Learning Takes Your Career to the Next Level
Be job ready today, tomorrow and beyond. Fuel your career with the new learning portfolio that unlocks possibilities for both network engineers and developers.
Training and certifications
Cisco offers training and certifications in five key technology tracks including the first of its kind, 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 unleash the full potential of the new network.
Certifications
CCNA
Master the essentials needed to launch a rewarding career and expand your job possibilities with the latest technologies.
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.
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
Gain the fundamentals to prevent, detect, and defend against cybersecurity threats.
Program benefits
Check out just some of the reasons why Cisco certifications is the program for you.
DevNet 500
Make history by joining the elite ranks of the DevNet 500. The DevNet 500 recognizes the first 500 individuals who earn one of the new DevNet certifications - Associate, Specialist or Professional - and from wherever in the world they pass the exam
CCNP exams
Check out our CCNP migration tools to see how your professional-level exams align to the current CCNP requirements.
Schedule your exam today
Reserve your seat for the current certification exams at Pearson Vue.
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.
Recertification policy update
As of 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 training and certification updates.
A new era of learning for a new network
Mike Adams, Vice President/General Manager, Learning@Cisco
What you need to know February 24, 2020
Joe Clarke, Distinguished Engineer, Cisco
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