CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking

The first course in a 2-part series prepares you for professional-level networking roles.

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Go Further in Your Networking Career

Ready to advance your skills and tackle complex network solutions? Start your journey to earn the CCNP Enterprise certification. The course broadens your architectural understanding and deepens your implementation skills required by enterprise networks. This first course in the 2-course CCNP Enterprise series covers switching, routing, wireless, and related security topics, along with the technologies that support software-defined programmable networks. You’ll be prepared for the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies exam (350-401 ENCOR) that earns an Enterprise Core Specialist certification. Continue on to the second CCNP Enterprise course which prepares you for the concentration exam Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (300-410 ENARSI) to complete your CCNP Enterprise certification.

Recommended preparation: CCNA or equivalent knowledge and skills.

You'll Learn These Core Skills:

  • Implement advanced technologies to support a secure and scalable enterprise network architecture.
  • Configure enterprise networks for high availability and optimized performance.
  • Configure and manage secure site-to-site, remote-access, and wireless networks.
  • Deepen your understanding of virtualization and network automation.
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70 hours
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Level: Advanced
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Learning Type: Instructor-led
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Achievements: Badge
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Languages: English

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