Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
Expert Level Knowledge and Experience
Cisco CCIE
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE®) is the highest level of technical networking certification offered by Cisco. Put your knowledge and experience to the test. Achieve Cisco CCIE certification and accelerate your career.
The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is accepted worldwide as the most prestigious networking certification in the industry. Network Engineers holding an active Cisco CCIE certification are recognized for their expert network engineering skills and mastery of Cisco products and solutions. The CCIE community has established a reputation of leading the networking industry in deep technical networking knowledge and are deployed into the most technically challenging network assignments.
The program continually updates and revises its testing tools and methodologies to ensure unparalleled program quality, relevance and value. Through a rigorous written exam and a performance based lab, the CCIE program sets the standard for internetworking expertise.
Cisco introduced the CCIE certification in 1993 to assist the industry in distinguishing the top echelon of internetworking experts worldwide. Today , CCIE certification holders represent less than 3% of all certified Cisco professionals and less than 1% of the networking professionals worldwide.
New Value Programs
Cisco has enhanced its expert-level learning program to offer additional value and training assurance to help you on your journey towards CCIE certification.
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Cisco Announces New Service Provider Operations Track
Built on the growing demand for dedicated professionals who can manage, maintain and troubleshoot complex service provider IP NGN core network infrastructures, Cisco is introducing a new Service Provider (SP) Operations track. This new track is focused on developing associate, professional and expert-level capabilities to operate large, complex SP networks.
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Cisco 360 Learning Program
The Cisco 360 Learning Program is the smart way to ensure that you and your staff are equipped with expert-level skills, knowledge, and training to support your customers and maintain the Cisco CCIE® requirement for your organization. As the only CCIE training program authorized by Cisco, the program is designed to accelerate expert-level competency and provide the skills and training that are needed to prepare candidates for the rigorous CCIE R&S and Voice lab exams.
* Program Overview
* Cisco Lab Safe
Core Knowledge Removed for CCIE R&S and Voice
Beginning on May 10, 2010, CCIE R&S and CCIE Voice Lab Exams, in all global locations, will no longer include the four, open-ended Core Knowledge questions.
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New! CCIE Dubai Lab Location
The CCIE lab in Dubai has relocated to a new facility. Effective November 22, 2009, CCIE lab candidates testing in the Dubai test center should report to the new facility located at:
Cisco Systems Dubai
Plot No.- A004 - 024, Al Safouh-2
P.O.Box 500321
Knowledge Village, Dubai
UAE
Sunday, August 8, 2010
CCDE ( Cisco Certified Design Expert )
Cisco Certified Design Expert
Expert Level Network Design and Architecture Experience
Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE™) validates advanced network infrastructure design principles and fundamentals for large networks. With a CCDE certification, a network professional demonstrate an ability to develop solutions which address planning, design, integration, optimization, operations, security and ongoing support focused at the infrastructure level for customer networks.
Prerequisites for CCDE
There are no formal prerequisites for CCDE certification. Other professional certifications or training courses are not required.
Recommended Training and Experience
It is expected that the candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the topics in the exam blueprints, a minimum of seven years job experience, and a thorough understanding of networking infrastructure principles. Please view the written exam information page for more details.
Step One: CCDE Written Exam
You must pass the two-hour, written qualification exam which covers advanced networking infrastructure design principles and concepts. Once you pass the qualification exam, you are then eligible to schedule the practical exam.
Written Exam Information
Written exams are scheduled and taken at Pearson Vue, Cisco's authorized testing vendor. Please visit the link below for more details and to schedule exams. Be sure to use the same candidate ID number for every exam that you take. If you use a different ID number, you will create a different record in the CCIE database and you will need to contact CCIE support for help in merging the records.
Schedule and Pay for Written Exam
Step Two: CCDE Practical Exam
The CCDE Practical exam is a design-scenario exam that tests your ability to perform design analysis, justify design requirements, and develop a design implementation based on best practices. The exam will assess your ability to apply your specific body of knowledge into current business problems of technical network design.
The topics covered in the Practical exam are located within the exam blueprint. The exam scenarios will change each instance the exam is delivered, however, the topics will remain the same.
Practical Exam Release for CCDE Certification
Cisco is now formally announcing the availability of the CCDE practical exam. The exam is currently scheduled on July 19, 2010 in Chicago, London and Hong Kong.
Learn More
Additional Resources
CCDE Information Sheet
Test Preparation Tools
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Expert Level Network Design and Architecture Experience
Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE™) validates advanced network infrastructure design principles and fundamentals for large networks. With a CCDE certification, a network professional demonstrate an ability to develop solutions which address planning, design, integration, optimization, operations, security and ongoing support focused at the infrastructure level for customer networks.
Prerequisites for CCDE
There are no formal prerequisites for CCDE certification. Other professional certifications or training courses are not required.
Recommended Training and Experience
It is expected that the candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the topics in the exam blueprints, a minimum of seven years job experience, and a thorough understanding of networking infrastructure principles. Please view the written exam information page for more details.
Step One: CCDE Written Exam
You must pass the two-hour, written qualification exam which covers advanced networking infrastructure design principles and concepts. Once you pass the qualification exam, you are then eligible to schedule the practical exam.
Written Exam Information
Written exams are scheduled and taken at Pearson Vue, Cisco's authorized testing vendor. Please visit the link below for more details and to schedule exams. Be sure to use the same candidate ID number for every exam that you take. If you use a different ID number, you will create a different record in the CCIE database and you will need to contact CCIE support for help in merging the records.
Schedule and Pay for Written Exam
Step Two: CCDE Practical Exam
The CCDE Practical exam is a design-scenario exam that tests your ability to perform design analysis, justify design requirements, and develop a design implementation based on best practices. The exam will assess your ability to apply your specific body of knowledge into current business problems of technical network design.
The topics covered in the Practical exam are located within the exam blueprint. The exam scenarios will change each instance the exam is delivered, however, the topics will remain the same.
Practical Exam Release for CCDE Certification
Cisco is now formally announcing the availability of the CCDE practical exam. The exam is currently scheduled on July 19, 2010 in Chicago, London and Hong Kong.
Learn More
Additional Resources
CCDE Information Sheet
Test Preparation Tools
The Cisco Learning Network is the official online community for Cisco customers seeking training and exam preparation tools as they enhance their careers through Cisco certifications. Click here to be a part of the Cisco Learning Network and gain access to certification practice questions, learning games, quick learning modules, videos, discussion forums, professional networking and more.
Accessing premium content and participating in the social learning activities requires a Cisco Learning Network registration. Those who already have a Cisco.com account will need to use the same user ID and email address when registering on the Cisco Learning Network site.
CCNP Wireless
CCNP Wireless Certification
CCNP Wireless certification addresses the need for designing, implementing, and operating Cisco Wireless networks and mobility infrastructures. CCNP Wireless certification emphasizes wireless networking principles and theory. It also recognizes the expertise and technical acumen of wireless professionals who can assess and translate network business requirements into technical specifications that in turn, are incorporated into successful installations.
CCNP Wireless syllabus
CCNP Wireless Prerequisites
Valid CCNA Wireless Certification or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
CCNP Wireless Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-731 CUWSS Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey (CUWSS)
642-741 IUWVN Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks (IUWVN)
642-746 IUWMS Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Mobility Services (IUWMS)
642-736 IAUWS Implementing Advanced Cisco Unified Wireless Security (IAUWS)
CCNP Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, CCIP, and CCNP Wireless) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
Additional Information
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CCNP Wireless certification addresses the need for designing, implementing, and operating Cisco Wireless networks and mobility infrastructures. CCNP Wireless certification emphasizes wireless networking principles and theory. It also recognizes the expertise and technical acumen of wireless professionals who can assess and translate network business requirements into technical specifications that in turn, are incorporated into successful installations.
CCNP Wireless syllabus
CCNP Wireless Prerequisites
Valid CCNA Wireless Certification or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
CCNP Wireless Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-731 CUWSS Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey (CUWSS)
642-741 IUWVN Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks (IUWVN)
642-746 IUWMS Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Mobility Services (IUWMS)
642-736 IAUWS Implementing Advanced Cisco Unified Wireless Security (IAUWS)
CCNP Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, CCIP, and CCNP Wireless) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
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CCDP
CCDP Certification
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP®) validates advanced knowledge of network design concepts and principles. With a CCDP certification, a network professional can discuss, design, and create advanced addressing and routing, security, network management, data center, and IP multicast complex multi-layered enterprise architectures that include virtual private networking and wireless domains. The CCDP curriculum includes building scalable internetworks, building multilayer switched networks, and designing network service architecture.
CCDP syllabus
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* CCDP Track I Learning Map
* CCDP Track II Learning Map
CCDP Prerequisites
Valid CCNA and CCDA or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
CCDP Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-901 BSCI
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
OR
642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-812 BCMSN
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
OR
642-813 SWITCH Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
642-873 ARCH Designing Cisco Network Service Architecture (ARCH)
OR
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-892 Composite
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
642-873 ARCH Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH)
CCDP Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, and CCIP) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
Additional Information
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Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP®) validates advanced knowledge of network design concepts and principles. With a CCDP certification, a network professional can discuss, design, and create advanced addressing and routing, security, network management, data center, and IP multicast complex multi-layered enterprise architectures that include virtual private networking and wireless domains. The CCDP curriculum includes building scalable internetworks, building multilayer switched networks, and designing network service architecture.
CCDP syllabus
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* CCDP Track I Learning Map
* CCDP Track II Learning Map
CCDP Prerequisites
Valid CCNA and CCDA or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
CCDP Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-901 BSCI
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
OR
642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-812 BCMSN
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
OR
642-813 SWITCH Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
642-873 ARCH Designing Cisco Network Service Architecture (ARCH)
OR
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-892 Composite
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
642-873 ARCH Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH)
CCDP Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, and CCIP) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
Additional Information
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CCIP
CCIP Certification
Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP®) validates advanced knowledge and skills required to manage service provider infrastructures. With a CCIP certification, a network professional working in a service provider organization demonstrates competencies in infrastructure IP networking solutions. The CCIP curriculum includes IP routing, IP QoS, BGP, and MPLS.
CCIP syllabus
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* CCIP Learning Map
CCIP Prerequisites
Valid CCNA or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
CCIP Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-901 BSCI
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
OR
642-892 Composite
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
OR
642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-642 QOS Implementing Cisco Quality of Service (QoS)
642-661 BGP Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP)
642-611 MPLS Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)
OR
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-901 BSCI
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
OR
642-892 Composite
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
OR
642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-642 QOS Implementing Cisco Quality of Service (QoS)
642-691 BGP+MPLS Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP)
Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)
CCIP Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, and CCIP) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
Additional Information
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP®) validates advanced knowledge and skills required to manage service provider infrastructures. With a CCIP certification, a network professional working in a service provider organization demonstrates competencies in infrastructure IP networking solutions. The CCIP curriculum includes IP routing, IP QoS, BGP, and MPLS.
CCIP syllabus
Partners: Log in for Partner E-Learning Connection (PEC) learning map
* CCIP Learning Map
CCIP Prerequisites
Valid CCNA or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
CCIP Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-901 BSCI
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
OR
642-892 Composite
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
OR
642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-642 QOS Implementing Cisco Quality of Service (QoS)
642-661 BGP Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP)
642-611 MPLS Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)
OR
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-901 BSCI
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
OR
642-892 Composite
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
OR
642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-642 QOS Implementing Cisco Quality of Service (QoS)
642-691 BGP+MPLS Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP)
Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)
CCIP Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, and CCIP) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
Additional Information
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CCVP
CCVP Certification
Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP®) validates advance knowledge and skills required to integrate into underlying network architectures. Furthermore, this certification validates a robust set of skills in implementing, operating, configuring, and troubleshooting a converged IP network. With a CCVP certification, a network professional can help create a telephony solution that is transparent, scalable, and manageable. The CCVP curriculum focuses on Cisco Unified Communications Manager (formerly Unified CallManager), quality of service (QoS), gateways, gatekeepers, IP phones, voice applications, and utilities on Cisco routers and Cisco Catalyst switches.
CCVP syllabus
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* CCVP Track Learning Map
Important information regarding CCNA Voice
On June 24th, 2009, Learning@Cisco announced program changes to the CCNA Voice certification. There will now be two options available for candidates wishing to achieve their CCNA Voice certification: A commercial option and an enterprise option.
Find out more!
CCVP Prerequisites
CCNA Voice or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
CCVP Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-436 CVOICE Cisco Voice over IP (CVOICE v6.0)
642-446 CIPT1 Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager Part 1 (CIPT1 v6.0)
642-642 QoS Quality of Service (QoS)
642-456 CIPT2 Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager Part 2 (CIPT2 v6.0)
642-426 TUC Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications Systems (TUC v1.0)
CCVP Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, and CCIP) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
Additional Information
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Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP®) validates advance knowledge and skills required to integrate into underlying network architectures. Furthermore, this certification validates a robust set of skills in implementing, operating, configuring, and troubleshooting a converged IP network. With a CCVP certification, a network professional can help create a telephony solution that is transparent, scalable, and manageable. The CCVP curriculum focuses on Cisco Unified Communications Manager (formerly Unified CallManager), quality of service (QoS), gateways, gatekeepers, IP phones, voice applications, and utilities on Cisco routers and Cisco Catalyst switches.
CCVP syllabus
Partners: Log in for Partner E-Learning Connection (PEC) learning map
* CCVP Track Learning Map
Important information regarding CCNA Voice
On June 24th, 2009, Learning@Cisco announced program changes to the CCNA Voice certification. There will now be two options available for candidates wishing to achieve their CCNA Voice certification: A commercial option and an enterprise option.
Find out more!
CCVP Prerequisites
CCNA Voice or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
CCVP Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-436 CVOICE Cisco Voice over IP (CVOICE v6.0)
642-446 CIPT1 Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager Part 1 (CIPT1 v6.0)
642-642 QoS Quality of Service (QoS)
642-456 CIPT2 Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager Part 2 (CIPT2 v6.0)
642-426 TUC Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications Systems (TUC v1.0)
CCVP Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, and CCIP) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
Additional Information
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CCSP
CCSP Certification
Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional Recognition
Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP®) validates advanced knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCSP certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity, mitigate threats, and reduce costs. The CCSP curriculum emphasizes Cisco Router IOS (ISR) and Catalyst Switch security features, Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), secure VPN connectivity, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Cisco Security Agent (CSA), Security Enterprise and Device Management, Network Admission Control (NAC) as well as techniques to optimize these technologies in a single, integrated network security solution. In addition, CCSP leverages the new CCNA Security certification as a prerequisite.
Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional Recognition
* CNSS 4013 Recognition
* Information Assurance Supplemental Resources
Partners: Log in for Partner E-Learning Connection (PEC) learning map
* CCSP Learning Map
Cisco Certified Security Professional Prerequisite
CCNA Security OR CCNA + SND* OR any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
*Last day for using this pre-requisite is November 17, 2011.
Important Information Regarding CCSP Certification Exam Paths
The Cisco exams, Securing Network Devices (SND), and the elective exam Securing Hosts Using Cisco Security Agent (HIPS) are now retired effective November 17, 2008. Securing Networks with PIX and ASA (SNPA), reached end of life on 1/18/2009. Candidates testing for their CCSP certification, who have passed the SND, HIPS or SNPA exams may use them towards their certification for three years from the day on which they passed the test.
In addition, the exams, Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (642-503 SNRS) and Implementing Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (642-544 MARS) reached end of life on 1/18/2009 and have been refreshed. Candidates testing for their CCSP certification who have passed the 642-503 SNRS or 642-544 MARS exams may use them towards their certification for three years from the day on which they passed the test.
Candidates wishing to start studying for the MARS exam and / or the SNRS exam to meet their CCSP certification requirements should test using the new 642-504 SNRS exam and / or the new 642-545 MARS exam(s).
For more information on exam options to achieve your CCSP certification, access the CCSP certification tool.
Cisco Certified Security Professional Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-504 SNRS Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS)
642-524 SNAF Securing Networks with ASA Foundation (SNAF)
642-533 IPS Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Elective Exam(s) Elective Training
642-591 CANAC
OR
642-545 MARS
OR
642-515 SNAA
Implementing Cisco NAC Appliance (CANAC)
OR
Implementing Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (MARS)
OR
Securing Networks with ASA Advanced (SNAA)
Cisco Certified Security Professional Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, and CCIP) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
Additional Information
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Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional Recognition
Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP®) validates advanced knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCSP certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity, mitigate threats, and reduce costs. The CCSP curriculum emphasizes Cisco Router IOS (ISR) and Catalyst Switch security features, Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), secure VPN connectivity, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Cisco Security Agent (CSA), Security Enterprise and Device Management, Network Admission Control (NAC) as well as techniques to optimize these technologies in a single, integrated network security solution. In addition, CCSP leverages the new CCNA Security certification as a prerequisite.
Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional Recognition
* CNSS 4013 Recognition
* Information Assurance Supplemental Resources
Partners: Log in for Partner E-Learning Connection (PEC) learning map
* CCSP Learning Map
Cisco Certified Security Professional Prerequisite
CCNA Security OR CCNA + SND* OR any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
*Last day for using this pre-requisite is November 17, 2011.
Important Information Regarding CCSP Certification Exam Paths
The Cisco exams, Securing Network Devices (SND), and the elective exam Securing Hosts Using Cisco Security Agent (HIPS) are now retired effective November 17, 2008. Securing Networks with PIX and ASA (SNPA), reached end of life on 1/18/2009. Candidates testing for their CCSP certification, who have passed the SND, HIPS or SNPA exams may use them towards their certification for three years from the day on which they passed the test.
In addition, the exams, Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (642-503 SNRS) and Implementing Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (642-544 MARS) reached end of life on 1/18/2009 and have been refreshed. Candidates testing for their CCSP certification who have passed the 642-503 SNRS or 642-544 MARS exams may use them towards their certification for three years from the day on which they passed the test.
Candidates wishing to start studying for the MARS exam and / or the SNRS exam to meet their CCSP certification requirements should test using the new 642-504 SNRS exam and / or the new 642-545 MARS exam(s).
For more information on exam options to achieve your CCSP certification, access the CCSP certification tool.
Cisco Certified Security Professional Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-504 SNRS Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS)
642-524 SNAF Securing Networks with ASA Foundation (SNAF)
642-533 IPS Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Elective Exam(s) Elective Training
642-591 CANAC
OR
642-545 MARS
OR
642-515 SNAA
Implementing Cisco NAC Appliance (CANAC)
OR
Implementing Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (MARS)
OR
Securing Networks with ASA Advanced (SNAA)
Cisco Certified Security Professional Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, and CCIP) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
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CCNP
CCNP Certification
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP®) validates the ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks and work collaboratively with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and video solutions. The CCNP certification is appropriate for those with at least one year of networking experience who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions. Those who achieve CCNP have demonstrated the skills required in enterprise roles such as network technician, support engineer, systems engineer or network engineer.
Find out more about changes to CCNP certification announced on January 25, 2010 and use our CCNP exam combination tool to show which additional exams are required, based on the exams you've already passed.
CCNP syllabus
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* CCNP Track I Learning Map
* CCNP Track II Learning Map
CCNP Prerequisites
Valid CCNA certification or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
Until July 31, 2010 candidates have four different paths to CCNP certification:
Path 1: Candidates already in the process of certifying may use their passing scores on ISCW and ONT. This path is not recommended for candidates who have not yet attempted ISCW or ONT.
CCNP Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-901 BSCI
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
OR
642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-812 BCMSN
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
OR
642-813 SWITCH Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
642-825 ISCW
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)
642-845 ONT
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)
OR
Path 2: Same as Path 1, except that the single COMP exam is used instead of the individual BSCI and BCMSN. Again, this path is not recommended for candidates who have not yet attempted ISCW or ONT.
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-892 Composite
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
642-825 ISCW
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)
642-845 ONT
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)
OR
Path 3: Candidates substitute the new TSHOOT exam for ISCW and ONT, passing three exams to complete CCNP certification. This is the recommended path for candidates who have not yet taken the ISCW or ONT courses or exams and will become the only available path after July 31,2010.
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-901 BSCI
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
OR
642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-812 BCMSN
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
OR
642-813 SWITCH Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
642-832 TSHOOT Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)
OR
Path 4: This is the recommended path for candidates who have passed the COMP exam but not ISCW or ONT. This path can also be used by candidates who will be ready to take (and pass) the COMP exam before July 31, 2010. Please note that candidates who fail an exam attempt must wait five (5) calendar days, beginning the day after the failed attempt, before they may retest for the same exam.
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-892 Composite
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
642-832 TSHOOT Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)
CCNP Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, and CCIP) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
Additional Information
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Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP®) validates the ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks and work collaboratively with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and video solutions. The CCNP certification is appropriate for those with at least one year of networking experience who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions. Those who achieve CCNP have demonstrated the skills required in enterprise roles such as network technician, support engineer, systems engineer or network engineer.
Find out more about changes to CCNP certification announced on January 25, 2010 and use our CCNP exam combination tool to show which additional exams are required, based on the exams you've already passed.
CCNP syllabus
Partners: Log in for Partner E-Learning Connection (PEC) learning map
* CCNP Track I Learning Map
* CCNP Track II Learning Map
CCNP Prerequisites
Valid CCNA certification or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.
Until July 31, 2010 candidates have four different paths to CCNP certification:
Path 1: Candidates already in the process of certifying may use their passing scores on ISCW and ONT. This path is not recommended for candidates who have not yet attempted ISCW or ONT.
CCNP Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-901 BSCI
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
OR
642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-812 BCMSN
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
OR
642-813 SWITCH Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
642-825 ISCW
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)
642-845 ONT
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)
OR
Path 2: Same as Path 1, except that the single COMP exam is used instead of the individual BSCI and BCMSN. Again, this path is not recommended for candidates who have not yet attempted ISCW or ONT.
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-892 Composite
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
642-825 ISCW
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)
642-845 ONT
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)
OR
Path 3: Candidates substitute the new TSHOOT exam for ISCW and ONT, passing three exams to complete CCNP certification. This is the recommended path for candidates who have not yet taken the ISCW or ONT courses or exams and will become the only available path after July 31,2010.
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-901 BSCI
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
OR
642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-812 BCMSN
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
OR
642-813 SWITCH Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
642-832 TSHOOT Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)
OR
Path 4: This is the recommended path for candidates who have passed the COMP exam but not ISCW or ONT. This path can also be used by candidates who will be ready to take (and pass) the COMP exam before July 31, 2010. Please note that candidates who fail an exam attempt must wait five (5) calendar days, beginning the day after the failed attempt, before they may retest for the same exam.
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-892 Composite
Last day to test: July 31, 2010 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
642-832 TSHOOT Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)
CCNP Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, and CCIP) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.
Additional Information
The Cisco Learning Network brings you the latest in social networking, certifications content, games, blogs, discussion forums and more!
Click here to be a part of the Cisco Learning Network.
Register to create your own personal account. You will have to create a new account as your current logins will not work. Accessing premium content and participating in the social networking activities requires a Cisco Learning Network registration. Those who already have a Cisco.com account are encouraged to use the same user ID and email address when registering on the Cisco Learning Network site.
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