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Networking certifications

Routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, application delivery.

Total certs: 89
Vendors: 26
Entry: 3
Associate: 21
Professional: 42
Expert: 23

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Entry

L1 · 3 certs

Foundational certifications. Help-desk, support, A+, CCST, Network+, ITIL Foundation, AZ-900, AWS CLF.

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CiscoCisco Certified Support Technician — Networking100-150Networking● activeCisco Certified Support Technician Networking (CCST Networking, exam code 100-150) is Cisco's entry-level networking certification, launched in December 2023. I CompTIACompTIA Network+N10-009Networking● activeCompTIA Network+ (N10-009) is the vendor-neutral entry-level certification for IT support technicians, network technicians, and junior network administrators. L FortinetFortinet Certified Fundamentals in CybersecurityFCFNetworking● activeThe FCF (Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity) is Fortinet's free, entry-level certification validating foundational knowledge in cybersecurity prin

Associate

L2 · 21 certs

Mid-level practitioner. CCNA, RHCSA, AZ-104, AWS SAA, CKAD, Terraform Associate, SC-300.

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AkamaiAkamai Certified Web Performance FoundationsAWPFNetworking● activeThe Akamai Certified Web Performance Foundations badge is awarded upon successful completion of the Akamai Web Performance Solutions course, offered through Aka AkamaiAkamai Web Performance FoundationsWPFNetworking● activeThe Akamai Web Performance Foundations certification validates foundational knowledge of Akamai's Intelligent Edge Platform and content delivery solutions. Earn Arista NetworksArista Certified Associate Network EngineerNot formally assignedNetworking● activeThe Arista Certified Associate Network Engineer validates foundational competency with Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System), Layer 2 switching, basic Layer Check PointCheck Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R82CCSA R82Networking● activeThe **Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R82** is the vendor's entry-level certification for network security professionals. It validates found CiscoCisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Security Automation and Programmability300-735Networking● activeThe Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Security Automation and Programmability (SAUTO 300-735) is a specialized certification launched in 2019 that validates h CiscoCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)200-301Networking● activeThe CCNA is Cisco's entry-level networking certification, validating foundational knowledge and skills in network fundamentals, switching, routing, security, an CiscoEngineering Cisco Meraki Solutions (ECMS)500-220Networking● activeThe Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions (ECMS 500-220) is Cisco's specialist-level certification for cloud-managed networking. It validates hands-on ability to d CloudflareCloudflare Accredited Sales EngineerASENetworking● activeThe Cloudflare Accredited Sales Engineer (ASE) certification is designed for channel partners, resellers, and presales engineers who sell and implement Cloudfla CWNPCertified Wireless Network AdministratorCWNA-109Networking● activeThe CWNA is CWNP's Associate-level foundation certification, validating expertise in wireless LAN administration, RF fundamentals, and 802.11 standards. Launche F5F5 Certified Administrator BIG-IP (TMOS Administration 201)201Networking● activeThe F5 Certified Administrator BIG-IP (201 TMOS Administration) exam validates associate-level competency in day-to-day administration, troubleshooting, and ope FortinetFortinet Certified Professional Network Security — FortiManager AdministratorFCP_FMG_AD-7.6Networking● activeThe FCP - FortiManager Administrator certification validates applied knowledge of configuring, deploying, and managing Fortinet FortiManager for centralized adm HashiCorp (IBM subsidiary)HashiCorp Certified: Consul Associate (003)CA-003Networking● activeCA-003 validates foundational competency with HashiCorp Consul for service discovery, health checking, and service mesh deployment. The exam is designed for clo HPE / Aruba NetworkingHPE Aruba Networking Associate - Campus SwitchingHPE6-A78Networking● activeThe **HPE6-A78 — HPE Aruba Networking Associate (Campus Switching)** certifies foundational knowledge of Aruba CX switching, campus network design, switching pr HPE Aruba Networking (formerly Aruba Networks, post-HPE merger July 2025)HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate — Campus AccessHPE6-A85Networking● activeThe HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate — Campus Access (ACA, exam code HPE6-A85) is an entry-to-associate level certification validating foundational know HuaweiHuawei Certified ICT Associate — DatacomH12-811Networking● activeHCIA-Datacom is Huawei's associate-level entry point for IT professionals entering or pivoting to networking. It bridges the gap between foundational networking Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks Certified Specialist — Service Provider Routing and SwitchingJN0-363Networking● activeJNCIS-SP is the specialist-level certification in Juniper's Service Provider routing and switching track, designed for networking professionals with beginner-to Juniper Networks (HPE)Juniper Networks Certified Associate - Mist AIJN0-253Networking● activeJNCIA-MistAI is Juniper's entry-level credential validating foundational knowledge of cloud-native AI-driven wireless networking using the Mist platform. Introd Juniper Networks (HPE)Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate, JunosJN0-104Networking● activeJNCIA-Junos is Juniper Networks' entry-level certification validating foundational knowledge of Junos OS, CLI navigation, network fundamentals, and basic troubl MikroTikMikroTik Certified Network AssociateMTCNANetworking● activeThe MikroTik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) is an entry-level certification validating practical knowledge of RouterOS (MikroTik's operating system) and IP MikroTikMikroTik Certified User Management EngineerMTCUMENetworking● activeThe MTCUME (MikroTik Certified User Management Engineer) is an advanced-level engineer certification in the MikroTik Academy track. It is designed for network p Palo Alto NetworksPalo Alto Networks Certified Network Security AdministratorPCNSANetworking● retiredThe Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) was the foundational certification validating hands-on knowledge of next-generation fire

Professional

L3 · 42 certs

Senior-IC level. CCNP, CISSP, AZ-305, AWS SAP, CKS, OSCP, GIAC, Vendor Pro tracks.

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Broadcom (formerly VMware)VMware NSX 4.x Professional V2 (Advanced Network Virtualization Track)2V0-41.24Networking● activeThe VMware NSX 4.x Professional V2 exam (2V0-41.24) certifies professionals capable of installing, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting NSX-T environments CiscoAutomating and Programming Cisco Service Provider Solutions300-535Networking● retired**CRITICAL STATUS UPDATE:** The 300-535 SPAUTO exam reached **end of life on February 2, 2026**. As part of Cisco's February 2026 certification rebrand, the Dev CiscoCisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Enterprise Automation and Programmability300-435Networking● activeThe 300-435 ENAUTO (Automating and Programming Cisco Enterprise Solutions) is a 90-minute professional-level concentration exam introduced in 2021 that validate CiscoCisco Certified DevNet Specialist – Data Center Automation and Programmability300-635 DCAUTONetworking● activeThe Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist – Data Center Automation and Programmability (300-635 DCAUTO) certifies professionals in automating Cisco data center solu CiscoCisco Certified Network Professional Automation (CCNP Automation)350-901Networking● activeThe Cisco Certified Network Professional Automation (CCNP Automation) is Cisco's professional-level certification for network engineers, software developers, an CiscoCisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration - Implementing Cisco Collaboration Applications300-810Networking● activeCLICA (Implementing Cisco Collaboration Applications) is a concentration exam within the CCNP Collaboration track, launched September 2020. To earn CCNP Collabo CiscoCisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration Advanced Call Control and Mobility Services300-820Networking● activeCLACCM (Call Manager Advanced) is a concentration exam for CCNP Collaboration certification, focusing on advanced Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) ad CiscoCisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration Core350-801Networking● activeCLCOR (Collaboration Core) is the mandatory first exam for CCNP Collaboration certification. Launched in September 2020, it validates expertise across voice and CiscoCisco Certified Network Professional Data Center350-601 DCCORNetworking● activeThe CCNP Data Center (core exam 350-601 DCCOR) validates advanced expertise in designing, deploying, and operating data center infrastructure — including Nexus CiscoCisco Certified Network Professional Data Center — Application Centric Infrastructure300-620 DCACINetworking● activeThe CCNP Data Center — Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI, 300-620) is a concentration exam for the CCNP Data Center certification. It CiscoCisco Certified Network Professional Data Center — Implementing Cisco Data Center Technologies300-610 DCITNetworking● activeThe DCIT (Implementing Cisco Data Center Technologies, 300-610) is a concentration exam under the CCNP Data Center track, building on the mandatory core exam (3 CiscoCisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise Core350-401Networking● activeENCOR (Enterprise Core) is the mandatory first exam for the CCNP Enterprise certification track. Launched in November 2019 as part of Cisco's modernized CCNP re CiscoCisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation300-415Networking● activeENSDWI (Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions) is a concentration exam for the CCNP Enterprise certification track. Launched in 2019 as part of Cisco's modernized CiscoCisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider (CCNP SP)300-510Networking● activeThe CCNP Service Provider SPRI (300-510) concentration exam is one of four electives available to candidates pursuing the full CCNP SP professional certificatio CiscoCisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider (CCNP SP)350-501Networking● activeThe CCNP Service Provider (CCNP SP) certification validates expertise in implementing and operating Cisco service provider network core technologies. A candidat CiscoDesigning Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks300-425Networking● activeThe **300-425 ENWLSD** is a **design-focused** concentration exam under the CCNP Enterprise certification. It pairs with **300-430 ENWLSI** (Implementation/Inst CiscoImplementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Advanced300-630Networking● activeThe 300-630 DCACIA is the advanced concentration exam for the CCNP Data Center certification. This exam is a companion to the 300-620 DCACI (associate-level ACI CiscoImplementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI)300-430Networking● activeThe Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-430 ENWLSI) exam certifies professional-level competency in designing, deploying, and securing enterpri CiscoImplementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services300-515Networking● activeThe 300-515 SPVI exam is designed to validate the knowledge and skills required to implement and manage Virtual Private Network (VPN) services in a service prov CiscoImplementing Cisco Storage Area Networking300-625Networking● retiredThe Implementing Cisco Storage Area Networking (DCSAN) 300-625 exam was a professional-level certification exam that validated expertise in designing, deploying Citrix (Cloud Software Group)Citrix Certified Professional – Networking1Y0-340Networking● activeThe Citrix Certified Professional – Networking (CCP-N, exam code 1Y0-340) is an advanced professional-level credential validating deep expertise in designing, d CloudflareCloudflare Accredited Configuration EngineerACENetworking● activeThe Cloudflare Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) is a hands-on implementation certification designed for technical professionals—implementation engineers,CompTIACompTIA Linux Network ProfessionalCLNPNetworking● activeThe CompTIA Linux Network Professional (CLNP) is a stackable credential combining CompTIA Network+ and Linux+ certifications. It is designed for IT professional CWNPCertified Wireless Analysis ProfessionalCWAP-404Networking● activeThe CWAP is CWNP's Professional-level certification for wireless protocol analysts, packet inspectors, and advanced troubleshooters. Released in 2020 as CWAP-40 CWNPCertified Wireless Design ProfessionalCWDP-303Networking● activeThe CWDP-303 is CWNP's Professional-level wireless design certification, establishing mastery of WLAN design methodology and the complete project lifecycle. Upd EC-CouncilEC-Council Certified Network Defender v3CND v3Networking● activeThe Certified Network Defender v3 (CND v3) is a vendor-neutral, intermediate-level cybersecurity certification offered by EC-Council. It is designed for IT prof FortinetFortinet Certified Solution Specialist — Network Security ArchitectFCSS NSANetworking● activeThe **Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist — Network Security Architect (FCSS NSA)** validates expertise in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise-grad Google CloudGoogle Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Network EngineerProfessional Cloud Network EngineerNetworking● activeThe Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer (Professional Cloud Network Engineer) certification validates expertise in designing, implementing, and man Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba)Aruba Certified Mobility ProfessionalHPE6-A71Networking● retiredThe Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) validated expertise in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise wireless networks (WLAN) using Aruba/HPE s Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks Certified Internet Professional, Enterprise Routing and SwitchingJN0-650Networking● activeJNCIP-ENT is the professional-level certification in the Juniper enterprise routing and switching track, designed for experienced networking professionals with Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks Certified Internet Professional, SecurityJN0-637Networking● activeJNCIP-SEC is the professional-level advanced security certification in Juniper Networks' security track. It verifies advanced professional understanding of Juno Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist, Data CenterJN0-481Networking● activeJNCIS-DC is the specialist-level certification in the Juniper data center track, designed for networking professionals with intermediate knowledge of Juniper Ap Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist, Enterprise Routing and SwitchingJN0-351Networking● activeJNCIS-ENT is the specialist-level certification in the Juniper enterprise routing and switching track, designed for experienced networking professionals with be Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist, SecurityJN0-336Networking● activeJNCIS-SEC is the specialist-level security certification in Juniper Networks' security track. It verifies intermediate-to-professional understanding of Junios O Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks Certified Professional, Service Provider (JNCIP-SP)JN0-664Networking● activeJNCIP-SP is the professional-level certification in Juniper's Service Provider Routing and Switching track, designed for networking professionals with advanced MikroTikMikroTik Certified Routing EngineerMTCRENetworking● activeThe **MikroTik Certified Routing Engineer** (MTCRE) is a professional-level routing certification for engineers working with MikroTik RouterOS across ISP, WISP,MikroTikMikroTik Certified Security EngineerMTCSENetworking● activeThe MTCSE is a professional-level certification for network engineers and security specialists who design, deploy, and maintain secure MikroTik RouterOS network MikroTikMikroTik Certified Traffic Control EngineerMTCTCENetworking● activeThe MikroTik Certified Traffic Control Engineer (MTCTCE) is a professional-level certification for network engineers and infrastructure specialists who design, MikroTikMikroTik Certified Wireless EngineerMTCWENetworking● activeThe **MikroTik Certified Wireless Engineer** (MTCWE) is a professional-level wireless certification for engineers deploying and managing 802.11 networks on Mikr Palo Alto NetworksPalo Alto Networks Certified Network Security EngineerPCNSENetworking● retiredThe Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) was the flagship professional-level security certification validating hands-on expertise in d Palo Alto NetworksPalo Alto Networks Certified Network Security ProfessionalNETSGNetworking● activeThe Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional (NETSG) is a modern, role-based professional-level credential that validates hands-on knowledge o VMware (Broadcom)VMware Certified Professional — Network Virtualization2V0-41.24Networking● activeThe VCP-NV certification validates your ability to architect, deploy, configure, and operate VMware NSX virtual networking platforms. NSX is Broadcom/VMware's f

Expert

L4 · 23 certs

Architect / principal level. CCIE, TOGAF, AWS SAP, Salesforce CTA, VMware VCDX, RHCA.

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Arista NetworksArista Certified Engineer — Level 7 ExpertACE:L7Networking● activeThe ACE:L7 (Arista Certified Engineer — Level 7) is the expert-level certification in the Arista Academy track. It sits at the pinnacle of Arista's certificatio AWSAWS Certified Advanced Networking – SpecialtyANS-C01Networking● activeAWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty validates deep expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex hybrid and multi-cloud network architect Broadcom (VMware)VMware Certified Design Expert — Network VirtualizationVCDX-NVNetworking● activeVCDX-NV is the highest level of VMware certification, validating enterprise-scale design expertise in network virtualization and NSX architecture. Unlike tradit Broadcom/VMwareVMware Certified Advanced Professional - Network Virtualization Design3V0-42.23Networking● activeThe VCAP-NV Design certification validates advanced expertise in designing and recommending VMware NSX solutions for enterprise network virtualization. This exp Check PointCheck Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)156-315.82Networking● activeThe Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) validates advanced expertise in designing, deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Check Point Quantum Securit Check PointCheck Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert (CCTE)156-587Networking● activeThe Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert (CCTE) validates advanced expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues within Check Point Qua CiscoCisco Certified Design Expert400-007 / 352-001Networking● activeThe Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) is an expert-level network architecture and design certification launched in 2007 that validates mastery of high-level CiscoCisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Wireless350-401 ENCOR + Lab (8-hour)Networking● activeThe **CCIE Wireless** certification validates expert-level knowledge in enterprise wireless network design, deployment, operation, and troubleshooting. Historic CiscoCisco Certified Internetwork Expert Data CenterCCIE DCNetworking● activeThe **CCIE Data Center** is Cisco's expert-level certification for data center infrastructure engineers and architects. Current version v3.1 (2024–2025) validat CiscoCisco Certified Internetwork Expert Enterprise InfrastructureCCIE EINetworking● activeThe **CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure** is Cisco's highest-level enterprise networking certification, designed for senior network engineers and architects who de CiscoCisco Certified Internetwork Expert Service ProviderCCIE SPNetworking● activeThe **Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Service Provider** is the pinnacle credential for network professionals specializing in ISP, telecommunications CloudflareCloudflare Accredited Services ArchitectASANetworking● activeThe Cloudflare Accredited Services Architect (ASA) is the expert-tier credential in Cloudflare's partner certification hierarchy. Launched in May 2025, the ASA CWNPCertified Wireless Network ExpertCWNENetworking● activeThe CWNE is CWNP's elite Expert-level credential, recognizing wireless network professionals at the pinnacle of the field. Rather than a traditional exam, CWNE F5F5 Certified Technology Specialist – BIG-IP LTM Specialist (Architect, Setup, Deploy 301a)301aNetworking● activeThe F5 Certified Technology Specialist – BIG-IP LTM (301a) exam validates expert-level competency in architecting, configuring, deploying, and optimizing F5 BIG FortinetFortinet FCSS — Enterprise Firewall Architect (NSE 7 EFW)NSE7_EFW-7.2Networking● activeThe Fortinet NSE 7 Enterprise Firewall Architect (NSE7_EFW-7.2) certification validates expert-level competency in designing, architecting, and deploying advanc FortinetFortinet NSE 7 — Network Security ArchitectNSE7_EFWNetworking● activeThe Fortinet NSE 7 — Network Security Architect certification validates expert-level competency in designing, architecting, and deploying advanced security solu Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba)Aruba Certified Mobility ExpertHPE6-A79Networking● activeThe Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX) is the highest-level credential in the Aruba Mobility certification track, designed for senior wireless network archi HPE / Aruba NetworkingHPE Aruba Certified Expert - Campus Access MobilityHPE7-A07Networking● activeThe HPE Aruba Certified Expert (ACX) - Campus Access Mobility certification validates that a candidate possesses advanced knowledge and hands-on expertise in de Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks Certified Internet Expert, Data CenterJNCIE-DCNetworking● activeThe JNCIE-DC (Juniper Certified Internet Expert – Data Center) is Juniper Networks' expert-level certification for hyperscale and enterprise data center design,Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks Certified Internet Expert, Enterprise Routing and SwitchingJNCIE-ENTNetworking● activeThe JNCIE-ENT (Juniper Certified Internet Expert – Enterprise) is Juniper Networks' pinnacle expert-level certification for enterprise routing and switching tec Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks Certified Internet Expert, SecurityJNCIE-SECNetworking● activeThe JNCIE-SEC (Juniper Certified Internet Expert – Security) is Juniper Networks' highest security credential, equivalent in rigor to Cisco's CCIE Security. A s Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks Certified Internet Expert, Service ProviderJPR-960Networking● activeThe **JNCIE-SP (JPR-960)** is Juniper Networks' flagship hands-on lab exam validating mastery of large-scale service provider network design, implementation, an MikroTikMikroTik Certified Inter-Network EngineerMTCINENetworking● activeThe MTCINE is MikroTik's most advanced routing certification, covering enterprise and service-provider scale inter-networking. It follows the MTCRE and requires