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What is the difference between CCNA,CCNP,CCIE?

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Question added by Giddaluru Satheesh Kumar , Network Engineer , Pegasus International Computer Co.W.L.L
Date Posted: 2016/08/27
Rania Salama
by Rania Salama , IT Manager , Sadat university

CCNA is the basics for networking and dealing with cisco switches and routers. The CCNP is different from the CCNA in that it aims to give accreditation for the Professional level. CCNP stands for Cisco Certified Network Professional, meaning this person has skills in the design and other aspects of medium-sized networks which have at least 100 and at the most 500 end devices. The CCNP accreditation is harder to achieve because you will have to pass four exams at the most (to stay accredited at this level.) Once you have hurdled the CCNP and want to upgrade, your next goal would be the CCIE exam. To qualify for the CCNP exams, you first have to be CCNA accredited. CCIE is the highest of the known accreditations for Cisco networking products at the moment. CCIE stands for Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert

Mohamed Ramadan
by Mohamed Ramadan , Network Engineer , smart adsl

The big difference between the two testimonies and a vastIt is concerning MCSE certification specializing in the management of computer networks in terms of programming (operating system) as a department user accounts and special powers to the network and manage network resources and connect devices Central Paljahez (server) ... etc.Or in other words are Chhadm specializes in the design, installation and maintenance of networks and communication systems using software tools, Microsoft systemsCisco cisco certifications are considered the foundation is professionalism in the world of networks where Alsescu cycle by giving you everything about the world of networks, starting from the basics, where even the smallest detail that you will then understand everything in the networks. Divided Alsescu certificate into three sections:CCNA and CCNP and CCIE.

Salman Ahmed
by Salman Ahmed , Sr. System Engineer , Alpha Data

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is the entry level certification in Networking. After completing this if you want to extend your knowledge in networking you need to go the second level, called CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)

 

CCIE Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)  is the leading certification in the networking industry in deep technical networking knowledge and are deployed into the most technically challenging network assignments.

Manish K
by Manish K , Network Engineer (Senior Service Engineer) , Microland

There are a lot of different Cisco certifications, but they follow set tracks. The mainstream switching/routing track is CCENT > CCNA > CCNP > CCIE, whereas the voice track would be CCNA Voice > CCVP > CCIE Voice and the security would be CCNA Security > CCSP > CCIE Security (note that CCNA is a prereq for CCNA Voice or CCNA Security).

CCNA is Cisco's entry-level Networking Certification series. There are a several topics you will need to be familiar with (OSI model, how various different network protocols work, routing, switching, mpls, subnetting, cidr notation, frame relay, how to configure/setup a network, describe how a network works, Cisco IOS commands, different products, network security, etc). 

CCNP is the mid-level Networking Certification series. Same topics are covered but more in depth. Such additional topics include trilian, hardcore in-depth studying on QoS, high availability, ipv6, bgp, etc.

CCIE is the top-level Networking Certification series. There are only about 40,000 CCIE certified people in the WORLD. Infinitely harder than the CCNP certifications.

Mahmoud Awwad
by Mahmoud Awwad , IOS programmer , CanadaGlobalCentre

KG1 >> 5th grade >> College :S

MOHAMMED SAJID ALI KHAN
by MOHAMMED SAJID ALI KHAN , Network Support Engineer , Shabakkat Cellular Company

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is entry level networking certification from Cisco. There are a number of topics in basics of networking you need to be familiar with to mould your career in networking.

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) is mid-level networking certification from Cisco. Almost same topics that of CCNA's, but yes, in more detail. New topics includes BGP and IPv6. Not as easy as CCNA, but more interesting as you go in depth.

 

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) is the top-level networking certification from Cisco. Harder than CCNP. It requires years of formal training and fat investment to capture this certification. Once you are through, then you can expect your pay to be the top among IT salaries.

Anirban Chakraborty
by Anirban Chakraborty , Network Administrator , Wipro Limited

Associate

Cloud (CCNA)

Collaboration (CCNA)

Cyber Ops (CCNA Cyber Ops)

Data Center (CCNA Data Center)

Design (CCDA)

Industrial (CCNA)

Routing & Switching (CCNA)

Security (CCNA Security)

Service Provider (CCNA SP)

Wireless (CCNA Wireless)

Professional

Cloud (CCNP)

Collaboration (CCNP)

Data Center (CCNP Data Center)

Design (CCDP)

Routing & Switching (CCNP)

Security (CCNP Security)

Service Provider (CCNP SP)

Wireless (CCNP Wireless)

Expert

CCDE Design Expert

CCIE Collaboration

CCIE Data Center

CCIE Routing & Switching

CCIE Security

CCIE Service Provider

CCIE Wireless

CCNA :: The CCNA is an entry-level, single-exam certification that establishes basic knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, ports, services, plus router and switch settings, configuration, and best practices. The CCDP requires the CCNA as a pre-requisite, and also requires passing 2 or 4 exams (the 2 exam option sounds better, and costs $100 less, but basically covers the contents of 3 exams from the 4-exam version in a single, long, arduous exam).

CCNP ::  CCNPs are more senior than CCNAs, and usually have more experience and thus also make more money. Because you can't get a CCNP without first getting a CCNA, you can't be in the situation where you have a CCNP but not a CCNA. Thus, my points about experience, knowledge, and pay are entirely correct and explain the junior (CCNA)--senior (CCNP) relationship between the two credentials.

CCIE ::  The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) and Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certifications are accepted worldwide as the most prestigious networking certifications in the industry. Network Engineers holding an active Cisco CCIE or CCDE certification are recognized for their expert network engineering skills. The CCIE/CCDE community has established a reputation of leading the networking industry in deep technical networking knowledge and is deployed into the most technically challenging network assignments. The program continually updates and revises its testing tools and methodologies to ensure unparalleled program quality, relevance and value. Through a rigorous written exam and a performance based lab, these expert-level certification programs set the standard for internetworking expertise. Cisco introduced the CCIE certification in 1993 to assist the industry in distinguishing the top echelon of internetworking experts worldwide. Cisco introduced the CCDE certification in 2007 to assess expert-level infrastructure network design skills worldwide.

 

saqib sarwar
by saqib sarwar , Training and Development Coordinator , Duke training center

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is the Associate level Cisco Certification.

CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) is a Professional Cerification. The person who has this certification its mean they people has skills.

CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) is a Expert Level certification.This is the highest level of Certification. CCIE considered as a honor. 

CCNA is basics for networking .CCNP is for the Professional level. meaning this person has skills. The CCNP is harder to achieve because of its exam the next step is CCIE exam. CCIE is the highest of the known accreditations for Cisco networking products at the moment. it is for expert people.

For one thing, the CCIE exam configuration is differnt from whatever other Cisco affirmation. Notwithstanding passing a composed exam, a competitor should effectively total a lab exam. Both exams will thoroughly test the applicant's directing and exchanging aptitudes. Other than the exam organization being distinctive, the CCIE outline is substantially bigger and covers numerous subjects, which are excluded in CCNP. Additionally, the cost is fundamentally higher.If you want best preparation material for CCDE Lab then visit:http://www.lab4ccie.com/ccde-lab.html

Sergii Vinnikov
by Sergii Vinnikov , VP of IT infrastucture, System Architect , APPORTO

from learning perspective, CCNA courses in network academy - must have for every network engineer, doesnt matter cisco/brocade/juniper/etc. Very usefull. Certification - interesting, and as for me quite complex at the beginning.

CCNP - new edges of knowledge, when you found that there are much better ways/technologies that can be used.

CCIE - expert level.

Do not forget that there are different paths, like R&S, Security, VOIP etc.

As for me best way to start from R&S. Next step is DC or DE

Another important thing - necessary to validate your existing certs every 3 years (or pass similar level exam or high in existing or another path)

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