Certifications - Cisco

Cisco® sets the standards for internetworking hardware. Cisco provides the infrastructure that makes connectivity with the Internet and Wide Area Networks (WAN) possible. Any company with an IT department, a Web presence or a WAN needs certified Cisco engineers.

New Horizons locations sponsored by Element K offer a wide range of courses that map to the core Cisco Career Certifications. The Certifications offered include:

Cisco CCNA®
The CCNA® certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.

Cisco CCNP®
The CCNP® certification indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks for enterprise organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes.

Cisco CCSP
With a CCSP, a network professional can secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity and reduce costs. The content emphasizes topics such as perimeter security, virtual private networks, and intrusion protection as well as how to combine these technologies in a single, integrated network security solution.