The CCDP certification indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of network design. With a CCDP, a network professional can design routed and swITched networks involving LAN, WAN, and dial access services, applying modular design practices and making sure the whole solution responds optimally to the business and technical needs and is designed to be highly available.
CCDP PrerequisITes Valid CCNA and CCDA
CCDP Exams & Recommended Training
| Required Exam(s) |
Recommended Training |
| 642-801 BSCI |
Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks ( BSCI )  |
| 642-811 BCMSN |
Building Cisco Multilayer SwITched Networks ( BCMSN )  |
| 642-871 ARCH |
Designing Cisco Network ArchITectures ( ARCH )  |
OR  |
| Required Exam(s) |
Recommended Training |
642-891 ComposITe  |
Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks ( BSCI )  |
Building Cisco Multilayer SwITched Networks ( BCMSN )  |
642-871 ARCH  |
Desiging Cisco Network ArchITectures ( ARCH )  | | CCDP Recertification
| CCDP certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, eITher pass the 642-891 ComposITe exam, or pass both the 642-801 BSCI and 642-811 BCMSN exams. | | |