Software
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Proves advanced enterprise networking skills. Critical for network architects and infrastructure engineers.
The facts
Exam cost
$700
Difficulty
Hard
Prep time
200 hours
Exam length
4 hours (total)
Passing score
Variable
Renewal
Every 3 years
Our estimate of the salary effect of holding this credential: +$22,000. This is an editorial estimate, not a measured figure.
Prerequisites
None (experience recommended)
How people prepare
- Cisco Press Books
- CBT Nuggets
- Boson NetSim
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