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Cisco 350-401 ENCOR (CCNP Enterprise Core) course overview.

Cisco's enterprise network core exam covering architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, security, automation and assurance.

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ENCOR

Cisco networking certifications that build confidence with enterprise networks and infrastructure.

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350-401 ENCOR

Exam/code

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What this course helps you build.

ENCOR is the advanced Cisco progression in the Network Engineer Premium+ route and adds enterprise networking depth beyond CCNA.

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Enterprise architecture and virtualization

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Infrastructure and network assurance

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Security and automation

What the official exam covers.

The 350-401 ENCOR exam covers the core enterprise networking technologies used across Cisco's professional networking pathway.

Exam snapshot

  • 120-minute exam
  • Earns CCNP Enterprise core credit
  • Enterprise networking
  • Cisco professional-level pathway

Architecture

Exam topic

Enterprise design, high availability, campus, WAN and cloud-aware architecture.

Virtualization

Exam topic

Device, data path and network virtualization concepts used in enterprise networks.

Infrastructure

Exam topic

Layer 2, Layer 3, wireless, IP services and infrastructure operation.

Network Assurance

Exam topic

Monitoring, diagnostics, telemetry and tools for maintaining network health.

Security

Exam topic

Secure access, device hardening, segmentation and network security controls.

Automation

Exam topic

APIs, automation concepts, programmability and controller-based operations.

Breakdown based on Cisco 350-401 ENCOR exam overview.

Where ENCOR can fit into your career.

ENCOR is an advanced networking milestone for learners progressing toward enterprise infrastructure and professional Cisco pathways.

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Network Engineer

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Enterprise Network Engineer

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Infrastructure Engineer

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Network Operations Engineer

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Step beyond associate networking

ENCOR is included in the Network Engineer Premium+ route for learners who want advanced Cisco enterprise networking depth.

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