CCNP Service Provider

Self-Study Materials

The following resources are suggested study materials:

• CCNP SP Study Materials Discussion
• The Essentials of CCNP Service Provider Webinar
• Take Your Career to the Next Level with Professional Certifications (Videos)

A comprehensive list of study materials is also available.

Cisco Learning Network Resources

• CCNP Service Provider Certification Syllabus
• CCNP Service Provider Certification Study Group

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The best way to prepare for this certification is to take the Cisco-approved training:

Deploying Cisco Service Provider Network Routing (SPROUTE)

This instructor-led course will prepare students for the SPROUTE exam required for the new CCNP-SP certification.
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Deploying Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing (SPADVROUTE)

This instructor-led course will prepare students for the SPADVROUTE exam required for the new CCNP-SP certification.
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Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services (SPCORE)

This instructor-led course will prepare students for the SPCORE exam required for the new CCNP-SP certification.
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Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Edge Network Services (SPEDGE)

This instructor-led course will prepare students for the SPEDGE exam required for the new CCNP-SP certification.
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To earn this Cisco certification, you must pass the following exam(s):

642-883 SPROUTE

The 642-883 SPROUTE Deploying Cisco Service Provider Network Routing exam tests a candidate's knowledge to configure, verify, and troubleshoot routing protocols using Cisco carrier-grade devices and Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS XE, and Cisco IOS XR software. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Deploying Cisco Service Provider Network Routing (SPROUTE) course.

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642-885 SPADVROUTE

The 642-885 SPADVROUTE, Deploying Cisco Service Provider Advanced Network Routing exam tests a candidate's knowledge to configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 advanced BGP configuration, IP multicasting, and IPv6 transition mechanisms in implementing and supporting a service provider network. This exam covers the Cisco IOS, IOS XE and IOS XR operating systems. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Deploying Cisco Service Provider Advanced Network Routing (SPADVROUTE) course.

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642-887 SPCORE

The 642-887 SPCORE Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services exam. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the concepts and implementation of MPLS technology and MPLS-TE services. It also validates the understanding of technology principles of basic Quality of Service, and Quality of Service with Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) to implement advanced features and functions. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services (SPCORE) course.

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642-889 SPEDGE

The 642-889 SPEDGE Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Edge Network Services tests a candidate's knowledge of service provider VPN solutions through enabling point of presence to provide Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs. This exam covers the Cisco IOS, IOS XE and IOS XR operating systems. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Edge Network Services (SPEDGE) course

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Cisco Professional-level certifications (CCDP, CCNP Cloud, CCNP Collaboration, CCNP Data Center, CCNP Routing and Switching, CCNP Security, CCNP Service Provider, and CCNP Wireless) are valid for three years.

To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date:

• Pass any current 642-XXX Professional-level or any 300-XXX Professional-level exam, or
• Pass any current CCIE Written Exam, or
• 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

When using a higher level of certification to extend other certifications, the expiration date of other certifications will extend to the expiration date of the higher certification (i.e.: If you have one year left on your CCNA certification and you earn a CCIE certification (which has a two-year certification life) then both your CCIE certification and your CCNA certification will expire two years from the date you achieved the CCIE certification). For more information, access the How to Recertify page.