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Cisco Career Certification
The certification paths from Entry Level (CCST) through Expert Level (CCDE/CCIE qualification) and documents the 2026 Cisco certification ecosystem.
2026 Highlights
- DevNet is now part of the Automation certification track.
- CyberOps has been integrated into the Cybersecurity track.
- The Wireless track has been reintroduced for Wi-Fi 6E/7 technologies.
- New AI-focused exams include:
- 300-640 DCAI – Implementing Cisco Data Center AI Infrastructure
- The following security exams are scheduled for retirement in August 2026:
- 300-720 SESA
- 300-725 SWSA
- 300-730 SVPN
Entry Level (Cisco Certified Support Technician – CCST)
CCST IT Support
IT Support Fundamentals
CCST Networking
Networking Fundamentals
CCST Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Associate Level
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
Routing & Switching / Core Infrastructure
CCNA Automation (Formerly DEVASC)
Network Automation & DevNet
CCNA Cybersecurity (Formerly CBROPS)
Cybersecurity Operations
CCNP Enterprise Track
Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
Core Exam
Enterprise Advanced Routing & Services
Concentration Exams
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Solutions
Concentration Exams
Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks
Concentration Exams
Automating Cisco Enterprise Solutions
Concentration Exams
Secure Cloud Connectivity
Concentration Exams
Enterprise Network Assurance
Concentration Exams
CCNP Automation Track (Formerly DevNet)
Network Automation Systems
Focused on AI-driven automation and multi-vendor infrastructure.
Enterprise Automation
Focused on AI-driven automation and multi-vendor infrastructure.
Data Center Network Automation
Focused on AI-driven automation and multi-vendor infrastructure.
CCNP Collaboration Track
Collaboration Core Technologies
Core Exam
Advanced Call Control
Concentration Exams
Hybrid & Cloud Technologies
Concentration Exams
Collaboration Cloud Customer Experience (New for 2026)
Concentration Exams
CCNP Data Center Track
Data Center Core Technologies
Core Exam
Data Center Infrastructure Design
Concentration Exams
Data Center Infrastructure Troubleshooting
Concentration Exams
Application Centric Infrastructure
Concentration Exams
Data Center AI Infrastructure (New for 2026)
Concentration Exams
Data Center Network Automation
Concentration Exams
CCNP Security Track
Security Core Technologies
Core Exam
Securing Networks with Cisco Firewalls
Concentration Exams
Cisco Identity Services Engine
Concentration Exams
Secure Cloud Access for Users & Endpoints
Concentration Exams
Cisco Security Infrastructure
Concentration Exams
Cisco Email Security Appliance (Retiring Aug 2026)
Concentration Exams
Cisco Secure Web Appliance (Retiring Aug 2026)
Concentration Exams
Virtual Private Networks (Retiring Aug 2026)
Concentration Exams
CCNP Service Provider Track
Service Provider Network Core Technologies
Core Exam
Advanced Routing Solutions
Concentration Exams
VPN Services
Concentration Exams
Cloud Network Infrastructure
Concentration Exams
CCNP Cybersecurity Track (Formerly CyberOps Pro)
Cybersecurity Using Cisco Security Technologies
Core Exam
Forensic Analysis & Incident Response
Concentration Exams
Threat Hunting & Defense
Concentration Exams
CCNP Wireless Track (Relaunched 2026)
Wireless Core Technologies
Core Exam
Designing Cisco Wireless Networks
Concentration Exams
Cisco Wireless Advanced Solutions
Concentration Exams
Expert Level Qualification Exams (Written)
CCDE (Cisco Certified Design Expert) Written Exam
Design Expert Qualification
Any Professional Core Exam
Prerequisite for the corresponding CCIE Lab Exam