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Courses  /  Cisco  /  Cisco CCNP Enterprise - Implement and Operate Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)
Exam 350-401ENCOR (CCNP Enterprise core) Cisco College credit

Cisco CCNP Enterprise - Implement and Operate Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

Five days on the CCNP Enterprise core: architecture, virtualization, switching, routing, assurance, security and automation, built around 350-401 ENCOR v1.2.

Five days, instructor-led In class or live online Class Hub + 90 days Military funding accepted Up to 3 college credits

Course overview

Core examCCNP and CCIE Enterprise350-401 is also the CCIE Enterprise written qualifier
6 domainsENCOR v1.2Infrastructure is the biggest at 30%
5 days+ 90 days of Class HubLive class, recordings, labs and practice exams

thinQtank® Learning is offering a unique five-day training camp for Implementing and Operating Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR). As with all of our Cisco Training Experiences - exams are delivered in the classroom.

ENCOR

The goal of this course is to develop the core networking skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage Enterprise wired and wireless networks. It also requires learners understand and implement security principles within the Enterprise networks and introduces learners to overlay network design by using solutions like SD-Access and SD-WAN. The course also lays focus implementing on automation and programmability in enterprise networks.

Your certification path

Where this course sits: what to have first, and where it leads.

Course objectives

What you will be able to do by the end of the class.

Enterprise architectureChoose between two-tier, three-tier, fabric and cloud designs and build in high availability.
Switching and routingConfigure and troubleshoot trunking, EtherChannel, spanning tree, OSPF, EIGRP and eBGP.
Virtualization and overlaysDeploy VRFs, GRE and IPsec tunnels, and explain LISP and VXLAN.
IP servicesRun NAT, FHRP, NTP and multicast services that hold up in production.
SecurityLock down device access with AAA, ACLs and CoPP, and explain TrustSec, MACsec and NGFW roles.
Automation and AIRead and write basic Python, work with JSON and YANG, and call Catalyst Center and SD-WAN Manager APIs.

Who it is for

Who gets the most from this class, and what to know before you start.

Who should attend

  • Those looking to earn their CCNP Certification
  • Those looking to earn their CCNP Specialist
  • Engineers involved in the installation and support of enterprise network architectures
  • Those who configure, verify, and troubleshoot enterprise network architectures
  • Network engineers, administrators, technicians

Prerequisites

  • Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks
  • Basic understanding of routing and wireless connectivity
  • Basic Internet usage skills
  • Basic understanding of python scripting

Course outline

8 modules. Open any one to see what it covers.

01Enterprise architecture
  • Two-tier, three-tier, fabric and cloud designs
  • High availability: redundancy, FHRP and SSO
  • Catalyst SD-WAN and SD-Access principles, and QoS
02Virtualization
  • Hypervisors, virtual machines and virtual switching
  • VRF, GRE and IPsec tunneling
  • LISP and VXLAN overlays
03Layer 2 infrastructure
  • 802.1Q trunking and EtherChannel
  • STP, RSTP and MST tuning
  • Root guard, BPDU guard and loop prevention
04Layer 3 routing
  • EIGRP versus OSPF, and OSPFv2/v3 in depth
  • eBGP neighbors, path selection and policy
  • Policy-based routing
05IP services
  • NTP/PTP, NAT and PAT
  • HSRP and VRRP first-hop redundancy
  • Multicast: PIM, IGMP and MSDP
06Network assurance
  • Debugs, conditional debugs, ping, traceroute, SNMP and syslog
  • Flexible NetFlow, SPAN, RSPAN and ERSPAN
  • IP SLA and Catalyst Center assurance
07Security
  • Device access control, AAA, ACLs and CoPP
  • REST API security and threat defense
  • Endpoint security, next-generation firewalls, TrustSec and MACsec
08Automation and AI
  • Python basics, JSON and YANG
  • Catalyst Center and SD-WAN Manager APIs, REST response codes
  • EEM applets and agent versus agentless orchestration

The full lesson-by-lesson outline is in the course datasheet (PDF).

Course features

How the class is taught, and why it works.

Live, instructor-ledEvery session is taught live by a certified instructor, in the classroom and online at the same time.
Hands-on labs30% of class time is hands-on lab work, not slides.
Exam preparation built inPractice questions and focused review aligned to exam 350-401, with the exam delivered in the classroom.
Class Hub for 90 daysRecordings, materials and practice stay open for the class plus 90 days after it ends.
Attend your waySterling, VA, Atlanta, GA, Burbank, CA, or live online from anywhere.
Funding friendlyMilitary flat rate, thinQflex monthly payments, or a formal quote for your employer.

What you get

Everything below is included in the course price.

Class Hub access for the length of the class plus 90 days
thinQtank® Learning Accelerated Custom Exam Study Guide for the ENCOR exams
Exam delivery in classroom with 98% success
Custom and focused exam preparation software and materials
Course specific thinQtank® Learning publications to promote a fun and exciting learning
Membership to the thinQtank® Learning University Online
WE DO NOT "TEACH THE TEST" - Students will receive valuable examples and discussion
Receive all reading material and study guides when you register
All courses taught by CCIE Certified instructors
Additional hours of remote lab access
Custom video recordings with even more in-depth learning of course topics
Customized practice exam software
Digital courseware
Retake any or all portions of the course as many times as you like in person or live on-line for 24 months
Six months mentoring access to CCIE engineers after completing the course

Format: Five days of instructor-led learning · 70% Lecture and 30% Hands-On Labs · Instructor-Led Training, Immersive Live-Online Training, On-Site and Custom Delivery Finish CCNP Enterprise in One Visit — ENCOR + ENSLD Every ENCOR camp is followed immediately by a two-day ENSLD exam review and preparation block over the weekend, so you leave with the whole certification rather than half of it.Days 1–5 — ENCOR, Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies. Monday to Friday, exam in the classroom.Days 6–7 — ENSLD, Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks. Saturday and Sunday, exam review and preparation.You earn Cisco Certified Specialist — Enterprise Core, Cisco Certified Specialist — Enterprise Design, and CCNP Enterprise.Package price $6,250 for both classes. The weekend block is exam review and preparation, not the full five-day Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks course, which remains available on its own.Wireless moved out of this exam on 19 March 2026 Cisco moved wireless into a separate CCNP Wireless track built on a new core exam, 350-101 WLCOR, taking the ENWLSD and ENWLSI concentrations with it as 300-110 WLSD and 300-120 WLSI. The wireless modules are still delivered in this camp but are no longer examined by 350-401.

Study plan

How the five days run, plus what to do before and after class.

Before class
  • Check the prerequisites above and fill any gaps
  • We send joining details and course materials before day one
Day 1
  • Enterprise architecture
  • Virtualization
Day 2
  • Layer 2 infrastructure
  • Layer 3 routing
Day 3
  • IP services
  • Network assurance
Day 4
  • Security
  • Automation and AI
Day 5
  • Final review and exam
After class
  • Class Hub stays open 90 days: recordings, labs and practice
  • Missed a passing score? Review your weak domains and rebook

The order of topics can shift with the class; your instructor confirms the schedule on day one.

The certification exam

Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.2 · exam 350-401

Exam code350-401
QuestionsNot published
Time120 minutes
Passing scoreNot published

Exam domains and weighting

1. Architecture
15%
2. Virtualization
10%
3. Infrastructure
30%
4. Network Assurance
10%
5. Security
20%
6. Automation and AI
15%

Domain weights are from Cisco's published ENCOR v1.2 exam topics. Wireless moved to the CCNP Wireless track in March 2026 and is no longer examined on 350-401. Cisco does not publish the question count or passing score.

Format
Multiple choice and other question types
Voucher
Exam voucher available — ask us to add it to your registration. Pearson VUE test center or online proctored; we help you register and schedule
Validity
CCNP certifications are valid for three years; recertify with continuing education credits or exams

DoD 8140 and college credit

What this certification counts for with the Department of Defense, and toward a degree.

DoD 8140 / 8570 This certification is not on the DoD 8570 baseline list. Under DoD 8140, a degree or qualifying training can also meet the requirement. See which certifications qualify in the DoD Workforce Navigator.
College credit Pass the exam and these universities will count it toward a degree. This is what each school publishes about its own transfer policy; the registrar makes the final call.
3credits UMGC
Accepted WGU amount not published

Most schools only count IT certifications earned in the last three to five years (some require them to be current), and several will not award transfer credit once you have enrolled. Get your evaluation done first.

Where it can take you

Roles this certification is commonly asked for.

Network EngineerBuild and run enterprise campus and WAN networks.
Senior Network EngineerOwn escalations, upgrades and design decisions.
Network AdministratorKeep switching, routing and services healthy day to day.
Network Automation EngineerBring Python and APIs into enterprise operations.
CCIE Enterprise CandidateENCOR qualifies you for the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab.

Upcoming dates

Every class runs in the classroom and live online at the same time. Pick the dates; choose how you attend when you register.

DatesLocationFormat
Nov 9 – 13, 2026 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Dec 7 – 11, 2026 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Dec 14 – 18, 2026 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Apr 19 – 23, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Apr 26 – 30, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
May 10 – 14, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jun 21 – 25, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jul 12 – 16, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Aug 16 – 20, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Aug 23 – 27, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Sep 13 – 17, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve

5 more dates through December 2027. Ask about a later date.

Paying for it

The price above is our standard rate. These options can bring it down or spread it out.

Military & veterans
$1,500

Flat rate per class when you use Air Force COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0. Your program confirms eligibility.

Funding details
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A formal quote with the course and exam voucher as separate lines, valid 30 days. Group and government pricing available.

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How to enroll

Four steps from here to certified.

  1. Pick your datesChoose a class from the dates above, in a classroom or live online.
  2. Reserve or get a quoteReserve your seat, ask for a quote for your employer, or make a thinQflex offer.
  3. Get readyWe confirm your seat and send joining details and materials before day one.
  4. Attend and certifyTake the class, then sit exam 350-401, with Class Hub open for 90 days after.

Frequently asked questions

Is wireless still on ENCOR?
No. Since 19 March 2026 wireless is examined in the separate CCNP Wireless track (350-101 WLCOR). Wireless concepts are still taught in class for context.
What else do I need for CCNP Enterprise?
One concentration exam, such as ENSLD, ENARSI, ENSDWI, ENAUTO, ENCC or ENNA, all of which we teach. Our ENCOR + ENSLD package does both in one visit.
Does ENCOR lead to CCIE?
Yes. Passing 350-401 qualifies you to book the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab within three years.
What does it cost?
The standard price is $3,850; exam voucher available — ask us to add it to your registration. Military students using AF COOL, Army CA, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 pay $1,500, and thinQflex lets you name your own price and monthly payment.
How long is the class?
Five days of live, instructor-led training, about 30% of it hands-on labs.
Can I attend live online?
Yes. Every class runs live online at the same time as the classroom, with the same instructor and labs.
How long do I keep access to the materials?
Your Class Hub stays open for the length of the class plus 90 days.
Is the exam included?
The exam voucher is priced separately; we can add it to your registration or quote.
Can I use military funding?
Yes. With Air Force COOL, Army CA, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 you pay a flat $1,500 per class.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Request a quote and we will send a formal one, valid for 30 days.
What if I cannot pay all at once?
Use thinQflex to name your price and spread payments over up to twelve months.
Where are the classrooms?
Sterling, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Burbank, California. Every class also runs live online, so you can join from anywhere.
What do I need to attend online?
A computer with a reliable internet connection, a headset or speakers, and a microphone. A webcam is recommended.
Will I get a certificate of completion?
Yes. You receive a thinQtank Learning certificate of completion when you finish the class.
Which course should I take next?
Most students go on to Cisco CCNP Enterprise - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) / Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks Exam Prep (ENSLD), Cisco CCNP Enterprise - Implement Enterprise Advanced Routing Services (ENARSI), CCNP Enterprise Design – Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD). Tell us your goal and we will map the path with you.
Do you run private classes for teams?
Yes. We deliver private classes on-site or online for teams and agencies, on your dates. Ask for a quote.
Can you help me choose the right course?
Yes. Call 855-868-4467 or email sasmith@thinqtanklearning.com and we will recommend the right starting point.

Ready to earn your CCNP Enterprise - Implement and Operate Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)?

Next class Nov 8 – 12, 2027 · Atlanta, GA and live online.