Certification Levels
Cisco categorizes its vendor certifications into five categories, these include:
- Entry
- Associate
- Professional
- Expert
- Architect
Cisco Technologies
Categories are based on the Cisco technology:
- Associate Level Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions - CCNA
Exam: 200-301 CCNA
Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (CCDA) Certification
Course: Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms - DEVASC
Exam: 200-901 DEVASC
- Professional Level Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise Certification
To earn CCNP Enterprise, you pass two exams: a core exam and an enterprise concentration exam of your choice. And every exam in the CCNP Enterprise program earns an individual Specialist certification, so you get recognized for your accomplishments along the way.
The core exam focuses on your knowledge of enterprise infrastructure including dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation. The core exam is also the qualifying exam for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure and CCIE Enterprise Wireless certifications. Passing the core exam will qualify candidates to schedule and take the CCIE lab within the validity of their core exam.
Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics such as network design, SD-WAN, wireless, and automation. You can prepare for concentration exams by taking corresponding Cisco training courses.
Core Exam:
Course: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies - ENCORE
Exam: 350-401 ENCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
Course: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services - ENARSI
Exam: 300-410 ENARSI
Course: Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions - SDWAN200
Exam: 300-415 ENSDWI
Course: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks - ENSLD
Exam: 300-420 ENSLD
Course: Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks - ENWLSD
Exam: 300-425 ENWLSD
Course: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks - ENWLSI
Exam: 300-430 ENWLSI
Course: Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions - ENAUI
Exam: 300-435 ENAUTO
Cisco Certified DevNet Professional (CCDP) Certification
To earn DevNet Professional, you pass two exams, a core exam and a software developer concentration exam of your choice. And now every exam in the DevNet Professional program earns an individual Specialist certification, so you get recognized for your accomplishments along the way.
The core exam focuses on your knowledge of software development and design including using APIs, Cisco platforms, application deployment and security, and infrastructure and automation. The core exam earns a specialist certification, so you get recognized for your accomplishments along the way.
Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics such as enterprise automation, collaboration automation, data centre automation, service provider automation, security automation, DevOps automation, IoT, and Cloud.
Core Exam:
Course: Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs - DEVCOR
Exam: 350-901 DEVCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
Course: Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions - ENAUI
Exam: 300-835 CLAUTO
Course: Implementing Automation for Cisco Collaboration Solutions - CLAUI
Exam: 300-635 DCAUTO
Course: Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions - DCAUI
Exam: 300-635 DCAUTO
Course: Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions - SPAUI
Exam: 300-535 SPAUTO
Course: Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions - SAUI
Exam: 300-735 SAUTO
Course: Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices using Cisco Platforms - DEVOPS
Exam: 300-910 DEVOPS
Course: Developing Solutions Using Cisco IoT and Edge Platforms - DEVIOT
Exam: 300-915 DEVIOT
Course: Developing Applications for Cisco Webex and Webex Devices - DEVWBX
Exam: 300-920 DEVWBX
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Collaboration
To earn CCNP Collaboration, you pass two exams: a core exam and a collaboration concentration exam of your choice. And now every exam in the CCNP Collaboration program earns an individual Specialist certification, so you get recognized for your accomplishments along the way.
The core exam focuses on your knowledge of collaboration infrastructure. The core exam is also the qualifying exam for CCIE Collaboration certification. Passing the core exam will qualify candidates to schedule and take the CCIE lab within the validity of their core exam.
Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics. You can prepare for concentration exams by taking their corresponding Cisco training courses.
Core Exam:
Course: Implementing and Operating Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies - CLCOR
Exam: 350-801 CLCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
Course: Implementing Cisco Collaboration Applications - CLICA
Exam: 300-810 CLICA
Course: Implementing Cisco Advanced Call Control and Mobility Services - CLACCM
Exam: 300-815 CLACCM
Course: Implementing Cisco Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions - CLCEI
Exam: 300-820 CLCEI
Course: Implementing Automation for Cisco Collaboration Solutions - CLAUI
Exam: 300-835 CLAUTO
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center
To earn CCNP Data Center, you pass two exams: a core exam and a data centre concentration exam of your choice. And now every exam in the CCNP Data Center program earns an individual Specialist certification, so you get recognized for your accomplishments along the way.
The core exam focuses on your knowledge of data centre infrastructure. The core exam is also the qualifying exam for CCIE Data Center certification. Passing the core exam will qualify candidates to schedule and take the CCIE lab within the validity of their core exam.
Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics. You can prepare for concentration exams by taking their corresponding Cisco training courses.
Core Exam:
Course: Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies - DCCOR
Exam: 350-601 DCCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
Course: Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure - DCID
Exam: 300-610 DCID
Course: Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure - DCIT
Exam: 300-615 DCIT
Course: Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - DCACI
Exam : 300-620 DCACI
Course: Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches - DCMDS
Exam: 300-625 DCSAN
Course: Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions - DCAUI
Exam: 300-635 DCAUTO
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
To earn CCNP Security, you pass two exams: a core exam and a security concentration exam of your choice. And now every exam in the CCNP Security program earns an individual Specialist certification, so you get recognized for your accomplishments along the way.
The core exam focuses on your knowledge of security infrastructure. The core exam is also the qualifying exam for CCIE Security certification. Passing the core exam will qualify candidates to schedule and take the CCIE lab within the validity of their core exam.
Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics. You can prepare for concentration exams by taking their corresponding Cisco training courses.
Core Exam:
Course: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies - SCOR
Exam: 350-701 SCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
Course: Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall - SSNGFW
and
Course: Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS - SSFIPS
Exam: 300-710 SNCF
Course: Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine - SISE
Exam: 300-715 SISE
Course: Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance - SESA
Exam: 300-720 SESA
Course: Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance - SWSA
Exam: 300-725 SWSA
Course: Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks - SVPN
Exam: 300-730 SVPN
Course: Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions - SAUI
Exam: 300-735 SAUTO
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Service Provider
To earn CCNP Service Provider, you pass two exams: a core exam and a service provider concentration exam of your choice. And now every exam in the CCNP Service Provider program earns an individual Specialist certification, so you get recognized for your accomplishments along the way.
The core exam focuses on your knowledge of service provider infrastructure. The core exam is also the qualifying exam for CCIE Service Provider certification. Passing the core exam will qualify candidates to schedule and take the CCIE lab within the validity of their core exam.
Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics such as advanced routing, VPN services, and automation. You can prepare for concentration exams by taking their corresponding Cisco training courses.
Core Exam:
Course: Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies - SPCOR
Exam: 350-501 SPCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
Course: Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions - SPRI
Exam: 300-510 SPRI
Course: Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Solutions - SPVI
Exam: 300-515 SPVI
Course: Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions - SPAUI
Exam: 300-535 SPAUTO