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With the CISCO CCNA certification program, students learn about the latest networking technologies and develop skills needed in the modern IT industry. Upon completing the program, students:
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Complete this certification pathway in just one year.
Fast-track your networking career with expert guidance from qualified faculty. The CISCO CCNA certification program allows students to learn skills required to prepare for targeted vendor exams as validation of their expertise. Students learn competency to seek new opportunities or move up the corporate ladder as a skilled network engineer.
With the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, students receive hands-on instructions from highly trained faculty about the essentials required to become a skilled networking professional. The certification program allows students to:
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With a fast-paced CCNA certification, students gain foundational knowledge to seek entry in networking professions.
The Blue Ridge CTC’s Cisco CCNA certification develops workforce-ready skills through hands-on training and expert guidance from highly trained faculty.
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