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Cisco CCNP ENCOR 350-401

Master enterprise networking — the path to senior roles

48 hours4.8 (43 reviews)Next: Aug 15, 2026
$799

Course Overview

CISNET's online CCNP ENCOR training is a live, instructor-led certification program built around the Cisco 350-401 blueprint. The bootcamp runs 30 hours and dives deep into dual-stack architecture, virtualization, network assurance, security, automation and the routing-and-switching depth the exam expects. CCNP ENCOR is the core paper for every CCNP Enterprise concentration and a qualifying step toward CCIE Enterprise — so the skills you build here unlock multiple Canadian career paths. Every session is hands-on: OSPF and EIGRP design, BGP attributes, MPLS, VXLAN, SD-WAN, SD-Access fabrics, wireless, network programmability with Python and REST APIs, and infrastructure security. Your CCIE-certified instructor walks you through real enterprise scenarios drawn from Canadian banking, telecom and government networks. The CCNP ENCOR exam paces tightly across simulations and multi-choice; weekly mock papers, lab quizzes and a CCNP ENCOR study planner train that pacing across the cohort. CCNP ENCOR salary in Canada typically runs CAD 95K to 130K for senior network engineers holding the credential, with strong CCNP ENCOR job demand across managed service providers, financial services and federal contractors. Most graduates follow a CCNP ENCOR career path that leads to ENARSI, the concentration exams and ultimately CCIE Enterprise. CISNET's online delivery means you keep your day job while you train — sessions are recorded, weekly office hours are included, and one-on-one exam prep is available. Every seat ships with the official Cisco Press study guide, a question bank modelled on the current exam, retake support, and lifetime access to our alumni network. The instructor-led format also means questions are answered the same day rather than buried in a forum queue. The course is built for first-attempt certification success in the Canadian market, and your post-cohort access to the alumni network keeps interview prep, salary negotiation tips and concentration-exam planning a single message away.

Course Curriculum

  • GNS3 LAB software introduction
  • IPv4 vs IPv6 differences
  • Introduction to Routing & switching
  • Routing tables vs MAC-address table
  • MAC address vs IP Address
  • VLAN, VTP, Trunking(DTP, ISL, 802.1Q)
  • SPANNING-TREE protocols(PVST, RSTP AND MSTP)
  • L3 switching using SVI vs Routed port.
  • Advanced SWITCHING LAP
  • OSPF Routing concepts(Area's, Router Type, LSA's)
  • EIGRP Routing Concetps(ASN#, DUAL alogoritm)
  • BGP Routing Introduction(ASN#, IBGP, EBGP, Path Attributes)
  • EIGRP, OSPF & BGP Routing labs
  • Unicast, Broadcast vs Multicast.
  • Multicast PIM-Modes(sparse, Dense and sparce-Dense)
  • Multicast-IGMP protocol.
  • Multicast Rendezvous Point
  • Multicast MSDP Protocol
  • IPv6 Addressing and IPv6 addressing rules.
  • IPv6 Routing-OSPF, EIGRP and BGP
  • IPv6 SLAAC-Stateless Address Auto Configuration Client.
  • IPv6 OSPF LAB and Multicast lab
  • Introduction to QOS(TOS byte, IP Precedense, DSCP)
  • Traffic Classification & Marking
  • HSRP, VRRP, GLBP redundancy protocol
  • NTP, SNMP, COPP, IP-SLA, SPAN, RSPA, ERSPAN, EEM Features
  • GRE, IPSEC overlay tunnels
  • Introduction to LSIP and VxLAN tunnels
  • IPv6 LAB and HSRP LAB.
  • Introduction to LAN and WAN
  • SD-ACCESS(L2-SDN) Fabric introduction
  • DNA Center and LISP Routing Architecture
  • ITR, ETR, XTR, PITR, PETR, PXTR, MS, MR, EID and RLOC information
  • VxLAN and VTEP
  • Cisco SAFE, Secure domains, Cisco Talos, Threat Grid, AMP
  • Cisco Anyconnect, Umbrella, WSA & ESA
  • NGFW, NGIPS, FMC, ISE, & NAC
  • TrustSec vs MACSec, ZBF, AAA
  • ACL, PACL vs VACL & General Router Security.
  • Virtual Machines(Type-1 vs Type-2)
  • Network Programmability, API(South bound, North Bound) and Controller
  • XML, YAML, JSON,
  • Configuration Management Tools-Ansible, Puppet & Cheff
  • EXAM information-MCQ and LABs will be discussed and given to all students.

What's Included

Live instructor-led classes (30 hours)
Advanced lab environment
Practice exams
Study materials and guides
Post-course support
Certificate of completion

Upcoming Sessions

Aug 15, 2026Oct 10, 2026
2:30 PM6:00 PMSat
Online
15 seats left

Prerequisites

  • CCNA certification recommended

Career Outcomes

Senior Network Engineer

$85,000 – $120,000

Demand: High

Network Architect

$100,000 – $140,000

Demand: Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between CCNA and CCNP ENCOR?

CCNA covers networking fundamentals while CCNP ENCOR (350-401) covers advanced enterprise networking — dual-stack architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation at scale.

Do I need CCNA before taking CCNP ENCOR?

Cisco recommends 3-5 years of networking experience and a CCNA certification before attempting CCNP ENCOR. Our course assumes solid CCNA-level knowledge.

How long is the CCNP ENCOR course?

Our CCNP ENCOR training is 40 hours of live instruction delivered over 5 full days. Evening/weekend schedules are also available spanning 2-3 weeks.

What is the CCNP ENCOR exam format?

The 350-401 ENCOR exam is 120 minutes with approximately 100 questions covering enterprise networking, security, automation, and wireless infrastructure.

What salary can I expect with CCNP?

CCNP-certified professionals in Canada earn $85,000-$120,000 CAD on average, with senior roles exceeding $130,000. It is a significant step up from CCNA-level positions.

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