CCNP (CISCO)

Program Overview

The CCNP certification program, offered by Koenig Solutions, provides advanced training in Cisco networking solutions, covering enterprise, data center, security, service provider, and collaboration specializations. The program enhances expertise in IT networking, leading to increased job opportunities and salary potential in roles such as Network Engineer and Network Security Engineer. Koenig Solutions offers comprehensive training, instructor-led by authorized Cisco Learning Partners, with flexible scheduling options and exam pass guarantees.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification training course is designed for IT professionals seeking career advancement in networking. It focuses on Cisco's high-end solutions, covering various aspects of IT networking, including scalable internetworks, remote access, advanced routing, WAN and LAN system installation and maintenance, access lists, and Ethernet. The CCNP certification process involves a core exam and a specialization exam. The specialization exam focuses on industry-related topics such as wireless, network design, and automation. Several specialized tracks are offered under the CCNP certification umbrella, including CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Data Center, CCNP Security, CCNP Service Provider, CCNP Collaboration, Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional, and Cisco Certified DevNet Professional. The program aims to increase expertise in the IT networking domain, leveraging Cisco's enterprise solutions to enhance career prospects. The certification is highly valued by organizations and recruiters.

Outline:

The CCNP program is structured around several specializations, each with its own set of exams.

• CCNP Enterprise: This specialization improves enterprise networking skills using Cisco technologies.
Specialization exams include:
• Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (300-415 ENSDWI)
• Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (300-420 ENSLD)
• Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-425 ENWLSD)
• Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-430 ENWLSI)
Specialization exams include:
• Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (300-615 DCIT)
• Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (300-610 DCID)
• Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (300-620 DCACI)
• Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (300-625 DCMDS)
• CCNP Security: This specialization covers various aspects of organizational network security, including troubleshooting, router security, switches, application and networking security, firewalls, IDS/IPS solutions, and VPNs.
Specialization exams include:
• Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW 300-710)
• Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS (SSFIPS 300-710)
• Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (300-715 SISE)
• Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (300-720 SESA)
• Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (300-725 SWSA)
• Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (300-730 SVPN)
• Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (300-735 SAUTO)
• CCNP Service Provider: This specialization develops skills in service provider solutions using Cisco technologies.
Specialization exams include:
• Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions (300-510 SPRI)
• Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services (300-515 SPVI)
• Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions (300-535 SPAUTO)
• CCNP Collaboration: This specialization focuses on Cisco collaboration solutions, covering design, deployment, management, configuration, and troubleshooting of collaboration solutions and communication applications.
Specialization exams include:
• Implementing Cisco IP Telephony and Video, Part 1 (300-070 CIPTV1)
• Implementing Cisco IP Telephony and Video, Part 2 (300-075 CIPTV2)
• Troubleshooting Cisco IP Telephony and Video (300-080 CTCOLLAB)
• Implementing Cisco Collaboration Applications (300-085 CAPPS)
• Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional: This specialization covers cybersecurity and network security solutions.
• Cisco Certified DevNet Professional: This specialization focuses on building and maintaining secure applications and software using Cisco technologies.
Specialization exams include:
• Implementing Automation for Cisco Collaboration Solutions (300-835 CLAUTO)
• Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions (300-535 SPAUTO)
• Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (300-735 SAUTO)
• Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices using Cisco Platforms (300-910 DEVOPS)
• Developing Solutions using Cisco IoT and Edge Platforms (300-915 DEVIOT)
• Developing Applications for Cisco Webex and Webex Devices (300-920 DEVWBX)

Assessment:

The assessment consists of two exams for most CCNP specializations: a core exam and a specialization exam.

Careers:

A CCNP certification increases job opportunities and salary potential. It's globally recognized and validates skills. The certification keeps professionals updated on networking technology trends. The text lists the following job roles that could benefit from a CCNP certification: Third Line Support, Network Engineer, Network Analyst, IT Team Leader, Systems Engineer, Network Specialist, Network Security Engineer, IT analysts, IT Security analysts, Information Security professionals, Cybersecurity professionals, Software developer, DevOps engineers, Service provider network engineers, Communications network engineer.

Other:

The text mentions that Koenig Solutions offers all CCNP certification courses in one place, provides instructor-led training from an Authorized Cisco Learning Partner, offers 8-hour or 4-hour daily time slots, provides a course completion certificate, and offers a "Guaranteed to Run" course with an "Exam Pass Guarantee," and multiple practice test question papers. The text also highlights that the CCNP certification is difficult to complete, resulting in high regard for certificate holders.