CCNP Certification

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 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.
CCNP Prerequisites

Valid CCNA certification
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-801 BSCI

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks ( BSCI )

642-811 BCMSN

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks ( BCMSN )

642-821 BCRAN

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks ( BCRAN )

642-831 CIT

Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting ( CIT )
OR 
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-891 Composite

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks ( BSCI )

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks ( BCMSN )

642-821 BCRAN

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks ( BCRAN )

642-831 CIT

Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting ( CIT )

CCNP Recertification

CCNP certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, either pass the 642-891 Composite exam, or pass both the 642-801 BSCI and 642-811 BCMSN exams.