Cisco is pleased to announce the release of three new associate-level certifications as well as a brand new social networking site geared towards IT Professionals CCNA Security, CCNA Wireless, and CCNA Voice are relevant, role-based certifications designed with today’s IT professional in mind. The Cisco Learning Network is a powerful new social networking site for individuals seeking knowledge, training, and support as they enhance their careers through Cisco certifications. Cisco believes these new additions to its training program will play a major role in the global development of IT talent worldwide.

CCNA Concentrations

CCNA Security, CCNA Wireless, and CCNA Voice are relevant, role-based certifications designed with today’s IT professional in mind. Designed to build upon Cisco’s most popular career certification CCNA, these highly specialized; associate level concentrations offer individuals a career stepping stone in the converged technologies that make up today’s sophisticated network. In addition, IT professionals wishing to broaden or add specialized skills to their technology expertise while differentiating themselves in the marketplace will find these specializations a valuable addition.

* CCNA Voice validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions. Candidates also get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility, presence, and TelePresence applications.

* CCNA Security validates a candidate’s skills including troubleshooting and monitoring of Cisco network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data.

* CCNA Wireless validates candidate’s skills in the configuration, implementation and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment.

According to a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cisco, there is a pervasive need for networking skills throughout multiple functions of current and future IT organizations. CCNA concentrations meet this need, providing a stepping stone for individuals looking to enhance their skill set and prepare for new roles managing converged networks. In addition, CCNA concentrations serve as a prequisite for professional level Cisco certifications including CCSP and CCVP.