Can I take CCVP exam without taking CCNA?

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Technically, you can take any of the exams. The only downfall is that Cisco will not grant you the certification until you have a valid CCNA exam. The technology concepts discussed in the CCVP require the CCNA foundation so you can expound those concepts and apply them to a voice over IP implementation.

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