Cisco Certifications
Cisco Certifications
The table below lists all tracked credentials from this vendor. The Type column separates proctored certifications from course-based professional certificates (e.g. Coursera/Career Certificates), which are not the same thing. Sort by Level/Track to compare entry, intermediate, and advanced options.
| Credential | Type | Exam Code | Level | Track | Official Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco CCNA | Certification | 200-301 | associate | networking | https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/list.html |
| Cisco CCST IT Support | Certification | 100-140 | entry | support | https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/list.html |
How These Map to Roles
Occupation-level BLS context only — not a certification outcome. Salary figures below reflect BLS OEWS national median wages for the mapped occupation (SOC code). These are workforce-level statistics, not certification-specific earnings. Individual outcomes vary by employer, geography, experience, and market conditions.
| Occupation | SOC Code | BLS Median Annual Wage | BLS 10-Yr Outlook | Est. Annual Openings | Example Cert Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Administrator | 15-1244 | $99,130 | -4.2% | 14.3K | Cisco CCNA |
| Network Security Engineer | 15-1299 | $116,580 | +8.2% | 31.3K | Cisco CCNA |
| Network Automation Engineer | 15-1241 | $134,050 | +11.9% | 11.2K | Cisco CCNA |
| Junior Systems Administrator | 15-1244 | $99,130 | -4.2% | 14.3K | Cisco CCNA |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | 15-1212 | $129,180 | +28.5% | 16.0K | Cisco CCNA |
| Help Desk Technician | 15-1232 | $61,860 | -3.7% | 40.8K | Cisco CCST IT Support |
| IT Support Specialist | 15-1232 | $61,860 | -3.7% | 40.8K | Cisco CCST IT Support |
BLS sources: OEWS wage data and Employment Projections. Occupation mapping via O\*NET.
Credential Types
Cisco credentials listed here are proctored certification exams (vendor-administered). They are distinct from Cisco Networking Academy courses and digital badges, which do not carry full certification status.
Sources
- Official vendor certification catalog: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications.html
- BLS OEWS (wage data): https://www.bls.gov/oes/special-requests/oesm25nat.zip
- BLS Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ind-occ-matrix/occupation.xlsx
- O*NET occupational data: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html
Citation Ledger
| ID | Supports | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT-01 | Vendor credential catalog | Official vendor page | Cisco Certifications |
| CIT-02 | Cert fact: Cisco CCNA | Official cert page | Cisco CCNA |
| CIT-03 | Cert fact: Cisco CCST IT Support | Official cert page | Cisco CCST IT Support |
| CIT-04 | Occupation wage (Network Administrator, SOC 15-1244) | Government labor data | BLS OEWS wage source |
| CIT-05 | Occupation outlook (Network Administrator, SOC 15-1244) | Government labor data | BLS Employment Projections |
| CIT-06 | Occupation wage (Network Security Engineer, SOC 15-1299) | Government labor data | BLS OEWS wage source |
| CIT-07 | Occupation outlook (Network Security Engineer, SOC 15-1299) | Government labor data | BLS Employment Projections |
| CIT-08 | Occupation wage (Network Automation Engineer, SOC 15-1241) | Government labor data | BLS OEWS wage source |
| CIT-09 | Occupation outlook (Network Automation Engineer, SOC 15-1241) | Government labor data | BLS Employment Projections |
| CIT-10 | Occupation wage (Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC 15-1212) | Government labor data | BLS OEWS wage source |
| CIT-11 | Occupation outlook (Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC 15-1212) | Government labor data | BLS Employment Projections |
| CIT-12 | Occupation wage (Help Desk Technician, SOC 15-1232) | Government labor data | BLS OEWS wage source |
| CIT-13 | Occupation outlook (Help Desk Technician, SOC 15-1232) | Government labor data | BLS Employment Projections |