CCNP® - Cisco Certified Network Professionals:
The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification is designed for experienced networking professionals looking to advance their skills. Here’s an overview of what the CCNP Certification Training typically includes:
CCNP Certification Tracks
CCNP Enterprise
CCNP Security
CCNP Service Provider
CCNP Data Center
CCNP Collaboration
Common Components Across Tracks
Core Exam:
Each track has a core exam covering fundamental knowledge.
Core exams test your overall understanding of network infrastructure and concepts specific to the track.
Concentration Exams:
After passing the core exam, you choose one or more concentration exams.
Concentration exams focus on specific skills within the track.
Example: CCNP Enterprise
Core Exam (350-401 ENCOR):
Architecture
Virtualization
Infrastructure
Network Assurance
Security
Automation
Concentration Exams:
300-410 ENARSI: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services
300-415 ENSDWI: Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions
300-420 ENSLD: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks
300-425 ENWLSD: Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
300-430 ENWLSI: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
300-435 ENAUTO: Automating Cisco Enterprise Solutions
Skills Acquired
Advanced routing and switching
Network security and automation
Implementation and troubleshooting of complex network solutions
Design and deployment of enterprise networks
Specialized skills based on chosen concentration exams
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites, but a strong understanding of networking and prior experience or certification (e.g., CCNA) is recommended.
Exam Details
Core Exam: Required for all tracks, covering broad and essential concepts.
Concentration Exams: Choose based on your career focus and interest.
Number of Questions: Varies per exam
Duration: Usually 120 minutes per exam
Passing Score: Varies (Cisco uses scaled scoring)
Study Resources
Official Study Guides: Available from Cisco Press and other educational providers
Online Courses:
Cisco Networking Academy
Udemy
LinkedIn Learning
Pluralsight
Practice Exams: Available from Cisco and third-party providers
Labs and Simulations: Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, Boson NetSim
Certification Benefits
Validates advanced networking skills and knowledge
Opens higher-level career opportunities in networking
Recognized globally by employers
Potential to specialize in specific areas of networking
Potential Career Paths
Senior Network Engineer
Network Architect
Network Consultant
Security Engineer (for CCNP Security)
Data Center Engineer (for CCNP Data Center)
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