All you need to know about Cisco CCNP Enterprise Certification and Training

All you need to know about Cisco CCNP Enterprise Certification and Training

Categories: Networking|Published On: November 25, 2021|6.7 min read|
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Introducing the Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification program. 

Software and networking become more and more interconnected every day. 

Technology advances are enabling new applications and businesses that connect everything—people, devices, machines, and applications. And with intent-based networking, organizations can take advantage of automation to scale and secure their networking infrastructure.

To capitalize on these opportunities, today’s networking professionals need a broader range of skills and deeper focus in strategic technology areas. The CCNP Enterprise certification program gives you exactly that breadth and depth. We designed the Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification to help you prove your skills in the ever-changing landscape of enterprise network technologies. The certification covers core technologies and an enterprise focus area of your choice. You choose where you want to focus. You choose where to take your career.  

Cisco CCNP Enterprise Certification

 Achieving the Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification proves your skills with enterprise networking solutions. To earn CCNP Enterprise certification, you pass two exams: one that covers core enterprise technologies and one enterprise concentration exam of your choice, so you can customize your certification to your technical area of focus. 

Cisco Certification Benefits

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Among the industry’s most widely recognized and respected certifications, Cisco CCNP certifications sets you apart. It  tells the world you know what you are doing. In addition, completing any CCNP certification exam earns you a Cisco® Specialist certification, so you get recognized for your accomplishments along the way. 

 

Get recognition through certification.

To earn CCNP Enterprise, you pass two exams: a core exam and an enterprise concentration exam of your choice. And every exam in the CCNP Enterprise program earns an individual Specialist certification, so you get recognized for your accomplishments along the way. 

  • The core exam focuses on your knowledge of enterprise infrastructure including dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation. The core exam is also the qualifying exam for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure and CCIE Enterprise Wireless certifications. Passing the core exam will qualify candidates to schedule and take the CCIE lab within the validity of their core exam. 
  • Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics such as network design, SD-WAN, wireless, and automation. You can prepare for concentration exams by taking corresponding Cisco training courses.

Core exam:

Required exam Recommended training
350-401 ENCOR  Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) 
This exam tests your knowledge and skills related to implementing core enterprise network technologies, including: 

  • Dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture 
  • Virtualization 
  • Infrastructure 
  • Network assurance 
  • Security 
  • Automation 
Prove your skills with Cisco Enterprise Networking solutions.

Master skills required to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks and implement security principles within an enterprise network.

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.1 course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks. You’ll also learn to implement security principles, implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions. 

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Concentration exams(choose one):

Required exams Recommended training
300-410 ENARSI  Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) 
This exam tests your knowledge of implementation and troubleshooting for advanced routing technologies and services, including: 

  • Layer 3 
  • VPN services 
  • Infrastructure security 
  • Infrastructure services 
  • Infrastructure automation 
Gain expertise required for implementation and troubleshooting for advanced routing technologies and services, including Layer 3, VPN services, infrastructure security, infrastructure services and infrastructure automation.

The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) v1.0 gives you the knowledge you need to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network. This course covers advanced routing and infrastructure technologies, expanding on the topics covered in the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 course.

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300-415 ENSDWI  Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) 
This exam tests your knowledge of Cisco’s SD-WAN solution, including: 

  • SD-WAN architecture 
  • Controller deployment 
  • Edge router deployment 
  • Policies 
  • Security 
  • Quality of service 
  • Multicast 
  • Management and operations

Learn best practices for configuring routing protocols in the data center and the branch, as well as how to implement advanced control, data, and application-aware policies.

The Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) v2.0 course trains you to design, deploy, configure, and manage your Cisco® Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solution in a large-scale live network, including how to migrate from legacy WAN to SD-WAN. You will learn best practices for configuring routing protocols in the data center and the branch, as well as how to implement advanced control, data, and application-aware policies. The course also covers SD-WAN deployment and migration options, placement of controllers, how to deploy WAN Edge devices, and how to configure Direct Internet Access (DIA) breakout. The course also examines the different Cisco SD-WAN security options available, such as application-aware enterprise firewall, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), URL filtering, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) proxy, and Cisco Umbrella® Secure Internet Gateway (SIG). 

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300-420 ENSLD  Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) 
This exam tests your knowledge of enterprise design, including: 

  • Advanced addressing and routing solutions 
  • Advanced enterprise campus networks 
  • WAN 
  • Security services 
  • Network services 
  • SDA 
Gain the knowledge you need to plan advanced designs of Cisco wireless products including site surveys, wired and wireless infrastructure, mobility, and WLAN high availability.

The Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) v1.1 course gives you the knowledge and skills you need to design an enterprise network. This course serves as a deep dive into enterprise network design and expands on the topics covered in the Implementing and Operating Cisco® Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 course. 

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300-425 ENWLSD  Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) 
This exam tests your knowledge of wireless network design, including: 

  • Site surveys 
  • Wired and wireless infrastructure 
  • Mobility 
  • WLAN high availability 
Gain expertise required to design Cisco wireless networks including site surveys, wired and wireless infrastructure, mobility and WLAN high availability.

The Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) v1.1 course gives you the knowledge you need to design Cisco® wireless networks. The course covers design specifics from scenario design concepts through the installation phase and into post-deployment validation.

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300-430 ENWLSI  Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) 
This exam tests your knowledge of wireless network implementation, including: 

  • FlexConnect 
  • QoS 
  • Multicast 
  • Advanced location services 
  • Security for client connectivity 
  • Monitoring 
  • Device hardening 
A Cisco wireless network is built for a digital world delivering a secure, scalable wireless architecture that is easier to deploy and manage. Whether you are a large enterprise or a small to medium-sized business, Cisco Enterprise Wireless can grow alongside your business.

The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) v1.1 course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to create a secure wireless network infrastructure and troubleshoot any related issues. You’ll learn how to implement and fortify a wireless network infrastructure using Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI), and Cisco Connect Mobile Experience to monitor and troubleshoot network issues.

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300-435 ENAUTO  Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI) 
This exam tests your knowledge of implementing enterprise automated solutions including: 

  • Programming concepts 
  • Python programming 
  • APIs 
  • Controllers 
  • Automation tools
Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI) v.1.2 teaches you how to implement Cisco Enterprise automated solutions, including programming concepts, orchestration, telemetry, and automation tools. 

CNY 2022 Promo: Enjoy RM1290 OFF when you sign-up for any ENAUI intakes in H1 2022.

Prerequisites 

There are no formal prerequisites for CCNP Enterprise certification, but you should have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam. 

CCNP candidates often also have three to five years of experience implementing Cisco Enterprise Networking solutions.

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Cisco Continuing Education Program

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The Continuing Education program is intended to encourage candidates to maintain, grow, and diversify skillsets by offering flexible, configurable pathways to validate skills and recertify existing certifications. This will result in IT professionals bringing value to their organization and the industry by maintaining their status as a Cisco professional.

The Cisco Continuing Education Program offers Associate, Specialist, Professional and Expert level Cisco certification holders’ flexible options to recertify by completing a variety of eligible Continuing Education (CE) items.

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About the Author

Syazana Khan

A communications specialist and technology wordsmith with over 2 years experience in the IT and professional development training arena.