The Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) is a foundation level certification from the Certified Wireless Network Professionals (CWNP) that measures the ability to administer any wireless LAN. A wide range of topics focusing on the 802.11 wireless LAN technology is covered in the coursework and exam, which is vendor neutral.
Certification track The Certified Wireless Network Professionals (CWNP) is a vendor-neutral wireless LAN certification program with the following levels of certification: Wi-Fi Certification Track
Entry-Level Certifications CWSS® - Certified Wireless Sales Specialist CWTS® - Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Administrator Level Certifications CWNA® - Certified Wireless Network Administrator Professional Level Certifications CWSP® - Certified Wireless Security Professional CWAP® - Certified Wireless Analysis Professional CWDP® - Certified Wireless Design Professional Expert Level Certifications CWNE® - Certified Wireless Network Expert CWNT® - Certified Wireless Network Instructor IoT Certification Track
Administrator Level Certifications CPNAE® - Certified Python Network Administrator and Engineer CWISA® - Certified Wireless IoT Solutions Administrator Professional Level Certifications CWIIP® - Certified Wireless IoT Integration Professional CWIDP® - Certified Wireless IoT Design Professional. CWICP® - Certified Wireless IoT Connectivity Professional Expert Level Certifications CWISE® - Certified Wireless IoT Solutions Expert A candidate can only achieve the expert level CWNE certification after earning the CWNA, CWSP, CWAP and CWDP certifications. A candidate no longer has to pass an exam for the expert level Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE) certification. In addition to passing the CWNA, CWSP, CWAP and CWDP a candidate must also provide: 3 professional endorsements, 3 years of documented enterprise Wi-Fi experience, 2 other current valid networking certifications and documentation of 3 enterprise Wi-Fi projects the candidate has participated in or led.
CWNA requirements The main subject areas covered by the CWNA are as follows:
Radio Technologies Antenna Concepts Wireless LAN hardware and software Network Design Installation and Management Wireless Standards and Organization 802.11 Network Architecture Wireless LAN Security Troubleshooting How to perform site surveys These subjects are covered at an introductory level in the CWNA coursework and examination. The other certifications specialize in one or more of these subjects.
Recertification The CWNA certification is valid for three years. The certification may be renewed by retaking the CWNA exam or by passing one of the 3 professional level certification exams (CWSP, CWAP or CWDP).
See also Professional certification (Computer technology)
References
External links Official website Sybex Publishing Study Guide: https://www.wiley.com/go/cwnasg