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CCNP Enterprise (350-401 ENCOR) Online Training

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UPDATED: October 1, 2023

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This intermediate Cisco CCNP Enterprise training prepares learners to take the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is the core exam for the CCNP Enterprise certification. The CCNP Enterprise training teaches you how to engineer enterprise networking solutions, with a foundation of enterprise network core technologies. For anyone who manages network infrastructure training, this Cisco training can be used for 350-401 ENCOR exam prep to help you get certified.

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What you'll learn

Configuring enterprise wired and wireless networks
Implementing security principles for enterprise networks
Overlaying network design with SD-Access and SD-WAN
Troubleshooting and managing existing enterprise networks

FAQs

How much does the Cisco CCNP Enterprise cost?

It costs a total of at least $700 to earn the Cisco CCNP Enterprise, but only $400 to attempt the core exam. The Cisco CCNP Enterprise has two exams -- the core exam is $400 and each concentration exam costs $300, but you only need to take one of those. Although you can choose which of the six concentration exams to take, everyone has to take the same Cisco CCNP Enterprise core exam.

Does Cisco CCNP Enterprise expire?

Yes, just like most IT certifications, all of Cisco’s exams expire, and the CCNP Enterprise expires too. The CCNP Enterprise expires three years from the date you pass it, which means you have three years to either prepare to retake the new version of the CCNP Enterprise exam, or move on to the higher level, the CCIE.

Is CCNP worth it in 2025?

The CCNP has changed a lot in the last few years, but it definitely remains worth it 2025. The CCNP Enterprise is worth it in 2025 because it’s a certification that demonstrates your comfort working with enterprise-level network configurations and management. For administrators who work for companies that depend on massive, campus-wide networks, the CCNP Enterprise is worth it in 2025 for proving your experience and knowledge.

How do I prepare for CCNP enterprise?

The first thing to do to prepare for CCNP Enterprise is choose which of the six concentration exams you’re going to take. The next step for preparing for CCNP Enterprise is to study, train and practice implementing and operating Cisco enterprise network core technologies. Last, you’ll want to find practice labs and specific training for your concentration of choice.

How hard is the Cisco CCNP Enterprise?

The CCNP Enterprise is a challenging exam. Earning the CCNP Enterprise requires passing a detailed core exam and a specialized concentration exam which can be even more difficult. Cisco intentionally made the CCNP Enterprise difficult because managing and configuring an enterprise network is important work, and they want businesses to be able to trust their administrators who earn the certification.

Who is this for?

This CCNP Enterprise training is considered professional-level Cisco training, which means it was designed for network engineers. This routers and switches skills course is designed for network engineers with three to five years of experience with network infrastructure.

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Download the free CCNP Enterprise study plan to complete this course in about 62 hours.

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