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CCNP Gets a MakeOver
Cisco's Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) has received a major overhaul to make it align to Cisco's strategy now and in the future.
The CCNP certification is made up of 4 courses: the BSCI and BCMSN courses have been revised and 2 new courses have been introduced - ISCW and OMT will replace the BCRAN and CIT courses which reach end of life on October 15, 2006.
"The knowledge and skills required for IT professionals to design and operate a network environment have changed significantly over the past five years," said Don Field, director of certifications at Cisco. "The CCNP update is consistent with the growing demand from our customers, channel partners and the industry for highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals to integrate advanced technology functionality into networks."
The new courses are designed to better support end-to-end IP infrastructure and advanced technologies. Router and Switch Security, QoS and High Availability, Wireless LANs and VoIP have been integrated into the CCNP curriculum.
 New CCNP Curricium FAQs
BRIEF SUMMARY OF CHANGES
BSCI v3.0 – Updates include EIGRP & OSPF Authentication, IPv6. The course also discusses technologies and implementation of the Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISR) Range.
BCMSN v3.0 – The new Multilayer Switching course from Cisco now includes the latest in Cisco Catalyst Switching, Wireless Networking and also discusses Voice and Data in a LAN environment.
ISCW v1.0 – This course replaces the BCRAN course. The replacement course focuses on the latest Remote Technologies such as MPLS, IPSEC VPN and other Security related Technologies
ONT v1.0 – Cisco’s Optimising Networking Technologies course firmly sets understanding Quality of Service as its primary goal and how it fits into both Foundation and Advanced Network Solutions.
NEW CCNP CURRICULUM
Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) v3.0
BSCI 3.0 instructs network administrators of medium-to-large network sites on the use of advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalability for Cisco routers that are connected to LANs and WANs.
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) 3.0
BCMSN 3.0 instructs students on how to create an efficient and expandable enterprise network by installing, configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting network infrastructure equipment according to the Campus Infrastructure module in the Enterprise Composite Network Model (ECNM).
Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) v1.0
ISCW v1.0 is an advanced instructor-led course that introduces techniques and features enabling or enhancing WAN and remote access solutions.
The Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT) v1.0
ONT v1.0 covers skills in optimizing and providing effective QOS techniques in converged networks supporting voice, wireless and security applications.
| The revised CCNP Curriculum
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| Current course |
Current exam |
New course |
New exam |
| BSCI |
642-801 |
BSCI |
642-901 |
| BCMSN |
642-811 |
BCMSN |
642-812 |
| BCRAN |
642-821 |
ISCW |
642-825 |
| CIT |
642-831 |
ONT |
642-845 |
The last day to test for the current exams is the 31st of December 2006.
WHAT NEXT?
If you have already completed some courses from the old curriculum this table will help you determine what course to do next. If you are still confused then please call us!
RECERTIFICATION
CCNP certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum after 18/08/06, or pass a current CCIE written exam.
Please do not hesitate to contact Fast Lane for advice on the changes to the CCNP curriculum on 0845 470 1000 or info@flane.co.uk.
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