CCNP Changes

2011 Michigan CiscoAcademy Conference

April 15, 2011

CCNP Changes

The Cisco Networking Academy® CCNP curriculum provides a career oriented, comprehensive coverage of enterprise-level networking skills, including advanced routing, switching and troubleshooting, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and softskills development.

CCNP Changes

• Provides an in-depth, theoretical overview of advanced routing and switching and troubleshooting complex enterprise networks

• Builds on the Cisco CCNA® Discovery and CCNA Exploration courses with more complex network configurations, diagnosis, and Troubleshooting

• Helps students prepare for the globally-recognized Cisco CCNP®certification and professional career opportunities

• Hands-on labs and case studies help students apply what they learn and develop critical thinking and complex problem solving skills

CCNP Changes

• CCNP Curriculum Updated from v5.0 to v6.0• v5.0 – Four Courses– BSCI (Routing) – Exam 642-901– ISCW (Security) – Exam 642-825– BCMSN (Switching) – Exam 642-812– ONT (QoS) – Exam 642-845

• End-of-Life – All support ends July 31, 2011• Mirrors changes made to the CCNP Certification

CCNP Changes

CCNP v6.0 – Three Courses• ROUTE (642-902) – Implementing Cisco IP

Routing• SWITCH (642-813) – Implementing Cisco IP

Switched Networks• TSHOOT – Troubleshooting and Maintaining

Cisco IP Networks (642-832)• Certification: CCNP Routing & Switching

CCNP Changes

Support Materials• Online Assessments & Gradebook• Textbooks (Cisco Press)• Lab Manuals (Cisco Press)• Instructor Resources (PowerPoints, Labs – PDF,

etc.)• No Online Curriculum

CCNP Changes

CCNP ROUTE1. Routing Services2. EIGRP3. OSPF4. Manipulating Routing Updates5. Implementing Path Control6. BGP7. Branch Offices and Mobile Workers8. Implementing IPv6

CCNP Changes

CCNP SWITCH1. Enterprise Campus Architecture2. Implementing VLANs3. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)4. InterVLAN Routing5. High Availability and Redundancy6. Securing the Campus Infrastructure7. Advanced Services

CCNP Changes

CCNP TSHOOT1. Planning Maintenance for Complex Networks2. Troubleshooting Processes3. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tools4. Troubleshooting Campus Switched Solutions5. Troubleshooting Routing Solutions6. Troubleshooting Addressing Services7. Troubleshooting Network Performance Issues8. Troubleshooting Converged Networks9. Troubleshooting Network Security Implementations10. Preparation for Troubleshooting Complex Networks

CCNP Changes

Textbook Options• Foundation Learning Guides• Lab Manuals• Official Certification Guides• Portable Command Guide

(ROUTE & SWITCH)

CCNP Changes

http://ptgmedia.pearsoncmg.com/imprint_downloads/cisco/irc/CiscoPress_AtAGlance_Fall2010.pdf

CCNP Changes

CCNP Equipment Bundles• Equipment for v6.0 not listed on

SigmaNet• v5.0 Standard Bundle - $10,640 w/o

Smartnet– 4 2811 Cisco Routers w/Advanced IP Services IOS– 5 HWIC 2-T interface cards + cables

• No current bundle listed for SWITCH (4/12/2011)

CCNP ChangesTraining

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL (Cost: $0 through http://cssia.org/ - Training/Events)Location: Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN

• SWITCH – 6/27• ROUTE – 7/11• TSHOOT – 7/25• (5 days each course)

Also: http://depts.inverhills.edu/cect/IT/index_cisco_acad.htm for information on Inver Hills training site

CCNP Changes

CCNP Implementation (Discussion)• Flexible use of Labs, Assessments,

Presentations, and Textbooks• No Online Curriculum• Now 3 Courses (No replacement for

ISCW course)• CCNA Security

CCNP Changes

CCNP Best Practices (Discussion)• Hands-on labs• Equipment• Reinforce CCNA learning• Support multiple learning methods• Keep current on technologies

CCNP Changes

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