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NC-Expert is an official Authorized Learning Partner
In order to maintain this status, our instructors (and the class presentations they provide) must be regularly monitored for accuracy and quality.
Because of this status, and the reputation that is intertwined with it, our instructors are able to access the most cutting-edge official materials available.
The benefits to our students are that:
For those new to the world of Cisco credentials, Cisco currently offers certifications at a number of levels:
- Associate Level or CCNA
- Specialist Level
- Professional Level or CCNP
- Expert Level or CCIE
Cisco has now launched its new portfolio of certifications to validate your skills with the latest solutions for today's job roles:
At Associate level (CCNA), you have access to three options: CCNA (standard), with a CyberOps focus or, if you are coming from a programming background, the DevNet focus will probably be best suited for your skillset.
At Specialist level*, you have multiple track options:
- Collaboration
- Data Center
- Internet of Things
- Network Programmability
- Operating System Software
- Service provider
- Business Architecture Specialist
- Customer Experience
*to earn "Badges"
Cisco offers a selection of Professional level (CCNP) certifications for more seasoned engineers:
- Collaboration
- Enterprise
- Data Center
- DevNet
- Security
- Service Provider
Finally, Cisco continues to offer its Expert level (CCIE) credentials:
- Collaboration
- Data Center
- Enterprise - Infrastructure
- Enterprise - Wireless
- Data Center
- Design (CCDE)
- Security
- Service Provider
NC-Expert's Cisco training class portfolio:
| ACRONYM | TRACK | COURSE INFORMATION | REPLACES |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCNA | General | Click Here | CCENT, ICND1, ICND2, CCNAX, IINS, DESGN |
| ENARSI | Enterprise | Click Here | ROUTE, TSHOOT, ARCH |
| ENCOR | Enterprise | Click Here | ROUTE, SWITCH, TSHOOT, ARCH |
| ENWLSD | Enterprise | Click Here | WiDESIGN, WiTSHOOT |
| ENWLSI | Enterprise | Click Here | WiDEPLOY, WiSECURE, WiTSHOOT |
| WLFNDU | Enterprise | Click Here | WiFUND |
If you do not see the track you are looking for, or are not sure which track is best for you, Contact Us for more information.
Calendar - upcoming classes
To find dates for a specific class, type the class acronym into the search box, below, then click "enter"
| Vendor | Class Title / Certification | Acronym | Start Date | Start Time | Time Zone | Method | Days | Related Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations | WLFNDU | 2020-04-20 | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/wlfndu/ |
| Cisco | Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions | CCNA | 2020-05-18 | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 + 3 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/ccna_v1-0/ |
| Cisco | Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations | WLFNDU | 2020-06-29 | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/wlfndu/ |
| Cisco | Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions | CCNA | 2020-07-20 | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 + 3 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/ccna_v1-0/ |
| Cisco | Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations | WLFNDU | 2020-08-17 | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/wlfndu/ |
| Cisco | Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions | CCNA | 2020-09-14 | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 + 3 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/ccna_v1-0/ |
| Cisco | Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations | WLFNDU | 2020-10-26 | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/wlfndu/ |
| Cisco | Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions | CCNA | 2020-11-30 | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 + 3 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/ccna_v1-0/ |
| Cisco | Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations | WLFNDU | 2020-12-14 | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/wlfndu/ |
| Cisco | Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services | ENARSI | contact us | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/enarsi/ |
| Cisco | Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies | ENCOR | contact us | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 + 3 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/encor/ |
| Cisco | Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks | ENWLSD | contact us | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/enwlsd/ |
| Cisco | Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks | ENWLSI | contact us | 9:00 AM | pacific | In Person (Pleasanton, CA) or Virtual | 5 | https://nc-expert.com/store-2/cisco-certification-training/enwlsi/ |
Pay with Cisco Learning Credits!
One of the great things about being an authorized Cisco Learning Partner is that we can accept Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs)!
CLCs are Cisco vouchers - derived from Cisco "Loyalty Points" or CLPs - which are obtained upon purchase of Cisco equipment.
These vouchers can be used **instead of cash** to pay for employee training!
Find us on Cisco's Website
If you need proof that we really are a Cisco authorized Learning Partner ("ALP"), look us up on Cisco's website: cisco.com
Search for us under our formal company name: NetCertExpert (click this link, enter the company name, then click Search)
If you are looking for Cisco authorized Expert-level (CCIE) Learning Partners, visit Cisco's official Partners page. Here, you will find us under our legal "doing business as" name: NC-Expert
SPECIAL NOTICE to Cisco CCIE Candidates
The CCIE Route & Switch v5 Lab exam was originally scheduled to be retired on February 23, 2020 but has now been extended until April 26, 2020.
Student and Learning Partner access to program content and labs will be deactivated on that day. No extensions, for any reason, will be permitted.
Candidates with remaining content, rack hours, and labs MUST consume remaining content, perform labs, and attempt the CCIE Lab exam by April 26, 2020.
For more information see Cisco's Blog on this topic.