Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) vs Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
Costs
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Help by writing your own review →Verdict: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) vs Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
Based on 9 editorial summary entries, Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) wins 2 of 3 measured dimensions. The right choice depends on your career direction — see the decision matrix below.This verdict uses aggregated editorial summaries from public discussion. Real community reviews will replace these once they accumulate.
HR signal
→ Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
4.2/5 vs 4.3/5
Worth cost
→ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
2.8/5 vs 2.3/5
Learning
→ Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
4.6/5 vs 5.0/5
Recommend
tie
100% vs 100%
When to choose which
Cost over 6 years (with renewals)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
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