Networking careers and certifications
Network certifications, such as CCNA, CCIE, CCNP and DevNet, are important achievements that help advance the careers of networking associates and professionals. See how networking careers are changing and what skills are in demand. Discover the latest changes to certification tracks and take quizzes to test your network skills.
Top Stories
-
Feature
06 Nov 2024
AI skills for network professionals
Networking professionals must develop basic networking skills and AI to thrive in a complex landscape. Learn how AI's integration into network management will change the field. Continue Reading
-
Tip
21 Oct 2024
Basic network management interview questions and answers
Job interviews should be a two-way conversation. Hiring managers and job applicants should review common network management interview questions before an interview. Continue Reading
-
Answer
10 Aug 2017
Why some Wi-Fi jobs are best for WLAN professionals to avoid
Some Wi-Fi jobs can become nearly impossible to complete. When engineers contend with inflated expectations or bad designs, it may be best to walk away. Continue Reading
-
Tip
16 Nov 2016
Network engineering tools changing as cloud shift pressures profession
As more companies examine the cloud, network engineering tools are changing, requiring engineers to rethink and recraft their job descriptions. Continue Reading
-
Feature
01 Aug 2014
Network programming skills from scripting to DevOps: What to learn
Networking pros don't need to become code monkeys, but a little network programming can go a long way toward advancing their careers. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
18 Nov 2013
Your next job may be 'network programmer': What you'll need to know
SDN brings flexibility to networking, but this will require engineers to gain new skills in order to fill the emerging role of network programmer. Continue Reading
-
Answer
06 Nov 2006
System engineer vs. network administrator
Our Cisco certifications expert, David Minutella, answers what the responsibilities of a system engineer and network administrator are and what makes the two jobs different. Continue Reading
-
Tutorial
23 Oct 2006
CCNA exam preparation guide
A learning guide for CCNA exam preparation with book chapters, expert advice and quiz. Continue Reading
-
Quiz
05 Jun 2006
Routing versus routed protocols and the CCNA
Many networking professionals don't really know what a routing protocol is or does. There are those who also couldn't tell you the difference between a routing protocol and a routed protocol. If you are working as a network engineer or preparing to take the CCNA, you need to understand the distinction between routing and routed protocols, as well as how these protocols function on the network. Continue Reading
-
Quiz
29 May 2006
Wireless networking (CWNA)
Do you think you know a lot about wireless networking? Are you interested in taking the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam? Test your knowledge with our 13-question quiz on wireless networking! Continue Reading
-
Tip
13 Feb 2006
Certifications that will earn you the most money
Ed Tittel takes a look at the five network certifications that earned the most money in 2005. Continue Reading
- Feature 17 Jan 2006
- Answer 04 Oct 2005
-
Definition
21 Sep 2005
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) is an intermediate-level certification in the Cisco certified professional program. Continue Reading
-
Tip
07 Apr 2005
Seven steps to ensure project success
The Value Manager recently had a project fall well below expectations. He reviewed what happened and came up with seven key steps for managing technical risk and one golden rule. Continue Reading
-
Feature
21 Mar 2005
The network administrator's survival guide
This piece from contributor Douglas Chick presents a humorous look at surviving in your role as a network administrator. Continue Reading
- Answer 31 Jan 2005
- Answer 22 Nov 2004
- Answer 19 Jul 2004
- Answer 11 May 2004
