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How to prepare for the CCNP Enterprise Certification Examination

Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP) Enterprise certification was created for professionals in enterprise networking. The new CCNP Enterprise program offers automation and programmability to scale your network infrastructure. The CCNP Enterprise certification validates you expertise in enterprise networking solutions.
You must pass one core exam as well as one concentration exam to earn the CCNP Enterprise certification.
Core exam
350-401 ENCOR – Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies. ENCOR 350-401 is a 120-minute exam that is part of the CCIE Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure and Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core certifications. This exam validates your ability to implement core enterprise network technologies.

Architecture with dual stack (IPv4 & IPv6)

Virtualization

Infrastructure

Network assurance

Security

Automation

You can view the complete list here.
Concentration exam (choose a one)
300-410 ENARSI – Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services. ENARSI 300-441 is a 90-minute exam that is part of the CCNP Enterprise and Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation certifications. This exam validates your ability to implement and troubleshoot advanced routing technologies and services.

Layer 3 technologies

VPN technologies

Security of the infrastructure

Services for infrastructure

You can view the complete list here.
300-415 ENSDWI – Implementing Cisco SDWAN Solutions: ENSDWI300-415 is a 90 minute exam that validates your knowledge in Cisco’s SDWAN solutions.

SD-WAN architecture

Controller deployment

WAN Edge router deployment

Policies

Service quality and security

Management and operations

You can view the complete list here.
300-420 ENSLD Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks – The ENSLD 300-420 exam is a 90-minute exam that is part of the CCNP Enterprise or Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Design certifications. This exam validates your enterprise design skills, including:

Advanced routing and addressing solutions

Advanced enterprise campus networks

Enterprise networks require WAN

Network services

Automation

You can view the complete list here.
300-425 ENWLSD Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks. The ENWLSD 300-425 exam is a 90-minute exam that is part of the CCNP Enterprise or Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Wireless Design certifications. This exam validates your knowledge in wireless network design.

Wireless site survey

Wireless and wired infrastructure

Mobility

WLAN high availability

You can view the complete list here.
300-430 ENWLSI – Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks – ENWLSI 300 -430 is a 90 minute exam that is part of the CCNP Enterprise or Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Wireless Implementation certifications. This exam validates your knowledge in wireless network implementation.

FlexConnect

QoS in a wireless network

Multicast

Advanced location services and location services

Wireless client connectivity security

Monitoring

Device hardening

You can view the complete list here.
300-435 ENAUTO Automating Cisco Enterprise Solutions. The ENAUTO 300-435 exam is a 90-minute test that is part of the CCNP Enterprise and Cisco Certified DevNet Professional – Enterprise Automation and Programability certifications. This exam validates your ability to implement enterprise-automated solutions.

Foundation for network programming

Automate APIs & Protocols

Network device programmability

Cisco DNA center

Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco Meraki

You can view the complete list here.
Exam cost
The CCNP core exam cost US$ 400, while the concentration exam cost US$ 300.
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Recertification and validity
The CCNP Enterprise certification is valid three years after the date of certification. To maintain active status, you must retake your exam. You can request recertification at anytime during the active period.
Only examine

Pass one core technology exam

Pass two professional concentration exams

Pass any expert-level written exam

Pass any one expert-level practical/lab exam

Exam and Continuing Education (CE), options

Earn 40 CE credits by passing any professional concentration exam

Earn 80 CE credits

Learn more about the Recertification Policy, Continuing Education.
Training recommendations
You must have a solid foundation in order to pass the CCNP Enterprise exams. Also, you need to prepare well. You will need the right resources and training to do this.
NetCom Learning provides everything you need to prepare yourself for the CCNP Enterprise certificate. As an authoriz