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CCNA Security • CCNA Voice • CCNA Wireless • Cisco Learning Network
CCNA Security
CCNA Security Certification meets the needs of IT professionals who are responsible for network security. It confirms an individual's skills for job roles such as Network Security Specialists, Security Administrators, and Network Security Support Engineers. This certification validates skills including installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices and develops competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure. Learn more at cisco.com.
Prerequisite: Valid CCNA certification.
Required Exam: CCNA Security 640-553, Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) • Register at PearsonVUE.com
Recertification: The CCNA Security is valid for three years. To recertify, Pass any current CCNA concentration exam (wireless, security, voice) OR pass a current 642 professional exam, OR pass the current CCIE written exam or the current CCDE written exam.
Self-Study Resources from Cisco Press
Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS): (CCNA Security exam 640-553) (Authorized Self-Study Guide) |
CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide |
CCNA Security Quick Reference (Digital Short Cut) |
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CCNA Security 640-553 Cert Flash Cards Online |
CCNA Voice
On October 19, 2010, Learning@Cisco announced the refresh of the CCNA Voice certification. The refresh reflects the convergence of data, voice, and video on the network. The new exam, ICOMM v8.0, will replace the existing IIUC exam. The last day to test using the IIUC exam will be February 28, 2011. In addition, the last day to use the enterprise option to earn CCNA Voice Certification is February 28, 2011.
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Voice certification validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to administer a voice network. The CCNA Voice certification confirms that an individual has the required skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies including Voice Administrator, Voice Engineer, and Voice Manager. It validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions.
Prerequisite: Valid CCNA or any CCIE Certification.
Required Exams: ICOMM #640-461 exam replaces the current IIUC #640-460 and CVOICE #642-436 exams for individuals working toward achieving the CCNA Voice certification. The last day to test using the IIUC #640-460 or CVOICE #642-436 exams is Monday, February 28, 2011.
Register at PearsonVUE.com to take the CCNA Voice exams.
Recertification: CCNA Voice certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass a CCNA Concentration exam (wireless, security, voice), or pass any 642-XXX professional level or Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams), or pass a current CCIE or CCDE written exam. Learn more about CCNA Voice certifications from Cisco Systems.
ICOMM #640-461 v8.0 Exam
This e-learning course introduces basic knowledge of video technology. Topics include Video Basics, Analog Video.
Official Training and Self-Study
Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration v8.0 (ICOMM) course. Find a Training Course.
Self-Study Resources from Cisco Press
- CCNA Voice 640-461 Quick Reference (eBook)—Coming December 2010
- CCNA Voice Official Exam Certification Guide
- Rough Cut Edition (Rough Cuts provides online access to pre-publication manuscript)
- Print and eBook Editions—Coming April 2011
- CCNA Voice 640-461 Cert Flash Cards Online—Coming January 2011
IIUC #640-460 Exam—Last Day to Test February 28, 2011
This exam confirms basic IP telephony installation, configuration, and maintenance skills by testing a candidate's knowledge of implementing and configuring small- to medium sized IP Telephony solutions using Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express, Cisco Unity Express, and the UC500 Smart Business Communications System solutions.
Official Training and Self-Study
Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications (IIUC) course. Find a Training Course.
Self-Study Resources from Cisco Press
CCNA Voice Official Exam Certification Guide |
CCNA Voice Quick Reference (Digital Short Cut) |
CCNA Voice 640-460 Cert Flash Cards Online |
CCNA Wireless
CCNA Wireless recognizes the critical importance of professionals supporting wireless LANS including Networking Associates/Administrators, Wireless Support Specialists and WLAN project managers. The CCNA Wireless Certification validates candidate's skills in the configuration, implementation and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment. Learn more at cisco.com.
Prerequisite: Valid CCNA certification.
Required Exam: CCNA Wireless 640-721, Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE) • Register at PearsonVUE.com
Recertification: The CCNA Wireless is valid for three years. To recertify, Pass any current CCNA concentration exam (wireless, security, voice) OR pass a current 642 professional exam, OR pass the current CCIE written exam or the current CCDE written exam.
Self-Study Resources from Cisco Press
CCNA Wireless Official Exam Certification Guide |
CCNA Wireless 640-721 Cert Flash Cards Online |
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Cisco Learning Network
The Cisco Learning Network is an online community for Cisco-certified customers that helps customers and partners interact, collaborate, learn, mentor peers, and prepare for certification exams via discussion forums, blogs, video interviews, wikis, and other interactive Web 2.0 technologies.
Tim Warner, host of the InformIT Certification Reference Guide, talks with Jeanne Beliveau-Dunn, General Manager, Cisco Certification and Training Group, about the goals, design and content of the Cisco Learning Network.
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