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Deborah Henken
Portfolio Manager, Learning@Cisco
June 18, 2008
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Situation: Global IT Talent Gap Challenge
Evolution of the Network
Role of the Network Grows
Converged Solutions
 50% of Security is
secure routers.
 35% of Voice is
router-embedded.
 Wireless is 15%
and growing
annually.
Web 2.0 Apps
IP Video, TelePresence
Unified Communications
Storage
Knowledge
Gap
Enhanced Security
Wireless
Voice Transport
Telecommuting / VPN
Switching
3.12 M Gap by 2012
Routing
Time
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Forrester Consulting Findings…
In all markets, especially emerging markets, training and
certification for specialized skills are in demand
•80% of surveyed companies worldwide expect dedicated
security role with 5 years (currently 46%)
•69% expect dedicated voice role (40%)
•66% expect dedicated wireless job role (36%)
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CCNA Concentrations: One Pre-Requisite
Three Pathways to Success…
Requirements: Hold active CCNA Certification (640-802 CCNA comp exam or 640822 ICND1 and 640-816 ICND2 exams) and pass the corresponding CCNA
Concentration exams
CCNA Security
CCNA Wireless
CCNA Voice
Cisco Learning Partner COURSE:
Implementing Cisco IOS Network
Security (IINS)
Cisco Learning Partner COURSE:
Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless
Networking Essentials (IUWNE)
Cisco Learning Partner COURSE:
Implementing Cisco IOS Unified
Communications (IIUC)
EXAM: IINS 640-453
EXAM: IUWNE 640-721
EXAM: IIUC 640-460
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CCNA Security
 Verifies an individual’s skills in the
following roles:
Network Security Specialists
Security Administrators
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Network Security Support
Engineers
Enables installation, troubleshooting
and monitoring of Cisco Security
devices/technologies.
Ability to administer security policies
and identify risks in networks
Serves as prerequisite for CCSP
Certification
Employers hiring individuals can feel
confident their staff has the skills
needed to install, troubleshoot and
monitor Cisco security technologies.
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CCNA Voice
 Verifies individual skills for SMB and Enterprise
Branch job roles:
Voice Administrators
Voice Engineers
Voice Managers
 Validates skills in voice applications and
infrastructure concepts
 Capable of performing baseline installation,
configuration and maintenance tasks on Cisco
VoIP
 Prerequisite to Enhanced CCVP Certification
 Employers hiring individuals can feel confident
their staff has the ability to perform baseline
installation, operating and maintenance tasks on
Cisco VoIP solutions.
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CCNA Wireless
•Verifies an individual’s skills in the following
roles:
Network Administrators
Wireless Technicians, Support
Technicians
Security engineers focused on wireless
networks
WLAN project managers
Wireless Support Specialists
•Configuration, implementation and support
of wireless LANs, specifically Cisco
equipment
•Installing, configuring, monitoring and
troubleshooting Cisco WLAN in SMB and
Enterprise
•Employers hiring individuals can feel
confident their staff has the skills needed for
basic wireless networking on a Cisco WLAN
in SMB and enterprise networks.
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CCNA Concentrations Exam Requirements
Prerequisite For All - CCNA Exam - 2 exam options
• Multiple choice exams
• ICND1 Exam #640-822 and ICND2 Exam #640-816
• 90-minute duration
OR
• Available globally via Pearson VUE Test
• CCNA Composite Exam #640-802
Centers
CCNA Security Exam
 IINS Exam #640-553
CCNA Voice Exam
 IIUC Exam #640-460
CCNA Wireless Exam
 IUWNE Exam #640-721
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Introduction to Network Security Principles
Perimeter Security
Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls
Site-to-Site VPNs
Network Security Using Cisco IOS IPS
LAN, SAN, Voice, and Endpoint Security Overview
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Cisco Unified Communications Systems Introduction
Traditional Telephony Operations
VoIP Fundamentals
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express Implementation
Cisco Unity Express Implementation
Cisco Smart Business Communications System Implementation
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Wireless Fundamentals
Basic Cisco WLAN Installation
Wireless Clients
WLAN Security
WCS Administration
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Expanding Cisco Career Certifications
on June 24, 2008
Career
Specialty
Expert:
SANS, SP,
Security, Voice, CCDE
CCIE® R&S,
 Security
 Unified Communications
 Wireless
Professional:
CCNP®, CCIP®, CCSP®,
CCVP™, CCDP®
Associate:
CCNA®, CCENT
CCNA Security, CCNA Voice,
CCNA Wireless, CCDA®
 Storage Networking
 Optical
 Advanced Routing
and Switching
 Foundation
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Global Price Increase for Composite Exams
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CCNA Composite (640-801) & (640-802)
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From $150 to $250
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Two exam option for CCNA certification – ICND 1 (640-822 ) & ICND
2 (640-816) remain $125 USD each
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Voucher discounts adjusted for CCNA Composite exam to off-set price
increase
CCNP Composite (642-892)
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From $225 to $300 USD
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Four exam option for CCNP certification – BSCI (642-901), BCMSN
(642-812), ISCW (642-825), & ONT (642-845) remain at $150 USD
each
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CCNP Composite vouchers are not currently offered
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CCNA
Concentration
Launch
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Cisco Learning Network
Purpose and Benefits
Community Purpose
 Create a social networking (Web 2.0) experience that empowers
Cisco customers seeking knowledge, community, training,
information, and support as they start or enhance their careers
through Cisco certifications.
Who Can Participate?
 The site is open to anyone—all customers, partners,
and employees, regardless of certification level.
Business Benefits
 Help reach 3 million technically qualified individuals by 2012.
 Qualified professionals help our partners and customers achieve
success in their own endeavors.
 Ability of Cisco to co-create learning products with
customers and partners.
• Visit www.cisco.com/go/LearningNetwork
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Cisco Concentrations - Master the language
that connects the world
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Meets the current and future needs of both employers
and employees
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Availability of CCNA Concentration Exams:
CCNA Voice – June 24, 2008
CCNA Security - June 24, 2008
CCNA Wireless – July 25, 2008
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Program information: (live on 6/24)
•www.cisco.com/go/ccna
•www.cisco.com/go/ccnavoice
•www.cisco.com/go/ccnasecurity
•www.cisco.com/go/ccnawireless
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