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.
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Feature
07 Jan 2026
Advanced skills drive networking job market in 2026
Hiring for networking jobs will remain strong in 2026, but will favor niche skilled positions over lower-level or generalist roles. Learn in-demand skills for networking pros this year. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Nov 2025
CSR takes center stage at ONUG's AI Networking Summit
ONUG's Fall 2025 Summit partnered with nonprofit Serve the Future to raise funds for underserved youth. The collaboration highlights growing CSR trends in networking companies. Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2018
MEF launches SDN certification and specs for Presto APIs
MEF worked with The Linux Foundation and ETSI to develop an NFV and SDN certification to focus on related knowledge and skills. Meantime, MEF published specs for its Presto APIs. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Apr 2018
How to bridge the network engineering skills gap
Training for new network engineering skills should emphasize basic concepts behind building a network, whether it's software-defined, intent-based or disaggregated. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Dec 2017
Information security certification guide: Intermediate level
Part two of this information security certificate guide looks at vendor-neutral intermediate certifications for IT professionals interested in midlevel positions. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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