Resources to help you pass the CCNP exams.

The first time.

There are plenty of CCNP exam prep books and tools available today, but the truth is that most will not adequately prepare you for the actual exams. Even Cisco’s own “official” books do not even cover all of the exam topics, including some that you are required to configure on exam day.

It’s no wonder why first-time fail rates are high and a big part of that is because the simulation scenarios require you to know some extremely specific protocol configuration details that most network professionals are poorly prepared for.

I’ve been in your shoes.

When the site went live, I immediately started to receive feedback on the updated CCNP exam’s focus areas and how difficult it was.

I realized the “official” exam prep resources available do not even cover all of the exam topics, including some that you are required to configure on exam day.

First-time fail rates are very high and a big part of that is because the simulation scenarios require you to know some extremely specific protocol configuration details that most network professionals just don’t know off the top of their heads.

So I got to work.

The feedback to this site has been overwhelmingly positive from the online community! The problem is, of course, that the notes are not formatted well for off-line consumption and don’t include lab/scenario-based examples. After I passed the CCNP exams, I went to work creating professional-quality CCNP ROUTE, SWITCH, and TSHOOT exam guides.

I passed the Route exam yesterday with a score of 965 and I couldn’t have done it without the use of your guide. I love the way in which your guide is so exam focussed, it cuts out all of the unnecessary padding that you find in the Cisco press!

The concept of “this is what you need to know” is great and a huge departure from the standard 800-page tome of all topics that could conceivably be covered .- A.C

Introducing the CCNP Exam Guides.

The prep books for serious CCNP candidates.


The Simulation Scenarios walk you through lab-style practice questions, step-by-step.

  • Gives you practice for the most difficult portion of the Route & Switch exams
  • Presents the problems in a narrative format, exactly like the real tests
  • The solutions explain how they solve the scenario’s problems in a clear and easy to follow way


Exam Takeaways cut through the clutter by giving you real exam perspective.

  • Explains the concepts, showing how and where they might be used
  • Maps the topics to potential test question styles
  • Highlights the most important topics within each section

I just bought your books and must admit that it is quite straight forward and less complicating. – Don

Cisco 642-902

ROUTE Exam Guide

  • 98 pages of material
  • Covers every Route exam topic
  • Route simulation scenarios with step-by-step solutions

I learned a lot from your guide, and I ��m happy to say that I passed the Route exam this last Friday! The part in your guide that helped the most was the simulation scenarios, since they are similar to the ones given in the exam �� so thanks for those, very nice for practice! ��Frode


Cisco 642-813

SWITCH Exam Guide

  • 133 pages of material
  • Covers every Switch exam topic
  • Switch simulation scenarios with step-by-step solutions


I just wanted to thank you for your notes, they REALLY helped me put the SWITCH topics into perpesctive. 642-813 is as you know quite a difficult exam because it covers such a wide range of areas, and Im happy to say that with the help of your notes I successfully passed it today. �� Sean


Cisco 642-832

TSHOOT Exam Guide

  • 42 pages of material
  • Walks you through the entire troubleshooting methodology
  • Gives specific test-day shortcuts

I’ve worked hard to develop a guide made just for the TSHOOT exam.  Speaking from experience, the test is nothing like the SWITCH or ROUTE exams and it requires a very developed troubleshooting methodology to pass. I’ll walk you through exactly how to approach each type of trouble ticket you will see using the actual exam topologies.

By far the most popular section has been where I show you the exact techniques I used to pass the entire TSHOOT exam in under an hour.  Having a strategy in place before you step into the exam in extremely important. I’ll show you the best I’ve seen.


Just wanted to say this guide is great. Thanks for the good work! – Ryan

Think you’re prepared now?

Time to find out.



Test yourself with the new CCNP Route & Switch Cram Cards.

Hundreds of interactive flashcards to help you master your CCNP networking knowledge. The CCNP exam guides have done a great job of getting CCNP candidates up to speed on the most important technical topics, but the cram cards go one step further. They provide the missing exam practice that most people need.

  • The cram cards help you retain the details you’ll need to know
  • Complete explanations are provided so you know why – not just the answer
  • Web-based access allows frequent additions and updates to be pushed out easily

Dude, switch has been slayed and the flash cards were a home run. – Steve

Test Yourself

Prepare for the exam's multiple choice questions

The interactive cram cards will walk you through the questions in a similar style to the actual exams. The more you practice, the sharper you’ll be.

Over 500 Questions

With answers and detailed exaplinatations

Both the Switch and Route cram cards contain over 265 questions for each exam and that number is growing every month.

More Every Month

The exams change, shouldn't your study materials?

Questions are added and updated every week to keep the content fresh and consistent with Cisco’s topics of focus.

Perfect, how do I get them?

CCNP Exam Guides Package

Updated – Version 3.3

$37

  • 98 page CCNP ROUTE Exam Guide
  • 133 page CCNP SWITCH Exam Guide
  • 42 page CCNP TSHOOT Exam Guide
  • Detailed troubleshooting walkthrough
  • Free access to updates – never expires
  • Simulation scenarios with step-by-step answers
BUY

CCNP Cram Cards Access

Updated – Version 2.1

$37

  • 265+ ROUTE Exam Interactive Flashcards
  • 265+ SWITCH Exam Interactive Flashcards
  • The only CCNP prep material of its kind
  • Updates added monthly to stay current
  • Unlimited, 24×7 web-based access to interactive content
BUY

Exam Guides & Cram Cards Combo

Bundled Discount

$59

  • Access to all Exam Guides & Cram Cards
  • 98 page CCNP ROUTE Exam Guide
  • 265+ ROUTE Exam Interactive Flashcards
  • 133 page CCNP SWITCH Exam Guide
  • 265+ SWITCH Exam Interactive Flashcards
  • 42 page CCNP TSHOOT Exam Guide
  • Detailed troubleshooting walkthrough
  • Simulation scenarios with step-by-step answers
  • Unlimited, 24×7 access to updated content
BUY

Here’s what real people are saying:


Hi, I passed the Route exam yesterday with a score of 965 and I couldn’t have done it without the use of your guide. I love the way in which your guide is so exam focussed, it cuts out all of the unnecessary padding that you find in the Cisco press! As I’ve now used the switch and route exam guides to help me with my studies I am going to complete my collection and download the TShoot guide to help me with my studies for my TShoot exam in December.
– Chris
I used the guide to pass my CCNP route with flying colors. Now my plan is to use the switch guide.
– Russel

Hi Aaron – I passed the Switch exam thanks to your study guide. It was a difficult test so I had to really prepare. I just purchased your route guide a few days ago.
– Mark

Just bought your Routing one. I passed the Switching one 2 days ago. Thanks for these. Your site is really cool! I could’ve bought all 3 at a discount but I think you deserve the money! Well done mate!
– Jack

I sat for the CCNP Switch exam this morning and passed with a pretty high score. The SWITCH guide from your site was a tremendous resource. The labs were especially helpful. I found the exam to be challenging but the questions for the most part were fair. Thank you for the great work you did with the guide. I’ll be coming back for the TSHOOT guide in the near future.
– Kevin


Aaron, I found the the download link and was able to get the new version. The guides have been a great help and were probably my greatest resource for passing my switch and route exams.
– Darryl


Thanks for compiling the CCNP SWITCH guide. I took the test and passed with an 868. The guide’s matter-of-fact presentation made picking up details and nuances very helpful.
– Kevin

Frequently Asked

Are the Exam Guides updated regularly?
The Exam Guides are all updated frequently to stay current with Cisco’s CCNP exam content. As the exams change, updates are made to make sure you have exactly what you need. Just check back here to see the version of the latest release.

Cool, how can I get updated versions?
Getting updated versions is simple. After you checkout, an email is sent your inbox with a link to the download page. You can continue to use that link for as long as you need and it will always provide the latest version.

Are the Cram Cards updated with new releases of the CCNP exams?
Just like the CCNP Exam Guides, the Cram Cards are updated constantly. In fact, I add new cards every month to make sure they’re the most current and best exam prep resource available. The new cards will be added automatically to the correct topic when you log into the web access portal.

I purchased an individual Exam Guide and want more, do I have to buy the new package?
If you’ve already bought one or more of the Exam Guides like ROUTE, SWITCH, or TSHOOT and need the others, send me an email at aaron@ccnpguide.com and I’ll be happy to help you out.

What is the format of the Exam Guides and Cram Cards and how are they delivered?
The CCNP ROUTE, SWITCH, & TSHOOT Exam Guide Package is delivered as a single PDF file that can be viewed and on any device. After purchase, you’ll immediately be sent an email with a download link that can be used multiple times. If you ever need the link for any reason in the future to download updates, just send me an email an I’ll gladly give to you again. The Cram Cards are available by logging into the web portal page using the link emailed to you after purchase.

Can I get a hard copy of the Guides?
I often get this question and unfortunately I don’t publish the Exam Guides to physical books. Going digital allows me to make updates quickly and distribute it to you instantly. For those who really like reading on paper, I’ve purposely formatted the guides for easy 8.5×11″ printing.

Finally, there’s no risk.

I’m happy to send you a full refund for the CCNP Exam Guides or Cram Cards if you don’t pass the exams – no questions asked.  Call me crazy, but I pu these together to help people and if it doesn’t – the materials are on me.  Simply send me an email with your name and purchase date and I’ll refund you immediately.

If you have any questions at all, feel free to send me an email directly at aaron@ccnpguide.com.