CCIP

CCIP stands for Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional, a former professional-level certification offered by Cisco Systems as part of the Cisco Career Certifications program. It targeted network professionals who design, implement, and troubleshoot medium to large IP networks, with emphasis on service provider and enterprise edge technologies. The certification validated knowledge in IP routing and switching, service provider technologies, and IP services required to manage scalable networks.

Topics commonly encompassed included advanced routing protocols (such as BGP), MPLS and VPN technologies, quality of service and traffic engineering, IP multicast, IPv6, and network security measures in service provider environments, as well as basic network design and troubleshooting practices for ISP-grade deployments. The CCIP program was designed to complement the broader CCNA and CCNP tracks, offering a specialized credential for those focusing on interdomain routing, core ISP operations, and IP services.

In the mid-to-late 2010s, Cisco reorganized its certification structure and gradually retired the CCIP track. Content previously covered by CCIP was redistributed across other tracks, especially the CCNP Service Provider and CCNP Enterprise, and current Cisco certification programs no longer offer CCIP as a separate designation. For professionals seeking ongoing credentialing today, Cisco recommends pursuing the current CCNA, CCNP (appropriate track), or CCIE certifications, depending on career goals.