If the training proves beneficial, other certifications such as the Cisco Certified Network Professional and the Cisco Certified Design Professional may be offered to the employee, either of which constitutes a significant increase in skills and knowledge.
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Kaplan Continuing Education (KCE), a leading provider of online continuing education, today announced the launch of two new web-based certificate programs -- Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) and Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) -- designed to provide students with the knowledge required to achieve Cisco certification as well as in-depth knowledge of Cisco network design.
Cisco Gold Certification requires the partner to have and maintain at least 4 CCIEs, a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), two Cisco Certified Design Professionals (CCDPs), and one Cisco Sales Expert.
As the leading provider of infrastructure for the Internet and next-generation networks, Cisco has defined its Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) and Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) instructor-led training programs to develop qualified, certified networking experts to support the continued emergence of sophisticated networking technologies.
Through the Lab, Unisys network engineers will gain access to training and testing facilities to earn important technical certifications including the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), and the new Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP).
Gold Partners must have a minimum of one Cisco Sales Expert, one Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP), two Cisco Certified Design Professionals (CCDPs), and four Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIEs) on staff.
The curricula currently being designed by Cisco and CBT Systems are designed to support Cisco's new Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA), and Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) programs.