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JNCIS-ENT - Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Enterprise

JNCIS-ENT - Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Enterprise vs 3 alternatives compared

Exam fee, level, duration, validity and salary side by side. Blank cells mean we do not have verified data yet.

JNCIS-ENT - Juniper Networks Certified Specialist EnterpriseCompTIA Network+CCNA - Cisco Certified Network AssociateCCNP Enterprise
VendorJuniper NetworksCompTIACiscoCisco
LevelIntermediateBeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Exam fee$300$358$330$400+
Duration—90 minutes——
Passing score—720 (on a scale of 100-900)——
Valid for—3 years——
Typical salary$90K–$120K$65K–$85K$80K–$110K$110K–$145K
Prerequisites—CompTIA A+ certification with 9‑12 months of hands‑on experience as a junior network admi…——

Which should you choose?

Should I take JNCIS-ENT - Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Enterprise or CompTIA Network+ first?

CompTIA Network+ is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take JNCIS-ENT - Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Enterprise or CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate first?

Both are rated Intermediate. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.

Should I take JNCIS-ENT - Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Enterprise or CCNP Enterprise first?

JNCIS-ENT - Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Enterprise is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.