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Cisco Industry

Certifications &Discount Vouchers


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This is an overview of the global talent skills gap and the importanceof Cisco industry certifications. It provides information on Ciscocertification exams and discount vouchers that map to NetworkingAcademy curricula as well as an overview of certifications andtraining that go beyond the content offered via NetworkingAcademies.

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Knowledge

Gap

Voice Transport

Telecommuting and VPN

Wireless

Future Converged Applications

Collaboration

Video

Broad educationand experienceare required for

new careers.

Enhanced Security

Evo

lutionofthe

Netw

ork

Time

Switching

Routing

Data

Center/Storage

The role of thenetwork grows.

Converged

Solutions

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Emergence of a Skills Gap


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Right Experts, Right Place, Right Time

Source: Analysis by Cisco based on IDC Skill Gaps Research and Bain 2007 Global Job Market Analysis

Broad and Deep Talent Gap

The worldwide gap of skilled networking professionals is estimatedto be about 3 million in 2012.


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Projected Growth inAdvanced Technologies

Voice

Wireless

Security

Growth

Time

Job Role and Market Growth

2008 Worldwide Survey by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cisco

Companies are dedicating job rolesnow and expecting to increase thetrend within five years. Security:

Expect increase from 46% dedicatednow to 80% in 5 years.

Voice: Expect increase from 40% dedicated

now to 69% in 5 years.

Wireless:

Expect increase from 39% dedicatednow to 66% in 5 years.


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Does my workforce have the ability to deal

with the increased pace of change? Do I?

Do I have the training and skills that I needto stay competitive?

Value of Certifications to Professionals andEmployers

Screen job applicants and validate technical knowledge

Ensure quality, competency, and relevancy

Create platform for career development

Provide credibility with employers and customers

Offer recertification to maintain skills



Benefits of Training and Certifications

For Employers

Productivity:

66% of managers believe that certifications improve the overall levelof service and support offered to IT end users and customers.*

75% of managers say certifications are important to teamperformance.*

Organizations with 4055% of team members certified performedabove the average of all organizations.*

Better return on investments: The right skills to ease deployment, useproducts to their fullest, and get the most out of the IT investment.

Lower costs: Skills to efficiently handle issues that arise. Less downtime

equals lower costs.

Increased customer satisfaction: IT training increases customersatisfaction. Trained workers know how to solve problems more quicklyand with a greater success rate.

* Source: IDC, "Impact of Training: Functional Excellence Leads to Operational Productivity," Doc# 215762,

December 2008.



Benefits of Training and CertificationsFor Employees Differentiation: At company and in market

Improved chance of being hired:

According to a Forrester Research survey,* IT decision makers ratedcertifications second only to four-year degrees in qualifying for positions.They rated certifications first for predicting job performance.

An additional study of hiring managers from about 700 companies foundthat IT companies view certifications at least as important as abachelors degree.**

Improved compensation:

Certified individuals have an average compensation premium of at least10%.*** (U.S. data)

Certification Magazine, December 2008: Perhaps the most significantobservation that resulted from our Salary Survey this year, however, wasthat being certified carries greater value today than yesterday.

* Study commissioned by Cisco and conducted by Forrester Research, June 2008.

** The Journal of Information Technology Education, Volume 7, 2008.

*** Payscale.com, January 2009.



Average Salary of a Network Engineerin the United States

Payscale.com (1/09)

$52,358

$63,407

$63,679

$69,320

$71,983

$84,533

Network Engineer + 1-4 years of experience

Network Engineer + CCNA


Network Engineer + CCNP


Network Engineer + CCIE

Cisco Certifications Boost Average Salariesat Least 10%



Source: Certification Magazine Salary Survey 2008(12/08)

Compared Average Salaries

$67,560

$80,890

$81,520

$91,870

$120,330

CCENT

CCNA

Network Professional

CCNP

CCIE

Here are the average salaries for Cisco certifications

compared to the average networking professional salary in theUnited States



Expanding Cisco Career Certifications

Career Specialty

Professional:

CCNP, CCIP, CCSP, CCVP,CCDP, and CCNP Wireless

Entry/Associate:

CCNA, CCENT,CCNA Security, CCNA Voice,CCNA Wireless, and CCDA

Expert:

CCIE R&S, Storage, SP, Security,Voice, Wireless, and CCDE

Architect:

Cisco Certified Architect

Security

Unified Communications

Wireless

Storage Networking

Optical

Advanced Routingand Switching

Data Center

Foundation



www.cisco.com/go/learnnetspace

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician(CCENT)

Skills to configure, operate, and troubleshoot a smallrouted-and-switched network

Connection to other networks (LANs and WANs)

Basic optimization of a LAN

Identification and mitigationof basic security threats

Basics of wireless LANs

CCNA

CCNP

CCIE

CCENT

Architect



Skills to install, operate, and troubleshoot small and medium-sizedbusiness (SMB) and enterprise branch networks

Identification and mitigation of common security threats

Configuration of wireless LANs andimplications for network

Day Two troubleshooting

More hands-on exercises 30-50%of each course


Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

CCNA

CCNP

CCIE

CCENT

Architect



Verifies an individuals skills in the following roles:

Network security support engineers

Security administrators

Network security specialists Enables installation, monitoring, and

troubleshooting of Cisco securitytechnologies for small branch offices

Confirms ability to implement security

policies and mitigate risk in networks Prerequisite for CCSP certification


Cisco Certified Network Associate Security(CCNA Security)

CCNASecurity

CCNP

CCIE

CCENT

Architect



Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot converged local- andwide-area networks with 100500+ nodes

Manage core and edge as an integrated network infrastructure,

ensuring quality of service Prerequisite: CCNA

Four required exams


Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

CCNA

CCNP

CCIE

CCENT

Architect



Award-Winning Certification Program

Certification Magazine: Top Ten

Certifications, November 2006

Best Hands-OnProgram

Best Specialist Certs

Toughest Recert

Best Entry Level

Special Report: 2006 CRN

Training and Certification Study

Redmond: 10 Hottest

Certifications for 2008

Trainingindustry.com: Top 20

IT Training Company 12/2008

2006 Gold Brandon Hall

Excellence in Learning Award



Cisco Certification

Exam StudentDiscount Vouchers



Global Discount Voucher Program

Discount vouchersallow qualified Networking Academy students to take the following Ciscocertification exams at a reduced cost:

ICND1 (640-822) (CCENT)

ICND2 (640-816)

CCNA (640-802)

Discounts range from 50 to 80% off the exam price

Discount vouchers are not currently offered for the following exams:

CCNP Composite (642-892)

BSCI (642-901)

BCMSN (642-812)

ISCW (642-825)

ONT (642-845)

IINS (640-553) (CCNA Security)
https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccna/icnd1?view=overviewhttps://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccna/icnd2?view=overviewhttps://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccna/ccna_exam?view=overviewhttps://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccdp/composite?view=overviewhttps://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccnp/bsci?view=overviewhttps://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/security_ccna/iins?view=overviewhttps://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/security_ccna/iins?view=overviewhttps://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccnp/bsci?view=overviewhttps://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccdp/composite?view=overviewhttps://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccna/ccna_exam?view=overviewhttps://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccna/icnd2?view=overviewhttps://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccna/icnd1?view=overview


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Qualifying for a CCENT (ICND 1) Discount Voucher

Studentcompletes CCNADiscovery 1&2and passes firstattempt of finalexam with 75%

or higher

Instructor inputsP in Academy

Connectiongrade book

Link to requestICND1 discount

voucher appearson student home

page

Student requestsPearson VUE

voucher for exam& voucher code

number willappear in student

profile

Students mustuse their AcademyConnection ID &Username when

registering withPearson VUE for

an exam inconjunction withthe voucher code



Qualifying for CCNA Discount VoucherTwo Exam Option (ICND1 & ICND2)

Student completesall four courses of

CCNA Discovery orCCNA Explorationand passes firstattempt of final

exam in fourthcourse with a 75%

or higher

Instructor inputsP in Academy

Connectiongrade book

Links to requestvoucher for ICND1, ICND2 & CCNAcomposite examsappear on student

home page;Choose vouchersfor ICND1 & ICND2

Student requestsPearson VUE

voucher for exam& voucher code

will appear instudent profile

Students must use

their AcademyConnection ID &Username whenregistering with

Pearson VUE for anexam in conjunction

with the voucher code


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Taking a Cisco Certification Exam

Cisco exams are only offered through Pearson VUEauthorized test centers (www.pearsonvue.com)

Pearson VUE has been a test delivery provider forCiscos computer-based certification exams since2000

There are three different methods to register for anexam with Pearson VUE:

1. Contact a Pearson VUE agent directly (www.pearsonvue.com/cisco/contact)

2. Register via the Pearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com)

3. Call or visit a test center directly; to locate a test center visitthe Pearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com) and usethe Locate a Test Center option
http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/cisco/contacthttp://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/cisco/contacthttp://www.pearsonvue.com/


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Becoming an Authorized Test Center

Pearson VUE is accepting applications to become atest center and will assist you in identifying the basicrequirements to becoming a test center

Find more information on how to become a test center& basic requirements post log-in on AcademyConnection in the Certification & Voucher section

You will find applications at

www.pearsonvue.com/pvtc/join/
http://www.pearsonvue.com/pvtc/join/http://www.pearsonvue.com/pvtc/join/


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Cisco Beyond

Networking Academy(Optional)


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Cisco Press Resources

Enhance Classroom or Web-Based Training

Cisco Press Learning Path

ExperienceLearn Prepare Practice Expert Level

www.ciscopress.com


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Virtual Labs

Mentors and Experts

Customized Training

Online Assessment

Career Certificationsand Specialization

E-Learning

The Only Authorized Sourcefor Cisco Training

www.cisco.com/go/learningpartners

Authorized Training

Cisco Learning Partners


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Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice(CCNA Voice)


Voice administrator

Voice engineer

Voice manager Validates skills in telephony, VoIP

infrastructure, and unified communicationsapplications

Capable of performing baseline installation,configuration, and maintenance tasks on

Cisco VoIP solutions Prerequisite to CCVP certification

CCNAVoice

CCNP

CCIE

CCENT

Architect


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Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless(CCNA Wireless)


Network administrator

Wireless technician and support technician

Security engineer focused on wireless networks

WLAN project managerWireless support specialist

Confirms ability to configure, implement,and support basic wireless LANs in SMBand enterprise environments, specificallyCisco equipment

Capable of installing, configuring, monitoring,and troubleshooting Cisco WLAN in SMB andenterprise

CCNAWireless

CCNP

CCIE

CCENT

Architect


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Confidently use Cisco security devices and solutions:

Implement and manage comprehensive strategies for risk management, threat mitigation,and security policy compliance

Install, configure, manage, troubleshoot, and optimize end-to-end security while deliveringrequired network performance

Meet US 4011/4013 InfoSec training standards

Program updated to shorter four-exam path:

Three required (SNRS, SNAF, and IPS)

One elective (SNAA, MARS, or CANAC)

Program updated and refreshed in August 2008:

New: SNRS, SNAF, SNAA, and MARS

Retired: SNPA and HIPS

SNAA: Elective with MARS or CANAC


Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

CCNASecurity

CCSP

CCIESecurity

CCENT

Architect


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Confidently use Cisco VoIP and IP PBX devices and solutions:

Install, configure, manage, troubleshoot, and optimize end-to-end IPtelephony solutions as well as interface to legacy telecom systems

Training classes develop practical skills using hands-on lab exercises

that model typical real world challengesfor performing as a voice specialist

Implement and manage complexIP telephony solutions

One path to CCVP:

Cisco Unified Communications

Manager v6.0Cisco CallManager 4.1 EOL 12/31/09


Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP)

CCNAVoice

CCVP

CCIEVoice

CCENT

Architect


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Confidently design, implement and Operate Cisco Wireless Networksand Mobility Infrastructures

For Professionals Interested in Pursuing CCIE Wireless Certification

and a Career in Wireless Technologies Four exam path to certification

covering Site Surveys, Voice networks,Mobility services and wireless security

Prerequisite: CCNA Wireless


Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless(CCNP Wireless)

CCNAWireless

CCNPWireless

CCIEWireless

CCENT

Architect


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Determine customer requirements for network performance, security,capacity, scalability, voice integration, and wireless solutions

Specify foundation for network infrastructure

Understand design implications Prerequisites: CCNA and BCMSN-level

knowledge

One required exam (DESGN)

Emphasis on converged model to support

service delivery

Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)


CCDA

CCDP

CCDE

CCENT

Architect


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Develop intermediate and detailed network design to support intelligentnetwork services

Meet specific requirements for performance, scalability, and highavailability

Prepare design for voice integration

Prerequisites: CCNA and CCDA

Three exams: ARCH, BSCI, and BCMSN

Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)


CCDA

CCDP

CCDE

CCENT

Architect


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Identifies professionals who have expert-level knowledge and skills ininfrastructure design

Target: Sr. network designer and architect, network lead for enterpriseIT infrastructure team, and network contributors for enterprise

architecture team Prerequisites: None, 7 years recommended

experience

Two exams: Qualification and Practical

Emphasizes network design principles atthe routing layer and ability to assess and

translate network business requirementsinto technical designs.

Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)


CCDA

CCDP

CCDE

CCENT

Architect


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Certifications enhance and validate core knowledge for specific jobrole/technology and product knowledge

Many align to requirements for Channel Partner Specialization

program Tracks include Advanced Routing

and Switching, Data Center,IP Communications, Meeting Place,VPN and Security, and Wireless LAN.

Cisco Specialist Certifications



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Most highly respected IT certification for more than 15 years

Hands-on lab differentiates CCIE

More than 20,000 CCIEs worldwideless than 3% of allprofessionals certified by Cisco

Demonstrate strong commitment and investmentin networking career, life-long learning, anddedication to remaining an active CCIE

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)


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CCIE R&S: Configure and troubleshoot complex converged networks

CCIE Security: Configure complex, end-to-end secure networks, troubleshootenvironments, and anticipate and respond to network attacks

CCIE Service Provider: Configure and troubleshoot advanced technologies to supportservice provider networks

CCIE Storage: Configure and troubleshootstorage area networks over a variety ofinterfaces

CCIE Voice: Configure complex, end-to-endtelephony, as well as network, troubleshoot,and resolve VoIP-related problems

CCIE Wireless: Plan, design, implement, operate,and troubleshoot wireless network and mobilityinfrastructure


CCIE Certifications

CCNACCENT

CCNP

CCIE

CCENT

Architect


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Mobile Labs for CCIE Routing and Switching:Green, Mobile, and Global

From Lab Racks To Virtual Lab


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MoscowMoscow

KarachiKarachiRiyadhRiyadh

JohannesburgJohannesburg

SingaporeSingapore

SeoulSeoul

Mexico CityMexico City

CairoCairo

IstanbulIstanbul

KievKiev

Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur

ShanghaiShanghai

BelgradeBelgrade

New DelhiNew Delhi

JakartaJakarta

Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City

OsakaOsakaJordanJordan

Pilot

Q3-2008

Q4-2008

Q1-2009

Q2-2009

Q3-2009

Extending Mobile Lab Testing Around the World:

CCIE Routing and Switching

Sites are added and changed often.

Please see https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/docs/DOC-3224 for a complete schedule.


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Cisco Certified Architect

The highest level of accreditation achievable within the CiscoCareer Certification program

Recognizes the architectural expertise of network designers, and

establishes formal validation of both design and IT skills in Ciscotechnologies and infrastructure.

Pre-requisite: CCDE

Meet in-person before a Cisco-appointedexam committee to defend a proposednetwork

Available in January, 2010.


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