Cisco Certification Paths define the different Cisco Certifications and prerequisites.
| Architect Certification | ||||
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| Borderless Network Solutions | ||||
| Design | CCDE & Cisco Certified Architect (CCA) | |||
| Career Certifications | ||||
| Certification Paths | Entry-Level | Associate | Professional | Expert |
| Borderless Network Solutions | ||||
| Routing & Switching | CCENT or Network+ | CCNA | CCNP | CCIE Routing & Switching |
| Design | CCENT or Network+ | CCNA & CCDA | CCDP | CCDE |
| Network Security | CCENT or Network+ | CCNA Security | CCNP Security | CCIE Security |
| Wireless | CCENT or Network+ | CCNA Wireless | CCNP Wireless | CCIE Wireless |
| Collaboration Solutions | ||||
| Voice | CCENT or Network+ | CCNA Voice | CCNP Voice | CCIE Voice |
| Data Center Solutions | ||||
| Storage Networking | CCENT or Network+ | CCNA | CCNP | CCIE Storage Networking |
| Service Provider Solutions | ||||
| Service Provider | CCENT or Network+ | CCNA | CCIP | CCIE Service Provider |
| Service Provider Operations | CCENT or Network+ | CCNA Service Provider Operations | CCNP Service Provider Operations | CCIE Service Provider Operations |
All Cisco Certifications are valid for three years and are automatically renewed when a new or renewed Cisco Certification is achieved.
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