Participants have to follow these steps after successfully completing the CCNP Routing and Switching training, simulation exams and lab exercises, to acquire the certification:
CCNP Exam and certification details
Participants upon successfully completion of the CCNP training can opt to take ROUTE 642-902, SWITCH 642-813, and TSHOOT 642-832 exams to complete the requirements for the CCNP Routing and Switching Certification.
Following are the individual exam details:
- ROUTE (642-902) – 120 minutes (45 – 55 Questions)
- SWITCH (642-813) – 120 minutes (35 – 45 Questions)
- TSHOOT (642-832) – 135 minutes (35 – 40 Questions)
General topics are likely to appear on the exam, but these topics are subjective to change without notice. Hence candidates must be well prepared for the exam.
- ROUTE and SWITCH exams consist of mostly multiple-choice questions, with additional drag and drop, fill-in-the-blank, and simulation questions.
- TSHOOT exam consists mostly of simulations, with a few multiple-choice questions, drag and drop, and fill-in-the-blank questions.
This certification is valid for three years within which the individual must reappear for the exam or achieve a specialized CCNP or CCIE certification.
On achieving the CCNP® Routing and Switching certification, the individual also receives IPv6 Forum Certified Gold Engineer status.