Cisco Certified Network Professional or CCNP Certification is an intermediate level credential by CISCO that validates an individual’s capability as an experienced and knowledgeable network professional. Networking is a vast field with various specializations that individuals can gain expertise in: Routing & Switching, Wireless, Data Center, Security, Collaboration, and Service Provider.
Aspirants can attain a CCNP certification after becoming a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) in a similar domain. CCNP certified individuals demonstrate professional-level skillsets required in enterprise environments for roles such as network engineer, systems engineer or support engineer.