Certification Overview

To earn CCIE Enterprise Wireless, candidates must pass:

1. Core Exam (Qualifying Exam)
2. Hands-on Lab Exam

Note: The core exam also qualifies you toward the CCNP Enterprise certification.  

Track Details & Exam Requirements

Required Exams

🔹 Core Exam (Qualifying)

• 350-401 ENCOR – Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies

Core Exam Focus Areas:

• Enterprise architecture
• Virtualization
• Infrastructure (Layer 2 & Layer 3)
• Network assurance
• Security
• Automation

🔹 Lab Exam (8-Hour Practical Exam)

• CCIE Enterprise Wireless v1.x Lab Exam

The lab exam tests real-world skills in planning, designing, deploying, operating, and optimizing enterprise wireless networks. Lab Exam Focus Areas:

• Wireless design and site surveys
• Wireless security implementation
• High-density wireless deployments
• Advanced troubleshooting
• QoS for voice and video over wireless
• Automation and programmability
• Network assurance and monitoring

Validity & Recertification

With CCIE Enterprise Wireless, you demonstrate the ability to:

• Design complex wireless infrastructures
• Implement secure and scalable wireless solutions
• Optimize high-performance WLAN environments
• Troubleshoot advanced wireless issues
• Integrate wireless with enterprise wired networks
• Deploy automation in wireless environments

Certification Validity & Recertification

Validity Period: 3 Years

Renewal Options

You can recertify by completing any one of the following:

• Pass any one CCIE lab exam
• Pass any CCIE written/core exam
• Pass two professional-level concentration exams
• Earn continuing education credits

Recommended Experience

There are no formal prerequisites to attempt the exams. However, Cisco recommends:

• 5–7 years of experience in enterprise networking
• Strong expertise in wireless design and deployment
• Deep understanding of RF fundamentals and WLAN security

Who Should Pursue CCIE Enterprise Wireless?

• Senior Wireless Network Engineers
• Wireless Architects
• Network Consultants
• Enterprise Infrastructure Experts
• IT Professionals specializing in WLAN

Career Benefits

• Recognized globally as an expert-level certification
• Validates advanced wireless networking expertise
• Positions you for senior and architect-level roles
• Significantly enhances earning potential