Top Information Technology (IT) Certifications by Cisco Systems

Thinking about a career in computer networking, routing, storage, and security? 

Then Cisco certifications can help you in career growth. 

Here is a list of Cisco Certification based on the career path:-

Certification Path	Level
	Entry	Associate	Professional	Expert
Routing & Switching	CCENT	CCNA	CCNP	CCIE Routing & Switching
Design	CCENT	CCDA	CCDP	CCDE
Network Security	CCENT	CCNA Security	CCNP Security	CCIE Security
Wireless	CCENT	CCNA Wireless	CCNP Wireless	CCIE Wireless
Voice		CCNA Voice	CCNP Voice	CCIE Voice
Storage Networking	CCENT	-	-	CCIE Storage Networking
Data Center	-	-	-	CCIE Data Center
Service Provider	-	CCNA Service Provider	CCNP Service Provider	CCIE Service Provider
Service Provider Operations	CCENT	CCNA Service Provider Operations	CCNP Service Provider Operations	CCIE Service Provider Operations

Abbreviations:

CCENT: Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician

CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Administrator

CCNP: Cisco Certified Network Professional

CCIE: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert

CCDA: Cisco Certified Design Associate

CCDP: Cisco Certified Design Professional

CCDE: Cisco Certified Design Expert

Few other certifications offered by Cisco are:- 

Other Cisco Certifications
Certification Type	Certification Path	Certification Name
Architect	Cisco Certified Architect	CCA - Cisco Certified Architect
Technician	Cisco Certified Technician	CCT Routing & Switching
		CCT Data Center
		CCT Tele Presence
Specialist	Voice mail and Messaging Specialists	Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist
		Cisco Unified Presence Specialist
		Cisco Unity Design Specialist
		Cisco Unity Support Specialist
	Data Center Application Services	Cisco Data Center Application Services Design Specialist
		Cisco Data Center Application Services Support Specialist
	Data Center Networking Infrastructure	Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist
		Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist
	Data Center Storage Networking	Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist
		Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist
	Data Center Unified Computing	Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design Specialist
		Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Support Specialist
	Security Certifications	Cisco ASA Specialist
		Cisco Firewall Security Specialist
		Cisco IOS Security Specialist
		Cisco IPS Specialist
		Cisco Network Admission Control Specialist
		Cisco VPN Security Specialist
	Service Provider Certifications	Cisco IOS XR Specialist
	Video Certifications	Cisco Rich Media Communications Specialist
		Cisco TelePresence Installations Specialist
		Cisco TelePresence Solutions Specialist

 

For a list of Information Technology (IT) certification courses offered by CompTIA refer to EduGroomers Blogpost below:-

http://edugroomers.blogspot.in/2012/07/information-technology-certifications.html

Best Wishes,

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Career as an IT Network Administrator

A Network Administrator is a responsible for the overall health of the network, security, ensuring network connectivity throughout and company's LAN/WAN infrastructure, and all other technical considerations at the network level.

Network Admin’s Motto:

•  Monitor
•  Troubleshoot
•  Secure

A Day in a Network Administrator’s Life

•  Maintain and administer computer networks (LAN & WAN)
•  Monitor network performance to determine bottlenecks and issues
•  Plan and implement network security measures to protect data and hardware
•  Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems
•  Manage access to different devices, drives and systems on a network
•  Connect servers built on different platforms using network protocols
•  Work with webmasters to manage company internets and intranets
•  Troubleshoot malfunctions & monitor the system’s firewall
•  Configure routers and switches using networking protocols
•  Work in data centre for installation/configuration of new network connections

Skills Required

•  Good problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
•  Clear logical and analytical thought process
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•  Ability to explain complicated technologies in layman terms
•  Ability to keep updated with latest technologies
•  Thorough knowledge of subject matter and allied fields
•  Willingness to work on-call should a system require maintenance
•  Ability to work in a team environment
•  Knowledge of network and internet protocols

Job Titles

•  Network Engineer
•  Network Technician
•  Network Programmer
•  Network Systems Manager
•  Network Analyst
•  Network Security Specialist
•  Wireless Network Administrator
•  Network Architect
•  Data Centre Network Administrator
•  Network Infrastructure Security Engineer

Certificate Courses in Networking

Areas of Specialization: Routing & Switching, Design, Voice, Security, Wireless, Data Centre, Service Provider, Service Provider Operations

• Cisco Certifications: CCNA / CCNP / CCIE
• CWNP Certifications: CWNA / CWSP / CWDP / CWNE
• CompTIA Certifications: Network+ / Security+
• Juniper Certifications: JNCIA / JNCIS / JNCIP / JNCIE
• Novel Certifications: Netware CNA / Netware CNE

 Note: Certifications in the fields of Operating Systems, Security, Hardware, Storage, Virtualization are also pursued along with Networking Certifications.

Career Map

B.E. (IT) or B.E. (CS) or B.Sc. (IT) or B.Sc. (CS) or B.C.A. are preferred degrees for pursing a career in IT Networking.

Other Related Careers

•  UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator
•  Systems Administrator
•  Backup Administrator
•  SAN Storage Administrator
•  Computer Engineer
•  Virtualization Administrator
•  Database Administrator
•  Computer Programmer
•  Computer Hardware Technician
•  Systems Architect
•  IT Help Desk Support
•  IT Security Specialist

Thanks

Regards,

Farzad Damania

Head Counsellor & Corporate Trainer

EduGroomers Career Counselling
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http://www.facebook.com/edugroomers

EduGroomers is a professionally managed educational organization offering Unbiased Career Assessment,Counselling, and various Empowerment Training Programs for students (school andcollege), teenagers, graduates, job seekers and working professionals.

Established with an endeavor toempower and groom individuals of all ages including students (school andcollege), teenagers, graduates, job seekers, working professionals, housewivesand seniors, EduGroomers offers numerous integrated learning solutions and unmatchedCareer Advice with assistance of its adroit team of professionals and experts,who are always updated with the latest Career Opportunities and Career trends inIndia and abroad.

EduGroomers (Famous and Most Popular)Career Testing includes:

• CareerEvaluation Test – Discover your natural career abilities
• Career InterestTest – Know your career interests
• Aptitude Test –Check if your aptitude supports your career plans
• PersonalityTest – Understand how your personality resonates with your career choice
• EmotionalIntelligence Test – Learn if you can handle the nuances and pressure of job/ business

Benefits of EduGroomers Programs:

• Unbiased Career Counselling (We are not tied up with any institute, we are 100% unbiased)
• Identifies your strengths, passion, aptitude and career opportunities
• Individualistic approach and Personal attention
• Result oriented workshops and seminars
• Innovative out-of-box training programs
• Expert and knowledgeable guidance