Cisco
Foundational certification for network engineers.
Beginnerapprox. $300≈ approx. 1,125 SAR
Field 04
Networking
Networking — Cisco · Juniper · Aruba · Huawei
31 certifications
About Networking
Networking underpins every company's infrastructure. The Cisco track (CCNA → CCNP → CCIE) is the global standard, with Juniper and Huawei as alternatives. Highly demanded in telecom, banking, and government.
Beginner
6 certifications
Juniper Networks
Foundational certification for the Junos operating system.
Beginnerapprox. $200≈ approx. 750 SAR
HPE Aruba
Fundamentals of Aruba switching networks.
Beginnerapprox. $230≈ approx. 863 SAR
Huawei
Huawei foundational networking certification — in demand at Saudi government entities.
Beginner
CompTIA
Vendor-neutral foundation certification in networking.
Beginner
Huawei
Huawei entry-level networking certification.
Beginner
Intermediate
9 certifications
Cisco
Network automation and programming with DevOps approach.
Intermediate
Juniper Networks
Specialist certification for enterprise networking on Junos.
Intermediateapprox. $300≈ approx. 1,125 SAR
Huawei
Professional certification on Huawei enterprise networks.
Intermediate
Fortinet
Operate and manage FortiGate firewalls.
Intermediateapprox. $400≈ approx. 1,500 SAR
Fortinet
Manage Fortinet security and analytics platforms.
Intermediate
Palo Alto Networks
Administer Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
Intermediate
Wireshark University
Certified network analyst in packet analysis with Wireshark.
Intermediate
CWNP
Vendor-neutral certified wireless network administrator.
Intermediate
F5 Networks
Administer load balancing and application delivery on F5.
Intermediate
Advanced
16 certifications
Cisco
Professional-level certification for enterprise network engineers.
Advancedapprox. $800≈ approx. 3,000 SAR
Cisco
Professional certification in Cisco network security.
Advanced
Cisco
Design and manage Cisco data center networks.
Advanced
Cisco
Professional certification for service provider (Telco) network engineers.
Advanced
Cisco
Cisco's highest expert-level certification in network design and operations.
Advancedapprox. $2,050≈ approx. 7,688 SAR
Cisco
Cisco's highest expert-level in network security.
Advanced
Cisco
Professional network automation and API solutions development.
Advanced
Juniper Networks
Professional level on Juniper enterprise networking.
Advanced
HPE Aruba
Professional Aruba switching design and management.
Advanced
HPE Aruba
Design and manage Aruba wireless networks.
Advancedapprox. $230≈ approx. 863 SAR
Huawei
Huawei's highest expert-level networking certification.
Advanced
Fortinet
Specialist in advanced Fortinet solutions.
Advanced
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer.
Advanced
Open Networking Foundation
Professional certification in software-defined networking.
Advanced
Amazon Web Services
Design and operate advanced AWS networks.
Advanced
Cisco
Top Cisco expertise in enterprise infrastructure.
Advanced
Suggested paths in this field
Starter path (no experience)
For newcomers — strong foundation that leads to a first job.
Build my custom path →Skill-building path (1–3 yrs)
For those with some experience strengthening technical skills.
Build my custom path →Leadership path (5+ yrs)
For seniors targeting leadership and advisory roles.
Build my custom path →FAQ — Networking
Is CCNA still in demand in 2026?+
Yes — it remains the foundation for networking and SD-WAN and a gateway to network security. Demanded at STC, Zain, Mobily, and across government.
After CCNA, should I move to CCNP or cybersecurity?+
It depends on your interest: CCNP to go deeper into networking, or Security+ to pivot into information security.