BREAKING DOWN 'Core Competencies'. A business just starting out will try to first identify-and then focus on-its core competencies, allowing it to establish a footprint while gaining a solid reputation and brand recognition.
CCNP Routing and Switching Certification. For network engineers who aspire to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks, the Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching certification program provides the education and training required to develop hands-on skills and best-practices.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is the second level of Cisco's five-level career certification process. A CCNA certification certifies a technician's ability to install, set up, configure, troubleshoot and operate a medium-sized routed and switched computer network.