Routing and Switching is the basic of all networking
certifications. Therefore, after completing CCNA certification it is suggested
that you should do CCNP Routing and Switching certification. It also depends on
your area of interest whether you want to go for R&S, Security or voice
certification. Below is the description given for all the three certifications
so that you can easily choose which is the right certification for you?
CCNP
Routing and Switching
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing
and Switching is a professional level of certification which prepares you for
planning, implementing, verifying and troubleshooting local and wide area
enterprise networks and work together with specialist on advanced security,
voice, wireless and video solutions. The certification is suitable for those
with one year of networking experience who want to advance their skills and
work independently on complex network solutions. CCNP Routing and Switching
professionals can work as network engineer, support engineer, system engineer
or network technician.
CCNP
Security
Cisco Certified Network Professional Security is
specially designed for the job role of Cisco Network Security Engineer who is
responsible for security in routers, switches, networking devices and
appliances. He can be deployed for choosing, deploying, supporting and
troubleshooting firewalls, VPNS, and IDS/IPS solutions for the networking
environments.
CCNP
Collaboration
Cisco Certified Network Professional Certification
is ideal for those collaboration and unified communication network engineer who
want to learn advanced collaboration skills in designing, deploying,
configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Collaboration and unified communications
appliances, devices and networks. The Certification is a specially designed
program that will expand the skills and ability to deliver business value.
