From CCNA to CCNP: Your Networking Career Roadmap

Networks are the backbone of every company, and skilled network engineers are always in demand. Cisco certifications are one of the clearest ways to grow in this field.

Level 1: CCNA

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (200-301) covers the fundamentals every network engineer needs:

• Network fundamentals (20%)
• Network access: VLANs, switching, wireless (20%)
• IP connectivity: routing and OSPF (25%)
• IP services: DHCP, NAT, NTP (10%)
• Security fundamentals (15%)
• Automation and programmability (10%)

Level 2: CCNP Enterprise

To earn CCNP Enterprise you pass two exams:

1. The core exam, ENCOR (350-401): advanced routing and switching, wireless, security and automation.
2. One concentration exam of your choice, for example ENARSI (300-410) for advanced routing.

Skills that grow with you

• Advanced routing and switching
• SDN and network automation
• Network security
• Troubleshooting and optimization

Tips

• Lab every day. Use Packet Tracer or a virtual lab and configure things yourself.
• Learn some Python for network automation. It is part of both exams.
• Want to know other vendors too? Juniper's JNCIA-Junos is a good addition.