Certification Tracks
The Juniper Networks Certification Program (JNCP) consists of Junos-based and platform-specific, multi-tiered tracks, which enable you to demonstrate competence with Juniper's technology in the areas most pertinent to your job function and experience.
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Junos Certifications
Junos Tracks Prerequisite
For all three of the Junos Tracks below, the JNCIA-Junos is the prerequisite credential.
Three Junos Tracks:
- Service Provider Routing and Switching: This track is for those working with infrastructure or access solutions in a Juniper Networks routing and/or switching end-to-end environment primarily within the telecommunications arena or a Fortune 100 Enterprise environment.
- Enterprise Routing and Switching: This track is for those working in small through large Enterprise environments that install and support Juniper Networks technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside.
- Junos Security: This track is directed toward those who design and implement Juniper Networks secure networks.
Product and Technology Certifications
The JNCP features seven Product and Technology tracks based on specific Juniper Networks technologies. These tracks are aimed at professionals that make extensive use of these technologies and include E Series, Firewall/VPN, SSL, Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP), WX Series and Junos Pulse Access Control.
Curriculum Paths to Certifications
This new Curriculum Paths to Certifications [ 347 KB ] document is a tool to help you prepare for your JNCP certifications. It maps the curriculum recommended to achieve certification credentials within the individual certification tracks making it easier for you to determine your training and certification needs.
| Level | Junos Tracks | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Routing & Switching | Junos Security | Service Provider Routing & Switching | |
| JNCIE | JNCIE-ENT | JNCIE-SEC | JNCIE-SP |
| JNCIP | JNCIP-ENT | JNCIP-SEC | JNCIP-SP |
| JNCIS | JNCIS-ENT | JNCIS-SEC | JNCIS-SP |
| JNCIA | JNCIA-Junos | JNCIA-Junos | JNCIA-Junos |
| Level | Product and Technology Tracks | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Series | Firewall/ VPN | IDP | Junos Pulse Access Control | Junos Pulse Secure Access | QFabric | Wireless LAN | WX Series | ||
| JNCIE | |||||||||
| JNCIP | JNCIP-E | ||||||||
| JNCIS | JNCIS-E | JNCIS-FWV | JNCIS-AC | JNCIS-SA | JNCIS-QF | JNCIS-WLAN | |||
| JNCIA | JNCIA-E | JNCIA-IDP | JNCIA-WX | ||||||
Juniper Partner Certification Requirements
If you are a Juniper Partner and you have questions on the technical certification requirements to become an Elite or Select Partner or to add a specialization, please contact your Partner Account Manager (PAM) or an inside sales representative at:
- United States: 866-298-6428
- International: 978-589-0500
For additional information, please email the Juniper Partner organization at: learningacademy@juniper.net.
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Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE)
The JNCIE certification provides you the opportunity to distinguish yourself among the elite of the networking world. The JNCIE is the highest level of certification in the Juniper Networks Certification Program and is a lab-based exam. |
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Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP)
The JNCP validates your ability to configure and troubleshoot common networking scenarios. The exams are written and are a comprehensive validation of the candidate’s skills as they test on a broad range of theoretical and Junos topics. Passing the JNCIP exam is a requirement for attempting the JNCIE-level lab exam. |
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Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS)
The JNCIS includes deeper product knowledge, as well as an understanding of Internet technologies and design principles considered to be common knowledge at the Specialist level. Passing the JNCIS written exam is a requirement for attempting the JNCIP-level exam. |
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Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA)
The JNCIA verifies your basic understanding of Internet technology and related platform configuration and troubleshooting skills. For some tracks, passing the JNCIA exam is a requirement for attempting the JNCIS-level written exams. Consult each track for specific pre-requisite exam requirements. |
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There are currently no certification tracks in transition.
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The following table lists Juniper Networks Certification Program certifications that are either Active but Unsupported or Retired.
Active but Unsupported certifications are those that no longer have an exam that can be taken to earn the certification. Active but Unsupported certifications are still valid for the remainder of the credential holder's two year certification period.
Retired certifications are those that are no longer supported and past the two-year certification period of all individuals.
| Certification | Status | Exam EOL Date | Replaced By |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNCIA-FWV | Active/Unsupported | February 15, 2013 | None |
| JNCIS-SSL | Active/Unsupported | October 26, 2012 | JNCIS-SA |
| JNCIA-SSL | Active/Unsupported | October 26, 2012 | JNCIS-SA |
| JNCIA-DX | Active/Unsupported | September 3, 2010 | n/a |
| JNCIA-ER | Active/Unsupported | December 3, 2010 | JNCIA-Junos |
| JNCIS-ER | Active/Unsupported | December 3, 2010 | JNCIS-ENT |
| JNCIE-ER | Active/Unsupported | October 31, 2011 | JNCIE-ENT |
| JNCIA-EX | Active/Unsupported | December 3, 2010 | JNCIA-Junos |
| JNCIA-M | Active/Unsupported | December 31, 2010 | JNCIA-Junos |
| JNCIS-M | Active/Unsupported | December 31, 2010 | JNCIS-SP |
| JNCIP-M | Active/Unsupported | July 31, 2011 | JNCIP-SP |
| JNCIE-M | Active/Unsupported | September 30, 2011 | JNCIE-SP |
| JNCIA-AC | Active/Unsupported | April 13, 2012 | JNCIS-AC |
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