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CCNP Service Provider Training (350-501 SPCOR)

Note: The exam associated with this course was updated. However, this course still retains value as a training resource.

Taught by

John McGovern

Keith Barker

David Smith

UPDATED: August 11, 2022

Intermediate

This intermediate Cisco CCNP Service Provider training prepares network engineers to take the 350-501 SPCOR exam, which is the core exam for the CCNP Service Provider certification. This CCNP Service Provider training will prepare you for the challenging exam that tests a network engineer's skills in every aspect of core architecture, networking, segment routing, QoS, and automation.

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What you'll learn

Implementing IS-IS for IPv4 and IPv6
Troubleshooting routing protocols, such as IS-IS, OSPF, and BGP
Discovering MPLS Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs
Understanding how APIs are used for network automation

FAQs

Is the CCNP Service Provider worth it?

The CCNP is a big and challenging certification that is absolutely worth it for network professionals who want to stay relevant in the ever-changing world of network automation and software defined networking. The 300-535 SPAUTO in particular is a specialty exam that emphasizes familiarity with automating and optimizing next-gen service provider IP network infrastructure, which makes it worthwhile for network professionals working in Cisco-enabled, large-scale service provider networks.

How hard is the Cisco CCNP Service Provider exam?

The CCNP Service Provider exam (350-501 SPCOR) is a challenging test that covers five areas of expertise in delivering and maintaining service provider technologies: service provider architecture, advanced networking principles, MPLS and segment routing, VPN and multicast services, and automation and assurance. The 350-501 SPCOR exam itself is reportedly a 120-minute exam with 90-110 questions on it, the max score is typically 1000 points, and a passing score is 825.

What exam do you take to earn the CCNP Service Provider?

Earning the CCNP Service Provider requires passing at least two exams. The core, mandatory, exam for the CCNP Service Provider is "Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies" or SPCOR 350-501 (it covers familiarity with next-gen service provider IP network infrastructures). In addition to that, there are four concentration exams in specific areas of service provider network management – you choose which of those you want to take.

What certifications is this course associated with?

This course prepares you for 350-501 SPCOR, the core exam of the CCNP Service Provider. After taking this Cisco network engineer course, you'll know how to implement core service provider network technologies including core architecture, services, networking, automation, quality of services, security, and network assurance at a level necessary to pass the core exam for the CCNP Service Provider. You'll still need to study for one of the four concentration exams.

Who should take this 350-501 SPCOR CCNP Service Provider course?

Network engineers, network architects, and even advanced network technicians who want to deepen their expertise in service provider technologies, especially those powered by Cisco networks, will want to consider this course. If any part of your job involves advanced routing, MPLS, QoS, network automation or managing any portion of complex service provider networks, this course will prepare you for lucrative roles in networking while deepening

Who is this for?

This CCNP Service Provider training is considered professional-level Cisco training, which means it was designed for network engineers. This service provider network infrastructure skills course is designed for network engineers with three to five years of experience with service provider network infrastructure.

What our learners say

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Study plan

Download the free CCNP Service Provider study plan to complete this course in about 57 hours.

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