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Course type
Certificate
Credits
60

Credits

  • Credits measure the student workload required for the successful completion of a module or qualification.
  • One credit represents about 10 hours of study over the duration of the course.
  • You are awarded credits after you have successfully completed a module.
  • For example, if you study a 60-credit module and successfully pass it, you will be awarded 60 credits.
How long it takes
1 year part-time study
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Study method
Distance learning
Course cost
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Entry requirements
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Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Networking (CCNP Enterprise)

Course code: K39

Focused on current and in-demand industry certification from Cisco, this qualification offers attractive commercial accreditation and a route into a masters programme. The certificate fully incorporates the Cisco CCNP Enterprise discipline (Cisco Certified Network Professional). You’ll take a systemic technology-focused approach to enterprise-based infrastructure network management.

  • Study both CCNP Enterprise associated certifications
  • Explore current network engineering technologies
  • Use remote labs to develop and enhance your technological skill set
  • Develop your postgraduate academic profile in enterprise networking
Course type
Certificate
Credits
60

Credits

  • Credits measure the student workload required for the successful completion of a module or qualification.
  • One credit represents about 10 hours of study over the duration of the course.
  • You are awarded credits after you have successfully completed a module.
  • For example, if you study a 60-credit module and successfully pass it, you will be awarded 60 credits.
How long it takes
1 year part-time study
Read more about how long it takes
Study method
Distance learning
Course cost
See Fees and funding
Entry requirements
Find out more about
Entry requirements

How to register

Select the module you will study first, read the full description, and follow the instructions to register.

Modules

To gain this qualification, you need 60 credits as follows:

60 credits from:

Module Credits Next start
Advanced networking (CCNP Enterprise) (T829)

In this postgraduate module, you’ll study the latest version of the CCNP curriculum, using an online virtual learning environment provided by Cisco.

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 60 No current presentation

Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment

The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:

  • Knowledge and understanding
  • Cognitive skills
  • Practical and professional skills
  • Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes.

On completion

On successfully completing this course, we’ll award you our Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Networking (CCNP Enterprise). You’ll be entitled to use the letters PG Cert Adv Net (Open) after your name.

Regulations

As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the qualification-specific regulations below and the academic regulations that are available on our Student Policies and Regulations website. 

We regularly review our curriculum; therefore, the qualification described on this page – including its availability, its structure, and available modules – may change over time. If we make changes to this qualification, we’ll update this page as soon as possible. Once you’ve registered or are studying this qualification, where practicable, we’ll inform you in good time of any upcoming changes. If you’d like to know more about the circumstances in which the University might make changes to the curriculum, see our Academic Regulations or contact us. This description was last updated on 19 March 2024.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Although this qualification has no entry requirements, we recommend you have

  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) certification. However, Cisco states that anyone with sufficient experience may attempt the CCNP Enterprise without certification

Our free course, Succeeding in postgraduate study, helps you develop the skills and confidence to manage the requirements and demands of postgraduate study.

How long it takes

Most students study the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Networking (CCNP Enterprise) part-time, completing 60 credits over one year. Typically, this means 13 study hours each week.

You must complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Networking (CCNP Enterprise) within four years.

Career relevance

This qualification links to current Advanced networking (CCNP Enterprise) certifications. Access Cisco certification preparation guidance and have an opportunity to take the certification examinations at a Pearson Vue test centre (independently of your Open University study). Cisco certification is globally recognised within the infrastructure and enterprise networking disciplines. CCNP Enterprise is a sought professional certification portfolio.

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