CCNP Voice Certification

Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP Voice validates advance knowledge and skills required to integrate into underlying network architectures. Furthermore, this certification validates a robust set of skills in implementing, operating, configuring, and troubleshooting a converged IP network. With a CCNP Voice certification, a network professional can create a collaboration solution that is transparent, scalable, and manageable. The CCNP Voice focuses on Cisco Unified Communications Manager (formerly Unified CallManager), quality of service (QoS), gateways, gatekeepers, IP phones, voice applications, and utilities on Cisco routers and Cisco Catalyst switches. Additionally, the integration and troubleshooting of Cisco Unified Communications applications are now covered in the CCNP Voice, specifically the Cisco Unity Connection and Cisco Unified Presence applications.

CCNP Voice syllabus

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Important information regarding CCNP Voice
On October 19, 2010, Learning@Cisco announced the evolution of the CCVP certification, renaming it CCNP Voice. The new CCNP Voice certification reflects alignment to Cisco's Unified Communications and Collaboration v8.0 solutions portfolio and aligns it with the latest courses and exams.

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New changes to CCNP Voice certification New changes to CCNP Voice certification Ramesh Bijor from Learning@Cisco provides a detailed overview about the October 19, 2010 launch of the CCNP® Voice certification.(5:31 min) Viewing this video requires the latest version of Adobe Flash Player with JavaScript enabled. Get the Flash Player
CCNP Voice Prerequisites
CCNA Voice or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
CCNP Voice Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)	Recommended Training
642-437 CVOICE v8.0	Implementing Cisco Voice Communications and QoS v8.0 (CVOICE v8.0)
642-447 CIPT1 v8.0	Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Part 1 v8.0 (CIPT1 v8.0)
642-457 CIPT2 v8.0	Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Part 2 v8.0 (CIPT2 v8.0)
642-427 TVOICE v8.0	Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications v8.0 (TVOICE v8.0)
642-467 CAPPS v8.0	Integrating Cisco Unified Communications Applications v8.0 (CAPPS v8.0)
CCNP Voice Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCNP Security, CCNP Voice, and CCIP) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date: Pass any current 642-XXX professional level exam, or Pass any current CCIE Written Exam, Pass the current CCDE Written Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
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