IT Certifications and Career Paths

The best way to prepare for this certification is to take the Cisco-approved training:

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and support a small switched and routed network.
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Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)

This five-day course focuses on using Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco routers that are connected in LANs and WANs typically found at medium-sized network sites.
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Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (CCNAX)

This five-day training, consists of ICND1 and ICND2 content in it's entirety, but merged into a single course.
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Self-Study Materials

The following resources are suggested study supplements; they are not designed to serve as a complete self-study program.

• CCNA Routing and Switching Syllabus
• 200-120 CCNAX Exam Topics
• 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics
• 200-101 ICND2 Exam Topics
• 640-802 CCNAX Exam Topics
• 640-822 ICND1 Exam Topics
• 640-816 ICND2 Exam Topics
• Cisco E-Learning for ICND1 v2.0
• Cisco Certification Practice Exam for 100-101 (ICND1)
• Cisco Learning Lab
• Cisco Learning Network (CCNA) - A variety of self-study materials can be found here.

Community-Generated Content

• CCNA Study Group
• CCENT Study Group

Learning Partner Content

• Partners: Log in for Partner Education Connection (PEC) curricula.
• Learning Partner Lounges - Find materials provided by Cisco Authorized Learning Partners.

To earn this Cisco certification, you must pass the following exam(s):

Option 1: CCNA Composite

640-802 CCNA Last day to test: September 30, 2013
The 640-802 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is the composite exam associated with the CCNA Routing and Switching certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (CCNAX) v1.1 course. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network security; network types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending switched networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; establishing point-to-point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections.

• Learn more about the 640-802 CCNA exam
• Register for the exam
• Read current exam policies and requirements

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200-120 CCNA
CCNA Composite Exam: The 200-120 CCNA is the composite exam associated with the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (CCNAX) v2 course. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include all the areas covered under ICND 1 and ICND2 Exams.

• Learn more about the 200-120 CCNA exam
• Register for the exam
• Read current exam policies and requirements

Option 2: ICND1 and ICND2

640-822 ICND1 Last day to test: September 30, 2013
The 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office network.

• Learn more about the 640-822 ICND1 exam
• Register for the exam
• Read current exam policies and requirements

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100-101 ICND1
The 100-101 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) is the exam associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician certification and a tangible first step in achieving the CCNA Routing and Switching certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v2.0 course. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office network. The exam includes topics on the Operation of IP Data Networks; LAN Switching Technologies; IP Addressing (IPv4 & IPv6); IP Routing Technologies; IP Services (DHCP, NAT, ACLs); Network Device Security; Basic Troubleshooting.

• Learn more about the 100-101 ICND1 exam
• Register for the exam
• Read current exam policies and requirements

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640-816 ICND2 Last day to test: September 30, 2013
The 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network.

• Learn more about the 640-816 ICND2 exam
• Register for the exam
• Read current exam policies and requirements

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200-101 ICND2
The 200-101 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) is the exam associated with the CCNA Routing and Switching certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v2.0 course. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The exam covers topics LAN Switching Technologies; IP Routing Technologies; IP Services (FHRP, Syslog, SNMP v2 and v3); Troubleshooting; WAN Technologies.

• Learn more about the 200-101 ICND2 exam
• Register for the exam
• Read current exam policies and requirements