The CCNP certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional) indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and operate LAN,WAN, and dial access services for organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes, including but not limited to these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Async Routing, AppleTalk, Extended Access Lists, IP RIP, Route Redistribution, RIP, Route Summarization, OSPF, VLSM, BGP, Serial, Frame Relay, ISDN, ISL, X.25, DDR, PSTN, PPP, VLANs, Ethernet, Access Lists, 802.10, FDDI, Transparent and Translational Bridging.
Organizations whose networks have from 100 to more than 500 nodes.
A CCNP certified individual can perform the following tasks:
Implement appropriate technologies to build a scalable routed network
Build campus networks using multilayer switching technologies
Improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, and performance for campus LANs, routed and switched WANs, and remote access networks
Create and deploy a global intranet
Troubleshoot an environment that uses Cisco routers and switches for multiprotocol client hosts and services
Positions for a CCNP certified individual include:
Network administrator
Level 2 support engineer
Level 2 systems engineer
Network technician
Deployment engineer
Advance Your Career CCNP Certification
Expand Your Professional Options Gaining and Certifying Advanced Skills
The CCNP certification validates an individuals networking skills at the midcareer level. Candidates who pass the required proctored exams will receive a CCNP certificate from Cisco and may use the CCNP designation on their business cards.
CCNP forms the professional level of the Cisco Career Certification program.
Who is the course for?
Anyone with a good background in Computer Networks and the Internet and preferably CCNA qualified.
What will the course give you?
Preparation for the CISCO Certified Network Professional Exams
Advanced networking skills to design, install and maintain large routed computer networks.
Increased professional credibility by gaining high standards of technical expertise.
Skills necessary to improve your opportunities within the workforce.
The knowledge and skills necessary to take the CCNP exams
What material is covered ?
Extending IP Addresses Using VLSMs
Configuring OFPF, Enhanced IGRP and BGP
Assembling and Cabling WAN Components
Using ISDN and DDR to Enhance Remote Connectivity
Scaling IP Addresses with PAT and NAT
Introduction to Switching Concepts and Virtual LANs
Support Resources for Troubleshooting
Workgroup Discovery Lab and CCO
Documenting Symptoms, Actions and Results
Tracking Log-ins and Connections
Troubleshooting VLANs on Routers and Switches
Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks Exam (BSCI)(642-801)
The Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks exam is one exam within a series of exams required to achieve CCIP certification. This exam will also be accepted as a replacement for the Routing exam (640-603 RTING), since the content includes all topics for the Routing exam as well as additional information relevant to communications and services audiences.
Exam Topics
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.