CCNP Certification – Prerequisites and Recommended
Training
Overview:
The CCNP certification (Cisco
Certified Network Professional) indicates advanced or journeyman
knowledge of networks.
With a CCNP, a network professional can
install, configure, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks
for enterprise organizations with medium–sized networks from 100 to
more than 500 nodes. The content emphasizes topics such as
security, converged networks, quality of service (QoS), virtual
private networks (VPN) and broadband technologies.
Target Audience
This certification is intended for network technicians responsible
for implementing and managing medium sized business networks.
Prerequisites
Valid CCNA
certification
Requirements:
Re-certification
CCNP certifications are valid for three years. To re-certify, pass
any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum
after the 01/01/06. OR pass any CCIE written exam.