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Register for community eventNew training and certifications
We are introducing new training and certifications in five key technology tracks plus DevNet certifications. These associate, specialist, professional, and expert-level certifications validate your critical job skills with the same high standards we’ve held for the last 25 years. Plus, new DevNet training and certifications help you combine infrastructure expertise with the power of programming to take advantage of the possibilities of intent-based networking.
Program updates
Check out the following program updates.
Introduced Cisco Certified DevNet Associate, Specialist and Professional certifications
Prerequisites removed for certifications at the associate and professional levels
Continuing education for all
Recognition for completing training courses
Consolidated and updated CCNA training and certification
Your choice of concentration exams at the professional level
Streamlined certification paths
New lifetime tenure for CCIE certificaton maintained for 20 years continuously
Certifications
Specialist
Focus on a specific tech area right for your role and drive your career in the direction that fits your strengths and interests.
CCNP
Select a core technology track and a focused concentration exam to customize your professional-level certification.
CCIE
Accelerate your expertise, from end-to-end design and deployment to operating and optimizing.
Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
Validate your core knowledge of Cisco applications, programmability strategy, and APIs.
Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist
Specialize in connecting development, automation, networking operations, and security.
Cisco Certified DevNet Professional
Master design, development, and debugging using Cisco APIs and platforms; choose your ideal concentration focus.
Training
From Networking Academy students to seasoned professionals, Cisco’s comprehensive training helps you flourish in a dynamic environment with e-learning, instructor-led classrooms, and learning communities.
Explore the training catalog for specific Cisco product, technology and certification offerings.
Join our communities and engage with your peers for inspiration, support, and professional tips.
Cisco certification community event
Attend our upcoming live virtual event to learn the latest program enhancements. Let our subject matter experts guide you through our updated training and certification program and answer your questions in real time.
Recertification policy update
Beginning February 24, 2020, all certification levels will have a three-year recertification requirement. Certified individuals will be able to recertify by completing continuing education activities, taking exams, or a combination of both.
Take an exam
Attend Cisco Live training sessions
Author content
Complete online training courses
Complete instructor-led training
Three-year recertification requirement
Blogs
Check out the latest in support of our recent training and certification updates.
Bringing software practices and software skills to networking with Cisco certifications and DevNet
Susie Wee, SVP and CTO of Cisco DevNet
Experience learning at the next level
Mike Adams, VP and GM, Learning@Cisco
Planning for the new CCNP migration
If you have started working toward any current CCNP certification, keep going. In the new program, you'll receive credit for work you've already completed in the current program.
For more information about how to migrate your certification in progress, visit the migration tool below.
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