CCNP: Cisco Certified Networking Professional

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The CCNP validates knowledge and skills required to install, configure and troubleshoot converged large local and wide area networks.

With CCNP certification, a network professional demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to manage the routers and switches that form the network core, as well as edge applications that integrate voice, wireless, and security into the network.

The CCNP curriculum is as follows:

  1. Building scalable Cisco networks
  2. Cisco multilayer switched networks
  3. Securing converged wide area networks
  4. Optimising converged networks

This is an excellent specalist career progression for any networking professional following the CCNA.

Skills You Will Gain

  • IOS Routing Features
  • Implement BGP for enterprise ISP connectivity
  • Master and implement multicast forwarding
  • Understand gateway redundancy technologies
  • Multi-area OSPF operations
  • Security features in a switched network

Job Prospects

  • Senior Network Engineer
  • Network Consultant

Academic Progression

  • CCIE

Prerequisite

  • CCNA

Duration
22 weeks (2 days per week)

Cost
£2200

Certificate Overview

EXAM CODE TITLE
642-901 BSCI Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
642-812 BCMSN Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
642-825 ISCW Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)
642-845 ONT Optimising Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)


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