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.
At the associate level is the Cisco Certified Network Associate, or CCNA, credential. In order to earn the CCNA (or any Cisco certification, for that matter), you'll have to pass exams in which you demonstrate your complete understanding of the concepts and topics related to your chosen specialization.