The Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions exam indicates a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco converged networks based on SONA (Cisco's Service-Oriented Network Architecture). CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, and broadband access for businesses and organizations.

Passing the Cisco Certified Design Associate exam counts towards the following certifications:
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)