Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Certificate (Certificate Program) - 16 Credit Hours

Program Information:
The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certificate is designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to further their education and training in the computer networking field. Instruction includes but is not limited to safety, networking terminology and protocols, network standards, advanced routing configuration, advanced switching configuration, remote access configuration, and the training and practice required to develop internetwork troubleshooting skills. As this is a continuation of the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), students will be required to continue developing their decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, and communication concepts for solving advanced networking problems.

Program Accreditation:
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certificate

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
CMCIS 271

Spring Semester 1:
CMCIS 272

Fall Semester 2:
CMCIS 273

Spring Semester 2:
CMCIS 279

Course Information:

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
CMCIS 271	CCNP ADVANCED ROUTING CONFIGURATION	4
CMCIS 272	CCNP REMOTE ACCESS	4
CMCIS 273	CCNP SWITCHING	4
CMCIS 279	OPTIMIZING CONVERGED NETWORKS	4

Students should submit a "Application for Degree/Certificate" after completing 8 hours. This form is available in the Admissions/Records Office, L211.

For Program Information Contact:
Business and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309)694-5558