About CCENT

The Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) is an entry-level Cisco certification. Credential holders possess the skills required to support small enterprise networks including installation, operation, and network security.

• Prerequisite Certification: None
• Recommended Years of Experience/Knowledge: 2 years

Test Track

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) 640-822
     • Exam cost: $125 USD (or worldwide equivalent)
     • Exam objectives from cisco.com
     • Exam Profile from Pearson IT Certification

CCENT Self-Study Resources from Cisco Press

Cisco Press provides the only official line of self-study resources to help you learn, practice, and prepare to successfully pass the Cisco CCENT certification. Our learning options include print books, eBooks, special bundles and libraries, video training, practice tests, network simulators, flash cards, and games.

Cisco Press eBooks are designed for access via personal computers, tablets, and mobile devices and are available for purchase directly from Cisco Press as well as available via the Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, and the Apple iTunes Book store. and designed for tablets and other mobile devices.

Learn the Topics
These early-stage learning products give you the foundational knowledge covering all aspects of the CCNA exam. These are ideal products for someone new to the topics on the CCNA exam.
• Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1): CCNA Exam 640-802 and ICND1 Exam 640-822, Second Edition

Prepare for the Exam
These products not only help you learn the topics, but also include tools for knowledge review and exam preparation.
• CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Cert Guide, Third Edition
• CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Cert Guide, Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test, Third Edition
• CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, Third Edition
• CCENT Quick Reference Sheets: Exam 640-822

Practice for the Exam
These late-stage preparation products help you practice for the exam and review all the exam topics.
• CCNA Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack, Third Edition
• CCENT 640-822 Network Simulator: Software Download, Second Edition

Learn While You Play
Game-based learning tests your technical knowledge and your ability to concentrate and perform under pressure.
• Cisco CCENT Mind Share Game
• Cisco CCENT Mind Share Game and Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1) Bundle

Quick Links

• About CCNA
• About CCNA Security
• About CCNA Voice
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Two courses are recommended for CCNA 640-802 certification: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1), and Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2 (ICND2).

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