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How to earn your CCNA certification

To earn your CCNA certification, you’ll need to pass a core exam: Administering Cisco Solutions (200-301 CCNA) v1.1. This exam tests your knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.

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Languages

English, Japanese

Duration

120 minutes

Price

$US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits

Details

Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours. This exam can be used toward recertification.

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Studying with Cisco for your exam is not required, but it’s recommended. Cisco U. ensures you have all the knowledge you need to pass your exam. You’ll get all this and more:

Guided learning

Follow guided Learning Paths created by Cisco pros that teach you exactly what you need to know to pass your exam.

Pre- and post-assessments

Take pre- and post- assessments to gauge what you know, and decide what you still need to study.

Hands-on labs

Practice your skills with real Cisco products so you’ll know your way around the tech you’ll be using in your job every day.

Practice tests

Jumpstart your progress towards certification success by checking your exam readiness. Practice answering questions before it counts.
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Join lively classroom-style learning and discussions, online or in person, that are led by Cisco and our Learning Partners.

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Cisco Modeling Labs

Design, build, and troubleshoot real network environments. With an easy-to-use HTML5 UI and a comprehensive API, CML is the perfect hands-on way to test your skills. Best of all, you can get started for free.

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