CCNA
Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification
| Stands for | Cisco Certified Network Associate |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
CCNA stands for Cisco Certified Network Associate, a professional certification abbreviation.
Networking certification from Cisco, earned by passing a single exam covering network fundamentals, IP connectivity and services, security fundamentals and automation. It is a widely recognized credential for network engineers early in their careers.
Example: Junior network engineers here need a CCNA within their first year.
Usage notes
Cisco introduced the CCNA in 1998 and consolidated several specialized versions into one exam in 2020. Certifications are valid for three years. The professional and expert levels are the CCNP and CCIE.
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