This certification validates the ability of network professionals to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 or more nodes. Network Professionals who achieve CCNP have demonstrated 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.

CCNP certification requires exam passes in either:

• four exams:   642-901 BSCI, 642-812 BCMSN, 642-825 ISCW and 642-845 ONT,   or
• three exams: 642-892 Composite, 642-825 ISCW and 642-845 ONT.

A current CCNA certification is required as a prerequisite. CCNP certifications are only valid for three years afterwhich recertification is required by either passing any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum after 1 January 2006, or a current CCIE or CCDE written exam.