CCNP require Valid CCNA?

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hi all,as i seen a lot of msg here before. but i still got no ans with it.there are two msg from cisco web site:1) in instant answer of CCNP :Can I achieve a Professional Level certification with an expired CCNAcertification?  Answer  No, a valid CCNA certification is a prerequisite for ProfessionalLevel certifications.2)in the CCNA recertification :CCNA certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, eitherpass the current CCNA exam, or pass the ICND exam, or pass any 642professional level or Cisco Qualified Specialist exam (excluding SalesSpecialist exams), or pass a CCIE written exam on or after October 1,2004.what does it mean?still need to renew the CCNA before get the CCNP? or just pass the642(ccnp) level exam is ok?please kindly advice.paul

Wayne · Accepted Answer

If your CCNA has expired then you will need to recertify CCNA first.

If your CCNA is set to expire in the "future" (i.e. expires on 12/31/06) and you then pass any 642-xxx exam (on 7/1/06), your CCNA will be valid through

7/1/09.

b.mwlam · Answer

thanks for your reply. and what if straight through CCIE? need CCNA,CCNP certified first?thxpaul

Wayne · Answer

Nope, CCIE has no pre reqs.  However if you pass the CCIE written, any CCxP certs are renewed, and I would presume CCxA also.

dabance · Answer

Hi,Inorder to take any of the cisco exams, except CCDP and CCIE you need avalid CCNA. If your CCNA is expired, u can recertify by passing thecurrent CCNA exam.For example you passed the CCNA on 1 jan 2003, your ccna will expire on1 jan 2006. In this case you can renew the CCNA by either taking thecurrent CCNA exam or by passing  any 642 professional level or CiscoQualified Specialist exam (excluding SalesSpecialist exams), or pass a CCIE written exam  BEFORE 1 JAN 2006regardsdab

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