Cisco CCNP – Data Center

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Build expertise in designing, operating, and securing next-gen data center infrastructure.

The Cisco Data Center certification path validates your ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot complex data center networks.

Covering core areas like network automation, compute, storage, and security, it’s designed for professionals seeking to master modern enterprise infrastructure and drive digital transformation in mission-critical environments.

Get a solid foundation in Cisco data center concepts, from networking to virtualization and storage.

Course Overview:

Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) is the ideal entry point for professionals looking to understand core data center concepts.

You’ll explore networking, compute, storage networking, virtualization, and automation within a Cisco-powered environment—preparing you for more advanced Cisco Data Center training and certifications.

Required Course

DCCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies Pass the 350-601 DC

14-18 Jul 2025 | 13-17 Oct 2025

Pass the 350-601 DCCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies exam to fulfill the core requirement for CCNP Data Center certification. Successfully passing this exam also grants you the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Core credential.

Cost: $US400, or use Cisco Learning Credits

Languages: English

Duration: 120 minutes

Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours

This exam can be used toward recertification

Choose your concentration:

DCIT: Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure

9-13 Jun 2025 | 29 Sep – 3 Oct 2025 | 15-19 Dec 2025

Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits

Languages: English

Duration: 90 minutes

Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours

This exam can be used toward recertification

DCACI: Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v1.2

14-18 Jul 2025 | 27-31 Oct 2025

Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits

Languages: English

Duration: 90 minutes

Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours

This exam can be used toward recertification

DCACIA: Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure–Advanced v1.0

16-20 Jun 2025 | 22-26 Sep 2025 | 1-5 Dec 2025

Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits

Languages: English

Duration: 90 minutes

Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours

This exam can be used toward recertification

DCAUI: Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions

26-28 May 2025 | 20-22 Aug 2025 | 19-21 Nov 2025

Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits

Languages: English

Duration: 90 minutes

Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours

This exam can be used toward recertification

Stay certified and keep growing. Cisco’s Continuing Education (CE) program lets you renew your certification by earning credits through training, workshops, and other approved activities — no need to retake exams. It’s a flexible way to stay current while building new skills that matter to your career.

10.9% 

overall expected data center market growth between 2022-2030

175ZB(zettabytes)

of data will be in the global datasphere by 2025

$602.76billion

expected size of the data center market by 2030

Certifications gave AJ Murray the platform for confidence and authority

“Cisco Certifications really helped to advance my career.”

AJ Murray, Network Engineer
CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, DevNet Associate

Skills measured:

  • Understand key concepts like switching, routing, and addressing in modern DC environments
  • Familiarize yourself with UCS servers, hyperconvergence, and SAN/NAS architecture

  • Learn how network functions and resources are virtualized and automated using Cisco technologies

Who is this for?

  • IT professionals new to data center environments 
  • System/network administrators expanding into Cisco DC technologies 
  • Infrastructure engineers pursuing CCNP/CCIE Data Center paths

  • Organizations building modern on-prem/hybrid cloud environments

Covers not just networking—but also compute, storage, virtualization, and automation for end-to-end infrastructure skills.

Equips you with in-demand skills in infrastructure automation, APIs, and programmability using tools like Ansible and Python.

Prepares you to support both on-prem and cloud-integrated environments, making you relevant for digital transformation roles.

Opens doors to niche roles like ACI Engineer, UCS Admin, or DC Automation Specialist—positions with high demand and salary potential.

Open up new possibilities for your career!