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How to become Cisco CCNP certified in 2026
Discover how to approach the CCNP certification in a smarter, more structured way—and how Project 525 CCNP can turn your certification goal into a clear, achievable plan for 2026. Introducing Project 525 CCNP – a structured, mentor-led program launch Cisco CCNP certifications are among the most valuable and respected credentials in the IT industry—but knowing how to approach […]
Elizabeth Di Rocco
Program manager
Target audience
For individuals with the CCNA title looking for the next step and all network professionals who wish to obtain the CCNP certification.
Discover how to approach the CCNP certification in a smarter, more structured way—and how Project 525 CCNP can turn your certification goal into a clear, achievable plan for 2026.
Introducing Project 525 CCNP – a structured, mentor-led program launch
Cisco CCNP certifications are among the most valuable and respected credentials in the IT industry—but knowing how to approach it in 2026 can be challenging. With evolving exam requirements, expanding technologies, and the pressure of self‑study, many CCNP candidates struggle to turn effort into results.
Building on the success of our proprietary mentoring program Project 525 for CCIE candidates, NIL Learning—together with Cisco—is now introducing the next evolution: Project 525 CCNP.
This structured program is designed to accelerate and simplify the Cisco CCNP certification journey, offering a proven pathway to success within just one year. More than exam preparation, Project 525 CCNP focuses on developing true professional-level engineers equipped with the skills and confidence to thrive in complex networking environments.
Watch our webinar to discover how to approach Cisco CCNP certification in a smarter, more structured way—and how Project 525 CCNP can turn your certification goal into a clear, achievable plan for 2026.
Agenda
- Cisco certifications and you
- Introduction to Project 525
- Project 525 CCNP program:
- Prerequisites
- Program components and timeline
- CCNP tracks: Enterprise Infrastructure, Security, Service Provider, Data Center, Collaboration, Automation, Cybersecurity, and Wireless
- Roadmap
Whether you are an aspiring CCNP, a professional seeking to elevate your expertise, or an organisation looking to invest in advanced training for your teams, this webinar will provide the insights you need. Explore the program’s prerequisites, components, timeline, and roadmap, and discover how Project 525 CCNP can transform your certification journey into a career-defining achievement.
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About the speaker
Elizabeth Di Rocco
Program manager
Elizabeth studied Physics at the University of Ljubljana after moving to Slovenia from her birth town in Mendoza, Argentina. During her time at university, she was a part-time software developer. She joined the IT industry fully in 2005 as a Cisco intern. During her 10 years at Cisco, she focused on Wireless technologies and took on different job roles becoming an expert at European level. She has worked with companies from all segments and verticals throughout Europe. After Cisco, she ran a 5000 AP network for a manufacturing company as a Wireless Network Planner. Her career took her to the UK and VMware. As an NSX Systems Engineer, she became an expert on network virtualization and micro-segmentation. One of her main tasks as an NSX SE was to educate customers on these new technologies. Teaching customers with disparate backgrounds became one of her favorite parts of the role. She mastered whiteboarding, which is now her preferred tool to explain complex concepts. An engineer and educator at heart, she has tried her hand as a Cisco instructor, mentor, and conference speaker. She likes to present, answer questions, and debate. But most of all, she likes to see the spark in people’s […]
Elizabeth Di Rocco
Program manager
Target audience
For individuals with the CCNA title looking for the next step and all network professionals who wish to obtain the CCNP certification.
