Cisco Certified Network Associate
A strong entry route for networking roles and a supporting foundation for cloud and security work.
What this credential focuses on
Who should consider it?
No formal prerequisites; practise configuration and troubleshooting in networking labs.
Eligibility comes first.
Check the official exam page for the current registration and credential requirements.
How to register
Choose your track and check every required exam on Cisco’s certification page.
Use Cisco’s official scheduling route to the applicable test provider. CCST uses the support-technician booking route; most other written exams use Pearson.
Select the exact exam and the available delivery option, then confirm identification, fee and appointment details.
Complete every assessment needed for the credential. CCNP requires core and concentration exams; CCIE requires a qualifying exam and a separately booked lab.
Automation and Cybersecurity use the current Cisco track names. Check your exam’s own delivery route before paying.
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The career guidance here is editorial. A certification can support your profile, but its value depends on your practical ability, your employer’s technology and the role you are targeting.
Official exam source reviewed 13 September 2026. Confirm current details and availability with the provider before booking.