Cisco is a leading provider of software and hardware solutions for local area and wide area routed networks. Cisco certifications certify the skills of professionals who design, install, configure and manage these networks. The Cisco certification Program consists of certifications that are suitable for entry level as well as experienced networking professionals. Persons such as system engineers, consultants, computer science degree holders and anyone who is interested in showing his technical expertise with networking technologies can take these certification exams and get recognition of his skills from the industry.

Cisco certifications prepare you for different job roles in network design, support, and administration fields. Some of the job roles that are suitable for Cisco Certified Professionals are:

• For Routing and Switching Network Support: Network administrator, system analyst, and network support professional. Related certification are CCNA, CCENT, CCNP and CCIE Routing and Switching.
• For Network Design: Network Engineer, System Engineer and network design professional. Related certifications are CCDA and CCDP.
• For Network Security and Support: Network engineer, system engineer and security professional. Related certifications are CCSP and CCIE Security.
• For Service Providers: Network administrator, infrastructure administrator, infrastructure engineer, infrastructure specialist, and network engineer. Related certifications are CCIP and CCIE Service Provider.
• For Storage Networking: Network administrator, system analyst, and network engineer. Related certifications is and CCIE Storage Networking.
• For Voice Support: Network administrator, system analyst, and network engineer. Related certifications are and CCVP and CCIE Voice.

Cisco certification program consist of three levels of certifications: Associate, Professional and Expert. Cisco certification exams stress on a more practical approach, which prepare you for the real world experience. The Cisco certification exams contain multiple-choice, freeform response, Fill in the blanks and simulation questions. You will also get exhibits and scenario based questions. You should take plenty of practice exams to get the experience of the real certification exams. Relevant study guides and technical articles can help you get a thorough understanding of the Cisco products and technologies. You can ensure your success by choosing the right type of study material that saves you time and provides you all the required information.