Cisco Entry-level certifications:
The Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) Field Technician (800-150 FLDTEC) exam is designed for IT professionals who provide on-site support and maintenance for Cisco products.
The CCST Cybersecurity exam (100-160) introduces core cybersecurity concepts, threat detection, and basic security practices.
Provides essentials of networking, including protocols, infrastructure, and troubleshooting.
The Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support exam tests an entry-level candidate’s foundational knowledge and skills related to IT support tasks, including queue and time management, documentation, troubleshooting, assisting end users, managing computer components, and identifying security threats.
Cisco Associate-level certifications:
Covers foundational networking skills, including IP connectivity, network access, security basics, and automation for modern networks.
Focuses on cybersecurity operations, including threat analysis, incident response, and monitoring using Cisco security tools.
Teaches software development and automation skills for Cisco platforms, emphasizing APIs, programming, and network programmability.
Cisco Professional-level certifications:
Focuses on advanced enterprise networking, including routing, switching, wireless, and SD-WAN solutions.
DescriptioCovers advanced security skills, such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention for network protection.
Teaches advanced collaboration technologies, including voice, video, and messaging systems.
Targets advanced data center management, covering servers, storage, and virtualization technologies.
Focuses on advanced service provider networking, including core routing, edge services, and MPLS.
Emphasizes advanced software development, automation, and programmability for Cisco infrastructure.
Provides advanced cybersecurity operations skills, including threat hunting, incident response, and forensic analysis.