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CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional Certification

The CCNP certification indicates advanced knowledge of networks equivalent to journeyman in networking. With the CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks. The content emphasises topics such as scalable routing protocols, remote access networks, enhanced campus network deployments, security and traffic optimization, and troubleshooting methods associated with these technologies.




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CCNP Prerequisites

Valid CCNA certification or any CCIE certification.

Until July 31, 2010 candidates have four different paths to CCNP certification:

Path 1: Candidates already in the process of certifying may use their passing scores on ISCW and ONT. This path is not recommended for candidates who have not yet attempted ISCW or ONT.
Required Exam(s)Recommended Training
642-901 BSCI
Last day to test: July 31, 2010
or
642-902 ROUTE
Available March 10, 2010
  • Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
  • Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-812 BCMSN
Last day to test: July 31, 2010
or
642-813 SWITCH
Available March 10, 2010
  • Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
  • Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
642-825 ISCW
Last day to test: July 31, 2010
  • Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)
642-845 ONT
Last day to test: July 31, 2010
  • Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)

Path 2: Same as Path 1, except that the single COMP exam is used instead of the individual BSCI and BCMSN. Again, this path is not recommended for candidates who have not yet attempted ISCW or ONT.
Required Exam(s)Recommended Training
642-892 Composite
Last day to test: July 31, 2010
  • Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
  • Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
642-825 ISCW
Last day to test: July 31, 2010
  • Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)
642-845 ONT
Last day to test: July 31, 2010
  • Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)

Path 3: Candidates substitute the new TSHOOT exam (or TSHOOT beta exam) for ISCW and ONT, passing three exams to complete CCNP certification. This is the recommended path for candidates who have not yet taken the ISCW or ONT courses or exams and will become the only available path after July 31,2010.
Required Exam(s)Recommended Training
642-901 BSCI
Last day to test: July 31, 2010
or
642-902 ROUTE
Available March 10, 2010
  • Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
  • Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-812 BCMSN
Last day to test: July 31, 2010
or
642-813 SWITCH
Available March 10, 2010
  • Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
  • Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
643-832 TSHOOT BETA
Available: February 16-March 26, 2010
or
642-832 TSHOOT
Available: April 30, 2010
  • Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)

Path 4: This is the recommended path for candidates who have passed the COMP exam but not ISCW or ONT. This path can also be used by candidates who will be ready to take (and pass) the COMP exam before July 31, 2010. Please note that candidates who fail an exam attempt must wait five (5) calendar days, beginning the day after the failed attempt, before they may retest for the same exam.
Required Exam(s)Recommended Training
642-892 Composite
Last day to test: July 31, 2010
  • Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
  • Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
643-832 TSHOOT BETA
Available: February 16-March 26, 2010
or
642-832 TSHOOT
Available: April 30, 2010
  • Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)

CCNP Recertification

CCNP certifications are valid for three years.