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Cisco Certified Network Associate - Job Training Program or Employment Skills Training Program

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Program summary

The Certificate as Cisco Certified Network Associate program helps early to mid-stage IT professionals move beyond the basics of network administration to specialize in Cisco’s advanced network management platform. During CIAT's SkillBridge Certificate as Cisco Certified Network Associate program, service members will have the opportunity to earn 1 industry certification: - Cisco Certified Network AssociateThe Cisco Certified Network Associate certification shows current and future employers that you have what it takes to successfully navigate the ever-changing IT landscape. It’s one of the most popular IT certifications in the world for a reason.By earning this certification, you’ll validate your knowledge of core networking concepts and build a strong foundation of fundamental IT skills. Equipped with this expertise, you’ll be primed to take your IT career to the next level. Cisco certifications are well-respected and help strengthen resumes, as it is recognized globally in the IT industry. Achieving CCNA certification demonstrates your commitment to professional development and can enhance your credibility as a networking professional.*CIAT's one-of-a-kind unlimited certification exam policy covers all costs associated with industry certification exam fees and retakes, ensuring the service member keeps their focus on reaching their employment goals.

Roles & job description

Service members completing CIAT's SkillBridge Certificate as Cisco Certified Network Associate program will be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities such as: NOC Technician, Network Technician, Network Analyst, Network Support Specialist, Network Administrator and more. CIAT's academic and career services teams will help support service members with end-to-end employment readiness skills including technical training, industry certification preparation, resume building, interviewing, corporate networking, and more.

Additional notes

California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT) is dedicated to ensuring that participants in the CIAT SkillBridge program do not incur any 'out of pocket' expenses. To achieve this, all active duty service members receive a discounted tuition rate and a CIAT SkillBridge Scholarship, which will be automatically applied to cover any costs not covered by the GI Bill and Active-Duty Tuition Assistance. All service members participating in CIAT's SkillBridge program will do so with $0 cost out of pocket.

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "How do virtual interns stay visible to hiring managers — what worked for past cohorts?"
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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