Different Cisco Systems Networking Academy program provides the opportunity to obtain different levels of certification:
- The IT Essentials curriculum introduces contents relating to PC hardware, software, and network operating systems. It prepares students for CompTIA A+, EUCIP IT Administrator, and CompTIA Server+ certifications and entry-level IT support careers.
- The CCNA Discovery curriculum teaches networking based on application, covering the types of networks students may encounter, from small offices to more complex enterprise models. Students learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to prepare for Cisco CCENT and Cisco CCNA certifications and entry-level networking careers.
- The CCNA Exploration curriculum teaches networking based on technology, covering protocols and theory at deeper levels reflective of university practices. Students learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to prepare for the Cisco CCNA certification and careers in information and communication technology.
- The CCNP curriculum teaches the advanced skills required to manage end-to-end converged network infrastructures and prepares students for the Cisco CCNP certification and enterprise networking careers.
- CNAP also offers advanced technology courses, which focus on topics such as security, wireless, and voice, to prepare students for specialized certifications and professional careers in information and communication technology.
