Can I take CCVP exam without taking CCNA?

David Minutella, Training Camp

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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