ccna

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is an entry-level information technology (IT) certification offered by Cisco Systems. CCNA certification is widely recognized in the IT industry as the foundational step for careers in IT positions and networking roles.[1][2]

Cisco exams routinely change in response to evolving IT trends.[3] In 2020, Cisco announced an update to its certification program that “Consolidated and updated associate-level training and certification.”[4] Cisco has consolidated the previous different types of Cisco-certified Network Associate with a general CCNA certification.[5]

The exams content covers proprietary technology such as Cisco IOS and its associated command-line interface commands. Cisco along with 3rd party learning partners offer multiple training methods to achieve certification. Training methods include virtual classroom, in-person classroom, and book-based learning. Free alternatives are also available, such as community sourced practice exams and YouTube video lectures.