Certification: Certified Network Professional (CNP)

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The CNP designation requires demonstrated mastery of a body of IT and networking knowledge and the demonstrated ability to apply that knowledge in a professional setting. CNP holders are required to re-certify every year to show that they maintain up-to-date networking IT skills and best practices. Like other professional designations -professional engineers and certified public accountants - the CNP demonstrates that its holders possess the education and experience to practice to the highest standards in their field.

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.