Cisco® CCIP® Certification
The CCIP certification (Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional) provides individuals with competencies in
infrastructure or access solutions in a Cisco end-to-end environment. CCIP professionals have a detailed understanding of the diverse technologies in the telecommunications arena including IP routing, IP
multicast, cable, DSL, content networking or IP telephony. Valid CCNA certification highly recommended but not required for CCIP certification.
CCIP Exams and Recommended Training
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Exam
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Recommended Training
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640-900 BSCI
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Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
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640-905 MCAST + QOS
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Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST)
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Implementing Cisco QOS (QOS)
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PLUS choose one CCIP elective
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640-509 Foundations
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Cable or Content Networking or DSL Networks or METRO or MPLS or Packet Telephony or
Security
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CCIP candidates are also assessed on their understanding of a focused access or infrastructure
technology solution depending on their relevant market and job function,including:
Additional elective technology solution options may be added over time.
Benefits of CCIP Certification
Overall, Cisco certification validates an individual’s achievement, so it increases the certified
individual’s professional credibility by ensuring high standards in technical expertise.
In particular, the CCIP certification provides individuals with competencies in infrastructure or access solutions in a Cisco end-to-end environment.
A CCIP certified individual can perform the following:
•Perform complex planning, operations, installations, implementations, and troubleshooting
• Understand and manage complex communications networks—last mile, edge or core
Positions for a CCIP certified individual include:
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