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
CCENT Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Required Exam(s)
640-822 ICND1
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
CCENT Recertification
CCENT certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass ONE of the following exams before the certification expiration date:
- Pass the current ICND1 exam, or
- Pass the current ICND2 exam , or
- Pass the current CCNA exam, or
- Pass the current CCDA exam, or
- Pass any current CCNA Concentration exam (wireless, or security, or voice, or SP Ops), or
- Pass any current 642-XXX professional level exam, or
- Pass any current Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams or MeetingPlace Specialist exams or Implementing Cisco Telepresence Installations [ITI] exams), or
- Pass any current CCIE Written Exam, or
- Pass the current CCDE Written Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or
- Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications
Course Duration - 60 Hours
- Regular Track – 5 Days / Week, 1 Hr / Day
- Weekend Track- Saturday 2 Hrs & Sunday 2 Hrs
- Fast Track – 5 Days / Week, 3 Hrs / Day
- Super Fast Track – 5 Days / Week, 5 Hrs / Day