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CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional (stackable) exam guide

Exam No separate exam (requires Network+ and Server+)

CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional (CNIP) is a stackable certification awarded when you hold both Network+ and Server+. It has no separate exam and signals combined network and server infrastructure skill at CompTIA's professional level (2-5 years' experience).

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DeliveryEarned automatically through CompTIA when requirements are met

Format: Stackable credential; no exam of its own. Fee note: No extra fee; you pay only for the Network+ and Server+ exams.

Who it's for

Infrastructure technicians and administrators who already hold, or plan to earn, Network+ and Server+.

What the exam covers

The vendor does not publish a domain breakdown for this exam. Check the official exam page for the current objectives.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: Active CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Server+ certifications.

Recommended: CompTIA positions it at professional level, roughly 2-5 years of infrastructure experience.

Keeping it active

No separate renewal; the stackable stays active only while its underlying certifications are active, so keep Network+ current through CompTIA CE.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Network design, configuration and troubleshooting
  • Server hardware installation and management
  • Storage and virtualization basics
  • Network and server security hardening
  • Disaster recovery and backup
  • Infrastructure troubleshooting

Job roles

Network AdministratorSystems AdministratorInfrastructure TechnicianData Center TechnicianIT Infrastructure Specialist

Where it fits in your path

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CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional (stackable)

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Build my study plan

  1. Step 1: Earn Network+ (allow 6-8 weeks).
  2. Step 2: Earn Server+ (allow 4-6 weeks).
  3. Step 3: Check your CompTIA account for the CNIP badge.
  4. Step 4: Keep Network+ renewed through CompTIA CE so CNIP stays active.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • There is no CNIP exam; focus on passing Network+ and Server+.
  • Server+ does not expire, so CNIP status depends on keeping Network+ active.
  • Show CNIP alongside the two underlying certs on your resume; recruiters search for Network+ by name.
  • Take Network+ first; its subnetting and troubleshooting content makes Server+ storage and networking topics easier.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a CNIP exam?

No. CNIP is awarded for holding Network+ and Server+.

How much does CNIP cost?

Nothing extra beyond the Network+ and Server+ exam fees.

Does CNIP expire?

It follows the status of its underlying certifications.

Is CNIP worth it?

It adds little by itself, but it is free once you have both certs and neatly summarises infrastructure skills.

What should I do after CNIP?

Linux+, Cloud+, CCNA or a cloud administrator cert such as AZ-104.

Official page: www.comptia.org. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.