CCNP Master: Complete ENCOR + ENARSI Certification Live Course

CCNP Enterprise Online Training: ENCOR + ENARSI

Build on your CCNA-level networking knowledge with PM Networking’s live CCNP Enterprise course. Study enterprise network design, routing, switching, security and troubleshooting through the ENCOR and ENARSI learning path.

CCNP means Cisco Certified Network Professional. ENCOR (350-401) covers enterprise core technologies; ENARSI (300-410) focuses on advanced routing and services. This course combines both areas so you can connect core concepts with practical fault isolation.

Who should join?

This course suits network support engineers, administrators and learners who already understand subnetting, VLANs, IP routing and basic device configuration. If you are starting from the fundamentals, consider the CCNA and CCNP combo course.

What the two modules cover

• ENCOR: Enterprise architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security and automation.
• ENARSI: Advanced routing and troubleshooting, VPN technologies, infrastructure security and infrastructure services.

Prepare with practical exercises

Work through routing and switching scenarios, inspect protocol state and use verification commands to explain why a network is failing. Use our ENARSI lab checklist to structure your practice.

Training and certification

Completing training is different from earning Cisco certification. CCNP Enterprise requires the core exam plus a concentration exam; ENARSI is one concentration option. Check the official Cisco certification requirements before booking.

Before enrolling, confirm the current batch schedule, total teaching hours, lab arrangements, recording access and applicable charges with PM Networking. Read the CCNP training and exam cost guide and the ENCOR versus ENARSI comparison for planning.

Prefer self-paced study?

Compare this live option with the recorded ENCOR and ENARSI course.

ENCOR and ENARSI Course Syllabus and Lab Topics

CCNP ENCOR (350-401)

Architecture

• Real-Time Use Case: Designing a scalable and redundant network for a corporate office.
• Topics:
  • Enterprise network architecture (dual-homed, single-homed, dual-multihomed, single-multihomed)
  • On-premises and cloud architecture
  • Software-defined networking (SDN)
  • Network virtualization

Virtualization

• Real-Time Use Case: Implementing network functions virtualization (NFV) for efficient resource utilization.
• Topics:
  • Virtualization fundamentals (hypervisors, virtual machines)
  • Virtual network functions (VNFs)
  • Virtual switches and routers
  • Virtual network design considerations

Infrastructure

• Real-Time Use Case: Deploying and managing a multi-site WAN.
• Topics:
  • Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel)
  • Layer 3 technologies (routing protocols, redistribution, VRF)
  • Infrastructure security (device hardening, secure access)
  • Infrastructure services (DHCP, DNS, IPAM)

Network Assurance

• Real-Time Use Case: Monitoring network performance and troubleshooting issues.
• Topics:
  • Network telemetry (NetFlow, SNMP, Syslog)
  • Network assurance tools (Cisco DNA Center, IP SLA)
  • Troubleshooting methodologies (ping, traceroute, debugs)
  • Network performance metrics and baselining

Security

• Real-Time Use Case: Implementing secure access and threat defense measures.
• Topics:
  • Device security (secure boot, device hardening)
  • Network security (ACLs, firewalls, VPNs)
  • Identity management (AAA, 802.1X)
  • Secure network protocols (SSH, HTTPS)

Automation

• Real-Time Use Case: Automating network configuration and management tasks.
• Topics:
  • Network automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
  • Network programmability (Python, REST APIs)
  • Automation and orchestration concepts
  • Cisco DNA Center and Cisco vManage

CCNP ENARSI (300-410)

Layer 3 Technologies

• Real-Time Use Case: Optimizing routing and ensuring network redundancy.
• Topics:
  • Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) routing (OSPF, EIGRP)
  • Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for interdomain routing
  • Route maps and policy-based routing (PBR)
  • Redistribution between routing protocols

VPN Technologies

• Real-Time Use Case: Implementing site-to-site VPNs for secure communication between remote offices.
• Topics:
  • GRE and IPsec VPNs
  • DMVPN (Dynamic Multipoint VPN)
  • FlexVPN
  • MPLS Layer 3 VPN

Infrastructure Security

• Real-Time Use Case: Protecting the network from internal and external threats.
• Topics:
  • Device security (control plane policing, management plane protection)
  • Network access control (802.1X, port security)
  • Secure routing protocols (OSPFv3, EIGRP named mode)
  • VPN security

Infrastructure Services

• Real-Time Use Case: Providing reliable and scalable network services.
• Topics:
  • High availability protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP)
  • QoS (Quality of Service) concepts and implementation
  • Network time synchronization (NTP)
  • IP SLA for network performance measurement

Network Assurance

• Real-Time Use Case: Ensuring network reliability and optimal performance.
• Topics:
  • Network troubleshooting (ping, traceroute, debugs)
  • Monitoring and maintaining network health
  • Network automation for assurance
  • Network programmability and automation tools

Detailed Sequence and Lab Exercises

CCNP ENCOR (350-401)

1. Architecture
   • Lab: Designing a redundant and scalable network
   • Lab: Implementing SDN with Cisco DNA Center
2. Virtualization
   • Lab: Setting up virtual machines and VNFs
   • Lab: Configuring virtual switches and routers
3. Infrastructure
   • Lab: Configuring VLANs, trunking, and EtherChannel
   • Lab: Setting up routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP) and VRFs
4. Network Assurance
   • Lab: Configuring network telemetry with NetFlow and SNMP
   • Lab: Using Cisco DNA Center for network monitoring
5. Security
   • Lab: Implementing device hardening and secure access
   • Lab: Configuring ACLs, VPNs, and firewalls
6. Automation
   • Lab: Automating network configuration with Ansible
   • Lab: Writing Python scripts for network management

CCNP ENARSI (300-410)

1. Layer 3 Technologies
   • Lab: Configuring advanced OSPF and EIGRP features
   • Lab: Implementing BGP for interdomain routing
2. VPN Technologies
   • Lab: Setting up GRE and IPsec VPNs
   • Lab: Configuring DMVPN and MPLS Layer 3 VPN
3. Infrastructure Security
   • Lab: Implementing control plane and management plane security
   • Lab: Configuring secure routing protocols and VPNs
4. Infrastructure Services
   • Lab: Setting up HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP for high availability
   • Lab: Implementing QoS policies
5. Network Assurance
   • Lab: Troubleshooting network issues with ping, traceroute, and debugs
   • Lab: Automating network assurance tasks

These sequences and lab exercises are designed to give you practical, hands-on experience with each topic, preparing you for both the CCNP exams and real-world networking scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I take this course or the CCNA and CCNP combo?

Choose based on your starting knowledge. If you can already explain subnetting, VLANs and routing behaviour, review the CCNP syllabus. If you need the fundamentals first, compare the combo course.

How should I practise routing?

Start with a working topology and verify the routing table, neighbour state and end-to-end reachability. Read our OSPF versus BGP guide to understand the different roles of these protocols.

Does finishing training automatically award CCNP?

No. Cisco certification requires passing the applicable Cisco exams. Training and exam bookings are separate steps.