- Explain the different design principles used in an enterprise network
- Explain the working principles of the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution
- Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-Access solution
- Interpret QoS configurations
Cisco Certification Training Course
Cisco CCNP Enterprise 350-401 ENCOR Certification Training Course
We'll get you ready for the Cisco ENCOR (350-401) exam, the core exam for CCNP Enterprise and the qualifier for CCIE Enterprise.
Course focus: Architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation and AI.
Course Overview
What the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR course covers and who it's for.
You earn CCNP Enterprise by passing ENCOR plus one concentration exam. ENCOR alone also earns the Cisco Certified Specialist Enterprise Core.
We follow the six domains in the official 350-401 v1.2 exam topics. Infrastructure is the largest at 30%, so routing, switching and wireless get the most lab time.
Expert-led classes with hands-on labs and practice questions.
Accumentum is an independent training provider and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Cisco. Cisco sets exam content, prices and policies, so check cisco.com before you book.
Course Objectives
Get ready for CCNP Enterprise ENCOR the way the exam is built.
01
Cover Every Exam Topic
Work through all 6 topic areas in the official 350-401 exam topics.
02
Spend Time Where It Counts
Infrastructure is 30% of the exam per Cisco, so it gets the most class time.
03
Practice in a Lab
Hands-on lab work on the tasks Cisco lists for 350-401 on real configs.
04
Be Ready for Test Day
The exam runs 120 minutes. We practice timed questions so the clock doesn't surprise you.
Who Should Attend
- Network engineers moving up from CCNA.
- Senior network administrators.
- Service members and veterans in network roles.
- Anyone working toward CCIE Enterprise.
Prerequisites
- Cisco has no formal prerequisites for its professional exams. Most people who pass have three to five years of hands-on experience in the area.
Pathway Map
The CCNP Enterprise ENCOR course in 6 modules.
Each module is one topic area from the official Cisco exam topics, with its exam weight.
Course Content
- Describe device virtualization technologies
- Configure and verify data path virtualization technologies
- Describe network virtualization concepts
- Troubleshoot Layer 2 trunking, EtherChannel and Spanning Tree, including enhancements such as root guard and BPDU guard
- Compare routing concepts for EIGRP and OSPF, and configure OSPF and eBGP
- Describe wireless Layer 1 concepts, AP modes, roaming and client authentication
- Configure and verify IP services such as NTP, NAT, first hop redundancy and multicast
- Diagnose network problems using such as debugs, conditional debugs, traceroute, ping, SNMP, and syslog
- Configure and verify Flexible NetFlow
- Configure SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN
- Configure and verify IPSLA
- Describe how Cisco Catalyst Center is used to apply network configuration, monitoring, and management using traditional and AI-powered workflows
- Configure and verify device access control
- Configure and verify infrastructure security features
- Describe REST API security
- Describe the components of network security design
- Interpret basic Python components and scripts
- Construct valid JSON-encoded files
- Describe the high-level principles and benefits of a data modeling language, such as YANG
- Describe APIs for Cisco Catalyst Center and SD-WAN Manager
- Interpret REST API response codes and results in payload using Cisco Catalyst Center and RESTCONF
Course Features
How we teach CCNP Enterprise ENCOR.
Expert-Led Classes
Live instruction with time for questions, so you aren't figuring out the hard parts alone.
Hands-On Labs
Lab work tied to the tasks in the 350-401 exam topics.
Exam Topic Mapping
Every module maps to a topic area in the official 350-401 exam topics.
Exam Strategy
Timed practice questions plus test day tips for the test center or online.
Certification Exam
About the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR exam.
CCNP Enterprise ENCOR Exam Readiness
Our students pass at a 98.8% rate across Accumentum courses. We'll get you ready for CCNP Enterprise ENCOR the same way.
Per Cisco, 350-401 is a 120 minute exam priced at $400 USD, and taxes may apply. Cisco delivers its exams through Pearson VUE, at a test center or online.
If you don't pass, Cisco requires a 5 day wait before a retake. Cisco publishes recertification options, including continuing education credits, on its recertification page. Full details are on the official Cisco exam page.
Accumentum is an independent training provider and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Cisco. Cisco sets exam content, prices and policies, so check cisco.com before you book.
Careers and Exam Domains
Where CCNP Enterprise ENCOR fits in your career.
Roles that use CCNP Enterprise ENCOR skills
- Enterprise network engineer
- Senior network administrator
- Network architect in training
Architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation and AI. is the core of these jobs, and 350-401 is how Cisco checks you can do it.
350-401 exam domains
- Architecture (15%)
- Virtualization (10%)
- Infrastructure (30%)
- Network Assurance (10%)
- Security (20%)
- Automation and Artificial Intelligence (15%)
Weights are from the official Cisco exam topics.
Format, Funding and PathPay
How you take CCNP Enterprise ENCOR with us and how to pay for it.
Class format
Live expert-led sessions with labs on the 350-401 tasks, timed practice questions and time for questions. Ask us about upcoming dates.
Military and veteran funding
We're an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. See funding options or email info@accumentum.net to check if CCNP Enterprise ENCOR qualifies for you.
PathPay
Prefer to spread out the cost? PathPay lets you pay for training over time.
CareerSync®
Not sure CCNP Enterprise ENCOR is the right next step? CareerSync® helps you match a certification to your role and timeline.
Related Courses
Courses that pair with CCNP Enterprise ENCOR.
See every option on our Cisco training page or the full course catalog.
Cisco CCNA Automation
Python, APIs, Cisco platforms, deployment and infrastructure automation. Formerly DevNet Associate.
Cisco CCNP Automation (350-901 AUTOCOR)
The AUTOCOR core exam for CCNP Automation. Network automation, infrastructure as code, operations and AI.
Cisco 300-435 ENAUTO
Enterprise automation with device and controller APIs, operations and AI. Counts for CCNP Enterprise and CCNP Automation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our CCNP Enterprise ENCOR course.
Cisco CCNP Enterprise (350-401 ENCOR) is a professional level Cisco certification earned with the 350-401 exam. Details are on the official Cisco page at https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/encor.html
No. We're an independent training provider. Our course follows the official Cisco exam topics, and Cisco offers its own training through Cisco U.
Cisco lists the exam at $400 USD, plus tax. Check the Cisco exam page before you buy, since prices can change.
Yes. Cisco delivers its exams through Pearson VUE at a test center or as an online proctored exam.
Cisco publishes recertification rules on its recertification page, including how continuing education credits and other exams count toward renewal.
Cisco has no formal prerequisites for its professional exams. Most people who pass have three to five years of hands-on experience in the area.
Expert-led classes with hands-on labs and practice questions. Ask us about upcoming class dates.
Yes. We're an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Email info@accumentum.net and we'll walk you through the options.
Use the registration page linked below, or email info@accumentum.net and we'll follow up with dates and next steps.
Enrollment
Enroll in CCNP Enterprise ENCOR training with Accumentum.
Enroll in our CCNP Enterprise ENCOR course to get ready for the 350-401 exam with expert-led classes and hands-on labs.
For dates and next steps, use the registration page linked below or email info@accumentum.net.
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