1. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 1 CCNA Concentrations June 24, 2008 Cisco Confidential

2. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 2 Situation: Global IT Talent Gap Challenge Evolution of the Network Time Voice Transport Telecommuting / VPN Wireless Web 2.0 Apps Unified Communications IP Video, TelePresence Enhanced Security Switching Routing Storage Role of the Network Grows Knowledge Gap Converged Solutions  50% of Security is secure routers.  35% of Voice is router-embedded.  Wireless is 15% and growing annually. 3.12 M Gap by 2012 Cisco Confidential

3. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 3 3 In all markets, especially emerging markets, training and certification for specialized skills are in demand 80% of surveyed companies worldwide expect dedicated security role with 5 years (currently 46%) 69% expect dedicated voice role (40%) 66% expect dedicated wireless job role (36%) Forrester Consulting Findings… Cisco Confidential

4. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 4 Cisco Learning Partner COURSE: Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications (IIUC) EXAM: IIUC 640-460 Cisco Learning Partner COURSE: Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE) EXAM: IUWNE 640-721 Cisco Learning Partner COURSE: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) EXAM: IINS 640-453 CCNA WirelessCCNA SecurityCCNA Voice CCNA Concentrations: One Pre-Requisite Three Pathways to Success… Requirements: Hold active CCNA Certification (640-802 CCNA comp exam or 640- 822 ICND1 and 640-816 ICND2 exams) and pass the corresponding CCNA Concentration exams Cisco Confidential

5. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 5 CCNA Security  Verifies an individual’s skills in the following roles: Network Security Specialists Security Administrators Network Security Support Engineers  Enables installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of Cisco Security devices/technologies.  Ability to administer security policies and identify risks in networks  Serves as prerequisite for CCSP Certification  Employers hiring individuals can feel confident their staff has the skills needed to install, troubleshoot and monitor Cisco security technologies. Cisco Confidential

6. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 6 CCNA Voice  Verifies individual skills for SMB and Enterprise Branch job roles: Voice Administrators Voice Engineers Voice Managers  Validates skills in voice applications and infrastructure concepts  Capable of performing baseline installation, configuration and maintenance tasks on Cisco VoIP  Prerequisite to Enhanced CCVP Certification  Employers hiring individuals can feel confident their staff has the ability to perform baseline installation, operating and maintenance tasks on Cisco VoIP solutions. Cisco Confidential

7. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 7 CCNA Wireless Verifies an individual’s skills in the following roles: Network Administrators Wireless Technicians, Support Technicians Security engineers focused on wireless networks WLAN project managers Wireless Support Specialists Configuration, implementation and support of wireless LANs, specifically Cisco equipment Installing, configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise Employers hiring individuals can feel confident their staff has the skills needed for basic wireless networking on a Cisco WLAN in SMB and enterprise networks. Cisco Confidential

8. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 8 CCNA Concentrations Exam Requirements Multiple choice exams 90-minute duration Available globally via Pearson VUE Test Centers Prerequisite For All - CCNA Exam - 2 exam options ICND1 Exam #640-822 and ICND2 Exam #640-816 OR CCNA Composite Exam #640-802 CCNA Security Exam  IINS Exam #640-553 Introduction to Network Security Principles Perimeter Security Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls Site-to-Site VPNs Network Security Using Cisco IOS IPS LAN, SAN, Voice, and Endpoint Security Overview CCNA Voice Exam  IIUC Exam #640-460 Cisco Unified Communications Systems Introduction Traditional Telephony Operations VoIP Fundamentals Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express Implementation Cisco Unity Express Implementation Cisco Smart Business Communications System Implementation CCNA Wireless Exam  IUWNE Exam #640-721 Wireless Fundamentals Basic Cisco WLAN Installation Wireless Clients WLAN Security WCS Administration Cisco Confidential

9. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 9 Expanding Cisco Career Certifications on June 24, 2008 Career Specialty  Security  Unified Communications  Wireless  Storage Networking  Optical  Advanced Routing and Switching  Foundation Expert: CCIE ® R&S, SANS, SP, Security, Voice, CCDE Professional: CCNP ®, CCIP ®, CCSP ®, CCVP ™, CCDP ® Associate: CCNA ®, CCENT CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, CCNA Wireless, CCDA ® Cisco Confidential

10. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 10 Global Price Increase for Composite Exams  CCNA Composite (640-801) & (640-802) –From $150 to $250 –Two exam option for CCNA certification – ICND 1 (640-822 ) & ICND 2 (640-816) remain $125 USD each –Voucher discounts adjusted for CCNA Composite exam to off-set price increase  CCNP Composite (642-892) –From $225 to $300 USD –Four exam option for CCNP certification – BSCI (642-901), BCMSN (642-812), ISCW (642-825), & ONT (642-845) remain at $150 USD each –CCNP Composite vouchers are not currently offered Cisco Confidential

11. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 11 CCNA Concentration Launch

12. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 12 Cisco Learning Network Purpose and Benefits Community Purpose  Create a social networking (Web 2.0) experience that empowers Cisco customers seeking knowledge, community, training, information, and support as they start or enhance their careers through Cisco certifications. Who Can Participate?  The site is open to anyone—all customers, partners, and employees, regardless of certification level. Business Benefits  Help reach 3 million technically qualified individuals by 2012.  Qualified professionals help our partners and customers achieve success in their own endeavors.  Ability of Cisco to co-create learning products with customers and partners. Visit www.cisco.com/go/LearningNetworkwww.cisco.com/go/LearningNetwork

13. © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 13 Cisco Concentrations - Master the language that connects the world  Meets the current and future needs of both employers and employees  Availability of CCNA Concentration Exams: CCNA Voice – June 24, 2008 CCNA Security - June 24, 2008 CCNA Wireless – July 25, 2008  Program information: www.cisco.com/go/ccna www.cisco.com/go/ccnavoice www.cisco.com/go/ccnasecurity www.cisco.com/go/ccnawireless Cisco Confidential

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