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JNCIP-SP - Juniper Networks Certified Professional Service Provider

JNCIP-SP - Juniper Networks Certified Professional Service Provider vs 3 alternatives compared

Exam fee, level, duration, validity and salary side by side. Blank cells mean we do not have verified data yet.

JNCIP-SP - Juniper Networks Certified Professional Service ProviderCompTIA Network+CCNA - Cisco Certified Network AssociateCCNP Enterprise
VendorJuniper NetworksCompTIACiscoCisco
LevelAdvancedBeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Exam fee$400$358$330$400+
Duration—90 minutes——
Passing score—720 (on a scale of 100-900)——
Valid for—3 years——
Typical salary$115K–$150K$65K–$85K$80K–$110K$110K–$145K
Prerequisites—CompTIA A+ certification with 9‑12 months of hands‑on experience as a junior network admi…——

Which should you choose?

Should I take JNCIP-SP - Juniper Networks Certified Professional Service Provider or CompTIA Network+ first?

CompTIA Network+ is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take JNCIP-SP - Juniper Networks Certified Professional Service Provider or CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate first?

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take JNCIP-SP - Juniper Networks Certified Professional Service Provider or CCNP Enterprise first?

Both are rated Advanced. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.