There are four Cisco certification levels: Entry, Associate, Professional, and Expert. Cisco certification training is designed for networking professionals who are looking to increase their value and assume higher levels of responsibility. Anyone starting down the Cisco certification path can begin with entry-level and associate-level certifications and then specialize in a professional-level certification (CCNP). The CCIE develops networking professionals into experts, and sits at the pinnacle of the Cisco certification program.

• How the New CCIE Fixes Three Problems with the Old Exam

  Take it from a CCIE-certified IT pro, the Cisco’s revamped CCIE exam is welcome news. Discover how the new exam prepares you better for CCIE life.

• A Complete Cisco Certification Guide

  Find out everything you need to know about Cisco certifications. Learn about course requirements, salary information, exam costs and much more from CBT Nuggets!

• 5 Certifications to Get You Off the Help Desk

  You want to do something more challenging than the help desk, but landing that new role can be difficult. When all your experience is helpdesk related, standing out from other applicants is hard.

• New CCIE: A Look at the New Exams, Labs

  Even Cisco’s expert-level certification won’t go untouched next year. Here’s what to expect when the new CCIE rolls out — and how you can prepare for the changes.

• Cisco DevNet Arrives in 2020: What to Expect

  There’s a lot of excitement around Cisco’s DevNet certification program. We take a look at one of the most anticipated certifications to hit the market in 2020.

• New CCNP: How to Prepare in 2019

  Even though the changes won’t go into effect until February 2020, it’s never too early to prepare for the new CCNP.

• New CCNA: What to Expect from 200-301

  There are a lot of changes coming next year. We take a simple, direct look at the new era of Cisco certification and what it means for learners.

• Cert News: New Cisco Certifications Coming in 2020

  Getting CCNA certified just got a little easier. Cisco announced a new CCNA program this week at Cisco Live! Here’s what you need to know about the new CCNA certification and exam.

• 5 Best Network Simulators for Cisco Exams: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE

  A comprehensive review of the top Cisco network simulators and emulators — Packet Tracer, Boson NetSim, GNS3, VIRL, and EVE-NG.

• Networking Basics: Configuring Extended Access Lists on Cisco Routers

  Access lists, also known as access control lists, are configured on routers and used to regulate traffic entering and exiting networks. Access lists can be configured for all routed network protocols such as IP. Learn more about them and how to configure them!

• How to Leverage Your CCNA into a Promotion

  Congrats! You passed the CCNA. That means you’re ready to take on more technical responsibility. More responsibility means a promotion, which hopefully means a raise! But one step at a time. Here’s how to ask for a promotion after earning your CCNA.

• What Types of Jobs Can You Get with a CCNA?

  Whether you’ve recently passed the CCNA or thinking about taking it, you’re obviously ready to take on more responsibility. Here’s what those roles typically look like.

• Life after the CCIE: What’s Next?

  The CCIE is often considered the Ph.D. of Cisco certifications. It’s an amazing accomplishment, but there’s also the inevitable question — what do you do next? Here are a few things to do for career progression (and your sanity) once you’ve accomplished CCIE greatness.

• How Much Does It Cost to Earn the CCIE?

  There’s no doubt the CCIE is a difficult exam. There’s also no arguing that the CCIE is expensive. But, it’s also an investment. As with any investment, it’s important to know how much it costs in order to determine whether it’s worth pursuing.

• How Many CCIEs Are There In The World?

  The answer to this question isn’t quite as straightforward as one would think. The Cisco Hall of Fame is a good starting point. However, we took a deeper dive to find the most conclusive number of CCIEs in the world.

• Is the CCIE Still Worth It?

  This question has been swirling for years with no clear answer. CCIE commands a high salary, but so do many certs. Prestige-wise, nothing compares. Whether CCIE is worth it or not comes down to whether it’s worth it to you.

• Beyond CCNA: Into the Server Room

  In this 30-minute webinar, follow CBT Nuggets trainer Jeremy Cioara into his latest IT Expertise training, which takes you beyond actual server rooms and crawl spaces to see how to build a switch network.

• Building Your Cisco Home Lab

  There’s no substitute for hands-on experience in the world of IT. As you’re looking to advance your IT career, it’s always a good idea to have a home lab where you can practice your skills, break things (and figure out how to fix them!), and even prepare for your certification success along the way. Explore these step-by-step instructions for building your Cisco home lab.

• 6 Reasons Why Cisco Networks Rock

  Cisco still dominates the industry as the premier networking vendor for enterprise solutions. We explore how Cisco continues to prove its value, as well as why we expect Cisco to carry on crushing the competition.

• Networking Wars: Cisco vs. Juniper

  The battle is on. We explore the pros and cons of two industry giants in the world of networking. We compare and contrast Cisco and Juniper in a friendly competition to find out which network comes out on top. Are you a member of the scrappy networking Rebellion or part of the Empire?

• Could Ubiquiti Replace Cisco?

  Cisco isn’t always better by default. Ubiquiti is cheaper, easier to use, and often powerful enough for smaller networks. There are a lot of Ubiquiti fans out there. Here’s why Ubiquiti can be a replacement for Cisco.

• Network Battle Royale: Cisco vs. Juniper vs. Check Point

  Get ready. We’re putting three networking powerhouses head to head to determine which is the best match for your network security needs. Each has a loyal following and their pros and cons, so the choice is yours.

• Networking Basics: Configuring Extended Access Lists on Cisco Routers

  Access lists, also known as access control lists, are configured on routers and used to regulate traffic entering and exiting networks. Access lists can be configured for all routed network protocols such as IP. Learn more about them and how to configure them!

• Networking Basics: How to Configure Policy-Based Routing on Cisco Routers

  Policy-based routing (PBR) is a technique used to make routing decisions based on policies set by network administrators. Here’s a look at how it works and how you can configure it on your network(s). 

• Networking Basics: How to Configure Standard ACLs on Cisco Routers

  An access control list (ACL) is an ordered list of rules used to filter traffic. Each rule states what’s permitted or what’s denied. Here’s a look at how to configure ACLs on Cisco Routers. 

• What 2020 May Hold for Cisco

  Could Cisco be eclipsed like IBM? They have their finger on the pulse of each of these technologies, which will carry them into 2020 and beyond.