Compare 6 major network certifications for 2023
Certification and experience are great ways of showing an employer you’re motivated and comfortable with a body of knowledge. But vendors and organizations offer so many certification options it’s sometimes difficult to know where to turn when you’re ready to take the next step.
This article discusses six networking certifications. It begins with two fundamental certifications that lay a strong foundation every administrator should have. It then explores certifications that are more specialized or oriented to particular products. Note: All costs are specific to the time of writing. Don’t forget to consider Department of Defense (DOD) 8570 requirements for any job roles you pursue via these certifications.
Many people consider the CompTIA Network+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications as the foundation of most networking knowledge. Here are the details on these two options.