CCNP Certification Overview

Each CCNP certification requires two exams:

1. Core Exam – Covers foundational and technology-specific core topics.
2. Concentration Exam – Allows candidates to specialize in an area of interest within the chosen track.

Note: The core exam also qualifies you for the corresponding CCIE lab exam.

Available CCNP Certification Tracks

• CCNP Enterprise
• CCNP Security
• CCNP Data Center
• CCNP Collaboration
• CCNP Service Provider
• Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional
• Cisco Certified DevNet Professional

Track Details & Exam Requirements

CCNP Enterprise

Demonstrate your expertise in enterprise networking solutions, including infrastructure, automation, wireless, and security. This certification validates your ability to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks.

Required Exams

• Core Exam: 350-401 ENCOR – Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
• Concentration Exam (Choose one from ENTERPRISE -focused tracks)

Focus: Enterprise networking (wired/wireless, automation, security)
More details are available on our CCNP Enterprise page.

CCNP Security

Validates your skills in securing Cisco networks. Learn to implement secure solutions with firewall, VPN, and identity services.

Required Exams

• Core Exam: 350-701 SCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies
• Concentration Exam (Choose one from security-focused tracks)

Focus: Firewall, VPNs, identity services, and secure access
More details are available on our CCNP Security page.

CCNP Data Center

Prove your capabilities in data center solutions including automation, computing, storage networking, and data center infrastructure.

Required Exams

• Core Exam: 350-601 DCCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies
• Concentration Exam (Choose one from data center-focused tracks)

Focus: Data center networking, storage, compute, and automation
More details are available on our CCNP Data Center page.

CCNP Collaboration

Specialize in collaboration technologies including call control, QoS, and video conferencing.

Required Exams

• Core Exam: 350-801 CLCOR – Implementing Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies
• Concentration Exam (Choose one from collaboration-focused tracks)

Focus: VoIP, video conferencing, call control, QoS
More details are available on our CCNP Collaboration page.

CCNP Service Provider

Demonstrate your skills in delivering a scalable and flexible service provider infrastructure.

Required Exams

• Core Exam: 350-501 SPCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies
• Concentration Exam (Choose one from service provider-focused tracks)

Focus: Service provider infrastructure and scalability

Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional

Develop expertise in cybersecurity operations, including incident response and threat intelligence.

Required Exams

• Core Exam: 350-201 CBRCOR – Performing CyberOps Using Cisco Security Technologies
• Concentration Exam (Choose one from service provider-focused tracks)

Focus: Security operations, threat intelligence, incident response
More details are available on our CCNP CyberOps Professional page.

Cisco Certified DevNet Professional

Validate your skills in software development, automation, and DevOps practices within Cisco environments.

Required Exams

• Core Exam: 350-901 DEVCOR – Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs
• Concentration Exam (Choose one from DevNet-focused tracks)

Focus: Software development, APIs, network automation, DevOps
More details are available on our CCNP DevNet Professional page.

Validity & Recertification

Validity: 3 years

Renewal Options

You can recertify by passing any one of the following

• Pass one CCNP core exam (e.g., 350-401 ENCOR, 350-701 SCOR)
• pass any two separate professional concentration exams
• Pass any one expert-level lab

Focus: Software development, APIs, network automation, DevOps
More details are available on our CCNP DevNet Professional page.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for CCNP exams. However, Cisco recommends 3–5 years of experience in the relevant technology area.