CCDA

Majority of the enterprises require networks that are designed for its availability, smooth performance, and scalability with the flexibility to meet the rising number of demands. In order to meet the following challenges faced by every other enterprise today, skilled IT professionals are in demand that possess fundamental network design skills. 

For a network design engineer, sales engineer, system engineer or individuals looking to build and validate Cisco Network Design Fundamental knowledge the CCDA certification program focuses on design methodologies and objectives, addressing and routing protocols and network expansion considerations within the basic campus, data center, voice, security and wireless networks. 

Candidates interested in pursuing a Cisco Certified Design Associate certification will have to possess a valid CCENT or a valid CCNA Routing and Switching or any CCIE certification which is valid for three years can act as a prerequisite. One has to pass any of the following before your certification expires. However, there is no specific eligibility criteria for candidates willing to pursue the certification.

• Pass any current Associate-level exam except for ICND1 exam, or
• Pass any current 642-XXX Professional-level or any 300-XXX Professional-level exam, or
• Pass any current 642-XXX Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams or Meeting Place Specialist exams, Implementing Cisco Telepresence Installations (ITI) exams, Cisco Leading Virtual Classroom Instruction exams or any 650 online 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.