Achieve Expertise in Enterprise Networks with CCNP Enterprise Certification: Manage, Secure, and Automate Your Network Infrastructure
Earning a CCNP Enterprise certification demonstrates your ability to scale and maintain enterprise networks to meet growing demands. Showcase your expertise in enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, assurance, security, and automation to influential employers.
Understand Cisco solutions for managing networks, including configuring the quality of service settings and switching between hardware and software.
Demonstrate your understanding of virtualization software, virtual machines, and virtual switches. Showcase your ability to divide and manage data paths and create virtual networks.
Set up and troubleshoot communication protocols. Set up wireless networks and configure features, such as network time protocol and Network Address Translation/Port Address Translation (NAT/PAT).
Be able to diagnose and fix network problems. Configure and verify various networking features for optimal performance.
NIL Learning Services
| Recommended training | Exams | Type of Exam |
|---|---|---|
| (ENCOR) Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies | Exams: 350-401 ENCOR | Type of Exam: Core |
| (ENARSI) Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services | Exams: 300-410 ENARSI | Type of Exam: Concentration |
| (ENSDWI) Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions | Exams: 300-415 ENSDWI | Type of Exam: Concentration |
| (ENSLD) Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks | Exams: 300-420 ENSLD | Type of Exam: Concentration |
| (ENAUTO) Automating and Programming Cisco Enterprise Solutions | Exams: 300-435 ENAUTO | Type of Exam: Concentration |
| (ENCC) Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity | Exams: 300-440 ENCC | Type of Exam: Concentration |
| (ENNA) Designing and Implementing Enterprise Network Assurance | Exams: 300-445 ENNA | Type of Exam: Concentration |
| CCNP 525 Enterprise Infrastructure | Exams: CCNP Enterprise Infrastructure | Type of Exam: Practical - Lab |
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for CCNP Enterprise, but you should have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.
Learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.
Required Exams
Core Exam (required):
350-401 ENCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
300-410 ENARSI
300-415 ENSDWI
300-420 ENSLD
300-435 ENAUTO
300-440 ENCC
300-445 ENNA
Recertification
Your certification is valid for three years. A CCNP level certification requires 80 CE Credits and you earn CE Credits from the following options:
Exam path:
- Pass one of any Associate level exams (200-xxx) – Earn 30 CE Credits
- Pass one of any Concentration level exams (300-xxx) – Earn 40 CE Credits
- Pass one of any Core level exams (350-xxx) – Earn 80 CE Credits
- Pass the CCDE Written exam (400-007) – Earn 120 CE Credits
Note: Candidates who have previously passed a Core exam (350-xxx) and still active can also take the CCIE Lab exam to recertify existing certifications.
Course path:
- Select from listed courses or digital learning that can be taken to accumulate the required CE Credits.