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Cisco SPRI: Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions exam guide

Exam 300-510 SPRI

SPRI (300-510) validates implementing service provider advanced routing: unicast routing protocols, routing policy language (RPL), MPLS and segment routing. With SPCOR it earns CCNP Service Provider.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit90 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$300 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryProctored at a test center or online, scheduled through Cisco's certification portal

Format: Multiple choice (single and multiple answer), drag-and-drop, and simulation/testlet-style items; pass/fail. Fee note: Cisco Learning Credits accepted.

Who it's for

SP engineers responsible for routing design and policy in carrier networks.

What the exam covers

Unicast Routing—
Routing Policy and Manipulation—
MPLS and Segment Routing—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None.

Recommended: Three to five years of service provider routing experience.

Keeping it active

Passing earns a Cisco Certified Specialist credential valid 3 years (renew with 40 CE credits or by passing a qualifying exam). The exam itself also counts toward recertifying CCNP/CCIE.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Advanced IS-IS, OSPF and BGP
  • IOS XR Routing Policy Language
  • BGP policy, communities and route reflection
  • MPLS TE and segment routing TE
  • Fast convergence and TI-LFA
  • Multicast in SP networks

Job roles

IP/MPLS EngineerService Provider Network EngineerBackbone EngineerPeering EngineerNetwork Architect

Where it fits in your path

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Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: IS-IS/OSPF advanced features on IOS XR.
  2. Week 2: BGP and RPL policy writing.
  3. Week 3: MPLS TE and SR-TE.
  4. Week 4: Practice exams and labs.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Write RPL by hand until it is natural; parameterized policies appear.
  • Know BGP attribute manipulation outcomes.
  • Understand SR-TE policies and color/endpoint concepts.
  • Lab on XRd or IOS XRv; IOS XE-only experience leaves gaps in RPL and commit syntax.

Key terms for this exam

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Commonly confused on this exam

Frequently asked questions

How much does the SPRI exam cost?

US$300 per attempt, or Cisco Learning Credits.

Does SPRI alone give me CCNP Service Provider?

No. CCNP Service Provider requires the core exam plus one concentration exam. Passing SPRI by itself earns a Cisco Certified Specialist credential.

What is the passing score?

Cisco does not publish passing scores or question counts; the score needed varies by exam form and is reported as pass/fail with a section breakdown.

How hard is SPRI?

It is a 90-minute professional-level exam that assumes CCNA-level knowledge plus hands-on experience with IOS XR routing and RPL. Candidates without real lab time usually struggle.

SPRI or another concentration?

SPRI is the routing-heavy choice and best for CCIE SP prep; SPVI suits VPN service delivery roles.

Official page: www.cisco.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.