You can use this as a blog post, a course landing page, or an introductory chapter for a study guide. Introduction: Why the CCNA Still Matters In the world of networking, few credentials carry the weight of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). The current iteration— Exam 200-301 —represents a significant shift from previous versions. Cisco retired the old track system (CCNA Routing & Switching, CCNA Security, etc.) and replaced it with a single, consolidated exam that covers the modern networking landscape.