Cisco · 2026 Edition
A complete preparation guide written by Cisco-certified engineers. Covers the exam format, all 6 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
4–6 months
Prep time
Advanced
Difficulty
0
Exam questions
825/1000
Pass mark
Exam code
350-401
Full name
CCNP Enterprise
Vendor
Cisco
Duration
120 minutes
Questions
~0 items
Passing score
825 / 1000 (scaled)
Domains covered
6 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
3+ years of enterprise networking experience or CCNA-level knowledge
Typical prep time
4–6 months
CCNP Enterprise is the senior networking credential demanded by enterprise employers globally. It opens doors to network architect and senior engineer roles.
Job roles this opens
Official Cisco blueprint weights — study time should roughly match these percentages.
Month 1–2
ENCOR Core: Architecture, Virtualisation, Infrastructure
Tip: The 350-401 ENCOR core exam underpins every CCNP Enterprise track — master it before the concentration exam.
Month 3
ENCOR Core: Network Assurance, Security, Automation
Tip: Python basics, REST APIs, and Cisco DNA Centre are now exam-tested — don't skip automation.
Month 4
Concentration Exam: ENARSI (advanced routing) or your chosen track
Tip: ENARSI covers OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, redistribution, policy routing, and VPNs in depth.
Month 5–6
Advanced practice, lab simulation, and mock exams
Tip: CCNP requires passing two exams: the core (350-401) and one concentration. Plan your timeline for both.
CCNP Enterprise requires passing 350-401 ENCOR plus one concentration exam (e.g. 300-410 ENARSI).
OSPF and BGP are the most heavily weighted routing protocols across both exams — go deep.
SD-WAN, SD-Access, and DNA Centre appear in the automation sections — treat them as new exam domains.
Lab simulation with Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, or CML is essential — written knowledge alone is not enough.
Holding CCNA before CCNP is not required but significantly reduces prep time.
Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, AI explanations, and domain analytics.
Deep-dive explanations of the key topics tested on 350-401 — with exam key points and common misconceptions.