New CCNP Enterprise Certification Timeline

[Schlosser-PDX]

As I understand it, under the old CCNP rules you had 36 months from the time you passed the first exam to when you had to have the last exam completed. I passed CCNP Route in OCT 2017 and I plan on completing CCNP Switch before Feb 2020. Is the 36 month rule still in effect to complete one of the concentration exams for the new CCNP Enterprise cert? Am I correct in assuming I would have to complete one of these new concentration exams before Oct 2020 to achieve my CCNP Enterprise?

[luis_cordova]

Hi @Schlosser-PDX 

Check this link:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/certifications/professional/ccnp-routing-switching-migration-tool.html

Regards

[Schlosser-PDX]

Luis,

Thanks for your response. I have been all over this tool. It doesn't address timelines. My question still remains.

[julian.bendix · Accepted solution]

Hey!

First of all - yes the 36 month rule is still valid.

Second, if you have CCNP ROUTE Exam and CCNP SWITCH Exam finished before Feburary 2020, you will receive the "Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core" Exam.

Only if you are fully CCNP R/S certified before Feb. 2020 - you will be CCNP Enterprise afterwards.

I hope this helps.

Best regards
Julian

[Schlosser-PDX]

Julian,

Thanks for the response. That is what I figured. I was hoping for some relief on the 36 month rule as life has been busy. Oh well....