The CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification is a globally recognized certification is intended to validate the skills and expertise of IT professionals in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex enterprise networks. The CCNP certification covers topics such as advanced routing, switching, network security, and collaboration.

Obtaining a CCNP certification demonstrates that an individual has a deep understanding of networking concepts and can work with CISCO networking technologies in complex and large-scale network environments. The CCNP certification is a significant milestone for IT professionals who want to advance their career in networking and is considered an industry standard for network architects and senior network engineers.