Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise
Credential: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise
Credentialing Agency: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Renewal Period: 3 years
Cisco Systems, Inc., Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise is an intermediate-level certification for networking professionals. The CCNP Enterprise certification program is designed to validate skills in core enterprise technologies and provide an opportunity to select a focus on emerging and industry specific topics. To earn the CCNA Enterprise certification, candidates must pass a core exam and a concentration exam of their choosing. The core exam focuses on knowledge of enterprise infrastructure including architecture, visualization, network assurance, security and automation. While there are no prerequisites, candidates are recommended to have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise networking solutions.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 3 years recommended
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise credential has the following other requirements:
- A candidate must acknowledge the Cisco Career Certifications and Confidentiality Agreement online at the authorized testing center.
- A candidate must agree to follow the Cisco Candidate Conduct Policy.
To earn the CCNP Enterprise certification, candidates must pass 350-401 ENCOR, the core exam, and one of the following concentration exams:
- 300-410 ENARSI - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services
- 300-415 ENSDWI - Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions
- 300-420 ENSLD - Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks
- 300-425 ENWLSD - Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
- 300-430 ENWLSI- Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
- 300-435 ENAUTO - Automating Cisco Enterprise Solutions
Written Exam 300-410 ENARSI
- 1.0 Layer 3 Technologies (35%)
- 2.0 VPN Technologies (20%)
- 3.0 Infrastructure Security (20%)
- 4.0 Infrastructure Services (25%)
Written Exam 300-415 ENSDWI
- 1.0 Architecture (20%)
- 2.0 Controller Deployment (15%)
- 3.0 Router Deployment (20%)
- 4.0 Policies (20%)
- 5.0 Security and Quality of Service (15%)
- 6.0 Management and Operations (10%)
Written Exam 300-420 ENSLD
- 1.0 Advanced Addressing and Routing Solutions (25%)
- 2.0 Advanced Enterprise Campus Networks (25%)
- 3.0 WAN for Enterprise Networks (20%)
- 4.0 Network Services (20%)
- 5.0 Automation (10%)
Written Exam 300-425 ENWLSD
- 1.0 Wireless Site Survey (25%)
- 2.0 Wired and Wireless Infrastructure (30%)
- 3.0 Mobility (25%)
- 4.0 WLAN High Availability (20%)
Written Exam 300-430 ENWLSI
- 1.0 FlexConnect (15%)
- 2.0 QoS on a Wireless Network (10%)
- 3.0 Multicast (10%)
- 4.0 Location Services (10%)
- 5.0 Advanced Location Services (10%)
- 6.0 Security for Wireless Client Connectivity (20%)
- 7.0 Monitoring (15%)
- 8.0 Device Hardening (10%)
Written Exam 300-435 ENAUTO
- 1.0 Network Programmability Foundation (10%)
- 2.0 Automate APIs and Protocols (10%)
- 3.0 Network Device Programmability (20%)
- 4.0 Cisco DNA Center (20%)
- 5.0 Cisco SD-WAN (20%)
- 6.0 Cisco Meraki (20%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise examination:
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Best Sources
- 300-410 ENARSI - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Switching
- 300-415 ENSDWI - Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions
- 300-420 ENSLD - Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks
- 300-425 ENWLSD - Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
- 300-430 ENWLSI - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
- 300-435 ENAUTO - Automating Cisco Enterprise Solutions
- 350-401 ENCOR - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
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- General References
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Related Courses
- Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) Training Course
- Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) Training Course
- Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) Training Course
- Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI) Training Course
- Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) Training Course
- Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) Training Course
- Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (SDWAN300) Training Course
- Related Training
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Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Cisco Systems, Inc. testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Pearson VUE
The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
RECERTIFICATION
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise
Renewal Period: 3 years
Additional considerations for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise include:
- Although not required, a candidate is recommended to have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.
- Passing any of the individual exams required for this certification may lead to a Cisco Certified Specialist Certification. More information can be found on the Cisco webpage.