Overview
New technologies create new opportunities to improve service provider networks. Earning the CCNP Service Provider certification demonstrates your ability to configure, verify and optimise next-generation service provider IP network infrastructure.
The certification validates knowledge of service provider core architecture, services, networking, automation, Quality of Service (QoS), security and network assurance through the SPCOR core exam. You then demonstrate specialist expertise by passing one concentration exam of your choice.
To earn the CCNP Service Provider certification, candidates must pass the required 350-501 SPCOR core exam and one eligible concentration exam.
What You Will Learn
- Validate professional-level knowledge of service provider network architecture and services.
- Demonstrate skills in routing, automation, Quality of Service, security and network assurance.
- Pass the required 350-501 SPCOR core exam.
- Select and pass one concentration exam aligned with your specialist area.
- Prepare for roles involving next-generation service provider IP infrastructure.
Who Should Enrol
- Service provider network engineers
- Service provider network administrators
- Routing and switching engineers
- Network operations engineers
- Network automation engineers
- Professionals pursuing the CCNP Service Provider certification
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for the CCNP Service Provider certification. Candidates often have three to five years of experience implementing service provider solutions before attempting the exams.
Certification Requirements
To earn the CCNP Service Provider certification, pass the required core exam and one concentration exam of your choice.
- Pass the 350-501 SPCOR core exam.
- Pass one eligible CCNP Service Provider concentration exam.
Core Exam — Required
The SPCOR exam validates your knowledge of core service provider technologies, including architecture, networking, services, automation, QoS, security and network assurance.
- 350-501 SPCOR — Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies.
- Training price range provided: $2,500.00–$4,395.00.
Concentration Exams — Choose One
Choose one concentration exam to demonstrate specialist skills within the Cisco service provider technology portfolio.
- 300-510 SPRI — Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions.
- 300-515 SPVI — Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services v1.1. Training price range provided: $2,500.00–$4,295.00.
- 300-535 SPAUTO — Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions v1.0.
- 300-540 SPCNI — Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure exam.
Core Technology Areas
The certification path covers the technologies and operational skills required to support modern service provider networks.
- Service provider network architecture.
- Advanced routing and IP networking.
- Service provider VPN services.
- Network automation and programmability.
- Quality of Service.
- Network security.
- Network assurance and optimisation.
How to Earn the Certification
Pass the 350-501 SPCOR core exam and one concentration exam from the available CCNP Service Provider options. Passing both exams earns the CCNP Service Provider certification.