CCNP Prerequisites and Exams

Valid Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching certification or any Cisco CCIE certification can act as a prerequisite.

Exams & Recommended Training

Required Exam(s)	Recommended Training
300-101 ROUTE	Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
300-115 SWITCH	Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
300-135 TSHOOT	Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)

Self-Study Materials & Recertifications

The following resources are suggested study materials:

• Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
• Cisco E-Learning for CCNP TSHOOT (TSHOOT)
• Cisco Learning Labs for CCNP Routing and Switching: ROUTE, SWITCH, and TSHOOT
• To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date:
  • Pass any current 642-XXX Professional-level or any 300-XXX Professional-level exam, or
  • Pass any current CCIE Written Exam, or
  • Pass the current CCDE Written Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or
  • Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications