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Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

The CCNP is considered proof of having the ability to work with medium-sized networks (between 100 and 500 end devices) and with technology such as QoS, broadband, VPNs, and security-minded features. To acquire a CCNP one must possess a CCNA certification first and then pass three or four tests, depending on the path one chooses. The four tests path requires the candidate to pass the following tests:

• 642-901 BSCI: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) - Deals with routing
• 642-812 BCMSN: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) Deals with switching
• 642-825 ISCW: Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)- Deals with wide area networks
• 642-845 ONT: Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT) - Deals with using QoS to tune networks to work effectively with IP Telephony.

The BSCI and BCMSN tests can be taken as one single composite test known as the 642-892 Composit which covers subjects for Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) and Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN).

In order to retain the certification one must either take and pass a 642 (professional) exam or pass one of the CCIE written exams before the Professional certification expires. Additional resources and tools to aid in preparing for the certification are available on the CCNP Prep Center.