Cisco certifications

1 Cisco Career Certifications • CCT Routing and Switching

• CCT Data Center
The table below shows the different paths and levels
for Cisco certifications.[1] All certifications, except for • CCT Telepresence
CCAr, require passing one or more theoretical exams of-
fered by Pearson VUE. CCIE certifications also require
a hands-on exam administered at special labs around the 1.2 Associate certifications
world.
1.2.1 CCNA Routing and Switching

Main article: CCNA

1.1 Entry certifications

1.1.1 CCENT The CCNA Routing and Switching certification cov-

ers skills necessary to administer devices on small or
medium-sized networks.[5] This certification requires the
Main article: Cisco Certified Entry Networking Techni-
ICND1 100-105 and ICND2 200-105 exams. Exami-
cian
nees may take the exams separately or the composite 200-
125 CCNA exam.[6] It exists generally as a prerequisite
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) to more advanced certifications, such as the CCNP ex-
represents the lowest level of certification which cov- ams and Cisco Design certifications, e.g. CCNP, CCDA,
ers basic networking knowledge. Until its introduction, CCDP, etc.
CCNA represented the first level of the certification pro-
Pearson VUE test centers conduct these exams.[7]
gram. It has appropriate use for an entry-level network
support position. CCENT certified staff can install, man- All CCNA-certified individuals specialize by technology.
age and troubleshoot a small enterprise network, includ- Previously, specialized tracks required passing and main-
ing basic network security.[2] The first step towards a taining a CCNA certification, but with the expiration of
CCNA certification must start by having a CCENT. Once the 640 series tests this is no longer the case. As of au-
someone passed the Interconnecting Cisco Networking tumn 2015, all CCNA certifications have no prerequi-
Devices Part 1 (ICND1) Exam (100-101) they earned sites.
their CCENT certification.
In 2013, Cisco introduced new ICND1 and ICND2 ex- 1.2.2 CCDA
ams (needed for the new CCNA Routing and Switch-
ing). ICND1: 100-101 (Interconnecting Cisco Network- Cisco-Certified Design Associate (CCDA) certified engi-
ing Devices Part 1 v2.0) became the new exam required neers can design switched or routed networks of LANs,
for CCENT.[3] With this change, CCENT became a suffi- WANs and broadband services. The CCDA exam (200-
cient pre-requirement for CCNA Security, CCNA Voice 310 DESGN) requires a CCENT at a minimum, though
and CCNA Wireless. either CCNA or CCIE will serve as a prerequisite, as well
SWITCH-level knowledge of Cisco-based LANs.[8]

1.1.2 CCT
Cisco Certified Technicians have the skills to diag-
nose, restore, repair, and replace critical Cisco net-
working and system devices at customer sites. Techni-
cians work closely with the Cisco Technical Assistance
Center (TAC) to quickly and efficiently resolve support
incidents.[4]
As of April 2012, there were three domains available for to deliver personalized services, real-time access to infor-
CCT certification:
1.2.3 CCNA Cloud
In this Internet of Everything (IoE) era, new and more
valuable connections are being made every day around
the world. IoE has a potential multitrillion U.S. dollar
market value for companies and industries in the next
decade. To take advantage of this opportunity, businesses
are using public, private, or hybrid cloud delivery models
mation, and instant communications anytime, anywhere,

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on any device. Cloud is a major enabler of the IoE, by Networks, Part 1(SPNGN1) and 640-878 Building Cisco
providing access to applications and services over the net- Service Provider Next-Generation Networks, Part 2 (SP-
work from any device.[9] NGN2). Standard CCNA certification is not a prerequi-
site. The class, “Building Cisco Service Provider Next-
Generation Networks” is delivered in two parts.
1.2.4 CCNA Collaboration
Part 1 is a 5-day instructor-led course that provides the
The Cisco Certified Collaboration Associate certification basic knowledge and skills necessary to support a ser-
is for Cisco engineers who specialize in Cisco’s Uni- vice provider network. The course provides knowledge
fied Communications (UC) products. Collaboration en- of the major network components and helps learners
gineers focus on the deployment and support of voice, to understand how service provider networks function.
video, and live text communication solutions across IP The course introduces IP Next-Generation Network (IP
networks. NGN) architecture. The course also includes remote labs
that help gain practical skills for deploying basic Cisco
IOS / IOS XE and Cisco IOS XR software features. Part
1.2.5 CCNA CyberOps 2 is a 5-day instructor-led course that provides knowledge
of network construction and IP NGN architecture. The
1.2.6 CCNA Industrial course includes additional remote labs.[14]

The Cisco Certified Network Associate Industrial

(CCNA Industrial) certification is for plant administra-
tors, control system engineers and traditional network en-
gineers in the manufacturing, process control, and oil and
gas industries, who will be involved with the convergence
of IT and Industrial networks.
1.2.7 CCNA Security
CCNA Security validates knowledge of security infras-
tructure, threats, and vulnerabilities to networks and
threat mitigation. Required skills include installation,
troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to
maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of
data and devices. To earn this certification one must pass
the 210-260 IINS (Implementing Cisco IOS Network Se-
curity) exam, as well as hold a current CCNA certifica-
tion. The CCNA-Security is a prerequisite to the CCNP
Security certification.[10] It represents the required exam
to earn the certification and for continuing the security
certification path to the CCNP.[11]
Note: The CCNA Security courseware holds compli-
ance with the NSA and CNSS training standard of CNSS
4011. By remaining compliant, the CCNA Security pro-
gram provides the required training for network security
professionals who assist private sector entities and federal
agencies of the United States, protects their information
and aid in the defense of the United States IT infrastruc-
ture. Candidates who have passed the CCNA Security
will receive a letter of recognition acknowledging they
have met the CNSS 4011 training requirements.[12][13]
1.2.8 CCNA Service Provider
CCNA Service Provider focuses validates the ability to
configure and implement baseline Cisco Service Provider
Next-Generation networks. The required Exams are 640-
875 Building Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation
1.2.9 CCNA Wireless
The CCNA Wireless certification covers wireless LANs,
including networking associates/administrators, wireless
support specialists, and WLAN project managers. The
certification validates skills in the configuration, imple-
mentation, and support of wireless LANs. 640-722
IUWNE (Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Net-
working Essentials) is the required exam.
1.3 Professional certifications
Main article: CCNP
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifica-
tions validate knowledge and skills required to install,
configure, and troubleshoot converged local- and wide-
area networks with 100 to 500 or more end-devices.
One needs a valid CCNA certification to obtain a CCNP
certification.[15][16]
1.3.1 CCNP Routing and Switching
The CCNP validates the ability to plan, implement, ver-
ify, and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise net-
works and work collaboratively with specialists on ad-
vanced security, voice, wireless, and video solutions. In
addition to CCNA Exams, professionals must pass three
separate professional-level exams. The certification track
changed in July 2010, with various migration paths avail-
able for those that had begun, but not completed, the
CCNP certification process. In July 2014, Cisco released
version 2.0 of the CCNP exams and training courses, “to
reflect the alignment with changing industry job roles and
the addition of new study materials.”[17] Presently, both
the v1.0 and v2.0 exams are acceptable for CCNP R&S
certification, but 29 January 2015 will be the last day to
1.3 Professional certifications 3

test using the v1.0 exams. As of 30 January 2015, only 1.3.4 CCNP Data Center
the v2.0 exams will be offered.[17]
CCNP Data Center validates knowledge of data center
Required exams (v1.0):
design, equipment installation, and maintenance.[26]
• 642-902 ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing Four required exams:
(ROUTE)[18]
• Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Comput-
• 642-813 SWITCH: Implementing Cisco IP
[19] ing (DCUCI) v5.0
Switched Networks (SWITCH)
• 642-832 TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintain- and
ing Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)[20]
• Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric
Required exams (v2.0): (DCUFI) v5.0

• 300-101 ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing

and choose either designing or troubleshooting:
(ROUTE)[21]
• 300-115 SWITCH: Implementing Cisco IP • Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing
Switched Networks (SWITCH)[22] (DCUCD) v5.0
• 300-135 TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintain-
ing Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)[23] and

• Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric

1.3.2 CCDP (DCUFD) v5.0

With a CCDP certification, a network professional can

or
discuss, design, and create advanced addressing and rout-
ing, security, network management, data center, and IP
multicast enterprise architectures that include virtual pri- • Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Com-
vate networking and wireless domains. An active CCDA puting (DCUCT) v5.0
certification acts as a prerequisite for this certification.
and
Required exams:
• Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric
• 300-101 ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing
(DCUFT) v5.0
(ROUTE)[18]
• 300-115 SWITCH: Implementing Cisco IP
1.3.5 CCNP Security
Switched Networks (SWITCH)[19]
• 300-320 ARCH: Designing Cisco Network Service Formerly Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP).
Architecture[24] The CCNP Security certification[27] program aligns to
the job role of the Cisco Network Security Engineer,
Note that CCDP requires 300-101 ROUTE and 300-115 who has responsibility for security in routers, switches,
SWITCH. After passing CCNP and CCDA, CCDP re- networking devices, and appliances, as well as choos-
quires only 300-320 ARCH. ing, deploying, supporting, and troubleshooting firewalls,
VPNS, and IDS/IPS solutions for their networking en-
1.3.3 CCNP Collaboration vironments. The CCNP Security certification requires
CCNA Security or any CCIE Certification.
You are required to pass these four exams: 300-070
CIPTV1 Implementing Cisco IP Telephony and Video,
1.3.6 CCNP Service Provider
Part 1 (CIPTV1)
300-075 CIPTV2 Implementing Cisco IP Telephony and The CCNP Service Provider certification replaced the re-
Video, Part 2 (CIPTV2) tiring CCIP certification.
300-080 CTCOLLAB Troubleshooting Cisco IP Tele-
phony and Video (CTCOLLAB) Required exams:
300-085 CAPPS Implementing Cisco Collaboration Ap-
plications (CAPPS) • 642-883 SPROUTE: Deploying Cisco Service
[25]
Provider Network Routing
4 1 CISCO CAREER CERTIFICATIONS

• 642-885 SPADVROUTE: Deploying Cisco Service to take the lab exam. The candidate has three years af-
Provider Advanced Routing ter passing the written exam to successfully complete the
lab. The lab is an eight-hour, hands-on exam designed
• 642-887 SPCORE: Implementing Cisco Service to demonstrate that the candidate knows Internetwork-
Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services ing theory and demonstrates advanced hands-on mastery.
• 642-889 SPEDGE: Implementing Cisco Service Candidates that do not pass the CCIE lab in that interval
Provider Next-Generation Edge Network Services must re-pass the written exam before again attempting
the CCIE lab exam. The minimum waiting time between
attempts is one month.
1.3.7 CCNP Wireless As of July 2014, the CCIE Lab costs $1600 per at-
tempt and ten Cisco locations offer it worldwide. Some
CCNP Wireless covers all aspects of wireless network-
of these locations do not offer all CCIE tracks. Ac-
ing principles and theory. This certification requires four
cording to a Cisco survey, $9050 represents the average
tests, covering Wireless Site Survey, Wireless Voice Net-
cost to prepare for CCIE certification as of April 2006,
works, Wireless Mobility Services, and Wireless Secu-
which gets spent mostly on practice equipment and study
rity. The prerequisite acts as a valid CCNA Wireless cer-
material.[34] No formal prerequisites currently exist for
tification. the CCIE written exam, but Cisco recommends at least
Required exams: 3–5 years networking experience. CCIE exists as the first
Cisco Certified qualification and no other certifications
• 642-732 CUWSS: Conducting Cisco Unified Wire- have existed previously. The associate and professional
less Site Survey (CUWSS) certifications recognized the fact that CCIE is overkill
for many networking personnel. Cisco has chosen not to
• 642-742 IUWVN: Implementing Cisco Unified make lower level certifications prerequisites for the CCIE
Wireless Voice Networks (IUWVN) certification.

• 642-747 IUWMS: Implementing Cisco Unified One may have the knowledge to hold multiple CCIE cer-
Wireless Mobility Services (IUWMS) tifications. As of September 9, 2008, 1,729 individuals
held multiple CCIE certifications. Of those, 274 hold
• 642-737 IAUWS: Implementing Advanced Cisco three or more CCIE certifications.[35] Adam McCombs
Unified Wireless Security (IAUWS) cited this qualification as “essentially a PhD in the inter-
net” in Season 1 Episode 10 of Shark Tank.
Upon successful completion of the lab exam, Cisco
1.4 Expert-level certifications
awards a CCIE number to a new CCIE. The first CCIE
number allocated (in 1993) started at 1,024 and increased
Main article: CCIE Certification
thereafter. As of August 2011, the highest CCIE number
allocated reached just over 30,000. The first number they
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert represents Cisco’s allocated to the first CCIE lab location, rather than to an
highest certification, comprising seven tracks at present, individual, and featured as a plaque at the entrance to the
tracks are updated and retired frequently and are aligned lab. They awarded Number 1025 to Stuart Biggs, who
to industry’s latest technologies and trends. As of created the first written exam and first lab exam. The first
October 6, 2010, 25,810 people held active CCIE person to pass both CCIE written and lab exams, known
certifications.[28][29][30] CertMag,[31] voted it as the most as Terry Slattery,[36] consulted at Cisco when the lab be-
technically advanced IT certification and statistics gen- gan development. Slattery held the first CCIE who did not
erally report it as the highest salaried certification in IT work for Cisco.[37][38] Each CCIE retains their number
salary surveys. regardless of how many certifications he or she receives.
CCIE began in 1993,[32] originally with a two-day lab, Every two years a CCIE has to take a written test to retain
later changing to a one-day format. Fewer than 3% of the certification. If not done, the certification becomes
Cisco-certified individuals attain CCIE certification and, suspended. After one further year without passing, the
on average, spend thousands of dollars and 18 months certification becomes revoked. One can then only regain
studying before passing.[33] Many candidates build train- the certification by starting from scratch. Re-certification
ing labs at home using old equipment, then sell it to other can occur up to 2 years before the expiration date. After
candidates after passing. Alternatively, candidates may certification/re-certification, a CCIE must wait 6 months
rent “rack time” online. The CCIE consists of a written before re-certifying.
exam and a “lab” exam (in each track). The written exam CCIE Lab Exams are administered only at special CCIE
acts as a prerequisite of the lab exam and has a cost of Lab Test Centers around the world. However, all the
$400 per attempt. The written exam consists of 100 ques- tracks for testing may not be available at a lab location.[39]
tions that must be completed within 2 hours. Upon pass-
ing the written exam, the candidate has eighteen months
1.4 Expert-level certifications 5

1.4.1 CCAr the CCDP certification. CCDE numbering adopts a dif-

The Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) certification as-
sesses the experience and competency of network design-
ers who can support the increasingly complex networks
of global organizations and effectively translate business
strategies into technical strategies.[40][41]
The Cisco Certified Architect certification is adminis-
tered as a board exam. Candidates propose and defend
an architecture solution to a set of business requirements.
Candidates are asked to modify their proposals “on the
fly,” based on additional requirements presented by the
board. Prerequisites include a CCDE certification, ap-
proximately 10 years of industry experience, and accep-
tance into the program via an application process.
Responsibilities of the Cisco Certified Architect:
• Lead creation and evolution of enterprise architec- as Quality of Service, MGCP, Call Manager (Cisco’s
ture
• Analyze technology and industry market trends
• Establish governing principles for Enterprise net- fied engineers hold current certificates as of September
works
• Selection of technology and products
• Identification of organization resource needs
• Lead the development of communication and edu- exam apart from other CCIE lab exams. One must make
cation plan for enterprise network architecture
1.4.2 CCIE Routing and Switching
ferent format than CCIE and appears split into a year and
number within that year. It uses the same CCIE tools
to verify qualified status. CCDE certified individuals can
use CCIE qualification exams to re-certify and vice versa.
CCDE provides advanced network infrastructure design
principles and fundamentals for large networks. A CCDE
can demonstrate an ability to develop solutions which ad-
dress planning, design, integration, optimization, opera-
tions, security, and ongoing support focused at the infras-
tructure level.
1.4.4 CCIE Collaboration
The Voice track covers advanced topics in subjects such
VoIP PBX), Cisco Unity Connection (Cisco’s Voice Mes-
saging platform), Unity Express, Unified Contact Center
Express, Cisco Unified Presence Server, Cisco’s HWIC-
4ESW, and the 3750-24PS. Only 802 CCIE Voice certi-
9, 2008. Most candidates pass after three or four lab
attempts, but some have required more than six. Many
have reputed that the lab exam seems as much a test of
time management and planning as of technical expertise.
The widely dissimilar platforms used sets the Voice lab
configurations on the Windows 2003 Server environment,
a CallManager web-based GUI, and the IOS command
line. As such, it involves a lot of back-and-forth fine tun-
ing between the numerous platforms.

Routing and Switching seem by far the most popular In May 2013, Cisco announced it will retire the CCIE
track, with 35,272 worldwide certified individuals as of Voice track and introduce the new CCIE Collaboration
May 18, 2012.[42] The certification covers a variety of track, including new topics such as virtualization, Jabber
networking concepts and protocols. instant messaging and video. After protest from current
and aspirant CCIE Voice holders, whom argued that the
differences remain too few to warrant retiring the track
1.4.3 CCDE with no option to transition to the new track, Cisco of-
fered a transition path for existing Voice holders. The
CCDE runs in parallel with the more established CCIE Collaboration written exam may have availability starting
program, in some areas providing a higher skill-set than from November 21, 2013. The lab exam will transition
CCIE. Specifically, CCDE identifies network profession- from Voice to Collaboration on February 14, 2014.
als who have expert network design skills. Network de-
sign translates business requirements into end-to-end net-
work designs and a solutions approach to network expan-
sion and integration.[43] CCDE focuses on network ar-
chitecture and does not cover implementation and op- 1.4.5 CCIE Data Center
erations. CCDE supplies a vendor-neutral curriculum,
testing business requirements analysis, design, planning, Cisco has announced the September availability of a
and validation practices.[44] The course came about be- CCIE Data Center certification,[46] which certifies the
cause employers needed a way to identify experienced expert-level skills required to plan, prepare, operate,
network designers and architects who could address all monitor, and troubleshoot complex data center networks.
aspects of existing and new networking technologies and The CCIE Data Center written exam will be available
trends.[45] While engineers (including many CCIEs) had Sept. 3, 2012;[47] the lab exam should have availability
fulfilled this role, certification had not advanced beyond in October.[48]
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1.4.6 CCIE Security 3 Retired certifications

The Security track covers advanced topics in subjects Over time, as technologies change and products are made
such as ASA, IDS, IOS security, and many others. obsolete, some certifications are retired. Retired certifi-
cations are no longer valid.
1.4.7 CCIE Service Provider Certifications that fall into this category are listed below.

The Cisco CCIE Service Provider (CCIE SP) certifica- • Access Routing & LAN Switching Sales
tion validates expert level skills required of a Network Specialist[50]
Engineer to configure, build, troubleshoot, and optimize
a complex highly available Service Provider IP NGN core • Access Routing & LAN Switching Specialist
infrastructure. Candidates preparing for CCIE SP certi- • ATP Optical Metro Transport AM/EM - Japanese
fication possess thorough knowledge in IP core, aggrega-
tion/edge, and remote access technologies, Layer 2 and 3 • Business Ready Teleworker Solution Fundamentals
VPNs, plus managed services traversing an IP core net-
work. • Cable Communications for Account Managers

• Cable Communications Sales Specialist

1.4.8 CCIE Wireless • Cisco Cable Communications Specialist[51]

Candidates who pass the CCIE Wireless certification ex- • Call Manager Express Specialist
ams demonstrate broad theoretical knowledge of wireless
• CCDP SNA/IP Integration
networking and a solid understanding of wireless local
area networking (WLAN) technologies from Cisco. • CCDP WAN Sw

• CCIE Service Provider Operations[52]

2 Specialist Certifications • CCIE Storage Networking[53]

• CCIE Voice[54]
In addition to the broad certifications above, Cisco also
provides Specialist Certifications.[49] The exams for these • CCIP[55]
certifications are often focused on some specific technol-
ogy and generally targeted at members of the Cisco Part- • CCIP Cable
ner Program, including those selling, designing, or sup-
• CCIP Content Networking
porting Cisco products and services. By combining var-
ious exams, a Cisco partner can gain specialty status and • CCIP DSL Networks
thus qualify for additional partner benefits.
• CCIP Metro
Specialisations can be held at Express, Advanced and
Master levels, reflecting the depth of a partners skills • CCIP MPLS
across certain technologies and architectures, and can be
held in both a Technology portfolio, or an architecture. • CCIP Packet Telephony
Specialisations are:[1]
• CCIP Security

• Business • CCNA Service Provider Operations[56]

• CCNA Video[57]
• Collaboration
• CCNA Voice[58]
• Data Center
• CCNA WAN Sw
• Internet of Things
• CCNP LAN ATM
• Network Programmability
• CCNP Network Management
• Operating System Software • CCNP Service Provider Operations[59]
• Security • CCNP SNA/IP Integration

• Service Provider • CCNP Voice[60]


• CCNP VOICE Access
• CCNP WAN Sw Certification
• CCSP[61]
• CCVP[62]
• Certification Test-Understanding PBX Systems and
Technology - VOD
• Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Design Specialist[63]
• Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Field Specialist[64]
• Content Networking Sales Specialist
• Content Networking Specialist
• Content Networking Specialization Exam for SE’s
and FE’s
• Converged Business Solution Integration
• Customer Contact Support - Retired
• Design CCIE (NOTE: The CCIE Design and CCDE
are completely different design tests in format and
subjects examined)
• DSL Specialization for Account Managers
• DSL Specialization for SE’s and FE’s
• EMEA SME v1.0
• Enterprise
• Enterprise - Japanese Language Version
• Enterprise for Account Managers
• Enterprise Skills Assessment
• Firewall Specialist - Net Academy
• IDS Specialist
• Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Profes-
sional
• Internet Solutions Specialist
• IP Communications Support Specialist
• IP Telephony
• IP Telephony Express Spec
• IP Telephony Express Specialist
• IP Telephony Operations Specialist
• IP Telephony-Enterprise Voice Over Data Design
• IP Telephony-Installation, Support and Mainte-
nance
• IPT Telephony Troubleshooting
7
• ISP Dial CCIE
• Multiservice Switching Specialist
• MxU Specialist
• Network Management for Account Managers
• Network Management Sales Specialist
• Network Management Specialist
• Network Management Specialization
• Network Mgt.
• Open Programmable Switching Engineer
• Optical Specialist
• Partner and Solutions Essentials for Account Man-
agers 5.2
• Partner and Solutions Essentials for Enterprise Ac-
count Manager 6.0 - Latin American
• PBX Fundamentals
• Products Solutions Essentials 7.
• Products Solutions Essentials 8.0
• Public Access Design Specialist
• Public Access Support Specialist
• QoS
• Remote Dial Access: Voice and Data Specialization
for AM’s
• Sales Expert v1
• Sales Expert v2
• SCM Operation and Maintenance
• Security Solutions
• Security Specialist 1
• Selling AVVID Architecture
• Small-to-Medium Business
• SNA/IP Design Specialist
• SNA/IP for Systems Engineers
• SNA/IP Integration CCIE (also known as CCIE
Blue)
• SNA/IP Solutions
• SNA/IP Support Specialist
• Storage Networking Support Specialist
• Switched WAN Solutions for the Enterprise
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• Unity
• Unity Engineer Specialization
• Unity Engineer Specialization v1.1
• Voice Over Frame Relay
• Voice Solutions for Account Managers
• Voice Solutions for System Engineers
• VPN/Security Sales Specialist
• WAN Switching CCIE
• Wireless LAN Design Specialist
• Wireless LAN for Account Managers
• Wireless LAN for SEs
• Wireless LAN for SEs and FEs
• Wireless LAN Sales Spec
• Wireless LAN Sales Specialist
• Wireless LAN Support Specialist
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