Cisco CCNP Specialist
Certificate Program
CD71
Program Description
The Cisco CCNP Specialist certificate program prepares experienced and career oriented students with enterprise-level networking skills, including advanced routing, switching, and troubleshooting while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience. The program also helps prepare program students for the Cisco Certified Network Professional exams(s). The Cisco CCNP industry certification validates the ability to plan, implement, verify, and troubleshoot local wide-area enterprise networks and work collaboratively with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless, and video solutions.
In order to take the Cisco CCNP Specialist certificate program classes, students must first apply and be admitted into the program. Students must also have either completed the Cisco CCNA Network Specialist certificate program or have a current CCNA Certification. Applicants to this program are accepted every fall Semester. (Program Length: 3 Semesters Minimum)
Employment Opportunities
Network Administrator, Network Analyst, Network Engineer, Network Specialist
CURRICULUM
| COURSE TITLE |
NUMBER |
CREDITS |
|
Essential Technical Courses |
|
12 |
CCNP ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing |
CIST 2471 |
4 |
CCNP SWITCH: Implementing IP Switching |
CIST 2472 |
4 |
CCNP TSHOOT: Maintaining and Troubleshooting IP Networks |
CIST 2473 |
4 |
|
Total Hours |
12 |
Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information. Discuss elective options with the program advisor.