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Cisco

Cisco offers three levels of general certification representing increasing levels of expertise: Associate, Professional, and Expert (CCIE). The Associate level includes the new CCENT certification. Different tracks across these levels align with varying career needs. A variety of focused Cisco Qualified Specialist certifications are available as well to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions or job roles.

General Certifications: Three Levels of Certification

• Associate — The first step in Cisco networking begins at the Associate level. The Associate level includes the new CCENT certification. Think of this as the apprentice or foundation level of networking certification.
• Professional — This is the advanced or journeyman level of certification.
• Expert — This is CCIE, the highest level of achievement for network professionals, certifying an individual as an expert or master.

General Certifications: Different Paths

• Routing and Switching — This path is for professionals who install and support Cisco technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside.
• Design — This path is aimed at professionals who design Cisco technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside.
• Network Security — This path is directed toward network professionals who design and implement Cisco Secure networks.
• Voice — This path is directed toward network professionals who install and maintain Voice solutions over IP networks.
• Service Provider — This path is aimed at professionals working with infrastructure or access solutions in a Cisco end-to-end environment primarily within the telecommunications arena.

Focused Certifications: Cisco Qualified Specialist

A variety of Cisco Qualified Specialist certifications are available to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions, or job role. New certifications are added to this list regularly.

Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals

In April 2003, the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) awarded Cisco a formal certification recognizing that Cisco security courseware meets the 4011 training standard.  This standard is intended for Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals responsible for the security oversight or management of critical networks.  This formal NSA and CNSS certification gives Cisco the authority to recognize those candidates who have demonstrated that they have met this training standard.

Check Point

Ascolta prepares learners for the Check Point certifications.  They are recognized as the industry standard for Internet security.  Ascolta is Check Point's leading authorized training partner, and offers official Check Point curricula.  The courses provide the knowledge needed to take the Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) exams.

Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) Training and Certifications

CWNP offers career certifications in enterprise Wi-Fi technologies from beginner to expert. CWNP enterprise Wi-Fi career certifications challenge your knowledge of RF technologies, applications for Wi-Fi in the enterprise, and the tools used to troubleshoot and secure enterprise Wi-Fi networks.