IT & Cybersecurity
Cisco CCNACisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) validates fundamental networking skills on Cisco platforms — routing, switching, security basics, automation, and IP services.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the Cisco CCNA exam.
- Passing score
- Variable (~825/1000)
- Format & length
- ~100 questions · 120 minutes
- Voucher cost
- ~$300 USD
- Prerequisites
- None required; 1+ year of networking experience recommended
- Validity
- 3 years
What’s tested
Key topics on the Cisco CCNA exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official Cisco CCNA exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Network Fundamentals
- Network Access
- IP Connectivity
- IP Services
- Security Fundamentals
- Automation & Programmability
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Network engineers, system administrators on Cisco-stack employers, and Network+ holders ready to go vendor-specific.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
CCNA is the gold standard for Cisco-stack employers. Combined with vendor-neutral certs, it doubles your interviewable employer pool.
Sample question
What a Cisco CCNA question looks like.
A clothing retailer uses a cloud-hosted platform to manage customer relationships without maintaining any underlying infrastructure. Which cloud service model does this represent?
Why: Software as a Service (SaaS) delivers a fully operational application over the cloud. The consumer only uses the software and has no responsibility for the underlying hardware, operating system, or platform. Platform as a Service (PaaS) gives developers a cloud environment in which to build and deploy their own applications. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) lets customers rent compute, storage, and networking resources on demand. Function as a Service (FaaS) hosts a single discrete function in the cloud.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
600 questions covering every objective on the official Cisco CCNA exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking Cisco CCNA unlocks every other IT & Cybersecurity exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
Cisco CCNA articles & study guides
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Study Guide — Subnetting, OSI, and What Actually Wins
Network+ is the cert that makes everything else easier. Master subnetting, the OSI model, and routing fundamentals — here's a 5-week plan plus the topics CompTIA loves to ambush candidates with.
How to Study for an IT Certification (and Actually Pass): A Practical 2026 Playbook
Most certification advice is about books. The hard part is the schedule, the focus, and the test-day mental game. Here's the system that's worked across CompTIA, Cisco, ISC2, and AWS.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Cisco CCNA
How many questions does the Cisco CCNA bank have?
600 questions, organized into 6 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every IT & Cybersecurity exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the Cisco CCNA content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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