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CCDA

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CCDA Certification

The CCDA certification (Cisco Certified Design Associate) indicates a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco converged network. CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, and broadband access for businesses and organizations.

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CCDA Prerequisites
CCNA level knowledge and BCMSN level knowledge is needed to prepare for the CCDA certification exam.
 
CCDA Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
640-863 DESGN Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN)
 
CCDA Recertification

CCDA certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, either pass the current CCDA exam, or pass any 642 professional level or Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams), or pass a current CCIE written exam.