CCNP Training is tailored for individuals seeking to advance their networking expertise and excel in the dynamic IT landscape. This course is ideal for:

Working professionals in IT with basic Network infrastructure experience can take the CCNP Enterprise Certification Training. Candidates completed CCNA Routing and Switching or CCNA 200-301 Certifications.

• Network Support Engineer
• Network support technician
• TAC Engineers
• Network Solutions Architect
• Network support technicians
• Network administrator
• L1 Network Engineers
• Entry Level network engineers

A few years of hands-on experience with enterprise networking solutions

• A solid understanding of TCP/IP protocols and how they function within network environments
  
• Basic knowledge of network security concepts to support learning of advanced topics
  
• Completion of CCNA training or equivalent networking knowledge before starting the ENCOR course

Completing the Cisco CCNP ENCOR course opens doors to mid-to-senior level networking roles in enterprise, ISP, and cloud environments. Graduates can work with large-scale network infrastructures, manage multi-vendor environments, and implement advanced routing, switching, and security solutions. Career paths include:

• Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer
• IT Infrastructure Analyst
• Network Solutions Architect
• Wireless Network Consultant
• Cloud Network Engineer
• Network Security Engineer
• Enterprise Networking Specialist
  

Our Cisco CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR) Training is structured around the official Cisco certification blueprint, with a dedicated focus on the following core areas:

Illustrate the hierarchical network design model

• Compare hardware-based and software-based switching methods
  
• Explain TCAM, CAM, process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF)
  
• Troubleshoot Layer 2 connectivity issues involving VLANs and trunking
  
• Implement redundancy in switched networks using Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
  
• Troubleshoot link aggregation configurations using EtherChannel
  
• Describe EIGRP features, metrics, and path selection mechanisms
  
• Implement and optimize EIGRP for both IPv4 and IPv6
  
• Troubleshoot EIGRP routing issues for IPv4 and IPv6
  
• Deploy and optimize OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 routing protocols
  
• Troubleshoot OSPFv2 for IPv4 and OSPFv3 for both IPv4 and IPv6
  
• Configure EBGP for interdomain routing scenarios
  
• Set up single-homed and dual-homed BGP environments
  
• Implement redundancy at the gateway level using HSRP and VRRP
  
• Establish internet access using both static and dynamic NAT
  
• Describe wireless networking standards, deployment models, and roaming behaviors
  
• Configure and troubleshoot wireless client authentication mechanisms
  
• Resolve wireless client connectivity issues effectively
  
• Utilize network services such as NTP, SNMP, IP SLAs, NetFlow, and EEM
  
• Apply network analysis and diagnostic tools for performance monitoring
  
• Configure secure administrative access using CLI, RBAC, ACLs, and SSH
  
• Understand and apply device hardening techniques
  
• Implement scalable administrative control using AAA and local authentication databases
  
• Describe VPN types, content security, system logging, and endpoint protection strategies
  
• Explain Cisco DNA Center Assurance and SD-Access functionalities
  
• Define components and capabilities of Cisco SD-WAN architecture
  
• Understand concepts related to IGMP, PIM, and Quality of Service (QoS)
  
• Explain basic Python programming components and conditional logic
  
• Describe network programmability protocols such as NETCONF and RESTCONF
  
• Explore API integrations with Cisco DNA Center and Cisco vManage

• Network Consultant
• Wireless Network Engineer
  
• Cloud Engineer , Cloud Network Engineer
  
• IT Manager
  
• Senior Network Analyst
  
• Network Security Engineer
  
• Systems Engineer
  
• Network Administrator
  
• Network Engineer
  

• Investigate Content Addressable Memory CAM
• Analyze Cisco Express Forwarding CEF
  
• Troubleshoot VLAN and trunk related issues
  
• Configure Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol MSTP
  
• Optimize STP and implement Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol RSTP
  
• Troubleshoot EtherChannel configurations
  
• Configure and verify Single Homed External BGP EBGP
  
• Implement Hot Standby Routing Protocol HSRP
  
• Configure Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol VRRP
  
• Set up wireless client authentication in a centralized wireless deployment
  
• Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues
  
• Configure and manage Syslog for network logging
  
• Configure and verify Flexible NetFlow for traffic analysis
  
• Set up Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager EEM
  
• Use Ping, Traceroute, and Debug tools to analyze network connectivity and traffic
  
• Configure and verify Cisco IP SLA operations
  
• Configure and verify Virtual Routing and Forwarding VRF
  
• Configure EIGRP using both classic and named modes for IPv4 and IPv6
  
• Verify entries in the EIGRP topology table
  
• Implement EIGRP stub routing, summarization, and default routes
  
• Set up EIGRP load balancing and authentication
  
• Diagnose and resolve EIGRP related issues
  
• Configure OSPFv3 for both IPv4 and IPv6
  
• Verify OSPF's Link State Database LSDB)
  
• Set up OSPF stub areas and route summarization
  
• Implement OSPF authentication
  
• Troubleshoot OSPF issues
  
• Implement and manipulate routing protocol redistribution
  
• Use route maps to control redistribution behavior
  
• Configure Policy Based Routing PBR
  
• Configure both IBGP and EBGP
  
• Implement BGP path selection techniques
  
• Configure advanced BGP features and route reflectors
  
• Implement Multiprotocol BGP MP BGP for IPv4 and IPv6
  
• Troubleshoot BGP routing issues
  
• Set up routing using VRF Lite
  
• Implement Cisco IOS Dynamic Multipoint VPN DMVPN
  
• Obtain IPv6 addresses dynamically
  
• Troubleshoot DHCP for both IPv4 and IPv6
  
• Troubleshoot issues related to IPv4 and IPv6 ACLs
  
• Configure and verify Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding uRPF
  
• Troubleshoot common network management protocol issues

• Exam Code: 350-401 ENCOR
  
• Exam Name: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
  
• Exam Duration: 120 minutes
  
• Available Languages: English, Japanese
  
• Exam Location: Pearson VUE Testing Centers
  
• Vendor: Cisco Systems
  
• Exam Cost: $400 USD (plus applicable taxes)