Top 7 differences between Cisco CCNP and CCIE Certification

Top 7 differences between Cisco CCNP and CCIE Certification
By Network Bulls
Feb 8, 2017
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Most of the networking aspirants get confused amid CCNP certification and CCIE certification. As known to the world, Cisco Certification has three levels – Cisco CCNA certification, Cisco CCNP certification and Cisco CCIE certification. Each level of Cisco certification has a great scope in the IT Networking industry, however scope and job opportunities, both increase from CCNA to CCIE. Cisco CCIE certification has a vast scope and is the most demanded as well as highest paid IT certifications in the world.

If you are willing to build you career in the networking field, then Cisco courses are the best options.  If you have already gone through the differences between CCNA Certification and CCNP certification then this post is a perfect read for today.

Now we have come up with the top 7 differences between CCNP and CCIE certification. Hope, it will clear your entire dilemma.

What is CCNP Certification?

Cisco CCNP certification is the professional level certification offered by Cisco.  In the CCNP certification, you will learn the advance networking concepts which takes you a step ahead towards the bright career. Cisco CCNP certification makes you eligible for handling designing, managing, and configuring a Cisco networks.

Network Bulls provides India's Best CCNP training, under guidance of CCNP and CCIE Certified trainers. At Network Bulls, attendees get trained on Real Cisco devices and as per latest Cisco guidelines. Labs at Network Bulls are well equipped with the latest CCNP devices, thus you can easily perform the practical and refine your practical skills.

What is CCIE Certification?

Cisco CCIE certification is the highest and the expert level certification by Cisco Systems and is offered in various technologies like Routing & Switching, Security, Data Center, Collaboration etc. Post completion of your CCIE certification you get your CCIE number which validates your skills of designing, implementing, configuring, troubleshooting and managing complex Cisco networks.

For becoming a CCIE, having a right and best training partner is the key. At Network Bulls Cisco aspirants are provided with special facilities just to help them achieve the biggest milestone of their career in 1st attempt. Network Bulls has world’s biggest Cisco training labs which are well-equipped with the ultra modern Cisco training devices. Labs at NB are open 24*7 with real time instructor’s support and a lot more.

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Key Differences between CCNP Certification and CCIE Certification

 

Particulars CCNP Certification CCIE Certification
Level of certification CCNP is a professional level of Cisco CCIE certification. CCIE is the expert level and the final level certification. After this level, you become a CCIE Champ.
Pre-requisite For giving the CCNP certification exam, you must be Cisco CCNA certified. You need not to be CCNA and CCNP certified for giving CCIE examination. However, you must take CCNA and CCNP training before appearing for this certification. *
Examination Module CCNP examination has multiple modules. Different tracks have a different number of modules, for example - CCNP R&S has 3 modules, CCNP Security has 4 modules and CCNP Collaboration has 5 modules. Cisco CCIE certification has two examinations. First is CCIE written exam and the next is CCIE lab examination.
Level of Knowledge This certification introduces the candidate to the advance technologies in the field of Networking. As a CCNP certified expert, you will have in-depth knowledge of advanced networking concepts. This certification imparts expert level knowledge to the candidates. Post completion of your CCIE certification you will have in-depth knowledge of the Cisco networks.
Expected of Job Roles Network Services Manager, Certified IT Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Administrator, Senior Network Engineer, Cisco Network Engineer, Network Systems Engineer, Network Support Specialist As a CCIE expert, you have a lot of opportunities available. As the job roles include all the job roles as CCNP certified professionals and in addition, you can work as Senior Network Engineer, Senior Network Administrator, IT manager and a lot more.  
Cost of Certification Registration cost of CCNP examination is 250 USD per module. Training cost is excluded. Cost of CCIE certification is divided into two parts –

·         CCIE written examination which costs around 400 USD.

·         CCIE Lab examination which costs around 1600 USD. Training cost is excluded.

Expected Salary Range For CCNP certified experts the starting salary is up to 2.5 Lakhs. For CCIE certified experts the starting salary is up to 8 Lakhs.

*There are two ways to get Cisco CCIE First is taking the examination in three steps i.e. Give CCNA Exam followed by CCNP exam and then finally appear for CCIE exam. Second is to go for the Cisco CCNA, CCNP and CCIE training and directly appear for CCIE certification exam.

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Benefits of CCIE certification over CCNP certification

As said above CCNP certification is the professional level certification and CCIE certification is the expert level certification. CCIE certification is the most demanded and highest paid IT certification in the world  compared to CCNP. There is a great demand of CCIE certified professionals and the availability is like the drop in the ocean. Thus, there is a great demand of CCNP certified professionals as well.

Remember, for reaping the opportunities as a CCIE or CCNP certified professional, you need to have hands-on technical skills and theoretical knowledge. It is advisable to enroll at best Cisco CCNA, CCNP and CCIE training institute  and make your career fly.

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7 years ago

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