Professionals who have obtained a Cisco Certification Degree are fluent in the configuration and maintenance of networks that are governed by switches and routers. Successful graduates will have an extensive knowledge of Internet Protocol configuration, Cisco hardware and IOS, and basic Internet functions that require the use of Cisco routers. Most entrants into this program are currently working in the computer networking field, and are looking to add this certification to their credentials in order to increase their salaries and marketability based on their superior computer networking skills. Cisco Certification comes in the following three levels: Cisco Certified Network Associate Degree (CCNA) confers a basic level of network comprehension; Cisco Certified Network Professional Degree (CCNP) focuses on combining complex networking information with business matters; Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Degree (CCIE) offers the highest level of network knowledge and the opportunity for specialization within a more niche technology market.
