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What is CCNA?

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is an entry-level IT certification offered by Cisco. It validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-sized routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. CCNA also covers basic security threats and mitigation, wireless networking fundamentals, and an understanding of network automation and programmability. It is commonly used to demonstrate foundational networking knowledge for entry-level network engineering or technician roles.

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What other technologies are related to CCNA?

CCNA Competitor Technologies

JNCIA

JNCIA (Juniper Networks Certified Associate) is an entry-level Juniper Networks certification, making it a direct competitor to CCNA by covering similar networking fundamentals but with Juniper equipment.

mentioned alongside CCNA in 80% (659) of relevant job posts

Network+

Network+ is a vendor-neutral networking certification that covers fundamental networking concepts, serving as a competitor to CCNA, although less Cisco specific.

mentioned alongside CCNA in 25% (1.9k) of relevant job posts

Net+

Net+ is a vendor-neutral networking certification that covers fundamental networking concepts, serving as a competitor to CCNA, although less Cisco specific. This is the same as 'Network+'.

mentioned alongside CCNA in 31% (437) of relevant job posts

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+ is a vendor-neutral networking certification that covers fundamental networking concepts, serving as a competitor to CCNA, although less Cisco specific. This is the same as 'Network+'.

mentioned alongside CCNA in 14% (867) of relevant job posts

N+

N+ is a vendor-neutral networking certification that covers fundamental networking concepts, serving as a competitor to CCNA, although less Cisco specific. This is the same as 'Network+'.

mentioned alongside CCNA in 31% (279) of relevant job posts

JNCP

JNCP (Juniper Networks Certified Professional) is a professional-level Juniper Networks certification, making it a competitor to CCNA by covering networking but with Juniper equipment.

mentioned alongside CCNA in 79% (99) of relevant job posts

CCNA Complementary Technologies

CCNP

CCNP is a professional-level Cisco certification that builds upon the CCNA foundation, offering more in-depth knowledge and skills. It complements CCNA by providing a natural progression for those seeking advanced expertise.

mentioned alongside CCNA in 63% (8.2k) of relevant job posts

CCIE

CCIE is the highest level of Cisco certification, representing expert-level knowledge and skills. It complements CCNA as the next step for expert-level networking skills.

mentioned alongside CCNA in 39% (1.6k) of relevant job posts

CCENT

CCENT was a previous entry-level Cisco certification that served as a stepping stone to CCNA. Although retired, it was complementary in the past.

mentioned alongside CCNA in 68% (355) of relevant job posts