The document introduces Cisco certifications and their levels, from Entry to Architect. It provides details on the new CCNA Data Center and CCNP Data Center certifications, which are aligned to job roles of data center networking administrators and designers. It also gives information on scheduling and preparing for Cisco certification exams through Pearson VUE and Cisco Learning Partners.

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Cisco Introduces Full Portfolio of Certifications and Training for Data Center
Technologies to Support and Align With Evolving IT Job Roles:
Definition:
Cisco ( NASDAQ : CSCO ) is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how
people connect,communicate and collaborate. Cisco Certifications are IT Professional
certifications for Cisco Systems products. The tests are administered by Pearson
VUE.The five levels of certification are: Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert, and
Architect along with targeted certifications for Specialist and Technician. These are
available in seven different subject areas: Routing & Switching, Design, Network
Security, Service Provider, Storage Networking, Voice and Wireless.
Key Facts Of Cisco Certifications: Following the March 2012 announcement of
CCIE Data Center, and the recently available suite of Cisco Nexus® 1000V, 2000/5000,
7000, Cisco MDS and Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®) product
training, Cisco now offers a complete portfolio of Data Center training and certification,
from the associate to expert level.
● CCNA Data Center lays the foundation for job roles such as Data Center Networking
Administrators that require competence in areas including network and server virtualization and
storage and IP networking convergence.
● CCNP Data Center is aligned specifically to the job role of Data Center Network Designers and
professional-level Data Center networking practitioners. The certification validates an
individual's capabilities, including troubleshooting a virtualized computing environment based
on the Cisco UCS platform focusing on storage and network connectivity, installation, memory,
adapter connectivity and booting issues, drivers, BIOS and deploying a virtualized environment.

2. Availability:
CCNA Data Center and CCNP Data Center exams are now available through Pearson
VUE:
Cisco® Certifications
Cisco Certifications and specialist qualifications are an IT industry standard used to
validate knowledge of Cisco products and technologies.For more details on our
programs please visit www.ciscolearningnetwork.com.
(1) Test Scheduling :
Appointments may be made in advance or on the day you wish to test, subject to
availability. Pearson VUE offers a variety of scheduling options—
➢ Schedule Test Online
➢ Schedule Test Over the Phone
➢ Schedule Test through Local Test Center
(2) Cisco Certification News :
➢ NEW CNA Data Center and CCNP Data Center Certifications Now Available
➢ Study and register for the latest Cisco Data Center certifications. Learn more.
➢ CCIE Security Written and Lab Exam v4.0 Now Available
➢ Candidates can register now for the updated written and lab exam. Learn more.
➢ CCIE Data Center Written Exam Availability
➢ Cisco Announces New CCNP Service Provider Certification etc.
(3) Program Information :
➢ Specialist : The Specialist designation certifies the expertise of experienced
technical professionals. By earning specialist certifications, you can enhance your
core networking knowledge in technologies such as security, IP Communications,
and wireless.
➢ Specialized Partner : The Cisco Channel Partner Program integrates the
technology focus of each Cisco Partner Specialization with flexible individual
career certification requirements, customer satisfaction targets, and pre- and post-

3. sales support capabilities.
➢ Account Manager : Cisco Account Manager exams verify the knowledge and
skills of account managers and sales professionals who position Cisco solutions to
their customers. Specific Cisco Account Manager exams are required for
individuals interested in obtaining a Cisco Sales Expert designation or fulfilling
sales oriented job roles within Cisco Partner Specializations.
➢ Networking Academy : The Cisco Networking Academy Program provides skills
students need to work in IT fields. The program offers Web-based content, online
assessment, hand-on labs, instructor training, and preparation for industry
certifications.
(4) Test Preparation:
➢ Prep + Test Bundles for Cisco ICND1, ICND2 and CCNA exams :
➢ Gauge Your Knowledge of Cisco Core Networking Technologies
➢ Gauge your knowledge of entry-level skills in security, voice, wireless, and
routing and switching technologies with Cisco Learning Network self-
assessments. All assessments are free and available now with registration.
➢ Get Official Learning@Cisco Study Products
➢ Discover the Cisco Learning Network Store and get started with IT learning
games, mobile certification study, e-Learning, certification study bundles, and
more.
➢ Cisco Learning Partners
Training courses are available through Cisco Authorized Learning
Partners: http://tools.cisco.com/GlobalLearningLocator/LLocatorHome.do
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