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CCNA exam updates: The CCNA v1.1 exam includes new topics on Generative AI, Cloud Networking Management, and Machine Learning.

Browse new Official Cert Guides and exam prep materials for CCNA that cover the latest exam topics.
 
The updated exam goes live on August 20, 2024. Read more about exam changes at Cisco Learning Network.

Cisco Certification Roadmaps provide information to keep you ahead of changes as you study for certification exams. Cisco Press will evaluate and update Official Cert Guides and other certification titles annually, ensuring that you have the most up-to-date learning resources for your exam preparation.

  1. Cisco reviews each technology on the same quarterly schedule each year to make sure exams align with the latest Cisco technologies.
  2. Cisco announces blueprint changes 3-6 months in advance along with revised exam topics and release notes.
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  3. Cisco publishes the updated exam 3-6 months after the exam blueprint publication.
    • Cisco Press publishes updated Official Cert Guide and exam prep materials, if needed, following the Cisco exam update release.

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    Starting in 2023, we will evaluate each Official Cert Guide and related certification titles to issue Second Editions, when necessary, that align with the new 1.1 exam blueprints. As we move into 2024 and beyond, Cisco Press will provide supplemental updates as digital downloads for minor exam updates. If an exam has major changes or accumulates enough minor changes, we will then announce a new edition.

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    If an exam has major changes or accumulates enough minor changes, we will announce a new edition. If we publish a new edition, we will not release a digital supplement.

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    Minor: Free download (PDF) on book's companion website
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    We will provide an overview of the new material added annually with each point release on the book's companion website for customers who have registered the existing edition of the self-study product on ciscopress.com.

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Cisco Press Official Cert Guide and related certification titles*

  Exam Blueprint v1.0 Exam Blueprint v1.1 
  CCST 
Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking 100-150 Official Cert GuideN/A
31 Days Before your Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking 100-150 ExamN/A
Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity 100-160 Official Cert GuideN/A
  CCNA 
CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1, 2nd Edition | Coming Soon*
CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 2CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 2, 2nd Edition | Coming Soon*
CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide LibraryCCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Library, 2nd Edition | Coming Soon*
31 Days Before Your CCNA Exam: A Day-By-Day Review Guide for the CCNA 200-301 Certification Exam31 Days Before your CCNA Exam: A Day-By-Day Review Guide for the CCNA 200-301 Certification Exam, 2nd Edition | Coming Soon*
CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide, 5th EditionCCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide, 6th Edition | Available Q3 2024*
 CCNA 200-301 Hands-on Mastery with Packet Tracer | Available Q3 2024*
CCNA 200-301 Network Simulator, Download VersionUse the CCNA 200-301 Network Simulator, Download Version with free updated chapter mapping | Available Q2 2024*
  CyberOps
Cisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS 200-201 Official Cert GuideCisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS 200-201 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition ¦ TBA*
 Cisco CyberOps Professional CBRTHD 300-220 Official Cert Guide: Threat Hunting and Defending ¦ TBA*
  DevNet
Cisco Certified DevNet Associate DEVASC 200-901 Official Cert GuideCisco Certified DevNet Associate DEVASC 200-901 Official Cert Guide ¦ TBA*
Cisco Certified DevNet Professional DEVCOR 350-901 Official Cert GuideNo changes for the 2023 exam review cycle
  CCNP Enterprise
 CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition
 Minor revision. Use companion website chapter updates with 31 Days Before Your CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core Exam
 CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core & CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing Portable Command Guide
 CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing ENARSI 300-410 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition
 CCNP Enterprise Core and Advanced Routing Official Cert Guide Library, Second Edition
Cisco Software-Defined Wide Area NetworksCisco Catalyst SD-WAN: Design, Deploy and Secure your WAN ¦ Available Q3 2024*
 CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition ¦ CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition
 CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design and Implementation ENWLSD 300-425 and ENWLSI 300-430 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition
  CCNP Security
 CCNP Security Core SCOR 350-701 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition
CCNP Security Identity Management SISE 300-715 Official Cert GuideMinor exam revision. Use Cisco Exam Topics with CCNP Security Identity Management SISE 300-715 Official Cert Guide
CCNP Security Virtual Private Networks SVPN 300-730 Official Cert GuideMinor exam revision. Use Cisco Exam Topics with CCNP Security Virtual Private Networks SVPN 300-730 Official Cert Guide
CCNP Security Cisco Secure Firewall and Intrusion Prevention System Official Cert GuideMinor exam revision. Use Cisco Exam Topics with CCNP Security Cisco Secure Firewall and Intrusion Prevention System Official Cert Guide
  CCNP Data Center
 CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition
CCNP Data Center ACI Implementation DCACI 300-620 Official Cert GuideMinor exam revision. Use Cisco Exam Topics with CCNP Data Center ACI Implementation DCACI 300-620 Official Cert Guide
  CCNP Collaboration
 CCNP and CCIE Collaboration Core CLCOR 350-801 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition
CCNP Collaboration Call Control and Mobility CLACCM 300-815 Official Cert GuideMinor exam revision. Use Cisco Exam Topics with CCNP Collaboration Call Control and Mobility CLACCM 300-815 Official Cert Guide
CCNP Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions CLCEI 300-820 Official Cert GuideMinor exam revision. Use Cisco Exam Topics with CCNP Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions CLCEI 300-820 Official Cert Guide
  CCNP Service Provider
 CCNP SPCOR 350-501 Official Cert Guide | Available Q3 2024*
  CCIE
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Foundation, 2nd EditionCCIE Data Center Infrastructure Foundation ¦ TBA*
  CCDE
Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE 400-007) Official Cert GuideNo changes for the 2023 exam review cycle
CCDE v3 Practice LabsNo changes for the 2023 exam review cycle
 


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