Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program

The Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program (JNTCP) was introduced by Juniper Networks, Inc. and intended for attaining proficiency in Juniper line of products. The certifications are divided into several levels based on skill level requirement.

Associate level certifications

The certifications offered at this level include the following:

JNCIA-M: Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate on M-Series router network.

JNCIA-E: Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate on E-Series router network.

JNCIA-ER: Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate on enterprise routing (former JNCIA-J, J-Series routers associate). Retires from 3 December 2011 by JNCIA-Junos.

JNCIA-EX: Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate on EX-Series Switch Network.

Specialist level certifications

The certification offered at this level include the following:

JNCIS-M, JNCIS-E, JNCIA-FWV, JNCIS-ES, JNCIS-ER, JNCIS-SEC.

JNCIS is short for Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist.

M stands for M-Series router certification path, E stands for E-series router certification path, and FWV stands for FireWall/VPN certification path, ES for Enhanced Services, ER for Enterprise Routing certification path, SEC for Security.

Professional level certifications

The certification offered at this level include the following:

JNCIP-M, JNCIP-E

JNCIP is short for Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional. M stands for M-Series router certification path, and E stands for the E-Series router certification path.

Expert level certifications

The certification offered at this level include the following:

JNCIE-M, JNCIE-ER

JNCIE is short for Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert. M stands for M-Series router certification path and, ER stands for Enterprise Routing certification path.
[edit] Lab exams

All Professional and Expert exams are lab-exams. These can be attempted in Juniper offices worldwide and occasionally on other locations as well.