Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT™) validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. With a CCENT, network professional demonstrates the skills required for entry-level network support positions - the starting point for many successful careers in networking. The curriculum covers networking fundamentals, WAN technologies, basic security and wireless concepts, routing and switching fundamentals, and configuring simple networks. CCENT is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.
CCENT Certification is the first step towards any of the following Associates level Certifications:

• CCNA Routing and Switching
• CCNA Security
• CCNA Wireless
• CCNA Voice
• CCNA SP Ops
• CCDA