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CCNA Service Provider Operations Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate in Service Provider Operations (CCNA SP Operations) validates basic knowledge and skills (of a Tier I support engineer) in a prescriptive troubleshooting environment within carrier class IP NGN core network infrastructure.

CCNA SP Operations curriculum includes incident (event), fault, configuration, change, and performance management procedures, along with NMS tools and protocols.


CCNA Service Provider Operations Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
CCNA Service Provider Operations Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s) Recommended Training
640-822 ICND1 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0
640-760 SSPO Supporting Cisco Service Provider IP NGN Operations (SSPO)
CCNA Service Provider Professional Recertification
CCNA SP Operations certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass the SSPO exam, or pass a CCNA Concentration exam (wireless, security, voice), or pass the current CCDA exam, or pass any 642 - XXX professional level or Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams), or pass a current CCIE or CCDE written exam.