Cisco Certifications Roadmap

Cisco offers three levels of general certification from Associate to Professional to Expert, representing the highest level of achievement available in various paths (or tracks) and designations. A typical explanation to the general approach is the pyramid:
The first step in general Cisco Career Certifications begins with associate-level certifications CCDA and CCNA—which show expertise with networking foundations. The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. While, the CCDA certification (Cisco Certified Design Associate) indicates a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco Internetwork Infrastructure.
The second level in general Cisco Career Certifications is professional-level certifications such as CCNP, CCDP, CCIP and CCSP. The CCNP certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional) that indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. This course is designed to impact on how to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot complex routed LAN, routed WAN, switched LAN networks, Remote Dial Access Services and the like.
The CCIE program, being the third and final level in general Cisco career certifications, is designed to help individuals, companies, industries and countries succeed in the networked world by distinguishing the top echelon of internetworking experts.
Focused Certifications A variety of Cisco Qualified Specialist focused certifications are available as well to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions or job roles. Some of the focuses certification that Epsolon has been giving preference due to industrial demands is wireless, Security, VPN connectivity and Voice/Data Technology. In contrary to the general certification, focused certification does not have any predefined tracks. Rather, training is provided on individual and independent technologies. New focused certifications are added into the curriculum based on market demands.