CCNP Enterprise – ENCOR v1.2

The Cisco CCNP ENCOR (350-401) v1.2 exam validates your ability to design, implement, and manage core enterprise networking technologies, including architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, assurance, security, and automation, as a key step toward CCNP Enterprise certification.

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Skill level

Intermediate, Advanced

Hours to complete

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Prerequisites

None

Your Guided Learning Pathway

In this 15 hour course your instructor will take you from intermediate to advanced level practitioner.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Advanced Networking Principles

Studying for the Cisco CCNP ENCOR (350-401) exam equips you with comprehensive knowledge and skills in core enterprise networking technologies.

You will learn to design, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise network architectures, including advanced routing, switching, virtualization, and wireless technologies, while ensuring network assurance and security.

Additionally, you will gain expertise in automating network operations using tools such as Python, REST APIs, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN), preparing you to manage modern, scalable network infrastructures.

Manage a Large Network

With the CCNP ENCOR certification, you can design, implement, and manage robust enterprise network architectures, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity across routing, switching, and wireless systems.

You can also automate network operations, troubleshoot complex issues, and enhance security, driving operational efficiency and business continuity for the company.

Get Exam Ready

This course not only prepares you to become a senior network engineer, but it also prepares you for the exam.

Take follow-along labs, read real-world case studies, and take practice exams in order to prepare you for the real thing.

What it Covers

This course prepares you for a senior network engineer role in any organization.

Architecture
Virtualization
Infrastructure
Network Assurance
Security
Automation

Benefits of the certification

Getting certified in your chosen career path is essential, but passing the CCNP ENCOR exam gets you:

CCNP Enterprise Certification Progress
Career Advancement
Expertise in Core Networking
Industry Recognition
Enhanced Job Opportunities
Higher Earning Potential
Access to Cisco Professional Network

Target audience

This certification is ideal for:

Network Engineers
Systems Engineers
Network Administrators
IT Professionals Pursuing CCNP
Cisco Certified Technicians
Enterprise Network Architects
Technical Support Specialists

Prerequisites

While there are no mandatory prerequisites, Cisco recommends having:

At least five years experience recommended
CCNA recommended
Access to Cisco equipment

Cisco CCNP Exam Pass

Brent Sorensen

Brent is just one of many hundreds of students we have trained toward their Cisco CCNP exam.

The Cisco CCNP is a high-level IT certification that allows you to work in senior network support and design positions. You can plan, configure, and support advanced network services and protocols, or consider becoming a freelance IT consultant.

Passing the Cisco CCNP Enterprise – ENCOR exam requires substantial effort, as well as using training videos, hands-on lab time, and CCNP practice tests. Allow around three months per CCNP exam. You can perform all your labs on our live Cisco racks, which are available 24/7, or import the topology into GNS3 and use your own IOS image.

Your Instructor

Jay Ocampo CCIE

Jay is CCIE 59340 and is a seasoned Solution Network Architect/Engineer with 15 years of total experience in IT service management, operations, system integration, network engineering, and enterprise architecture.

He obtained a Cisco CCIE Data Center certification and holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering. He currently lives in the Philippines.

Curriculum

Module 1	Architecture
Unit 1	Welcome to the Course
Unit 2	Enterprise Architecture
Unit 3	On-Premise vs Cloud Infrastructure Deployment
Unit 4	Cisco SD-WAN Principles and Solution Design
Unit 5	Cisco SD-Access Principles and Solution Design
Unit 6	QoS and its Components
Unit 7	Hardware Vs Software Switching Mechanisms
Unit 8	Exam
Module 2	Virtualization
Unit 1	Virtualization Technologies
Unit 2	Configuring and Verifying Data Path Virtualization Technologies
Unit 3	Network Virtualization Concepts
Unit 4	Exam
Module 3	Infrastructure
Unit 1	Configuration, Verification and Troubleshooting of Static and Dynamic 802.1Q Trunking Protocols and EtherChannels
Unit 2	Configure and verify common Spanning Tree Protocols (RSTP and MST)
Unit 3	Configure and Verify OSPF Environments (Part 1)
Unit 4	Configure and Verify OSPF Environments (Part 2)
Unit 5	Configure and Verify OSPF Environments (Part 3)
Unit 6	Configure and Verify BGP Environments (Part 1)
Unit 7	Configure and Verify BGP Environments (Part 2)
Unit 8	IP Services (Part 1)
Unit 9	IP Services (Part 2)
Unit 10	IP Services (Part 3)
Unit 11	Exam
Module 4	Network Assurance
Unit 1	Common Network Troubleshooting Tools
Unit 2	Netflow, SPAN, and IP SLA
Unit 3	Cisco DNA Center Automation and Assurance
Unit 4	NETCONF and RESTCONF
Unit 5	Exam
Module 5	Security
Unit 1	Device Access Control
Unit 2	Access-lists, COPP and Security REST API
Unit 3	Network Security Design (Part 1)
Unit 4	Network Security Design (Part 2)
Unit 5	Exam
Module 6	Automation
Unit 1	Interpret Basic Python Components and Scripts
Unit 2	Interpret Basic Python Components and Scripts Part 2
Unit 3	JSON and YANG
Unit 4	Describe API for Cisco DNA Center
Unit 5	Describe API for Cisco vManage
Unit 6	Interpret REST API Response Codes and Results
Unit 7	Constructing an EEM Applet
Unit 8	Chef, Puppet, Ansible, and SaltStack
Unit 9	Exam
Module 7	ENCOR v1.2 Updates
Unit 1	Client Density
Unit 2	Configure and Verify Root Guard BPDU Guard
Unit 3	Interpret Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Configuration
Unit 4	Multicast RPF Check
Unit 5	EAPOL (4-way handshake)
Unit 6	Exam
Module 8	Bonus Exams
Unit 1	Exam 1
Unit 2	Exam 2

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CCNP Enterprise – ENCOR v1.2

Your Guided Learning Pathway

Advanced Networking Principles

Manage a Large Network