CCNP Overview
Learn more about the benefits and requirements associated with achieving a CCNP certification. (3:03 min)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) validates the ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks and work collaboratively with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and video solutions. The CCNP certification is appropriate for those with at least one year of networking experience who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions. Those who achieve CCNP have demonstrated the skills required in enterprise roles such as network technician, support engineer, systems engineer or network engineer.
Prerequisites
Valid Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching certification or any Cisco CCIE certification can act as a prerequisite.
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) |
| 642-832 TSHOOT | Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) |
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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Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)
Students will learn to (1) plan and perform regular maintenance on complex enterprise routed and switched networks and (2) use technology-based practices and a systematic ITIL-compliant approach to perform network troubleshooting.
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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.
- CCNP Syllabus
- 642-902 ROUTE Exam Topics
- 642-813 SWITCH Exam Topics
- 642-832 TSHOOT Exam Topics
- Cisco Learning Network - A variety of self-study materials can be found here.
- The Essentials of CCNP Webinar
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
642-832 TSHOOT
Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT 642-832) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP, certification. The TSHOOT 642-832 exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to (1) plan and perform regular maintenance on complex enterprise routed and switched networks and (2) use technology-based practices and a systematic ITIL-compliant approach to perform network troubleshooting.
- Learn more about the 642-832 TSHOOT exam
- Register for the exam
- Read current exam policies and requirements
CCNP Certification Overview
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