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Routing and Switching certifications are fairly common among IT pros today, but

Voice over IP (VoIP) certifications are still considered new and are certainly

in demand (as the certification survey shows). When it comes to choosing a VoIP

certification, there are a few options like the CompTIA Convergence+ and the

Nortel Certified Technology Expert (NCTE) in Converged Networks. However, just

as Cisco is the leader in VoIP, so are its VoIP certifications. If youre

choosing, it makes sense to go with a VoIP certification that covers the most

popular VoIP implementation in the world today.

What are Ciscos options for VoIP Certification?

Cisco offers three different options for VoIP certification with some building

on others. Essentially, the three options are CCNA Voice, CCVP, and CCIE Voice.

Lets explore each one.

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Voice

The first level of Ciscos voice certifications is the CCNA Voice, which

requires that you already have a valid CCNA

certification as a prerequisite. This is important. As my article What You

Need to Know about Ciscos New CCNA Specializations discussed, the CCNA Voice

is an advanced version of a normal CCNA. To obtain a CCNA Voice

specialization, you have to pass a single test the 640-460 Implementing Cisco

IOS Unified Communications (IIUC) exam. The CCNA Voice is the best place to

start for anyone wanting to obtain a VoIP certification.

CCVP (Cisco Certified Voice Professional)

From the CCNA Voice, you can move on to the CCVP. However, the CCVP doesnt

actually require that you have a CCNA Voice, just a regular CCNA. Similar to the

CCNP, the CCVP is a mid-level certification requiring a number of exams. The

CCVP is, no doubt, a challenging certification, requiring you to pass five

different exams (for those using the Unified Communications Manager; there is a

slightly different track for those using the older Unified CallManager):

* Cisco Voice over IP, or CVOICE 642-436

* Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager Part 1, or CIPT1 642-446

* Quality of Service, or Quos 642-642

* Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager Part 2, or CIPT2 642-456

* Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications Systems, or TUC 642-426

CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) Voice

The CCIE Voice is the highest voice certification you can obtain. Just like all

other CCIE certifications, there are no strict prerequisites to begin the CCIE

process. However, dont think that you can become a CCIE without years of

experience and preparation. Just like other CCIE certifications, the

requirements are that you pass a qualification exam and then a hands-on,

full-day, rigorous lab exam at a Cisco office.

If you dont already use VoIP, the best way to start learning is to try it out

for yourself by building a test system. Dont let that suggestion scare you off;

you dont have to spend a lot of money to get started learning about VoIP. For

more information on trying out VoIP on a low-budget, read my article Exploring

Entry-Level Options for Using VoIP.

By obtaining a Cisco VoIP certification, you can not only gain a great deal of

useful knowledge but also give yourself a strong chance of an increased salary.

Ciscos VoIP certification path is to start the Cisco CCNA Voice (which requires

a CCNA), move on to the CCVP, and then if you are up for the challenge, tackle

the CCIE Voice.

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