Cisco Certifications
Widely respected throughout the world, Cisco Certifications substantiate the knowledge and skills of certified specialists. They rank among the most sought-after qualifications for internetworking professionals.
Fast Lane offers training courses that effectively prepare network specialists for the various Cisco Certifications.
Cisco Certifications
General Certifications
Five Certification Levels: Cisco offers five levels of certification: from Entry and Associate, the basic levels of networking certification, to the advanced level of Professional, up to Expert and Architect, the highest certification level for network specialists.
Eleven Certification Tracks: Certification can be attained in various fields: Cloud, Collaboration, Routing & Switching, Design, Industrial, Security, Service Provider, Data Center, Voice, Video, and Wireless.
| Certification Tracks | Entry-Level | Associate | Professional | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cloud |
!CCNA Cloud |
!CCNP Cloud |
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Collaboration |
!CCNA Collaboration |
!CCNP Collaboration |
!CCIE Collaboration |
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Data Center |
!CCNA Data Center |
!CCNP Data Center |
!CCIE Data Center |
|
Design |
!CCENT |
![certlink=1507]CCDA |
!CCDP |
!CCDE |
Industrial |
!CCNA Industrial |
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Routing & Switching |
!CCENT |
!CCNA Routing & Switching |
!CCNP Routing & Switching |
!CCIE Routing & Switching |
Security |
!CCENT |
!CCNA Security |
!CCNP Security |
!CCIE Security |
Service Provider |
!CCNA Service Provider |
!CCNP Service Provider |
!CCIE Service Provider |
|
Wireless |
!CCENT |
!CCNA Wireless |
!CCNP Wireless |
!CCIE Wireless |
Cisco Specialist Certifications
The Specialist designation certifies the specific expertise of technical professionals, including those with Cisco Career Certifications at the associate, professional or expert levels. By earning specialist certifications, network professionals can enhance their core networking knowledge in technologies such as security, data center or video.
Many Specialist certifications align with the requirements of the Cisco Partner Specialization program.
Business
Data Center
Internet of Things
Operating System Software
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Networking Programmability
Security
Video
Service Provider Certifications
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How to Recertify
Recertification is an important indicator to IT professionals and their employers, ensuring that the certification holder has kept up with current trends in networking technology. Valid certifications may be renewed indefinitely, but without timely renewal, certifications expire or become inactive. To keep certifications current, individuals should recertify by advancing to the next level of certification or passing the designated recertification exam(s).
Recertification Renewal Timeframes
| Certification | Duration |
|---|---|
Entry-level, Associate-level, and Professional level |
3 years |
All CCIE certifications |
2 years |
Specialist certifications |
2 years |
Cisco Certified Architect |
5 years |
Renewal requires certification holders to register for and pass the appropriate Cisco recertification exam(s). In order to recertify, exam requirements must be met prior to the certification expiration date. Individuals with an expired certification(s) must repeat the entire certification exam process in order to regain their certification(s). Visit the Cisco Career Certifications Tracking System to check the status of your certification(s).
Please use the following links for detailed information on how to recertify a specific Cisco certification:
Certification Recertification Table
| Certification Tracks | Entry-Level | Associate | Professional | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cloud |
!CCNA Cloud |
!CCNP Cloud |
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Collaboration |
!CCNA Collaboration |
!CCNP Collaboration |
!CCIE Collaboration |
|
Data Center |
!CCNA Data Center |
!CCNP Data Center |
!CCIE Data Center |
|
Design |
!CCENT |
![certlink=1507]CCDA |
!CCDP |
!CCDE |
Industrial |
!CCNA Industrial |
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Routing & Switching |
!CCENT |
!CCNA Routing & Switching |
!CCNP |
!CCIE Routing & Switching |
Security |
!CCENT |
!CCNA Security |
!CCNP Security |
!CCIE Security |
Service Provider |
!CCNA Service Provider |
!CCNP Service Provider |
!CCIE Service Provider |
|
Wireless |
!CCENT |
!CCNA Wireless |
!CCNP Wireless |
!CCIE Wireless |
Cisco Specialist Recertification Table
| Certification Paths | Specialization |
|---|---|
Business |
Cisco Learning Virtual Classroom Instruction |
Data Center |
!Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Design Specialist |
Collaboration |
!Cisco Video Network Specialist |
Service Provider |
!Cisco Service Provider Mobility CDMA to LTE Specialist |
Operating System Software |
!Cisco IOS XR Specialist |
Security |
!Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist |
Retired Certifications
Oct 20, 2015 - CCNP Voice
Sep 17, 2015 - CCNA Voice
Jan 31, 2015 - CCNA Service Provider Operations
Jan 31, 2015 - CCIE Service Provider Operations
Jul 1, 2014 - Cisco Data Center Application Services Design Specialist
Jul 1, 2014 - Cisco Data Center Application Services Support Specialist
May 15, 2014 - Cisco Unity Design Specialist
May 15, 2014 - Cisco Unified Presence Specialist
Apr 22, 2014 - Cisco ASA Specialist
Apr 22, 2014 - Cisco Firewall Security Specialist
Apr 22, 2014 - Cisco IOS Security Specialist
Apr 22, 2014 - Cisco IPS Specialist
Apr 22, 2014 - Cisco Network Admission Control Specialist
Apr 22, 2014 - Cisco VPN Security Specialist
Feb 13, 2014 - CCIE Voice
Jul 1, 2013 - CCIE Storage Networking
Jun 1, 2013 - Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist
Jun 1, 2013 - Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist
Jun 1, 2013 - Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist
Jun 1, 2013 - Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist
Oct 29, 2012 - CCIP Certification
Apr 12, 2012 - Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Design Specialist
Apr 12, 2012 - Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Field Specialist
Nov 22, 2011 - CCSP Certification
Oct 31, 2009 - Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Sales Specialist
Jan 18, 2009 - Cisco IOS Security Specialist
Nov 17, 2008 - Cisco Firewall Specialist
Nov 17, 2008 - Cisco Information Security Specialist
Mar 31, 2008 - Cisco VPN Specialist
Jul 30, 2007 - Cisco Advanced Security Field Specialist
Apr 17, 2007 - Cisco IP Communications Support Specialist
Feb 15, 2007 - Cisco Optical Specialist
Nov 24, 2006 - Cisco Storage Networking Design Specialist
Nov 24, 2006 - Cisco Storage Networking Support Specialist
Aug 3, 2006 - Cisco Content Networking Specialist
Jul 29, 2006 - Cisco Access Routing and LAN Switching Sales Specialist
Jul 29, 2006 - Cisco Access Routing and LAN Switching Specialist
Jul 29, 2006 - Cisco VPN/Security Sales Specialist
Jul 29, 2006 - Cisco Wireless LAN Design Specialist
Jul 29, 2006 - Cisco Wireless LAN Sales Specialist
Jul 29, 2006 - Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist
Jun 14, 2006 - Cisco IP Telephony Operations Specialist
Dec 27, 2005 - Cisco IP Telephony Express Specialist
Nov 19, 2005 - Cisco Network Management Specialist
Nov 19, 2005 - Cisco Network Management Sales Specialist
Oct 7, 2005 - Cisco Content Networking Sales Specialist
Apr 22, 2005 - Cable Communications Sales Specialist
Apr 22, 2005 - Cable Communications Specialist 1
Dec 2, 2004 - Public Access Design Specialist
Dec 2, 2004 - Public Access Support Specialist
Jul 4, 2004 - Multiservice Switching Specialist
Nov 10, 2003 - Cisco MxU Specialist
Oct 31, 2003 - CCIP with electives
Feb 28, 2003 - Cisco Security Specialist 1
Feb 25, 2003 - Cisco Internet Solutions Specialist
Feb 25, 2003 - February 25, 2003 - SNA/IP Design Specialist
Feb 25, 2003 - SNA/IP Support Specialist
Dec 31, 2001 - CCDP WAN Switching
Dec 31, 2001 - CCNA WAN Switching
Dec 31, 2001 - CCNP WAN Switching
May 14, 2001 - CCDP Specializations
May 14, 2001 - CCNP Specializations
Jul 31, 2000 - CCNA 1.0
Jul 31, 2000 - CCNP 1.0
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