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.
Like all Cisco certifications, CCNP is valid for three years and requires taking a professional level exam or expert level written exam before expiration date, in order to renew certification. Security+: This is the first certification to think of for a junior IT professional aiming to specialize in IT security field.