Return to Demonstrate your expertise in enterprise infrastructure, assurance, security, and more. Configure, troubleshoot, and manage the networks of the largest companies in the world with the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification.
To earn your certification, you’ll take a core exam and one concentration exam of your choice.
Core Exam
Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies.
Concentration Exam
Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services.
Concentration Exam
Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions.
Concentration Exam
Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks.
Concentration Exam
Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks.
Concentration Exam
Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks.
Concentration Exam
Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions.
Concentration Exam
Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity.
Concentration Exam
Designing and Implementing Enterprise Network Assurance.
The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) learning path provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network.
It introduces you to overlay network design through SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions and teaches you to implement security principles and automation and programmability within an enterprise network.
This learning path helps prepare you to take the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure and CCIE Enterprise Wireless certifications. This version is aligned to the updated version of the 350-401 exam, version 1.1.
Module 1: Network Switching
• Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture
• Cisco Switching Paths
• Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity
• Building Redundant Switched Topology
• Implementing Network Redundancy
• Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation
• Introducing QoS.
Module 2: Network Routing
• Explaining EIGRP
• Implementing OSPF
• Optimising OSPF
• Exploring EBGP
• Introducing Multicast Protocols
• Implementing NAT.
Module 3: Network Security
• Implementing Infrastructure Security
• Exploring Enterprise Network Security Architecture
• Implementing Secure Access Control.
Module 4: Wireless Networking
• Explaining Wireless Principles
• Examining Wireless Deployment Options
• Exploring Wireless Roaming and Location Services
• Examining Wireless AP Operation
• Implementing Wireless Client Authentication
• Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity.
Module 5: Virtualisation and Network Services
• Introducing Virtualisation Protocols and Techniques
• Exploring Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces
• Implementing Network Services
• Using Network Analysis Tools.
Module 6: Programmability
• Discovering the Basics of Python Programming
• Introducing Network Programmability Protocols.
Module 7: Software-defined Networking
• Exploring Cisco DNA Center-Network Automation and Management
• Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution
• Exploring the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution
• Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage.
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.
Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.
The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services learning path gives you the knowledge you need to install, operate, manage, and troubleshoot an enterprise network.
Over the course of this learning path, you’ll build the skills necessary to ensure the smooth and effective operation of these networks.
Completing this learning path will prepare you to take the Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (300-410 ENARSI) exam. When you pass this exam, you will earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation certification, which is also part of the CCNP Enterprise certification.
Module 1: Layer 3 Technologies – EIGRP
• Implementing EIGRP
• Optimising EIGRP
• Troubleshooting EIGRP.
Module 2: Layer 3 Technologies – OSPF
• Implementing OSPF
• Optimising OSPF
• Troubleshooting OSPF.
Module 3: Routing Manipulation
• Configuring Redistribution
• Troubleshooting Redistribution
• Implementing Path Control.
Module 4: Layer 3 Technologies – BGP
• Implementing IBGP
• Optimising BGP
• Implementing MP-BGP
• Troubleshooting BGP.
Module 5: MPLS and VPN Technologies
• Exploring MPLS
• Introducing MPLS L3 VPN Architecture
• Introducing MPLS L3 VPN Routing
• Configuring VRF-Lite
• Implementing DMVPN.
Module 6: Infrastructure Security and Services
• Implementing DHCP
• Introducing IPv6 First Hop Security
• Securing Cisco Routers
• Troubleshooting Infrastructure Security and Services
• Troubleshooting with DNA Center Assurance.
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.
Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.
The Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions learning path helps you design, deploy, configure, and manage the Cisco Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solution in a large-scale network, including how to migrate from legacy WAN to Cisco SD-WAN.
You will learn best practices for configuring routing protocols in the data center and the branch, and how to implement advanced control, data, and application-aware policies.
This learning path also covers Cisco SD-WAN deployment and migration options, placement of controllers, how to deploy WAN Edge devices, multicast and quality of service (QoS), how to configure Direct Internet Access (DIA) breakout, and how to deploy a Multi-Region Cisco SD-WAN fabric.
You will also learn about the various Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE) traffic optimisation capabilities.
Finally, the learning path looks at the different Cisco SD-WAN security options available. This learning path supports those seeking the CCNP Enterprise certification or the ENSDWI Specialist certification by passing the 300-415 exam.
Module 1: Cisco SD-WAN Deployment and Onboarding
• Exploring the Cisco SD-WAN Architecture
• Examine Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Options
• Deploy WAN Edge Devices
• Manage Device Configuration.
Module 2: Cisco SD-WAN Routing and Redundancy
• Explore Redundancy, High Availability and Scalability
• Enable Service-side and Transport-side Routing.
Module 3: Cisco SD-WAN Policies
• Explore Cisco SD-WAN Policy Configuration Basics
• Define Advanced Control Policies
• Define Advanced Data Policies
• Implement Application Quality of Experience
• Implement Application-Aware Routing.
Module 4: Cisco SD-WAN Cloud and Security
• Examining Direct Internet Access and Cloud Deployment Options
• Explore Cisco SD-WAN Security.
Module 5: Cisco SD-WAN Design and Management
• Design and Migrate to Cisco SD-WAN
• Perform Cisco SD-WAN Network Management and Troubleshooting
• Examine Cisco SD-WAN Multicast Support.
By the end of the course you should be able to:
Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.
Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.
The Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks learning path provides mid- to senior-level network administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to design an enterprise network.
This learning path is intended to be a deep dive into enterprise network design and an expansion of the topics covered in the previous offering.
This learning path helps prepare you to take the 300-420 ENSLD version 1.1 exam, which is part of the CCNP Enterprise, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Design certification.
Module 1: Advanced Routing Designs
• Designing EIGRP Routing
• Designing OSPF Routing
• Designing IS-IS Routing
• Designing BGP Routing and Redundancy
• Exploring BGP Address Families and Attributes.
Module 2: Designing Enterprise Campus LAN
• Designing an Enterprise Campus LAN
• Designing Layer 2 Campus
• Designing Layer 3 Campus.
Module 3: SD-Access Design
• Discovering the Cisco SD-Access Architecture
• Exploring Cisco SD-Access Fabric Design
• Exploring Cisco SD-Access Site Design Strategy and Considerations.
Module 4: Designing WAN and IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing Designs
• Discovering Service Provider-Managed VPNs
• Designing Enterprise-Managed VPNs
• Designing WAN Resiliency
• Designing an IPv4 Address Plan
• Exploring IPv6
• Deploying IPv6.
Module 5: SD-WAN Design
• Examining Cisco SD-WAN Architectures
• Examining Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Design Considerations
• Examining Cisco SD-WAN-NAT and Hybrid Design Considerations
• Designing Cisco SD-WAN Routing and High Availability.
Module 6: Design LAN and WAN QoS and Multicast Design
• Understanding QoS
• Designing LAN and WAN QoS
• Introducing Multicast
• Exploring Multicast with PIM-SIM
• Designing Rendezvous Point Distribution Solutions.
Module 7: Automation
• Introducing Network APIs and Protocols
• Exploring YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and Model-Driven Telemetry.
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.
Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.
The Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks learning path introduces you to concepts you need to know when planning advanced designs of Cisco wireless products.
The learning path covers design specifics from scenario design concepts, through the installation phase, and into post-deployment validation.
This learning path prepares you for the ENWLSD exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Enterprise Wireless Design Specialist certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Enterprise certification.
Module 1: Enterprise Wireless Network Technology Foundations
• Structured Wireless Design Methodology
• Wireless Industry Protocols and Standards
• The Science of Wireless Technology
• Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features
• Cisco Mobility and Roaming.
Module 2: Enterprise Wireless Network Design
• Wireless Design Process
• Wireless Network Design for Specific Applications
• Wireless Network Design for Specific Verticals
• Bridging and Mesh in Wireless Networks
• Special Considerations in Advanced Wireless Designs
• Cisco CMX and Cisco Spaces.
Module 3: Enterprise Wireless Network Design Tools
• Site Survey Processes
• Wireless Network Design with Third-Party Tools.
Module 4: Enterprise Wireless Network Design Validation
• Wireless Network Validation Processes
• Completing the Wireless Design Project.
Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.
Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.
The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks learning path helps you implement network settings to provide a secure wireless network infrastructure and troubleshoot any related issues.
The goal of this learning path is to prepare you to secure and implement the wireless infrastructure, and use Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI), Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Spaces, and Cisco Connect Mobile Experience to monitor and troubleshoot network issues.
This learning path provides you with hands-on labs to reinforce concepts including deploying Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Release IOS XE Bengaluru 17.6.3, Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center Release 2.3.3, Cisco Prime Infrastructure Release 3.5, Cisco Spaces, Cisco CMX Release 10.5, features, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Release 3.0.
This learning path prepares you for the 300-430 ENWLSI exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Wireless Implementation certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Enterprise certification.
Module 1: Secure and Monitor Wireless Networks
• Secure the Wireless Network Infrastructure
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Wireless Networks
• Monitor Wireless Networks with Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Monitor Wireless Networks with Cisco Catalyst Center.
Module 2: Secure Client Connectivity
• Implement 802.1X Authentication
• Configure Cisco FlexConnect
• Implement Guest Access
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Client Connectivity.
Module 3: QoS in Wireless Networks
• Implement QoS in Wireless Networks
• Implement Cisco AVC in Wireless Networks
• Implement Multicast Services
• Troubleshoot QoS.
Module 4: Wireless Location Based Services
• Deploy Cisco Spaces and Cisco CMX
• Implement Location Services
• Monitor Wireless Networks with Cisco Spaces and Cisco CMX.
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.
Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.
The Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions learning path teaches you to implement Cisco Enterprise automated solutions, including programming concepts, orchestration, telemetry, and automation tools.
It also highlights the tools and benefits of leveraging programmability and automation in the Cisco-powered Enterprise Campus and WAN and introduces you to platforms, including IOS XE, Cisco DNA Center, and Cisco Meraki.
Completing this learning path will prepare you for the 300-435 ENAUTO exam, which fulfils the concentration exam requirement of the Cisco Certified DevNet Professional and CCNP Enterprise certifications.
Module 1: Implementing Automation for Meraki Devices
• Automating Cisco Meraki
• Implementing Meraki Integration APIs.
Module 2: Implementing Automation for Enterprise Networks-IOS XE based Cisco Devices
• Network Programmability Foundation
• Automating APIs and Protocols
• Managing Configuration with Python and Ansible
• Implementing On-box Programmability and Automation with Cisco IOS XE Software
• Implementing Model-Driven Telemetry
• Day-zero Provisioning with Cisco IOS XE Software.
Module 3: Implementing Automation for Cisco DNA Center Operations
• Implementing Automation in Enterprise Networks
• Building Cisco DNA Center Automation with Python
• Automating Operations using Cisco DNA Center.
Module 4: Implementing Automation for SD-WAN
• Introducing Cisco SD-WAN Programmability
• Building Cisco SD-WAN Automation with Python
• Building Cisco SD-WAN Automation with Ansible.
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.
Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.
The Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity learning path will help you develop the skills required to design and implement enterprise cloud connectivity solutions.
You will learn how to leverage both private and public internet-based connectivity to extend the enterprise network to cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
You will explore the basic concepts surrounding public cloud infrastructure and how services like Software as a Service (SaaS), Direct Internet Access (DIA), and Cisco Umbrella can be integrated.
You will practice how to analyse and recommend connectivity models that are scalable, resilient, secure, and provide the best quality of experience for users.
You will learn to implement both Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) and Software-Defined Wide-Area Network (SD-WAN) cloud connectivity, as well as build overlay routing with Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
You will also implement control and data policies across the SD-WAN fabric and integrate Cisco Umbrella cloud security.
Finally, you will practice troubleshooting cloud connectivity issues relating to IPsec, SD-WAN, routing, application performance, and policy application.
Module 1: Describe Public Cloud Connectivity Architecture Models
• Public Cloud Fundamentals
• Internet-based Connectivity to Public Cloud
• Private Connectivity to Public Cloud
• SaaS Connectivity.
Module 2: Describe Public Cloud Connectivity Design Best Practices
• Resilient and Scalable Public Cloud Connectivity
• Cloud-native Security Policies
• Regulatory Compliance Requirements.
Module 3: Implement Internet-based Public Cloud Connectivity
• Internet-based Public Cloud Connectivity
• Overlay Routing Deployment.
Module 4: Implement Cisco SD-WAN Public Cloud Connectivity
• Cisco SD-WAN Internet-based Cloud Connectivity
• Cisco SD-WAN Cloud Security
• Cloud OnRamp for SAAS
• Cisco SD-WAN Policies
• Application Quality of Experience.
Module 5: Diagnose Public Cloud Connectivity
• Internet-based Public Cloud Connectivity Diagnostics
• Overlay Routing Diagnostics
• Cisco SD-WAN Public Cloud Connectivity Diagnostics.
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialized field.
Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.
The Designing and Implementing Enterprise Network Assurance learning path is designed to enrich and expand your knowledge and skills in the realm of enterprise network assurance and management.
This learning path is structured into four different tracks, collectively encompassing a broad spectrum of network assurance and monitoring aspects.
You will acquire the skills not just to utilise these solutions effectively, but also to deploy, configure, and manage them in your network environments. This includes learning about the initial setup, fine-tuning for optimal performance, and conducting day-to-day (Day 2) operations that ensure continuous, seamless network assurance.
This learning path prepares you for the 300-445 ENNA v1.0 exam. If passed, you earn the Enterprise Network Assurance Specialist certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification.
Module 1: Enterprise Network Assurance
• Enterprise Network Assurance Overview
• Introduction to Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance
• Introduction to Cisco AppDynamics
• Introduction to Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Assurance
• Introduction to Cisco ThousandEyes.
Module 2: Cisco ThousandEyes Implementation and Configuration
• Enterprise Agents Deployment
• BGP, Network, DNS, and Voice Tests Configuration
• Web Layer Tests Configuration
• Endpoint Agent
• System Administration.
Module 3: Cisco ThousandEyes Data Analysis, Insights, and Alerts
• Network Troubleshooting with Cisco ThousandEyes
• Internet Insights
• Alerts and Dashboards Configuration
• Monitoring Solutions.
Module 4: Cisco Meraki Network Assurance
• Cisco Meraki Network Assurance
• Cisco Meraki Insight.
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.
Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.