While there are no pre-requisites for the CCNA certification, the CCNA should not be regarded as a pure entry-level networking certification. Indeed, the CCNA certification is targeted more toward those with intermediate networking experience and knowledge. Those with little or no prior experience should perhaps consider an entry-level networking certification (such as CompTIA’s Network+) as a stepping stone to the CCNA certification.
The CCNA itself is a prerequisite to more advanced Cisco certifications, such as the CCNP, CCSP and the CCIE, meaning that candidates wishing to go on to the more advanced Cisco certifications first need to successfully pass the CCNA.
Candidates have the option of two routes toward CCNA certification. Either take and pass two individual exams or alternatively, one larger, combined exam. The exam options are (click the respective links to be taken to the applicable Cisco web page):
Combined exam:
640-801 CCNA - 90 minutes, 55-65 questions
Or
Individual exams:
640-821 INTRO - 75 minutes, 45-55 questions
640-811 ICND - 60 minutes, 40-50 questions
Although the candidate will be tested on the same subjects irrespective of which exam route they take, the two different options offer candidates a degree of flexibility in the manner in which they choose to study for the CCNA certification. By taking the individual exam route, candidates can focus on one subject area at a time and then take the relevant exam when they feel ready. Additionally, the two-exam approach gives the candidate the opportunity to ease into the certification by taking the 640-821 INTRO exam first (which is not as advanced in subject detail as the 640-811 ICND exam). Alternatively, by taking the 640-801 CCNA combined exam, candidates can attempt to gain the entire CCNA certification credential in one fell swoop.
Candidates who choose the two-exam route have three years to finish both exams in order to become CCNA qualified, and the certification itself is valid for three years (after which time recertification is required to remain CCNA certified. Additionally, candidates who opt for the two-exam approach should keep in mind that there is a fee for each exam which makes the two-exam approach slightly more expensive than the one-exam route.
To recertify, a candidate must pass either the applicable current CCNA exam, the ICND exam, or any of the ‘642’ professional level or Cisco Specialist exams. Alternatively, a CCNA candidate can pass any current CCIE written exam to stay CCNA qualified.
Candidates who successfully pass the 640-801 CCNA exam will immediately gain the CCNA certified credential, while candidates who opt for the two-exam route must pass both exams before being awarded the CCNA certification. Score marks and section feedback will be provided to candidates at the conclusion of each exam. It is important that you keep your score report safe as you will need this with any future correspondence with Cisco concerning your qualification.
On the following pages you’ll find plenty of links to free CCNA self study resources around the net, such as practice exams, CCNA forums, study guides and much more. Be sure to regularly check the official CCNA certification home page to keep up with the latest exam requirements, particularly to check for updated topics covered in the exams.
CCNA Certification information
Some background information on the CCNA certification to get you started:
CCNA certification Cisco CCNA home page
CertMag's CCNA preparation guide How to best prepare for the CCNA certification
CCNA FAQ's Support and CCNA certification FAQ's
http://wiley.com - CCNA certification exam information
Cisco's SubMag Cisco's submag - need to register to receive
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