These entry-level certifications are perfect stepping stones to help tech career seekers validate their skills and qualifications for entry-level IT job roles as well as prove their readiness to pursue Associate-level certifications, such as CCNA and CyberOps Associate.
The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification validates an individual’s skills and knowledge of entry-level cybersecurity concepts and topics, including security principles, network security and endpoint security concepts, vulnerability assessment and risk management, and incident handling.
The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification is also a first step toward CyberOps Associate certification.
The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking certification validates an individual’s skills and knowledge of entry-level networking concepts and topics. The certification demonstrates foundational knowledge and skills needed to show how networks operate, including the devices, media, and protocols that enable network communications.
The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking certification is also a first step toward CCNA certification.
Network Technician Career Path from Cisco Networking Academy
Available in June 2024
The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) IT Support certification provides a validation of work-ready skills and knowledge necessary to help start careers in roles such as IT End User Support, IT Help Desk Support, Computer Support Specialists, and IT Help Desk Analyst.
The exam is currently scheduled to go live in June 2024. Sign up below to receive the latest information.
Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) IT Support exam topics
Cisco Networking Academy plans to provide learning content to prepare for the new CCST IT Support certification. Check back for updates.
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