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CCNP Enterprise

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CCNP Enterprise certification validates advanced professional skills in enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, network assurance, security, and automation through a core exam and a concentration exam of your choice.

Lessons, quizzes and hands-on practice across every CCNP Enterprise objective, added to your roadmap. Free account.
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What you'll learn

Every objective CCNP Enterprise publishes, and what it asks you to be able to do. The percentage is how much of the exam each one is worth.

  • 1.0 Architecture (15% of the exam)Differentiate Describe hardware and software switching mechanisms such as process switching CEF, CAM,. Describe hardware and software switching mechanisms such as CEF, CAM, TCAM, FIB,. Differentiate hardware and software switching 1.6 Describe hardware and software switching mechanisms. Describe Interpret concepts of wired and wireless QoS configurations. Interpret wired and wireless QoS configurations. Describe concepts of wired and wireless QoS 1.5 Interpret wired and wireless QoS configurations. And 19 more, each a topic in the course below.
  • 2.0 Virtualization (10% of the exam)Describe device virtualization technologies. Configure and verify data path virtualization technologies. Configure and verify data path. Describe network virtualization concepts. Apply design requirements for these types of wireless networks. Apply design requirements for these types of wireless 2.4 Apply design requirements for these types of wireless. And 8 more, each a topic in the course below.
  • 3.0 Infrastructure (30% of the exam)IP Services. Compare WAN connectivity options 3.1 Describe WAN connectivity options for on-premises, hybrid,. Design site-to-site VPN 3.2 Design site-to-site VPN for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud. Design high availability for enterprise WAN 3.3 Design high availability for enterprise WAN for on-premises,. Describe WAN Edge deployment 3.1 Describe WAN Edge deployment. Describe configuration groups, feature profiles, and.
  • 4.0 Network Assurance (10% of the exam)Configure device monitoring using Syslog for remote logging. Configure and verify device monitoring using syslog for 4.2 Task removed. Configure and verify NetFlow andFlexible NetFlow. Configure and verify Flexible NetFlow. Configure and verify NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow 4.3 Configure and verify Flexible Netflow. Configure and verify SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN. And 15 more, each a topic in the course below.
  • 5.0 Security (20% of the exam)Configure and verify infrastructure security features. Configure and verify device access control. Describe the components of network security design. Configure and verify wireless security features. Configure and verify wireless security features 5.4 Configure and verify wireless security features. Implement CMX components 5.1 Implement CMX and Cisco Spaces components. And 11 more, each a topic in the course below.
  • 6.0 Automation (15% of the exam)Interpret basic Python components and scripts. Construct valid JSON encoded file. Construct valid JSON-encoded files. Describe the high-level principles and benefits of a data modeling. Describe the high-level principles and benefits of a data modeling language, such as. Interpret REST API response codes and results in payload using. And 6 more, each a topic in the course below.

The exam at a glance

Length
2 hours
Cost
$400
Validity
3 years
Style
Hands-on

Multiple choice drag-and-drop and performance-based items. Based on 350-401 ENCOR v1.1.

Sitting the exam

The part nobody publishes in a syllabus. For CCNP Enterprise the logistics are study strategy: what you are allowed to read while the clock runs changes how you should practise, and what a second attempt costs changes when you should book.

What you are asked

  • The allocated time for the exam is 120 minutes.

How it is marked

  • Evaluation is determined on a pass or fail basis and outcome details post digitally within 48 hours.

Booking it

  • The fee is $US400, or use Cisco Learning Credits.

Read off the official exam page on 10 September 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm anything you are about to spend money on.

What the exam covers

Straight from the published curriculum. The weights are how much of the exam each area is worth, so they are the honest guide to where your study time should go.

1.0 Architecture15%
2.0 Virtualization10%
3.0 Infrastructure30%
4.0 Network Assurance10%
5.0 Security20%
6.0 Automation15%

Course content

70 topics

Review of dual-stack IP addressing, basic routing, switching, and network device operation

  • Differentiate Describe hardware and software switching mechanisms such as process switching CEF, CAM,
  • Describe hardware and software switching mechanisms such as CEF, CAM, TCAM, FIB,
  • Differentiate hardware and software switching 1.6 Describe hardware and software switching mechanisms
  • Describe device virtualization technologies
  • Configure and verify data path virtualization technologies
  • Configure and verify data path
  • Describe network virtualization concepts

Basic QoS concepts including classification, marking, queuing, and policing

  • Describe Interpret concepts of wired and wireless QoS configurations
  • Interpret wired and wireless QoS configurations
  • Describe concepts of wired and wireless QoS 1.5 Interpret wired and wireless QoS configurations
  • Configure and verify infrastructure security features
  • Configure and verify device access control
  • Describe the components of network security design
  • IP Services
  • Configure device monitoring using Syslog for remote logging
  • Configure and verify device monitoring using syslog for 4.2 Task removed
  • Configure and verify NetFlow andFlexible NetFlow
  • Configure and verify Flexible NetFlow
  • Configure and verify NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow 4.3 Configure and verify Flexible Netflow
  • Configure and verify SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN
  • Configure SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN
  • Configure and verify IPSLA
  • Diagnose network problems using tools such as debugs,
  • Diagnose network problems using tools such as debugs, conditional debugs, traceroute,
  • Explain the different design principles used in an enterprise network
  • Explain the different design principles used in an enterprise network Task

Basic wireless concepts including RF, channels, SSIDs, and wireless standards

  • Analyze Describe wireless network design principles of a WLAN deployment
  • Describe wireless network design principles Task
  • Describe design principles of a WLAN deployment
  • Describe wireless network
  • Describe wireless network design principles
  • Analyze design principles of a WLAN deployment 1.2 Describe wireless network design principles
  • Configure and verify wireless security features
  • Configure and verify wireless security features 5.4 Configure and verify wireless security features
  • Apply design requirements for these types of wireless networks
  • Apply design requirements for these types of wireless 2.4 Apply design requirements for these types of wireless
  • Design high-density wireless networks and their associated components
  • Design high-density wireless networks and their 2.5 Design high-density wireless networks and their
  • Design high availability for APs
  • Design high availability for APs 4.2.a AP prioritization
  • Deploy MSE and CMX on a wireless network 4.1 Deploy CMX and Cisco Spaces on a wireless network
  • Implement CMX components 5.1 Implement CMX and Cisco Spaces components
  • Implement wIPS using MSE 5.1.e Connectors
  • Implement wIPS using Cisco DNA Center
  • Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure deployments
  • Differentiate between on-premises and cloud 1.3 Task removed

Infrastructure, Platform, and Software as a Service models

  • Describe cloud-based services model in private, public, and
  • Compare dial-in and dial-out approaches to model-driven 5.5 Describe cloud connectivity options such as direct connect,
  • Compare WAN connectivity options 3.1 Describe WAN connectivity options for on-premises, hybrid,
  • Design site-to-site VPN 3.2 Design site-to-site VPN for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud
  • Design high availability for enterprise WAN 3.3 Design high availability for enterprise WAN for on-premises,
  • Describe Cisco SD-WAN architecture and components 1.1 Describe Cisco SD-WAN architecture and components
  • Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-WAN solution
  • Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-WAN 1.3 Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-WAN
  • Describe WAN Edge deployment 3.1 Describe WAN Edge deployment
  • Describe configuration groups, feature profiles, and
  • Describe Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp 1.3 Describe Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp
  • Describe Cisco SD-WAN security features 5.2 Describe Cisco SD-WAN security features
  • Describe features and capabilities of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Certificate Management APIs
  • Describe features and capabilities of Cisco SD-WAN 5.1 Describe features and capabilities of Cisco SD-WAN
  • Describe Application Quality of Experience (App-QoE)
  • Describe controller on-premises deployment 2.2 Describe controller on-premises deployment
  • Troubleshoot control plane connectivity between 2.4 Troubleshoot control plane connectivity
  • Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-Access solution
  • Troubleshoot EIGRP (classic and named mode) 1.9 Troubleshoot EIGRP (classic and named mode; VRF and
  • Troubleshoot BGP (Internal and External) 1.11 Troubleshoot BGP (Internal and External; unicast and
  • Interpret basic Python components and scripts
  • Construct valid JSON encoded file
  • Construct valid JSON-encoded files
  • Describe the high-level principles and benefits of a data modeling
  • Describe the high-level principles and benefits of a data modeling language, such as
  • Choose the correct YANG data model set based on 5.1 Task removed
  • Identify the JSON instance based on a YANG model (including YANG Suite)
  • Identify the JSON instance based on a YANG model 2.1 Identify the JSON instance based on a YANG model
  • Identify the XML instance based on a YANG model (including YANG Suite)
  • Identify the XML instance based on a YANG model 2.2 Identify the XML instance based on a YANG model

Basic REST API concepts including HTTP methods, endpoints, and authentication

  • Describe REST API security
  • Interpret REST API response codes and results in payload using
  • Interpret REST API response codes and results in payload using Cisco DNA Center and
  • Configure and verify NETCONF and RESTCONF
  • Describe GRPC and GNMI

Dial-in and dial-out approaches to streaming telemetry for real-time network monitoring

  • Describe the features and capabilities of Cisco DNA Center
  • Describe the features and capabilities of Cisco DNA 4.2 Describe the features and capabilities of Cisco DNA
  • Describe Cisco DNA Center workflows to apply network
  • Describe Cisco DNA Center How does Cisco DNA Center perform a
  • Describe Cisco DNA Center workflows to apply network configuration, monitoring, and
  • Implement API requests for Cisco DNA Center to accomplish network management tasks
  • Implement API requests for Cisco DNA Center to 4.4 Implement API requests for Cisco DNA Center to
  • Describe APIs for Cisco DNA Center and vManage
  • Construct EEM applet to automate configuration, troubleshooting,
  • Construct an EEM applet to automate configuration, troubleshooting, or data collection
  • Explain the benefits of using network configuration tools such as Ansible and Terraform
  • Explain the benefits of using network configuration tools 1.6 Explain the benefits of using network configuration tools
  • Compare agent vs. agentless orchestration tools, such as Chef,
  • Compare agent vs. agentless orchestration tools, such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, and

What to know before you start

  • dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture
  • virtualization
  • infrastructure
  • network assurance
  • security
  • automation

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the CCNP Enterprise exam cost?

$400. Confirm it on Cisco's page before you book: exam fees change.

How long is the CCNP Enterprise exam?

2 hours. Multiple choice drag-and-drop and performance-based items.

How many questions are on the CCNP Enterprise exam?

Multiple choice drag-and-drop and performance-based items. The sitting is 2 hours long. Check the current count with Cisco before you book.

How long is CCNP Enterprise valid?

3 years. Check Cisco's recertification route before it lapses.

Is the CCNP Enterprise exam hands-on?

Yes. It is performance-based: you are given a live environment and a command line, and marked on what you actually do rather than what you can recognise. Reading alone does not prepare you for it.

What is on the CCNP Enterprise exam?

6 domains. The heaviest is 3.0 Infrastructure at 30% of the exam, so it is the one worth over-preparing.

What should I know before starting CCNP Enterprise?

dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture. virtualization. infrastructure. network assurance. security. automation.

Exam details from Cisco, checked August 2026. Always confirm on their page before booking.

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