Cisco has just launched an exiting new series of certifications as I am sure you are aware of at this point with our Cisco Certification Spotlights. The new entry level certifications are aimed at baseline administrator level staff.
One that is of particular interest to the aspiring Voice engineer is the Cisco CCNA Voice certification. I wanted to take a closer look at this particular one.
The Cisco CCNA Voice Certification aims to give you the required skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and voice manager.
It validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions.
Students also get familiarity with Cisco’s Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility, presence, and TelePresence applications.
The CCNA Voice Certification helps employers to ensure that staff possess a strong foundation in voice applications and infrastructure concepts; and are capable of performing baseline installation, operating, and maintenance tasks on Cisco VoIP solutions, particularly the Smart Business Communications System from 8-250 lines.
The prerequisite of the CCNA Voice Certification is that you have to be a valid Cisco CCNA.
Exam number:
640-460 IIUC Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications (IIUC)
Recommended Training
IIUC class (Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications)
One point of note to Cisco Partner employees, and those interested in this career path, is the current requirements of the Cisco IP Communications Express Specialist is to pass the 642-144 IPTX IP Telephony Express (IPTX) exam. This class is retiring iminently, and this exam is expected to retire shortly and be replaced with the IIUC and/or IIUC2 exam.
642-145 IIUC2 Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications Part 2 (IIUC2) is a new course being launched by Cisco shortly, that is a more advanced course, covering more details and advanced concepts.
Watch this space for details.
We are launching a IIUC/IIUC2 bootcamp this fall to cover both these classes.
This new bootcamp will cover both classes and the majority of the information on the old 642-144 IPTX IP Telephony Express class. So will be ideal for students wanting the new material, or needing to pass the Cisco IP Communications Express Specialist certification before the new one is finalized.
