Today, Cisco certifications are the gold standard in IT training. We’ve issued more than 4 million certifications so far. In the next 30 years, we aim to train over 10 million more people in our pledge to close the IT skills gap and reshape diversity in the tech industry.
of organizations surveyed use technical certifications to make hiring decisions.
of employers believe IT certifications are a reliable predictor of a successful employee.
of employers associate IT certification holders with increased quality and value of work contribution.
Be prepared to reshape how you approach AI to drive progress, optimize operations, and lead AI adoption. Champion AI to help you and your team stay at the forefront of innovation.
Stand out in the world of AI excellence with a Cisco AIBIZ badge while you gain the confidence and skills you need to champion AI solutions that make a difference in productivity, decision-making, and innovation.
Learn to modernize code, automate workflows, and design AI-powered solutions through labs and real-world scenarios, so you can embed AI in your daily operations and drive adoption within your organization.
Now more than ever, streamlining network operations is a must for any business. Become a vital member of today’s IT with expertise in all phases of network automation.
Associate
Validates that you can automate workflows across network, security, collaboration, and computing infrastructures.
Professional
Showcases the skills you need to develop and maintain applications built on Cisco platforms, securely and at scale.
Expert
Validates your expert knowledge and proficiency in network automation, programmability, and secure automation tools.
Professional
Proves you have what it takes to build the solutions that empower our evolving collaboration technologies.
Expert
Become a technical leader by validating your end-to-end lifecycle skills in complex collaboration solutions.
As the cybersecurity field grows, companies of all sizes need experts to design and run their security operations. From attack prevention to daily threat monitoring, there’s a role for every career goal. Become your organization’s greatest security asset — we’ll show you how.
Entry
A great place to start if you’re new to the security field. This certification validates your skills and knowledge of entry-level concepts.
Associate
Tests the day-to-day, tactical knowledge and skills Security Operations Center teams need to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats.
Professional
Elevates your skills to address nuanced security challenges.
Certificate
Develop the must-have skills for a role in offensive scurity with a combination of self-study and a series of hands-on challenges to hone your knowledge.
Technology advances generate more data than ever before. Optimize the applications and infrastructure that connect what matters most to any business — its people, systems, and data.
Professional
Proves that you can run the data centers of today and tomorrow. Core technologies include network, computing, storage, automation, and security.
Expert
Distinguishes you as a leader in data center technologies. This certification validates your skills in the end-to-end lifecycle for the most complex data center network infrastructures.
Show the world you’ve got what it takes be an elite designer of IT solutions.
Expert
Be armed with the breadth of knowledge and skills to navigate the waters of complex IT projects in network architecture and design.
The only constant in IT is change — and enterprise network technologies are evolving rapidly. Stay ahead of the curve by proving your skills in maintaining and managing today’s most complex networks.
Entry
Validates your skills and knowledge of entry-level networking concepts and topics.
Associate
Demonstrates skills and knowledge in a broad range of fundamentals for the latest networking technologies, software development skills, and job roles.
Professional
Tests your skills in the ever-changing landscape of enterprise network technologies.
Expert
Validates your ability to maximize the potential of enterprise infrastructure solutions.
Secure and protect the on-premises and cloud network infrastructures that organizations rely on.
Professional
Proves you can step into any security environment and protect the networks and data that clients rely on.
Expert
Proves your skills with complex security solutions.
Revolutionize IT infrastructure for businesses worldwide. Stay ahead of emerging technologies, and master strategic network design skills to provide unparalleled services to clients.
Professional
Proves your ability to configure, verify, and optimize next-gen service provider IP network infrastructures.
Expert
Proves your skills with complex service provider network solutions.
Hone your skills and expertise in the growing niche and complexities of wireless so you can take the lead in supporting the exponential growth of wireless and hybrid IT environments at the professional and expert levels.
Professional
Demonstrate your advanced knowledge and practical skills in designing, implementing, and managing modern wireless networks.
Expert
Show mastery of complex aspects of enterprise wireless networks including planning, designing, hands-on implementation, operating, and optimization.
Specialist certifications showcase your unique skill set by validating your expertise in the areas that matter to you, from Enterprise to Automation and everything between. Earn them as part of a Professional- or Expert-level certification or independently to stand out in the IT industry.
Check out these additional training programs to get certified. You might discover your perfect match!
Cisco Certified Field Technicians have the skills to diagnose, restore, repair, and replace critical Cisco networking and system devices at customer sites. Technicians work closely with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to quickly and efficiently resolve support incidents.
Entry
This is a great place to start if you’re looking to launch your IT career. This certification prepares you for help desk and user support roles.
Whether you’ve been tasked with implementing AppDynamics software or are responsible for setting up a monitoring dashboard, you’re sure to find certifications that align with your role.
Cisco Customer Experience training and exams prepare you for key roles in services or subscription-based organizations. These exams validate your skills in accelerating time to value and ensuring your customers achieve their business goals by implementing, adopting, expanding, and renewing your software and service subscriptions.
Cisco Meraki Solutions are sweeping the world, with over 2.5 million active networks in more than 190 countries. But who can run these new networks? You can. The Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist certification validates your ability to design, implement, and operate Meraki technologies.
Choose from guided learning paths, hands-on practice, training on Cisco and Cisco-adjacent products, and more.
Learn from expert educators around the globe, both in-person and online, for free. Start with individual courses or dive right in to a career path.
Engage with interactive, instructor-led sessions-available both in-person and virtually by Cisco and our authorized Learning Partners.
Design, build, and troubleshoot real network environments. With an easy-to-use HTML5 UI and a comprehensive API, Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) is the perfect hands-on way to test your skills.
Learn from leading Cisco authorities and other industry innovators who contribute to the titles that make up the Cisco Press — the Cisco authorized publisher of Cisco technology.
Gain real skills in a network simulation tool where you can practice networking, IoT, cybersecurity skills, and more – no hardware needed!
"Passing that CCNA exam triggered a chain of events I could never have predicted. First, I was a student, then a teacher, then a Cisco instructor, and I eventually became a Cisco VIP"
Elvin Arias Soto, CloudOps engineer
CCNA, CCDP, CCDA, CCNP, CCIE
"People always want to know who they're talking to. They want to know if you’re qualified. Certifications give you instant credibility."
Kevin Brown, Cybersecurity analyst
CCNA, Cybersecurity Associate
"I chose to pursue Cisco certifications because I knew it would put me in the best position to start a career in networking."
Ben Harting, Configuration Engineer
CCNA
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