The CCNA is an optional Cisco certification. You can self-study or take a college course, then book exam 200-301 through Pearson VUE.
| Detail | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator | None; unregulated occupation | source |
| Certification | Cisco CCNA exam 200-301: US$300 (or Cisco Learning Credits), 120 minutes, valid 3 years; delivered by Pearson VUE. BCIT CCNA courses do not include the exam | source |
| Pay | Computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220), B.C.: low $20.00/h, median $31.25/h, high $49.04/h; annual earnings $59,166 (2025 Job Bank wage data) | source |
| Funding 1 | WorkBC Centres: free employment services; if more training is needed to get a job, WorkBC may fund tuition, books, living expenses, childcare and related costs (eligibility assessed by the centre) | source |
| Funding 2 | B.C. Access Grant (full-time, public institutions, low/middle income): up to $4,000 per 8-month year for programs under 2 years; up to $1,000 per year for programs 2+ years | source |
| Funding 3 | B.C. Employer Training Grant (employer-applied): 80% of training costs up to $10,000 per participant, $300,000 per employer per fiscal year; employer pays 20%. Participants must be citizens, PRs or protected persons The task named the Canada-BC Job Grant; the current WorkBC page is the B.C. Employer Training Grant. A formal rename was not stated on the page | source |
| Funding 4 | StudentAid BC full-time loans (B.C. and Canada Student Loans): interest-free; at least 60% of a full-time course load (40% with a permanent or prolonged disability) or 20 instructional hours/week; school and program must be StudentAid BC-designated; repayment starts 6 months after studies end | source |
| School and city | Program and approval | Length | Intakes | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Burnaby · Public | Cisco CCNA Levels 1-3 (Flexible Learning, Statement of Completion) Public post-secondary institution; Cisco Networking Academy partner source Exam not included. CCNP continues with CITX 3063/3064. Full-time Cisco training also in BCIT Computer Information Systems Administration diploma | Courses 72 hours, 6 hours/week | not published no start date on program page | not published no price on program page | Program page |
| Camosun College Victoria · Public | Cybersecurity and Network Support Technician Certificate Public post-secondary institution source Page says it focuses on several industry certifications; uses Cisco Packet Tracer | 8-12 months (two terms Sept-April, optional work term) | Start: September | $10,001 domestic; $19,223 international (program, effective Sep 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2027) | Program page |
Cisco lists exam 200-301 at US$300, or Cisco Learning Credits. It is 120 minutes and the certification is valid 3 years.
No. BCIT’s three CCNA courses (72 hours each, part-time) do not include the exam. BCIT did not show per-course fees on its overview page.
WorkBC lists computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220) at a $31.25 hourly median.
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