Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is one of the most popular network-related certifications in the global space today. Although the certification is more popular in the networking industry, other IT-related industries are beginning to look towards the direction of the certification. CCNA not only helps networking professionals advance in their career, it gives them competitive edge in the labor market and in many cases, boosts income.

If you have decided to earn the CCNA certification and you need details about the certification, you are on the right page. Here, we will take a look at how much the certification costs and other important information to note about the certification.

CCNA certification in Nigeria: Examination costs

To earn the CCNA certification, one is required to pass some examinations. CCNA is a very popular certification, and like many other professional certifications, they come in different types and require different examinations. As it stands, Cisco, the governing body that organizes the certification, offers about ten different associate level examinations. Depending on the CCNA certification you are going for, the candidate is expected to pass at least two of these examinations. It should be noted that the examinations do not cost the same amount as some are more expensive than others. Let us now take a look at how much the various certifications cost.

CCNA Cloud – The CCNA cloud is a Cisco associate certification that is designed for cloud engineers, network engineers, and cloud administrators to help develop and validate their technical cloud skill set so as to meet the constant demand in changes of technical landscape in accordance with the organizations’ business objectives. The examination costs a total of $600, which equates to about N288, 000 (with exchange rate of N480 per dollar). These examination has two technology examinations, each costing $300 per attempt (N144, 000, with exchange rate of N480 per dollar)

CCNA Collaboration – The CCNA collaboration exam is designed for video engineers, IP network engineers, and IP telephony, who are looking to sharpen their collaboration skills in accordance with emerging video, voice, and data applications. The examination costs a total of $600, which equates to about N288,000 (with exchange rate of N480 per dollar). This examination has two technology examinations, each costing $300 per attempt (N144,000, with exchange rate of N480 per dollar).

CCNA Cyber Ops – The CCNA Cyber Ops helps candidates to start a career operating with associate-level cybersecurity analysts. Just like with the CCNA Collaboration, the examination costs a total of $600, which equates to about N288,000 (with exchange rate of N480 per dollar). This examination has two technology examinations, each costing $300 per attempt (N144,000, with exchange rate of N480 per dollar).

CCNA Data Center – This is designed to test candidates’ technical knowledge on management and operation of Data Center. Just like with the CCNA Collaboration, the examination also costs a total of $600, which equates to about N288,000 (with exchange rate of N480 per dollar). This examination has two technology examinations, each costing $300 per attempt (N144,000, with exchange rate of N480 per dollar).

CCNA Service Provider – This certification is designed for network engineers and technicians to help further sharpen their technical skills. The examination also costs a total of $600, which equates to about N288,000 (with exchange rate of N480 per dollar) and examination has two technology examinations, each costing $300 per attempt (N144,000, with exchange rate of N480 per dollar).

CCNA Security – This associate-level certification tests candidates’ knowledge on securing Cisco networks. The examination costs a total of $465, which equates to about N223,200 (with exchange rate of N480 per dollar). Unlike the other highlighted examinations above, this exam requires just one advance technology exam. However, candidates are required to have passed CCENT.

CCNA Wireless – The certification is designed for engineers that are looking to enhance their skills on the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting basic tasks of a wireless LAN. It costs a total of $465, which equates to about N223,200 (with exchange rate of N480 per dollar) and requires just one exam, with CCENT being a prerequisite.

CCNA Industrial – This is a new certification in the Cisco portfolio. The certification validates candidates’ necessary skills to effectively implement and troubleshoot common industry standard protocols. It costs a total of $465, which equates to about N223,200 (with exchange rate of N480 per dollar) and requires just one exam, with CCENT being a prerequisite.

The CCDA also costs a total of $465, which equates to about N223,200 (with exchange rate of N480 per dollar) and requires just one exam, with CCENT being a prerequisite.

CCNA Routing and Switching is another highly-rated Cisco exam. The certification tests the candidates to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot routers and switches. Before candidates can sit for this exam, they are required to have passed exams like CCN Security, CCNA industrial, CCNA Wireless, and the CCDA. This examination costs either $330 or $325 (which is about N158,400 and N156,000 respectively, with exchange rate of N480 per dollar). The examination comprises of 2 exams, with each costing $165 (which equates to N79,200, with exchange rate of N480 per dollar). However, the 200-125 CCN examination combines the two examinations required here to a single exam and costs $325 (which equates to N156,000, with exchange rate of N480 per dollar).