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CCNP Enterprise ENCOR

Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (350-401 ENCOR)

The core exam for the Cisco CCNP Enterprise and CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certifications, covering enterprise networking infrastructure, virtualization, security, and automation. A high-value credential for network engineers.

$400120 minutes

What's on the exam

350-401 ENCOR v1.2 Exam Topics

Architecture

15%

Enterprise network design principles · High availability techniques · Wireless deployment models · SD-WAN and SD-Access concepts · QoS and network resilience

Virtualization

10%

Device virtualization technologies · Data path virtualization (VRF, GRE, IPsec) · Network virtualization concepts (LISP, VXLAN) · Hypervisors and virtual networking · Overlay vs underlay

Infrastructure

30%

Layer 2 (VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel) · Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP) · Wireless infrastructure · IP services (NAT, NTP, FHRP) · Network device configuration

Network Assurance

10%

Diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute, SNMP) · Syslog and debugging · NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow · SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN · IP SLA and monitoring

Security

20%

Device access control (AAA, TACACS+) · Infrastructure security (ACLs, CoPP) · Wireless security · Network access control concepts · Endpoint and segmentation security

Automation and Artificial Intelligence

15%

Data formats (JSON, XML, YAML) · APIs and REST (NETCONF, RESTCONF) · Python scripting basics · Configuration management (Ansible, Terraform) · Cisco Catalyst Center and AI-powered workflows

Frequently asked questions

How much does the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR cost?

The CCNP Enterprise ENCOR costs $400. Confirm current pricing with Cisco/Pearson VUE; prices vary by region.

How long is the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR and how many questions does it have?

Approximately 90–110 items — 120 minutes.

What do you need to pass the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR?

Cisco does not publish a fixed passing score; scaled scoring is used.

Can you retake the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR?

5-day wait after a failed attempt.

What is the best way to study for the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR?

Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Architecture 15%, Virtualization 10%, Infrastructure 30%, Network Assurance 10%, Security 20%, Automation and Artificial Intelligence 15%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.

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