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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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The Cisco Certified Network Associate, or CCNA, is an associate level vendor certification from Cisco Systems that validates the skills needed to administer small and medium sized computer networks. Since February 2020, Cisco has consolidated what were once several specialised CCNA tracks into a single 200-301 examination covering core networking knowledge, with no formal prerequisites, and the credential remains valid for three years before it must be renewed. It also serves as the standard stepping stone toward Cisco's higher, professional level CCNP certifications. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Qualification Level
Associate-level vendor certification 1
Awarding Body Type
Cisco Systems (vendor certification programme) 1
Typical Duration
A single examination, valid for 3 years 1
Country of Origin
United States 1
Field of Study
Information technology, network administration and infrastructure 1
Classification
Qualification Type
Certificate 1
Qualification Level
Qualification Level (ISCED category)
Short-Cycle Tertiary (ISCED 5) 1
Sources
1. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Wikipedia)
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    The 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate exam is now the only exam available at CCNA-level.
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  • Description, qualification-type classification
    The Cisco Certified Network Associate, or CCNA, is an associate level vendor certification from Cisco Systems that validates the skills needed to administer small and medium sized computer networks.
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