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Kaplan Continuing Education’s Cisco certificate programs help prepare you to sit for the widely respected Cisco certification examinations* and teach you the skills to help develop your networking career and advance in today’s IT job market. The CCNP Certificate program is appropriate for experienced networking professionals who desire to enhance their networking careers and prepare for the CCNP certification exam. Kaplan Continuing Education’s self-paced programs provide you with the flexibility and convenience to complete your studies online, anytime, within 6 months.


If you are interested in the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of large enterprise local and wide area networks with 500 or more nodes, the CCNP Certificate program may be right for you. The program is designed to help you achieve competency in computer network technologies, including managing routers, switches, and enterprise applications that integrate wireless networking, security, and voice systems into a network, as you prepare to sit for the CCNP certification examination.*

 Imagine What You Can Do: 

  • Apply

  • The skills and in-depth knowledge you have been taught to direct converged local and wide area networks.

  • Manage

  • The installation and integration of LANs and WANs in corporate environments.

  • Secure

  • The integrity of enterprise networks and minimize risks to business systems.

  • Consult

  • With companies that hire CCNP certified professionals on a contractual basis.

 Imagine Where You Can Apply: 

The CCNP certification is the premier professional certification for networking technicians. An advanced networking certification for the professional with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Cisco networking, the CCNP recognizes notable professional competency and achievement in LAN/WAN technology.


Large-scale enterprise organizations worldwide, both in the public and private sectors, may employ Cisco professionals to ensure systems are sound and secure. Many companies may also engage CCNP certified professionals to manage and support their systems on a contractual basis, so there is the opportunity to consult as well as work full time on staff.†


In 2007, Cisco Certified Network Professionals with 5 to 7 years of experience reported an average salary of $84,722.‡

 Is This Program Right For Me? 

The CCNP Certificate program in ideally suited for individuals interested in providing a high standard of security for their organization. The CCNP is a highly respected and sought-after certification, and could lead to more lucrative positions in networking and operations.†


  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Extensive experience with Cisco network components, including LANs and WANs, is necessary.
  • Valid CCNA certification is a prerequisite

The program is designed to help prepare you for CCNP certification.* Click here to view the program comparison guide.


Courses Include:

  • Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks
  • Building Converged Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
  • Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks
  • Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks

  

For complete course descriptions, click here.

  

  

 Take the First Step 

In 6 months or less, you could be on your way to a more rewarding career. Take the first step by calling 866.542.4042 (Toll Free) or click here for more information.
* Although certain KCE programs are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, KCE cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.
† KCE's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, KCE does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
‡ 2006-2007 TCPMag.com Internetworking Salary Survey, on the Internet at http://tcpmag.com/salarysurveys/. Salary information can vary depending on geographic location and other factors.