, and optimize end-to-end security while delivering
required network performance
 Meet US 4011/4013 InfoSec training standards
 Program updated to shorter four-exam path:
Architect
Three required (SNRS, SNAF, and IPS)
CCIE
One elective (SNAA, MARS, or CANAC) Security
 Program updated and refreshed in August 2008:
CCSP
New: SNRS, SNAF, SNAA, and MARS
Retired: SNPA and HIPS CCNA
SNAA: Elective with MARS or CANAC Security
CCENT
Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP)
 Confidently use Cisco VoIP and IP PBX devices and solutions:
Install, configure, manage, troubleshoot, and optimize end-to-end IP
telephony solutions as well as interface to legacy telecom systems
Training classes develop practical skills using hands-on lab exercises
that model typical real world” challenges
for performing as a voice specialist
Implement and manage complex Architect
IP telephony solutions CCIE
 One path to CCVP: Voice
Cisco Unified Communications CCVP

Manager v6.0
CCNA
Cisco CallManager 4.1 EOL 12/31/09 Voice
CCENT
Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless
(CCNP Wireless)
 Confidently design, implement and Operate Cisco Wireless Networks
and Mobility Infrastructures
 For Professionals Interested in Pursuing CCIE Wireless Certification
and a Career in Wireless Technologies
 Four exam path to certification
Architect
covering Site Surveys, Voice networks,
Mobility services and wireless security CCIE
Wireless
 Prerequisite: CCNA Wireless CCNP
Wireless
CCNA
Wireless
CCENT
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
 Determine customer requirements for network performance, security,
capacity, scalability, voice integration, and wireless solutions
 Specify foundation for network infrastructure
 Understand design implications
 Prerequisites: CCNA and BCMSN-level
knowledge Architect
 One required exam (DESGN) CCDE
 Emphasis on converged model to support CCDP

service delivery
CCDA
CCENT
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
 Develop intermediate and detailed network design to support intelligent

network services
 Meet specific requirements for performance, scalability, and high
availability
 Prepare design for voice integration
 Prerequisites: CCNA and CCDA Architect
 Three exams: ARCH, BSCI, and BCMSN CCDE
CCDP
CCDA
CCENT
Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)
 Identifies professionals who have expert-level knowledge and skills in
infrastructure design
 Target: Sr. network designer and architect, network lead for enterprise
IT infrastructure team, and network contributors for enterprise
architecture team
 Prerequisites: None, 7 years recommended
experience Architect
 Two exams: Qualification and Practical CCDE
 Emphasizes network design principles at
CCDP
the routing layer and ability to assess and
translate network business requirements
into technical designs. CCDA
CCENT
Cisco Specialist Certifications
 Certifications enhance and validate core knowledge for specific job
role/technology and product knowledge
 Many align to requirements for Channel Partner Specialization
program
 Tracks include Advanced Routing
and Switching, Data Center,
IP Communications, Meeting Place,
VPN and Security, and Wireless LAN.
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
 Most highly respected IT certification for more than 15 years

 Hands-on lab differentiates CCIE
 More than 20,000 CCIEs worldwide—less than 3% of all
professionals certified by Cisco
 Demonstrate strong commitment and investment
in networking career, life-long learning, and
dedication to remaining an active CCIE
CCIE Certifications
 CCIE R&S: Configure and troubleshoot complex converged networks
 CCIE Security: Configure complex, end-to-end secure networks, troubleshoot
environments, and anticipate and respond to network attacks
 CCIE Service Provider: Configure and troubleshoot advanced technologies to support
service provider networks
 CCIE Storage: Configure and troubleshoot
storage area networks over a variety of Architect
interfaces
 CCIE Voice: Configure complex, end-to-end CCIE
telephony, as well as network, troubleshoot,
and resolve VoIP-related problems CCNP
 CCIE Wireless: Plan, design, implement, operate,
and troubleshoot wireless network and mobility CCNA
CCENT
infrastructure
CCENT
Mobile Labs for CCIE Routing and Switching:
Green, Mobile, and Global
From Lab Racks To Virtual Lab
Extending Mobile Lab Testing Around the World:
CCIE Routing and Switching
Moscow
Kiev
Belgrade Seoul
Istanbul New Delhi Osaka
Jordan Karachi Shanghai
Cairo
Riyadh
Ho Chi Minh City Mexico City
Singapore Kuala Lumpur

Jakarta
Johannesburg Pilot
Q3-2008
Q4-2008
Q1-2009
Q2-2009
Q3-2009
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Cisco Certified Architect
 The highest level of accreditation achievable within the Cisco
Career Certification program
 Recognizes the architectural expertise of network designers, and
establishes formal validation of both design and IT skills in Cisco
technologies and infrastructure.
 Pre-requisite: CCDE
 Meet in-person before a Cisco-appointed
exam committee to defend a proposed
network
 Available in January, 2010.

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Cisco Industry

Telecommuting and VPN

Switching Broad education

"Once I came to know about Cisco Systems, how large

“Do I have the training and skills that I need

“Does my workforce have the ability to deal

Network Engineer + CCIE $84,533

Network Engineer + 10-19 years of experience $71,983

Network Engineer + CCNP $69,320

Network Engineer + 5-9 years of experience $63,679

Network Engineer + CCNA $63,407

Network Engineer + 1-4 years of experience $52,358

Network Professional $81,520

Source: Certification Magazine Salary Survey 2008 (12/08)

 Skills to configure, operate, and troubleshoot a small

of basic security threats CCIE

 Basics of wireless LANs CCNP

 Skills to install, operate, and troubleshoot small and medium-sized

 Verifies an individual’s skills in the following roles:

 Confirms ability to implement security CCNP

 Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot converged local- and

Redmond: 10 Hottest Trainingindustry.com: Top 20 2006 Gold Brandon Hall

Special Report: 2006 CRN Certification Magazine: Top Ten

Discovery 1 Exploration 1 Discovery 1, 2, 3, 4 **

Students must use

Students must use

Learn Experience Prepare Practice Expert Level

Virtual Labs Online Assessment

Customized Training E-Learning

Cisco Unified Communications CCVP

 One required exam (DESGN) CCDE

 Emphasis on converged model to support CCDP

 Develop intermediate and detailed network design to support intelligent

 Three exams: ARCH, BSCI, and BCMSN CCDE

 Most highly respected IT certification for more than 15 years

From Lab Racks To Virtual Lab

CCIE Routing and Switching

Singapore Kuala Lumpur

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