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<\/a>Founded in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University, CISCO\u2019s primary mission is for people to connect to one another through technology, thus creating a close-knit bond and promoting culture.<\/p>\nThere are three levels of certificates: Associate, Professional and Expert. Once a student has taken the exam and passed, he or she is required to sign a Cisco Career Certification and Confidentiality agreement. Once signed, a Career Certifications Certificate will be sent to the student by mail or electronically.<\/p>\n
For SPC students interested in CISCO certificates, Cisco instructor Michael Gordon is a great source. He has been employed by SPC since 2001 and has been working as a network engineer, installer and support technician since 1998.<\/p>\n
Gordon mentioned that there are three primary reasons students enroll in this program: Some students who already have a four-year degree, switch gears for a career change. Then there are students who are already in the industry seeking a new direction. Others take the exam as part of another degree.<\/p>\n
Stressing the importance of taking such an exam, Gordon emphasized that \u201cCISCO sets a high standard.\u201d With a predominant number of certificates in Computer Networking, he further stated that this is \u201ca rigorous field of study,\u201d so students must approach it seriously.<\/p>\n
In sum, he said the most fulfilling part of his career has been \u201cgiving students the opportunity to gain viable skills.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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