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 three certification exams designed to validate work-ready skills and knowledge to help learners find a job in the field of end user support, 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 IT Support, 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 tech support, networking, and cybersecurity, including analysts, auditors, support specialists, and technicians.

Cisco Certified Support Technician: IT Support certification exam

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 IT support, networking, and cybersecurity, through at least 150 hours of instruction. The Cisco Certified Support Technician program comprises these certifications: Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support, Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking and Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity.

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