The Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) certification shows potential employers that you are qualified to install and service Cisco networks with as many as 500 nodes. Passing the CCNP exam is challenging, so you'll need training to prepare. However, the professional benefits of becoming a CCNP are numerous. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts rapid growth in the employment of network administrators over the next seven years, and the median salary of these professionals was close to $60,000 in 2004. With the right training, you could be one of them!