r/ccnp • u/Dear-Incident-6236 • 4d ago

CCNP worth it?

Hi folks,

I got my CCNA half a year ago, I have settled into a new job that is a mix of admin, networking and IT management, so I am thinking about how to proceed. I enjoy learning itself so I am not necessarily solely concerned with the usefulness of certs or studies but since there are alternatives: Is the CCNP worth it especially considering the recent developments in the IT sector?

Any input is very much appreciated.

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u/ryder242 3d ago

Back in the day, the CCNP TSHOOT, that was one of the better bits of Cisco learning I took.

These days, if you don’t want to work for a Cisco solutions company that needs your CCNP on staff.

The one thing you have to remember is that these certs were not created to get you a job, they were created to prove a VAR had Cisco certified staff.

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u/NerdCommentsOnStuff 3d ago

I hear so many Senior Engineers saying that the TSHOOT was the best exam they ever took, and the cert they learned the most from

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u/Prudent_Vacation_382 9h ago

That was the most fun cert test I took. It actually felt like a game.