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Kaplan Continuing Education’s Cisco certificate programs help prepare you to sit for the widely respected Cisco certification examinations* and teach you the skills to help develop your networking career and advance in today’s IT job market. The CCNA credential could be a key factor in your growth as a respected IT professional. Kaplan Continuing Education’s self-paced programs provide you with the flexibility and convenience to complete your studies online, anytime, within 6 months.


If you are interested in the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of medium-sized routed and switched networks, the CCNA Certificate program may be right for you. The program is designed to help you achieve competency in computer network technologies, including network security, IP traffic, and various network models, as you prepare to sit for the CCNA certification examination.*

 

The CCENT, CCNA, and CCNP certificate programs incorporate hands-on labs into the courses. These labs provide students with “real-world” training exercises with actual Cisco equipment via the Internet. Students log in to the equipment and run through various scenarios in configuring, administering, and maintaining the Cisco Internetwork Operating System that powers Cisco routers and switches. 

 Imagine What You Can Do: 

  • Demonstrate

  • The skills and in-depth knowledge in networking technology to pursue a career in a variety of organizations with medium-scale networking needs.†

  • Plan

  • The installation and integration of LANs and WANs in corporate environments.

  • Identify

  • Security needs and minimize risk to business systems.

  • Consult

  • With smaller companies that hire CCNA certified professionals on a contractual basis.

 Imagine Where You Can Apply 

This learning experience helps prepare students to advance their networking careers everywhere Cisco business tools are used; in virtually every type of industry, including health care, entertainment, aerospace, and finance. Consulting opportunities also abound, as many companies engage CCNA certified professionals to manage and support their systems on a contractual basis.†


In 2007, Cisco Certified Network Associates with 5 to 7 years of experience reported an average salary of $75,447.‡

 Is This Program Right For Me? 

The CCNA Certificate program is ideally suited for network analysts and technical support personnel who desire to attain greater knowledge and career momentum in the field of IT networking. The CCNA is a highly sought-after credential that could lead to more lucrative positions in networking and operations.†


  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Experience with network components, including LANs and WANs, is also necessary.
  • One year of experience developing applications at an organizational level is recommended.

The program is designed to help prepare you for CCNA certification. Click here to view the program comparison guide.

 

Accelerated Option


KCE now offers a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate—Accelerated Option. For those who are interested in completing their program in a shorter amount of time, our accelerated study plan could put you on the fast track. The accelerated option can be completed in 2 months.

 

Courses Include


  • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1
  • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2

  

For complete course descriptions, click here.

  

  

 Take the First Step 

In 6 months or less, you could be on your way to a more rewarding career. Take the first step by calling 866.542.4042 (Toll Free) or click here for more information.
* Although certain KCE programs are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, KCE cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.
† KCE's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, KCE does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
‡ 2006-2007 TCPMag.com Internetworking Salary Survey, on the Internet at http://tcpmag.com/salarysurveys/. Salary information can vary depending on geographic location and other factors.