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.

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	CCNA SECURITY *	3
CMCIS 271	CCNP ROUTE	4
CMCIS 273	CCNP SWITCH	4
CMCIS 274	CCNP TROUBLESHOOTING	4

* See advisor for recommendations

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester	Courses
Fall Semester 1	CMCIS 271
Spring Semester 1	CMCIS 273; CMCIS 274; CMCIS 158 (only if CMCIS 156 or CMCIS 157 not completed)
Summer Semester	CMCIS 156 or CMCIS 157 (only if CMCIS 158 was not previously completed)

Program Contact Information

Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
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.