NEW: Cisco Network Programmability Specialist Certifications

Cisco has recently introduced four brand new Network Programmability Specialist certifications. These credentials have been developed with the goal to enhance candidates’ networking skills through foundational networking knowledge, and help them use their software skills to develop network applications in programmable environments. Network Programmability certifications are a great way to enhance your network skills and… Read More »

What Is IoT (Internet of Things), and Why Does Everyone Talk About It?

Internet of Things, or IoT, has become the latest tech buzzword. What is this strange term everyone is talking about, and, as an IT professional, should YOU care about it? To put it short, YOU SHOULD care because you can build your career around this. The concept of the IoT and its enterprise potential has… Read More »

CCNP Routing and Switching Version 2.0: New ROUTE, SWITCH, TSCHOOT Exams

This week, Cisco has announced a few big updates. The company is launching three new specialist certifications (which we’ll talk about later), and is introducing a new version of CCNP Routing and Switching Certification: CCNP R&S 2.0. According to Cisco, the new CCNP Routing and Switching targets to provide candidates with more current topics and… Read More »

Cisco CCIE and CCDE Exam Policy Changes

Have you heard that Cisco changes its CCIE and CCDE exam policy? If you are planning to take or re-take CCIE or CCDE exams – written or lab- any time soon, be sure to keep the changes in mind. This especially concerns the cases of retakes (when you initially fail your exam). While we all… Read More »

NEW Cisco 300-207 Exam: Implementing Cisco Threat Control Solutions (SITCS)

As part of its CCNP Security certification program update, Cisco is phasing out the 642-627 IPS (Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System) exam on 21 April 2014. This date will be the last day CCNP Security candidates can take the IPS exam. The 642-627 exam is being replaced by the 300-207 (Implementing Cisco Threat Control Solutions,… Read More »

A Closer Look at CCNP Security 300-206 (SENSS) Exam

As we mentioned earlier, Cisco kicked off the year with updating its security certifications, especially CCNP Security, and the launch of Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist certification. These changes, along with others, are meant to step up Cisco’s security certifications, putting them in line with the latest security trends. They also validate the skills that employers are… Read More »

Cisco Introduces Cybersecurity Specialist Certification

Last week, Cisco announced the launch of the new Cybersecurity Specialist Certification. It fits in with the latest trend of stepping up the security in the constantly changing and developing cyberspace. This is a Specialist-level certification that recognizes security professionals who have achieved in-depth expertise and proven knowledge in the essential areas of proactive cyber-threat… Read More »

The Redesigned CCNP Security, Retiring Exams, & More News From Cisco

A few days ago, Cisco became the first of the biggest certification vendors to announce the changes and updates to their IT certifications map – including CCNP Security certification changes and Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist certification launch. All in all, the changes support the latest trend of stepping up security certifications to respond to the fast-changing… Read More »

Top 5 Jobs IT Certifications Can Help You Get – And Where You Should Start

When it comes to mapping out your IT career, choosing a certification usually goes hand in hand to evaluating what your next career move would be. So, if you are both IT certification hunting and job hunting, take a look at the 5 jobs IT certifications are sure to help you get (and  yes, we… Read More »

CCDE Practical Exam: Coming All PCCs this Winter

If becoming a Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) has been somewhere on your bucket list for a while, you’ll have less excuses to keep postponing it next year. Cisco has recently announced that CCDE practical exam would soon be available at all PCC (Pearson Professional Centers) worldwide starting 20 February 2014. So, chances are that… Read More »

New Cisco CCIE R&S Exam V5.0 Coming Soon

As Cisco has updated their CCNA earlier this year, it has recently announced the update to the upper level certification: CCIE. According to the vendor, CCIE Routing and Switching (R&S) exam will be revised from version 4.0 to version 5.0 to better target industry needs with regards to network professionals, especially engineers working in global… Read More »

Migrating from CCIE Voice to CCIE Collaboration: When? How? Why?

St. Valentine’s day may not be the first thing on the mind of CCIE Voice holders this season, as February 14, 2014, will be the day when their certification, CCIE Voice, retires leaving the stage to the new CCIE Collaboration. If you are a CCIE Voice holder, what should be your next steps? And (in… Read More »

Cisco Associate Level Certifications: No Prerequisites, But Where’s The Catch?

In the previous post, we gave an overview of Cisco’s Associate level certifications that have prerequisites attached to them. Those are cool certifications, valued by both candidates and their employers alike. Yet, some CNAAs do not have any prerequisites, which seemingly allows for an easy boost of your IT career. But is it really this… Read More »

Cisco Associate Level Certifications, Part 1. Prerequisites: YES.

Let’s face it: our certification choices aren’t always based on our ‘true calling’. More often than not, they are a better career move or, simply enough, the most accessible option to get a timely career boost. When speaking of Cisco’s Associate level certifications (Cisco’s most popular certification level), it is often about being allowed to… Read More »

Cisco Entry Level Certifications: Where it all begins

What you need to know about CCENT For most candidates, their Cisco track beings with CCENT and the ICND1 exam. Passing this exam gives you your first Cisco certification and puts you halfway through your CCNA, opening the doors to a career in networking. Needless to say, embarking on this journey is absolutely worth it… Read More »