CCDP Overview
Learn more about the benefits and requirements associated with achieving a CCDP certification. (3:02 min)
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) certification is for senior network design engineers, senior analysts, and principal systems engineers, who discuss, design, and create advanced addressing and routing, security, data center, and IP multicast multi-layered enterprise architectures. This includes virtual private networking and wireless domains and it focuses on the design components of larger networks. The CCDP curriculum includes building scalable internetworks and multilayer-switched networks, and designing network service architecture.
Exams & Recommended Training
| Required Exam(s) | Recommended Training |
| 642-902 ROUTE | Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) |
| 642-813 SWITCH | Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) |
| 642-874 ARCH | Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH) |
The best way to prepare for this certification is to take the Cisco-approved training:
Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
Students will learn to plan, configure and verify the implementation of secure enterprise LAN and WAN routing solutions using a range of routing protocols.
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Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
Students will learn to plan, configure and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions using Cisco's Campus Enterprise Architecture.
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Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH)
The aim of the course is to enable learners to perform the conceptual, intermediate, and detailed design of a network infrastructure that supports desired network solutions over intelligent network services, in order to achieve effective performance, scalability, and availability.
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Self-Study Materials
The following resources are suggested study supplements; they are not designed to serve as a complete self-study program.
- CCDP Syllabus
- 642-902 ROUTE Exam Topics
- 642-813 SWITCH Exam Topics
- 642-874 ARCH Exam Topics
- Cisco Learning Network - A variety of self-study materials can be found here.
Community-Generated Content
Learning Partner Content
- Partners: Log in for Partner Education Connection (PEC) curricula.
- Learning Partner Lounges - Find materials provided by Cisco Authorized Learning Partners.
To earn this Cisco certification, you must pass the following exam(s):
642-902 ROUTE
The Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE 642-902) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP, Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional CCIP, and Cisco Certified Design Professional CCDP certifications. The ROUTE 642-902 exam will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills necessary to use advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalable and secure Cisco ISR routers connected to LANs and WANs. The exam also covers configuration of secure routing solutions to support branch offices and mobile workers.
- Learn more about the 642-902 ROUTE exam
- Register for the exam
- Read current exam policies and requirements
642-813 SWITCH
Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH 642-813) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP, and Cisco Certified Design Professional CCDP certifications. The SWITCH 642-813 exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to to plan, configure and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions using Cisco's Campus Enterprise Architecture. The SWITCH exam also covers secure integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice and video into campus networks.
- Learn more about the 642-813 SWITCH exam
- Register for the exam
- Read current exam policies and requirements
642-874 ARCH
The 642-874 Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH) exam is the exam associated with the CCDP certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the latest development in network design and technologies, including network infrastructure, intelligent network services and converged network solutions. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the ARCH Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures course.
- Learn more about the 642-874 ARCH exam
- Register for the exam
- Read current exam policies and requirements
CCDP Certification Overview
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