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CCNP Enterprise Core

350-401
Ciscoprofessional

Quick Answer

CCNP Enterprise Core is a professional certification from Cisco that costs $400 and takes 200–300 hours to prepare for. The CCNP Enterprise Core exam validates advanced enterprise networking knowledge — dual-stack architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation.

Exam Cost
$400
Questions
100
Duration
120 min
Passing Score
825/1000
Valid
3 years

Exam details are sourced from official vendor documentation. Some vendors do not publish passing scores publicly. Always verify current requirements at the official exam page before registering.

Last verified: April 2026

About This Certification

The CCNP Enterprise Core exam validates advanced enterprise networking knowledge — dual-stack architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation. It is the required core exam for the CCNP Enterprise certification and a standalone exam toward CCIE Enterprise.

Who It's For

Network engineers with 3-5 years of experience pursuing senior networking roles. Requires CCNA or equivalent knowledge and is the gateway to CCNP Enterprise certification.

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