Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.3

Many network professionals reach a point where foundational knowledge is no longer enough. They can configure a switch or a static route, but now they are asked to connect new branches, segment departments, secure remote access, and support systems that cannot afford downtime. Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (350-401 ENCOR) is built for this stage of a career.

The course acts as a bridge between associate-level networking and professional-level engineering. It takes familiar ideas such as VLANs and routing, then shows how they work at enterprise scale with greater depth and precision.

On the switching side, you will troubleshoot static and dynamic trunking and EtherChannel, and configure Rapid Spanning Tree and MST with protective features. On the routing side, you will build OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 networks with multiple areas, apply summarisation and filtering, and bring up eBGP sessions between neighbours. IP services such as NAT/PAT, HSRP, VRRP and NTP complete the picture of a dependable routed and switched network.

The course then introduces the technologies that make larger networks flexible and manageable. VRF keeps traffic separated, GRE and IPsec tunnels connect locations securely, and overlay technologies such as VXLAN and LISP support Cisco SD-Access. You will also learn how Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN simplifies the wide area network.

Two further themes run through the programme. The first is network security, from AAA and ACLs to Control Plane Policing and secure design components. The second is visibility and network automation: using NetFlow, IP SLA and syslog to understand performance, then using Python, REST APIs, NETCONF and RESTCONF to manage devices consistently.

For professionals looking to strengthen their command of enterprise network technologies, this Cisco ENCOR training offers a structured, exam-aligned path.

Course Objectives

Through this course, learners will:

• Gain a clear understanding of enterprise network architecture, including tiered, fabric, and cloud designs and the high-availability methods that support them.
• Build practical Layer 2 skills by configuring and troubleshooting VLANs, trunks, EtherChannel, and Spanning Tree enhancements such as BPDU guard and root guard.
• Develop confident IPv4 and IPv6 routing skills with OSPFv2, OSPFv3 and eBGP, and learn how OSPF and EIGRP differ in design and behaviour.
• Implement network redundancy and essential services with HSRP, VRRP, NAT/PAT and NTP.
• Apply virtualization through VRF, GRE and IPsec, and understand the principles of Cisco SD-Access and Catalyst SD-WAN.
• Protect and monitor the network using AAA, ACLs, CoPP, Flexible NetFlow, SPAN, IP SLA, SNMP, and syslog.
• Begin automating network operations with Python, JSON, YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and REST APIs.