Achieving CCNP Collaboration certification proves your skills with collaboration solutions. To earn CCNP Collaboration certification, you pass two exams: one that covers core collaboration technologies and one concentration exam of your choice, so you can customize your certification to your technical area of focus.
Candidates must pass the required exams to earn the certification. Having an active Specialist certification does not fulfill the exam requirements for Professional- and Expert-level certifications.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for CCNP Collaboration, but you should have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.
CCNP candidates often also have three to five years of experience implementing collaboration solutions.
Understanding Cisco Collaboration Foundations (CLFNDU) is highly recommended for candidates to gain Collaboration technology foundation knowledge before attempting CCNP Collaboration certification.
Exams and recommended training
To earn CCNP Collaboration, you pass two exams: a core exam and a concentration exam of your choice.
- The core exam focuses on your knowledge of collaboration infrastructure. The core exam is also the qualifying exam for CCIE Collaboration certification. Passing this exam helps toward earning both of these certifications.
- Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics. You can prepare for concentration exams by taking their corresponding Cisco training courses.
Required exam |
Recommended training |
Core exam |
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350-801 CLCOR |
Implementing and Operating Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies (CLCOR) |
Concentration exams (choose one) |
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300-810 CLICA |
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300-815 CLACCM |
Implementing Cisco Advanced Call Control and Mobility Services (CLACCM) |
300-820 CLCEI |
Implementing Cisco Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions (CLCEI) |
300-830 CLCCE |
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300-835 CLAUTO |
Recertification
CCNP Collaboration certification is valid for three years.