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Cisco certification roadmap

This is Cisco's published credential ladder, grouped by track and ordered from foundational to advanced.

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Certification details change. Always confirm final pricing, availability, and credential terms on the official provider page linked in the sources below before you pay for anything.

This is Cisco's published credential ladder, grouped by track and ordered from foundational to advanced. Use it for planning: the progression below is typical, not mandatory, and you can enter at the tier that fits your background.

A credential is a signal of skill, not a hiring guarantee. Pick a track based on your target role rather than collecting every tier — start the RoleMath planner to see which roles fit you and which credentials map to them.

AI track

CredentialLevelTypeExam codesLinks
Cisco AI Technical PractitionerPractitionerCertification810-110—

Automation track

CredentialLevelTypeExam codesLinks
Cisco CCNA AutomationAssociateCertification200-901—

Cybersecurity track

CredentialLevelTypeExam codesLinks
Cisco Certified Support Technician CybersecurityEntryCertification100-160—
Cisco CCNA CybersecurityAssociateCertification200-201—

Networking track

CredentialLevelTypeExam codesLinks
Cisco Certified Support Technician NetworkingEntryCertification100-150—
Cisco Certified Network AssociateAssociateCertification200-301Details · Cost

Support track

CredentialLevelTypeExam codesLinks
Cisco Certified Support Technician IT SupportEntryCertification100-140Details · Cost

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CIT-01Cisco AI Technical Practitioner — level, track, exam (810-110)official page2026-06-30
CIT-02Cisco CCNA Automation — level, track, exam (200-901)official page2026-06-30
CIT-03Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity — level, track, exam (100-160)official page2026-06-30
CIT-04Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity — level, track, exam (200-201)official page2026-06-30
CIT-05Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking — level, track, exam (100-150)official page2026-06-30
CIT-06Cisco Certified Network Associate — level, track, exam (200-301)official page2026-07-05
CIT-07Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support — level, track, exam (100-140)official page2026-06-30

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