How much can you make with a CCNP certification?

You can make more than $135000 with a CCNP certification before. But with major updates now, the gravy train stops at $115000 depending upon your concentration. In this article, we shall discuss the salary you can earn through CCNP. We shall also find about the changes that CISCO has brought into the paradigm. And lastly, analyze which concentration is better for you?

The change

From 24th February of 2020, cisco made a major update in its credentialing. It has levied the earlier ladder approach to its Associate and Professional level certifications. From now on, you can opt for either a CCNA or a CCNP without having CCENT or CCNA. CISCO has also included Programmability and Network Automation as one of its domains in both CCNA and CCNP certifications. In the major update, CISCO has retired the entry level CCENT certification. Meaning you can either start from the Associate or professional level.

Earlier CISCO had 3 exam models for CCNP that included a Core exam followed by 2 lab exams. But with the change inculcated, CCNP now has only two exams, and they are as follows:

The Core exam

Here you in this exam, you get questions from all the domains, i.e., 8 domains. Thus experts recommend applicants undergo the CCNA certification as the CCNA certification forms the baseline or the cornerstone for this core exam of CCNP certification.

The concentration exam

In this concentration exam, you get to choose a specialization out of the list in your core exam. Choosing a concentration subject will further decide your destiny. So you have to be quite wise about your choice. Keeping in mind your aspirations, areas of expertise, and future goals and ambition. Hence knowing the trend is also a factor here. Be fluent with the trend and visualize yourself. 

Training 

You should opt for CISCO membership before you plan to prepare for the certification. You get 120 hours of online video-based training in the cisco platform. These videos are experts led and teach deeply about every chapter. Making it one of the best forms of training.

Further, after training, you should opt for simulation lab exams through Boson.com. 

How much can you make out of this certification?

This question is prevalent for every certification. People often forget about gaining experience and repent and remorse in the future by learning the highest payment through certification. As we know, CCNP is a gold standard certification in network engineering. So undoubtedly, you can earn the most through this certification as compared to other certifications.

The percentile ranks

With the 25th percentile rank, you can earn $65000 per annum with CCNP certification. While with more than 75th percentile, you can make more than $115000 per annum. Now you can measure the difference. It all depends upon you to aim for a 900+ score out of 1000. And that means being abreast of all the concepts and knowing their application in detail.

The experience

You should never forget to gain experience of at least 5 years in network engineering before you jump in to get a certification for your career. Without prior experience or lesser experience and certification alone cannot help you board the gravy train. It’s a fact that 93% of hiring managers and technocrats look for certification in your resume to recruit you. But without prior experience and certification alone, you end up bargaining to lesser salaries in roles like Network administrator, technicians, and entry-level roles.

Non-experience candidates should first earn some experience before they aim to get this certification. It also depends upon the local market that differentiates you from being underpaid and reasonably paid.

Job titles 

With a CCNP certification, you can work as a REMOTE-CCNP collaboration Engineer, Technical Sales Professional, Network Engineer II, Network Engineer, Network Administrator, Network Security Manager, so on and so forth. 

Conclusion

In this article, we have included every concept, making it a guide map for applicants. From above all information we have mentioned. One thing is critical. That is, you should have at least five years of experience. Being a part of the community, you get a lot of benefits. The reality of this certification is that with this certification, you get a professional validation. CCNP is now equated to a 4 years college degree or have a Bachelor’s.