Associate Professional Expert (CCIE)
Routing & Switching CCNA CCNP CCIE Routing & Switching
Design CCNA & CCDA CCDP None
Network Security CCNA CCSP CCIE Security
Service Provider CCNA CCIP CCIE Service Provider
Storage Networking CCNA none CCIE Storage Networking
Voice CCNA CCVP CCIE Voice
General Certifications: Three Levels of Certification
  • Associate. The first step in Cisco networking begins at the Associate level. 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: Six 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.
  • 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.
  • Storage Networking: This path is for professionals who implement storage solutions over extended network infrastructure using multiple transport options.
  • Voice: This path is directed toward network professionals who install and maintain Voice solutions over IP networks.