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ICND1/ICND2 = CCNA expiration date

jibbajabba

Just been through some of the policies on cisco.com in regards to recertification.
There is one nugget I couldn't find (or missed).

Both, the CCENT and CCNA are valid for three years whereas the ICND1 and 2 get you the CCNA.

I wonder, if you pass the ICND1 lets say, in 2011, the ICND2 in 2013, giving you the CCNA in 2013 - do you have to get recertified for ICND1 in 2014 otherwise your CCNA expires or do you start with a clean sheet once you gain the big one - CCNA - and you only have to get recertified once for the CCNA in 2016 ?

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gorebrush

ICND1 = CCENT right?

Obtaining the CCNA in 2013 would mean that, in a nutshell, before 2016, you would need to sit the whole CCNA exam again (640-802).

I am not sure if ICND1/2 are enough by themselves to recertify a CCNA?

Eildor

gorebrush wrote: »

ICND1 = CCENT right?

Obtaining the CCNA in 2013 would mean that, in a nutshell, before 2016, you would need to sit the whole CCNA exam again (640-802).

I am not sure if ICND1/2 are enough by themselves to recertify a CCNA?

CCNA Recertification

CCNA certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date:

Pass the current ICND2 exam, or
Pass the current CCNA exam, or
Pass any current CCNA Concentration exam (wireless, or security, or voice, or SP Ops), or
Pass any current 642-XXX Professional level exam, or
Pass any current Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams or MeetingPlace Specialist exams or Implementing Cisco Telepresence Installations [ITI] exams), or
Pass any current CCIE Written Exam, or
Pass the current CCDE Written Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or
Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications

CCNA - Career Certifications & Paths - Cisco Systems

xenodamus

When you pass a Cisco exam it recertifies all the lower level certifications you have.

So, when you pass the ICND2 it gives you the CCNA......and renews your CCENT.

To renew the CCNA, you can pass the ICND2, a CCNA specialty (Security, Voice, Wireless), or any professional level exam.

ccnaomkar

icnd1 valid for 3 years
after
icnd2 valid for 3 years

before icnd1 expires u have to give icnd1 to renew ccent
or icnd2
after which will u become ccna

to renew ccna
give ccna or icnd2 before it expires or special or prof level cert of any one exam

gorebrush

Ah, there we go.

Thanks for the more informed replies!

I'm well aware of the renewals for CCNP, being one myself.

Just couldn't remember the policy for CCNA, I did the 640-802 first time round.

ehnde

Of course if you're renewing your CCNA you would want to take just the ICND2. That would be far cheaper than taking the 640-802.

I'll be renewing mine with CCNA:Sec

jibbajabba

Thanks guys for clearing all that up .. didn't know that "all" you need for your CCNA is retaking the ICND2 .. nice "feature"