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Demonstrate your expertise in enterprise infrastructure, assurance, security, and more. Configure, troubleshoot, and manage the networks of the largest companies in the world with the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification.

CCNP Enterprise certification

Demonstrate your expertise in enterprise infrastructure, assurance, security, and more. Configure, troubleshoot, and manage the networks of the largest companies in the world with the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification.

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CCNP Enterprise certification

CCNP Enterprise

Earning a CCNP Enterprise certification demonstrates your ability to scale and maintain enterprise networks to meet growing demands. Showcase your expertise in enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, assurance, security, and automation to influential employers.

Dual stack architecture

Understand Cisco's solutions for managing networks, including configuring the quality of service settings, and switching between hardware and software.

Virtualization

Demonstrate your understanding of   virtualization software, virtual machines, and virtual switches. Showcase your ability to divide and manage data paths and create virtual networks.

Infrastructure

Set up and troubleshoot communication protocols. Set up wireless networks and configure features like network time protocol and Network Address Translation/Port Address Translation (NAT/PAT).

Network assurance

Be able to diagnose and fix network problems. Configure and verify various networking features for optimal performance.

How it works

No formal prerequisites

Learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.

Common learner profiles

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialized field.
To earn the CCNP Enterprise certification, you'll need to pass two exams: A core exam and one of seven CCNP Enterprise concentration exams.

Getting started

To earn this certification, you'll need to pass two exams:

  • A core exam
  • One of seven CCNP Enterprise concentration exams

You'll have access to many resources — from guided learning to self-study and a community forum — that are designed to help you pass your exams.

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Maintain your certification

Your certification is valid for three years. You can renew with Continuing Education credits or retake exams before they expire.

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Professional-level Essentials Event: Enterprise

Watch our expert’s guidance and advice on planning your path towards your CCNP Enterprise certification success.

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CCNP Enterprise summary

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The CCNP story

Learn why we created the CCNP certifications, and find out how you can use them to plan, support, and grow your career.

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