Grow your career with Cisco certifications
Get that career in IT. Earn that promotion. Stand out in your field.
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.
99%
of organizations surveyed use technical certifications to make hiring decisions.
91%
of employers believe IT certifications are a reliable predictor of a successful employee.
81%
of employers associate IT certification holders with increased quality and value of work contribution.
Cisco Certification Career Path
Follow the official progression tracks to build your IT career. Start with foundational skills and advance all the way to expert-level industry mastery.
Entry
Starting point for individuals interested in a career as a tech professional.
Associate
Master the essentials needed to launch a rewarding career and expand your job possibilities.
Professional
Select a core technology track and customize your certification with a concentration exam.
Expert
The industry's most prestigious certification, proving end-to-end IT lifecycle skills.
Popular Certification Exams
CCNA
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Duration: 120 Minutes
- Price: $300 USD (Varies by region)
- Details: Validates foundational knowledge in networking, IT infrastructure, and troubleshooting.
- Official Topics: Network Fundamentals, Network Access, IP Connectivity, IP Services, Security Fundamentals, Automation and Programmability.
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Duration: 120 Minutes
- Price: $300 USD (Varies by region)
- Details: Validates the tactical knowledge and skills needed for a Security Operations Center (SOC) team.
- Official Topics: Security Concepts, Security Monitoring, Host-Based Analysis, Network Intrusion Analysis, Security Policies and Procedures.
CCNP Enterprise (Core)
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Duration: 120 Minutes
- Price: $400 USD (Varies by region)
- Details: The mandatory core exam required to earn the CCNP Enterprise certification. Also acts as the qualifying exam for CCIE Enterprise.
- Official Topics: Architecture, Virtualization, Infrastructure, Network Assurance, Security, Automation.
CCNP Enterprise (Concentration)
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Price: $300 USD (Varies by region)
- Details: A highly popular concentration exam for CCNP Enterprise focusing on advanced routing and infrastructure troubleshooting.
- Official Topics: Layer 3 Technologies, VPN Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Infrastructure Services.