Cisco
As a Cisco certified network technician or administrator you’ll design and maintain companies’ computer and telecommunications networks so they operate effectively. Your Cisco certification will enable you to concisely coordinate the installation, implementation and security of network software, hardware, and intranet/internet sites.
To receive your Cisco network certifications you should already have a degree in computer networking or programming. You can then complete training courses that can prepare you for each certification test. There are five Cisco certification levels that you can train for. These are: Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert, and Specialist. You can also receive additional Cisco certifications in Storage Networking, Network Security, Routing & Switching, Design or Service Provider among others. You can prepare for the Cisco Certification exams at vocational and technical schools, career colleges, community colleges or 4-year universities. These courses will prepare you with the knowledge of computer networking systems and programming languages necessary to pass the tests. Once you’ve passed your Cisco certification exams you can receive your CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP and CCIE certificates.
Your Cisco certification will be valuable to corporations, institutions and organizations that are seeking to improve their existing systems and protect their networks from hackers or viruses. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects networking jobs to grow by 16% within the next decade. Cisco certification can help you secure employment making salaries from *$50,000 to $110,000 a year; with banks, credit companies, colleges, large corporations, small businesses, TV and radio broadcasters, churches, or state and federal government agencies. Cisco certification can also help you get promoted to network administration positions.
Start your path to a great career in Cisco Network Certification today.
*Source: Payscale.com