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Cisco CCNP – 350-401: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

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Prepare for Cisco exam 350-401 ENCOR, the core exam for CCNP Enterprise. Covers architecture, infrastructure, assurance, security and automation in 8 hours 10 minutes across 47 videos.

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Cisco CCNP 350-401: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) prepares you for the core exam of the Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification. It is for network engineers and CCNA holders who build and run enterprise networks and want to prove professional-level skills. The course runs for 8 hours 10 minutes across 47 videos, with 150 practice questions.

What you will learn

  • Compare enterprise network designs, including tiered and fabric models
  • Understand software-defined networking such as SD-WAN and SD-Access
  • Apply Quality of Service to protect important traffic
  • Explain virtualisation, including virtual machines, VRFs and tunnels
  • Configure and check Layer 2 features such as trunking, EtherChannel and Spanning Tree
  • Work with Layer 3 routing protocols, including EIGRP, OSPF and BGP
  • Set up IP services such as NTP, NAT, HSRP and multicast
  • Monitor and troubleshoot with tools such as SNMP, NetFlow, SPAN and IP SLA
  • Secure network devices with AAA, ACLs and infrastructure protection
  • Read and use Python, JSON and REST APIs for network automation

Topics covered

  1. Architecture: enterprise network design, SD-WAN, SD-Access and Quality of Service.
  2. Virtualisation: hypervisors, virtual machines, VRFs and tunnelling.
  3. Infrastructure: Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing and IP services.
  4. Network Assurance: diagnostics, monitoring and checking network health.
  5. Security: device access control, AAA, ACLs and firewalls.
  6. Automation: Python, JSON, data models and REST APIs.

Who this course is for

  • Network engineers working on enterprise campus and WAN networks
  • Network administrators who want to move to a senior role
  • CCNA holders taking the next step to CCNP Enterprise
  • Network security engineers who need deeper routing and switching skills
  • Anyone preparing for the 350-401 ENCOR exam

Before you start

Cisco sets no formal prerequisites for this exam. Even so, this is a professional-level course. You will get the most from it if you already know CCNA-level topics such as IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs and basic routing. Access to lab gear or a network simulator helps you practise, as hands-on work makes the routing and switching topics much easier to remember.

About the 350-401 ENCOR exam

Exam 350-401 ENCOR is set by Cisco. It tests your skill in putting core enterprise network technology in place, covering dual stack IPv4 and IPv6 architecture, virtualisation, infrastructure, network assurance, security and automation. It is the core exam for CCNP Enterprise. To earn the full CCNP Enterprise, you pass ENCOR plus one concentration exam of your choice, such as 300-410 ENARSI. Passing ENCOR alone earns the Cisco Certified Specialist: Enterprise Core credential, and it also serves as the qualifying exam for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure and CCIE Enterprise Wireless. Cisco updates the exam topics from time to time, so check the current blueprint before you book.

Jobs this course supports

  • Network Engineer
  • Senior Network Administrator
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Infrastructure Engineer

Skill level

Advanced
Duration

8 hours 10 Minutes
Videos

47 Course Videos
Questions

150 Test Questions
Certification

Cisco CCNP Enterprise (core exam)
Exam code

350-401 ENCOR
Certification body

Cisco
Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites. CCNA-level networking knowledge is strongly advised.
Best for

Network engineers, network administrators, network security engineers, CCNA holders moving up
Topics covered

Enterprise network architecture, virtualisation, Layer 2 and Layer 3 infrastructure, IP services, network assurance, security, automation
Format

Online video lessons, self-paced
Language

English
Certificate

StemBoss Certificate of Completion

What is inside this course

6 modules and 47 lessons. Here is the full outline.

Module 1: Architecture13 lessons
  1. 1.1 About Your Instructor
  2. 1.2 Course Introduction
  3. 1.3 Welcome to the Architecture Domain
  4. 1.4 Classic 3 and 2 Tier Models
  5. 1.5 2 Tier Spine Leaf
  6. 1.6 Fabric Capacity Planning
  7. 1.7 High Availability
  8. 1.8 Designing a WLAN Deployment
  9. 1.9 Cloud vs On-Prem
  10. 1.10 The Cisco SD-WAN
  11. 1.11 Cisco SD-Access
  12. 1.12 QoS
  13. 1.13 Hardware vs Software Switching
Module 2: Virtualization4 lessons
  1. 2.1 Welcome to the Virtualization Domain
  2. 2.2 Device Virtualization Technologies
  3. 2.3 Data Path Virtualization
  4. 2.4 Network Virtualization Concepts
Module 3: Infrastructure11 lessons
  1. 3.1 Welcome to the Infrastructure Domain
  2. 3.2 Trunking - VTP - EtherChannel
  3. 3.3 RSTP and MST
  4. 3.4 EIGRP vs OSPF
  5. 3.4 OSPF
  6. 3.5 eBGP
  7. 3.6 eBGP Part 2
  8. 3.7 WLANs
  9. 3.8 NTP NAT PAT
  10. 3.9 HSRP VRRP GLBP
  11. 3.10 Multicast
Module 4: Network Assurance6 lessons
  1. 4.1 Welcome to the Network Assurance Module
  2. 4.2 Diagnose Network Issues
  3. 4.3 NetFlow
  4. 4.4 SPAN
  5. 4.5 IP SLA
  6. 4.6 DNA Center
Module 5: Security5 lessons
  1. 5.1 Welcome to the Security Module
  2. 5.2 Device Access Control
  3. 5.3 ACLs and CoPP
  4. 5.4 Wireless Security
  5. 5.5 Components in Security Design
Module 6: Automation8 lessons
  1. 6.1 Welcome to the Automation Module
  2. 6.2 Python
  3. 6.3 JSON
  4. 6.4 YANG
  5. 6.5 NETCONF-RESTCONF
  6. 6.6 APIs
  7. 6.7 EEM
  8. 6.8 Orchestration Tools

Your learning path

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 350-401 ENCOR exam?

It is Cisco's core exam for CCNP Enterprise. It covers architecture, virtualisation, infrastructure, network assurance, security and automation in enterprise networks.

Does passing ENCOR give me the CCNP Enterprise?

Not on its own. You need ENCOR plus one concentration exam, such as 300-410 ENARSI. Passing ENCOR alone earns the Cisco Certified Specialist: Enterprise Core credential.

Do I need my CCNA first?

Cisco sets no formal prerequisites, but CCNA-level knowledge is strongly advised because ENCOR builds on it.

Does ENCOR count towards CCIE?

Yes. ENCOR is the qualifying exam for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure and CCIE Enterprise Wireless.

Which concentration exam should I take after ENCOR?

300-410 ENARSI is a common choice for engineers focused on advanced routing and services.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.

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