The CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is a globally recognized certification in computer networking. It is designed to validate the skills and knowledge of IT professionals in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting medium-sized enterprise networks.

The CCNA certification covers topics such as routing, switching, network security, and wireless networking. Obtaining a CCNA certification demonstrates that an individual has a solid foundation in networking concepts and can work with CISCO networking technologies. The CCNA certification is a steppingstone for IT professionals who want to pursue a career in networking and is considered an industry standard for network engineers.