BREAKING DOWN 'Core Competencies'. A business just starting out will try to first identify-and then focus on-its core competencies, allowing it to establish a footprint while gaining a solid reputation and brand recognition.
CCNP Routing and Switching Certification. For network engineers who aspire to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks, the Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching certification program provides the education and training required to develop hands-on skills and best-practices.
Cisco Certified Network Professional Certificate. The CCNP certificate is similar to the CCNA in that it requires only a handful of courses. It builds upon the CCNA certification, offering more advanced training in planning, maintaining and troubleshooting different types of wireless networks.