Thank you for choosing to obtain your CCNP certification! As a CCIE, I can attest to the financial and personal benefits of earning a Cisco certification.
You must first obtain your CCNA certification before you can pursue your CCNP. The choice between the three-exam and four-exam CCNP paths is then yours. Let's look at each path since they are both extremely tough.
Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI), Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN), Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN), and Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting (CIT) are the four exams that make up the CCNP curriculum.
The Composite exam, which is the third exam in the three-exam sequence, combines the BSCI and BCMSN exams.
I'm frequently asked what sequence I advise taking the examinations in. I advise you to start preparing for the BSCI exam as soon as you obtain your CCNA. You'll discover that the fundamentals you studied for the CCNA will really assist you on this exam. When it comes to OSPF and EIGRP and you learn about BGP, your CCNA knowledge base will grow significantly.
The CIT exam should be taken last, however I don't have a choice between the BCMSN and BCRAN tests. To pass the CIT, you'll need to apply every skill you picked up from the prior three tests. It's a really difficult exam, and it can be challenging to debug unfamiliar technologies.
The CCNP is rewarding on a financial and a personal level. Take a little break after finishing your CCNA studies before beginning your CCNP studies. In today's dynamic IT employment market, the more knowledge you possess, the more valuable you become.
