Cisco Certified Support Technician

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Cisco, the worldwide leader in technology that powers the Internet, has partnered with Certiport to create the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) certification program.

This program includes two certification exams designed to validate work-ready skills and knowledge to help learners find a job in the field of networking and cybersecurity. Earning a Cisco Certified Support Technician certification showcases the learner’s skillset to employers, telling them they are ready to roll up their sleeves on day one.

The CCST Networking and CCST Cybersecurity exams were created by a team of subject-matter experts from diverse careers and industries (including Cisco employees, networking and cybersecurity professionals, hiring managers, professors, teachers, and the experts at Certiport) to ensure these certifications effectively bridge the gap between education and the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace. It helps prepare learners for high-demand roles in cybersecurity and networking, including analysts, auditors, support specialists, and technicians.

Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking Exam

Salary Information collected from Glassdoor, Indeed, and Salary.com for Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking

  • Network Support Technician - $42,276
  • IT Support Technician - $37,195
  • Help Desk Technician - $38,465
  • IT Support Technician - $35,500
Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity Exam

Salary Information collected from Glassdoor, Indeed, and Salary.com for Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity

  • Cybersecurity Technician - $42,276
  • Junior Cybersecurity Analyst - $37,195
  • Help Desk Support - $38,465
  • Security Operations Analyst - $35,500

Learners that earn the Cisco Certified Support Technician certifications are expected to have the required knowledge and work-ready skills necessary to launch a career in networking and cybersecurity, through at least 150 hours of instruction. The Cisco Certified Support Technician program comprises two exams, Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking and Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity.

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