- Troubleshoot routing protocols
- Implement high availability
- Implement MPLS
- Implement multicast and QoS services
- Automate network configuration
- Implement routing policy language and route maps
Validate the skills to keep the most advanced networks running
A CCNP Service Provider certification proves you can configure, verify, and optimize even the most state-of-the-art service provider IP network infrastructures. You’ll demonstrate skills like:
350-501 SPCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies
This exam certifies your knowledge of implementing core service provider network technologies including core architecture, services, networking, automation, quality of services, security, and network assurance.
Passing this core exam automatically earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist - Service Provider Core certification.
- Cost: $US400, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Valid for: 3 years
- Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
- This exam can be used toward recertification
300-510 SPRI: Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions
This exam tests your knowledge of implementing service provider advanced routing technologies including routing protocols, policy language, Multiprotocol Label Switcing (MPLS), and segment routing.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Advanced Routing Implementation certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Valid for: 3 years
- Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
- This exam can be used toward recertification
300-515 SPVI: Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services
This exam tests your knowledge of implementing service provider Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, including Layer 2, Layer 3, and IPv6.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist - Service Provider VPN Services Implementation certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Valid for: 3 years
- Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
- This exam can be used toward recertification
300-540 SPCNI: Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure
This exam tests your knowledge of designing and implementing virtualized architecture, cloud interconnect, high availability, security, and service assurance and optimization.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Valid for: 3 years
- Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
- This exam can be used toward recertification
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