New Cisco Certification Track Changes
Information Technology, as we all know, is constantly evolving. As a result, Cisco, the world's largest networking provider, will need to issue new certifications to keep up with the continual changes. Some of the new modifications I'll be talking about in this article are as follows:
There will be no more CCENT
The CCNA changes.
CCNPs changes.
CCIEs changes.
Updated DevNet Certifications.
CCENT
As you can see, Cisco is doing away with the CCENT certification and replacing it with the new CCNA. It's understandable if you're nervous now that you've received your certification. However, your CCENT will still last three years; it will just not be renewed. After your CCENT expires after three years, your only options are to earn the new CCNA, work toward a CCNP, or pursue a CCIE. This is also true for all active certificates you hold. For example, if you just received your CCNA wireless certification, you will still have it for three years, but you will not be able to renew it. You'll need to take the new CCNA or CCNP/CCIE tests instead.
CCNA
The new and only CCNA certification is probably the most significant shift for many of us who are just getting started in networking. You read that correctly: there will now be only one CCNA. The following are some of the subjects covered by the new CCNA:
The basics of a network
Network access
Internet Protocol connectivity
IP-based services
Fundamentals of security
Programmability and automation
This is a good step since it encourages a lot more automation and programming, which I believe is essential for the future generation of network engineers. Please take a look at the new CCNA here. What about those who hold several CCNA certifications? If your CCNA is still active than your current CCNA(s) will convert to the new one automatically. This is also true for all of your CCNP/CCIE certificates that are currently active.
Continuing Education Credits are now available for the new CCNA and CCNP tracks. Cisco has already taken this step with the CCIE, but now they're extending it to all tracks and certifications.
The following is the number of credits you'll need to recertify:
CCNA: 30
Specialist: 40
80 CCNP
CCIE: 120
CCNP
The new CCNPs are a significant improvement! So here are some of the new tracks:
CCNP Enterprise
CCNP Collaboration
CCNP Security (Certified Computer Network Professional
CCNP Service Provider
If you're anything like me, you've undoubtedly been scratching your head, wondering where R/S, design, and wifi have all gone. They're all now pursuing the CCNP Enterprise certification. You must now pass two tests to earn a CCNP in the Enterprise track, as well as the other CCNPs. One is a Core exam, while the other is a Concentration exam. Let's take a closer look at the CCNP enterprise track, for example. To become a CCNP enterprise, I must pass the core test (ENCORE 300-401) and one of the numerous Concentration exams. For instance, the 300-410 (Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI)) certification. I'll be a CCNP Enterprise once I pass both of those exams. In addition to the CCNP, I will receive a specialist certification based on my performance on the concentration exam.
CCIE
Now it's time to talk about the CCIE. The new CCIEs will have a three-year lifetime rather than the previous two. The new CCIE tracks are as follows:
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
CCIE Enterprise Wireless
CCIEs Collaboration
CCIE Data Center
CCIE Security
CCIE Service Provider
You can also become a CCIE emeritus without paying the emeritus fees if you have held the CCIE for 20 years.
DevNet Certifications
The new DevNet certificates are finally here! Cisco has the following to say about the new certifications:
“The DevNet certification program, which is new to Cisco, verifies the expertise of software developers, DevOps engineers, automation specialists, and other software professionals. The specialist certification validates your knowledge of important new technical abilities in network, IoT, DevOps, and Cloud applications, automation, and infrastructure. The DevNet certificates put your software development and design skills to the test.”
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