Get a Job With Only the CCNA?

I’ve noticed quite a few people lately on the cyber security job boards and forums asking the question “Can I get a job with only the Cisco CCNA certification?”  That is an interesting question because the CCNA is not an easy exam to pass and usually isn’t the first certification that people go after. Either way, it does bring up a good question, and that is “Is the CCNA enough to get a job in IT or cyber security.”  Let’s take a look.

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So, can you get a job with only the Cisco CCNA certification?  Many employers will hire someone with only the Cisco CCNA certification for a lower-level or entry-level IT or cyber security job, however the chances of being hired increase greatly if you can combine your CCNA with a second skill, such as technical experience, another certification, or a soft skill like customer service.

Let’s dive in a little deeper to take a look at what our chances are to find a job with just a Cisco CCNA certification, and what else we can add to our resume to increase our chances of job search success.
The Cisco CCNA (also known as the Cisco Certified Network Associate) is a certification designed by Cisco as an advanced entry-level (or what they call associate level) designation that indicates an understanding of layer 2 and layer 3 switching and routing concepts, and how they apply to Cisco equipment.  The Cisco CCNA has been around for over twenty years, and has remained popular throughout that time.

Cisco has also developed other CCNA certifications, including CCNA Wireless, CCNA CyberOps and CCNA Security.  These certifications are similar associate level credentials in the Cisco lineup, however when anyone says CCNA, they are almost always are refering to the CCNA Routing and Switching mentioned above, because it was the first and remains the most popular.

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