Networking careers and certifications
Network certifications, such as CCNA, CCIE, CCNP and DevNet, are important achievements that help advance the careers of networking associates and professionals. See how networking careers are changing and what skills are in demand. Discover the latest changes to certification tracks and take quizzes to test your network skills.
Top Stories
-
Tip
14 Jul 2025
Network pros need Ansible network automation skills
Network administrators must develop Ansible skills to learn how to automate and manage system resources across an infrastructure, simplifying network configuration management. Continue Reading
-
Quiz
24 Jun 2025
Cisco CCNA practice test: Try these 20 exam questions
Use this CCNA practice test as study material to prepare for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam. With 20 questions on a range of topics, we're not playing around. Continue Reading
-
Answer
10 Aug 2017
Why some Wi-Fi jobs are best for WLAN professionals to avoid
Some Wi-Fi jobs can become nearly impossible to complete. When engineers contend with inflated expectations or bad designs, it may be best to walk away. Continue Reading
-
Tip
16 Nov 2016
Network engineering tools changing as cloud shift pressures profession
As more companies examine the cloud, network engineering tools are changing, requiring engineers to rethink and recraft their job descriptions. Continue Reading
-
Feature
01 Aug 2014
Network programming skills from scripting to DevOps: What to learn
Networking pros don't need to become code monkeys, but a little network programming can go a long way toward advancing their careers. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
18 Nov 2013
Your next job may be 'network programmer': What you'll need to know
SDN brings flexibility to networking, but this will require engineers to gain new skills in order to fill the emerging role of network programmer. Continue Reading
- Answer 31 Jan 2005
