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A Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician certification is proof that you can manage a small network, and it could be enough proof to get you an entry-level job in computer networking or help you advance with your current company into the job you really want.

Even better, you can get the CCENT after taking only one test. It’s also the first step toward the coveted Cisco Certified Network Associate. Just pass one more test and you’re also a CCNA.

Better yet, online classes are available to prepare you take the CCENT exam. No matter how much you know about networking now, you can learn what you need to know pass the test and advance your networking career plans from these online classes. They are specially designed to fit easily into your schedule even if you have a full-time job and family obligations.

A CCENT certification proves to your boss and employers to which you apply in the future that you have the basic knowledge necessary to manage a network. It also shows that you are serious enough about a career in computer networking to pass an exam on the topic.

Today’s job market is crowded, and a CCENT certification could be what separates your application from a stack of others.

In CCENT online training classes, you will learn everything an entry-level technician needs to know, including DNS basics, OSI models, routing and router configuration and NAT. Don’t worry if you don’t understand those terms now, however. Online training classes start at the beginning to make sure you’re prepared to pass your test.

Your training covers the terms involved in networking, how to implement a small network, everything you need to know about IP addressing and services for a small office and all the details of wireless LANs. The vitally important topic of security policies and procedures is also covered.

The test is 90 minutes and involved 50 to 60 questions, and that’s all. There are no more tests to get your CCENT, and you’re not obligated to work toward your CCNA at any time.

To get ahead in an information technology career, Cisco makes it easy to tangibly prove your understanding of entry-level networking concepts. The CCENT shows that you understand the complex subject of computer networking.

Since just about every information technology job somehow involves networking, it’s a great place to start for anyone interested in advancing an IT career.