Exam Format

• Exam Code: 500‑470 
• Level: Specialist (for Cisco Channel Partner — Advanced Enterprise Networks Architecture)
• Duration: 60 minutes 
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed; commonly estimated around 750–850 out of 1000 
• Unscored Content: May include unscored items for statistical purposes; these do not affect the final score and timing accounts for them.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple-choice and simulation-type questions 
• Number of Questions: Approximately 30–40 questions 

Validity

• Certification Validity: Typically valid for 3 years (standard Cisco policy)
• Renewal Options: Recertify by retaking this exam or achieving another relevant certification

Exam Fee

• USD: $300 (excluding taxes) 
• Additional country-specific VAT or taxes may apply

Prerequisites

• No formal prerequisites; recommended for system engineers familiar with SDA, SD‑WAN, and ISE solutions.

Exam Topics

• SD-Access Discovery – 6% Define discovery; describe SDA concepts, use cases, trends, and benefits 
• SD-Access Design – 20% Design principles using Cisco DNA Center, fabric design, migration, and integration 
• SDA Demonstration – 8% Demonstrate assurance capabilities of SDA platforms 
• SDA Defend – 8% Selling propositions, competitor considerations, roadmap, and positioning 
• SD-WAN Discover – 8% Understand 4D methodology and SD-WAN capabilities and trends 
• SD-WAN Design – 12% Design SD-WAN architecture, security, connectivity, app services, and operations 
• SD-WAN Demonstration – 12% Conduct solution demonstrations, licensing, and closing engagements 
• ISE Discover – 6% ISE introduction, features, trends, and business triggers 
• ISE Design – 12% Architectural overview of ISE features—access control, profiling, guest, BYOD, TrustSec 
• ISE Demonstration – 6% ISE proof-of-value demos, licensing, roadmaps, integration with SDA policies 
• ISE Defend – 12% Competitive positioning, value proposition for selling ISE solutions 

Intended Audience

• Ideal for system engineers working within Cisco’s Channel Partner Program seeking the Advanced Enterprise Networks Architecture specialization.

Career Impact

• Senior System Engineer, Enterprise Network Architect, Partner Solution Specialist

• Validates skills in selling and designing Cisco’s modern enterprise networking solutions using the 4D methodology—critical for high-level partner engagements and solution design.

Exam Mode

• Proctored—tests available through Pearson VUE (online or in-center)

Exam Booking Link

• Schedule via Cisco’s Pearson VUE portal

Post-Exam Processing

• Results and certifications processed via Cisco Certmetrics (typically available within 24–48 hours)

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