Academics
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Find out more about the Cisco aligned courses offered at Illinois Central College.
The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certificate is designed to provide students with hands-on networking experience in enterprise-level networking that develops an advanced understanding of routing and switching technologies. Instruction includes, but is not limited to advanced knowledge of routing protocols, LAN protocols, WAN protocols, and further hands-on experience with enterprise-level network devices and their configurations. The certificate is career-focused and certification aligned aimed at helping students prepare for professional-level networking opportunities.
Accreditation:
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certificate
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 15
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
Course | Name | Credit Hours |
CMCIS 156 or | CCNA VOICE * or | 3 |
CMCIS 157 or | CCNA WIRELESS * or | 3 |
CMCIS 158 or | CCNA SECURITY * or | 3 |
CMCIS 170 | CCNA CYBERSECURITY * | 3 |
CMCIS 270 | CCNP ENTERPRISE: CORE  | 4 |
CMCIS 271 | CCNP ROUTE  | 4 |
CMCIS 274 | CCNP TROUBLESHOOTING  | 4 |
* See advisor for recommendations
Recommended Course Sequence
Semester | Courses |
Fall Semester 1 | CMCIS 270 |
Spring Semester 1 | CMCIS 271; CMCIS 274; CMCIS 158 or CMCIS 170 (only if CMCIS 156 or CMCIS 157 not completed) |
Summer Semester | CMCIS 156 or CMCIS 157 (only if CMCIS 158 or CMCIS 170 was not completed) |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems
East Peoria Campus
Technology Center, Room 205
(309) 694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Information Technology
Career Pathway:
Network Systems
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Information Technology If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Communication | Computer Hardware Infrastructure (CMNET 150) | English | Humanities | Lab Science/Mathematics | Network Fundamentals (CMCIS 151) | Operating System Environments (CMNET 151) | Routing & Switching Essentials (CMCIS 152) | Scaling Networks (CMCIS 153) | Social Science | WAN Communications (CMCIS 154) High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Computer Network Architect
| Student Information Cisco Certified Network Associate
(16 credit hours) CCNA Computer Network Architects, Computer Network Support Specialists
$14-29/hr
Cisco Certified Network Professional(15 credit hours) CCNP Computer Network Architects, Computer Network Support Specialists$14-29/hr
Cisco Networking Specialist
(62 credit hours) CCNA, CCNP Computer Network Architects, Computer Network Support Specialists$14-29/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs. There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs. Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides:
Pathway:
Network Systems
ICC Pathway: Cisco Networking
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
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