Cisco Certifications: CCNA Voice Certification

The Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice) validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to administer a voice network. The Cisco CCNA Voice certification confirms that 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.

The CCNA Voice Certification assesses skills and knowledge related to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.0 (CUCM) 8.0. It is typically employed by large organizations such as governments, large companies, and colleges. Additionally, the CCNA Voice Certification assesses skills and knowledge related to the Cisco CallManager Express (CME) and Cisco Unity Express (CUE) solutions typically used by medium and small organizations such as companies with less than 2,000 employees, retail businesses, and small school districts.

CCNA Voice Prerequisites

Valid Cisco CCNA or any Cisco CCIE certification can act as a prerequisite.

CCNA Voice Exams

640-461 ICOMM v8.0

Associated Certifications: CCNA Voice

Duration: 90 minutes (60-70 questions)

Exam Description

The Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration (ICOMM v8.0) 640-461 exam is associated with the CCNA Voice certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the architecture, components, functionalities, and features of Cisco Unified Communications solutions. It also tests the knowledge needed to perform tasks such as system monitoring, moves, additions and changes on Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express, Cisco Unity Connection, and Cisco Unified Presence. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration (ICOMM v8.0) 640-461course.

CCNA Voice Recertification

CCNA Voice certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date:

• Pass any current CCNA Concentration exam (wireless, or security, or voice, or SP Ops), or
• Pass any current 642-XXX professional level exam, or
• Pass the current CCDA DESGN exam, or
• Pass any current Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams or MeetingPlace Specialist exams, Implementing Cisco TelePresence Installations (ITI) exams, Cisco Leading Virtual Classroom Instruction exams, or any 650 online exams), or
• Pass any current CCIE Written Exam, or
• Pass the current CCDE Written  Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or
• Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications.