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Technology Certifications

Expert technology training for all levels of network professionals—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro


Knowledge you can leverage

Gain relevant understanding. Advance productivity. Enhance your professional profile.

  • Benefit from our technology-focused certifications that span any network environment
  • Pursue the certification level that matches your objectives—Associate, Professional, Consultant
  • Acquire applicable, cutting-edge skills to enhance your business and career

Ciena Certified Routing and Switching program

Demand for routing and switching solutions, and the intelligence needed to implement and manage them, is at an all-time high. Your Ciena Routing and Switching (CRS) certification proves you have the knowledge and ability to navigate this rapidly growing network landscape.

CRS certification levels

Associate (CRS-A) online training

Understand the fundamentals and theory behind Routing and Switching technologies via web-based modules.

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Associate (CRS-A)

Understand the fundamentals and theories behind Routing and Switching technologies at one of our Learning Labs via instructor-led sessions online or on-site.

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Professional (CRS-P)

Master the specialized knowledge and concepts necessary to be successful deploying Routing and Switching solutions hands-on.

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Consultant (CRS-C)

Determine, plan, and design cost-effective Routing and Switching solutions using network planning and design methodologies and techniques.

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Optical Communications program

Network optimization. Agility. Flexibility. Meeting the increasing demands for faster communications and bandwidth. This is what Ciena’s Optical Communications (OC) certification is all about.  Maximize the benefits of this technology and learn to:

  • Increase capacity
  • Decrease costs
  • Simplify the network
  • Extend infrastructure
  • Support emerging services

OC certification levels

Associate (OC-A) online training

Understand the fundamentals and conceptual theories behind Optical Communications via web-based modules.

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Associate (OC-A)

Understand the fundamentals and theories behind Optical Communications technologies at one of our Learning Labs via instructor-led sessions online or on-site.

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Professional (OC-P)

Master the specialized knowledge and concepts necessary to be successful deploying Optical Communications components, devices, and protocols used in Optical Transport Networks.

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Consultant (OC-C)

Determine, plan, and design cost-effective Optical Communications solutions using network planning and design methodologies and techniques.

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Carrier Ethernet program

Faster communication. Increased bandwidth. High-speed network connection systems. This is what you will master with Ciena’s Carrier Ethernet certification. Demand for CE—and CE expertise—is on the rise. Improve your CE know-how with training from the leaders in the field.

CE certification levels

Associate (CE-A) online training

Understand the fundamentals and conceptual theories behind Carrier Ethernet via web-based modules.

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Associate (CE-A)

Understand the fundamentals and conceptual theories behind Carrier Ethernet at one of our Learning Labs via instructor-led sessions online or on-site.

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Professional (CE-P)

For the intermediate-level engineer, focusing on Carrier Ethernet network planning and design, including devices, topologies, and features.

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Finished all aspects of the course?

Take the exam to complete your certification.