Modular CCNP Service Provider training program from Cisco is aimed at catering to various technological needs and demands of the individuals and the industry. CCNP Service Provider certification program is planned to focus on knowledge of service provider infrastructure including core architecture, services, networking, Automation, quality of service, security and network assurance. Their job role expects them to have these advanced service provider technological skills like advanced routing, VPN services, and Automation.
The existing CCNP Service Provider program will get revamped completely to reflect the realities of the service provider networking requirements and business needs. Enhancing the existing CCNPService Provider program with the new realities of the networking world and the future demands of the marketplace is the objective of the revamped CCNPService Provider certification program.
On 24th Feb 2020, CISCO is REBOOTING the Certification program by launching CCNP Service Provider Certification which will replace the existing CCNP Service Provider program. Current CCNP examinations can be availed till 23rd Feb 2020. Newly revamped CCNP program takes effect from 24th Feb 2020.
Current CCNP Service Provider program had the following examinations:
One of the main objectives of CCNP revamp is to move away from the ‘One Size Fits All’ approach to a modular approach wherein to achieve new CCNP certification in any track, the candidate will not have to pass more than 2 exams. Any additional specializations are most welcome but the candidate needs to pass a core exam and one of the concentration exam options available on the specific track. Besides the CCNP Service Provider core exam also acts as qualifying criteria for attempting CCIEService Provider lab exam in the particular track.
CCNA is no longer a qualifying criterion for attempting CCNPService Provider. Candidates can straight away appear for CCNP Service Providerexaminations provided they have the necessary knowledge and grasp of the practical application of the know-how.
To earn CCNP Service Provider certification, candidates need to pass core exam which covers core enterprise technology and one concentration exam of his/her choice based on his/her technical area of focus or job role requirement.
In a nutshell, Cisco is rebooting the CCNP Service Provider Course to cover the most relevant technologies and business needs by designing a qualifying core exam that focuses on your knowledge of service provider infrastructure including core architecture, services, networking, Automation, quality of service, security and network assurance. Their job role expects them to have these advanced service provider technological skills like advanced routing, VPN services, and Automation.