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
CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
Exam: 200-301 CCNA
Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (CCDA) Certification
DEVASC - Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms
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:
ENCORE - Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
Exam: 350-401 ENCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
ENARSI - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services
Exam: 300-410 ENARSI
SDWAN200 - Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions
Exam: 300-415 ENSDWI
ENSLD - Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks
Exam: 300-420 ENSLD
ENWLSD - Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
Exam: 300-425 ENWLSD
ENWLSI - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
Exam: 300-430 ENWLSI
ENAUI - Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions
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:
DEVCOR - Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs
Exam: 350-901 DEVCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
ENAUI - Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions
Exam: 300-835 CLAUTO
CLAUI - Implementing Automation for Cisco Collaboration Solutions
Exam: 300-635 DCAUTO
DCAUI - Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions
Exam: 300-635 DCAUTO
SPAUI - Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions
Exam: 300-535 SPAUTO
SAUI - Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions
Exam: 300-735 SAUTO
DEVOPS - Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices using Cisco Platforms
Exam: 300-910 DEVOPS
DEVIOT - Developing Solutions Using Cisco IoT and Edge Platforms
Exam: 300-915 DEVIOT
DEVWBX - Developing Applications for Cisco Webex and Webex Devices
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:
CLCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies
Exam: 350-801 CLCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
CLICA - Implementing Cisco Collaboration Applications
Exam: 300-810 CLICA
CLACCM - Implementing Cisco Advanced Call Control and Mobility Services
Exam: 300-815 CLACCM
CLCEI - Implementing Cisco Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions
Exam: 300-820 CLCEI
CLAUI - Implementing Automation for Cisco Collaboration Solutions
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:
DCCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies
Exam: 350-601 DCCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
DCID - Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
Exam: 300-610 DCID
DCIT - Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
Exam: 300-615 DCIT
DCACI - Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure
Exam : 300-620 DCACI
DCMDS - Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches
Exam: 300-625 DCSAN
DCAUI - Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions
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:
SCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies
Exam: 350-701 SCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
SSNGFW - Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall
and
SSFIPS - Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS
Exam: 300-710 SNCF
SISE - Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine
Exam: 300-715 SISE
SESA - Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance
Exam: 300-720 SESA
SWSA - Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance
Exam: 300-725 SWSA
SVPN - Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks
Exam: 300-730 SVPN
SAUI - Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions
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:
SPCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies
Exam: 350-501 SPCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
SPRI - Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions
Exam: 300-510 SPRI
SPVI - Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Solutions
Exam: 300-515 SPVI
SPAUI - Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions
Exam: 300-535 SPAUTO