Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (350-401 ENCOR)
Course Overview
As organisations add branches, move workloads to the cloud, and connect more devices, the network has to grow without becoming fragile. Engineers are expected to keep it fast, segmented and secure, and to make changes without long maintenance windows. The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (350-401 ENCOR) course is designed for exactly that responsibility.
The programme gives network professionals a working command of the technologies that sit at the heart of Cisco enterprise network infrastructure. Rather than treating topics in isolation, it shows how they fit together in a live environment.
Foundations that carry the load. You will configure and troubleshoot VLAN trunking, EtherChannel bundles, and Spanning Tree variants, then build multi-area OSPF designs for IPv4 and IPv6. eBGP, policy-based routing and the differences between link-state and advanced distance-vector routing round out the Layer 3 work.
Resilience and segmentation. HSRP and VRRP keep gateways available, while VRF, GRE and IPsec tunnels let you separate traffic and connect sites securely. You will also see how Cisco SD-Access and Catalyst SD-WAN use overlays such as VXLAN and LISP to simplify campus and WAN operations.
Visibility and protection. Flexible NetFlow, IP SLA, and SPAN help you understand what the network is doing. AAA, ACLs and Control Plane Policing protect devices and traffic, framed within a broader network security design.
Automation as standard practice. The course closes with Python, JSON, YANG, NETCONF and RESTCONF, plus the APIs exposed by Cisco Catalyst Center and SD-WAN Manager, so routine work can be scripted rather than typed by hand.
This Cisco ENCOR training maps to the current 350-401 ENCOR blueprint and builds skills that apply directly to production networks.
Course Objectives
Participants will learn to:
- Describe enterprise architectures, from traditional tiered campuses to fabric and cloud designs, and the high-availability features that support them.
- Deploy and verify Layer 2 connectivity using VLANs, 802.1Q trunks, static and dynamic EtherChannel, RSTP and MST.
- Configure OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 across multiple areas with summarisation and filtering, and set up eBGP peering with an understanding of best-path selection.
- Provide gateway redundancy and core IP services through HSRP, VRRP, NAT/PAT and NTP.
- Segment and extend the network using VRF, GRE and IPsec, and explain the role of VXLAN and LISP in Cisco SD-Access.
- Harden network devices with AAA, ACLs, and CoPP, and diagnose issues using debugs, NetFlow, IP SLA, SNMP, and syslog.
- Use Python, REST APIs, NETCONF, and RESTCONF to automate configuration and data collection.
Target Audience
- Network engineers who design, configure and troubleshoot routed and switched networks.
- Network administrators responsible for daily operations and change management.
- Data center engineers who need a firm grasp of virtualization, overlays and redundancy.
- IT operations professionals moving towards monitoring, assurance and automated workflows.
- Engineers working with SDN, including Cisco SD-Access and Catalyst SD-WAN deployments.
- Candidates preparing for 350-401, whether aiming for the Enterprise Core specialist credential, CCNP Enterprise or CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure.
Course Content
2 modules · 63 topics01Course Outline32 topics
- Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture
- Exploring Cisco Switching Paths
- Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity
- Building Redundant Switched Topology
- Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation
- Implementing OSPF
- Optimizing OSPF
- Explaining EIGRP
- Exploring EBGP
- Implementing Network Redundancy
- Implementing NAT
- Introducing Virtualization Protocols and Techniques
- Exploring Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces
- Examining Wireless Deployment Options
- Examining Wireless AP Operation
- Implementing Wireless Client Authentication
- Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity
- Implementing Network Services
- Introducing Multicast Protocols
- Introducing QoS
- Using Network Analysis Tools
- Implementing Infrastructure Security
- Implementing Secure Access Control
- Discovering the Basics of Python Programming
- Introducing Network Programmability Protocols
- Explaining Wireless Principles
- Exploring Wireless Roaming and Location Services
- Exploring Enterprise Network Security Architecture
- Exploring Cisco Catalyst Center—Network Automation and Management
- Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution
- Exploring the Working Principles of the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Solution
- Introducing APIs in Cisco Catalyst Center and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager
02Lab Outline31 topics
- Investigate the CAM
- Analyze Cisco Express Forwarding
- Troubleshoot VLAN and Trunk Issues
- Tune STP and Configure RSTP
- Configure Multiple STP
- Troubleshoot EtherChannel
- Implement Multiarea OSPF
- Implement OSPF Tuning
- Apply OSPF Optimization
- Implement OSPFv3
- Configure and Verify Single-Homed EBGP
- Implement HSRP
- Configure VRRP
- Implement NAT
- Configure and Verify VRF
- Configure and Verify a GRE Tunnel
- Configure Static VTI Point-to-Point Tunnels
- Configure Wireless Client Authentication in a Centralized Deployment
- Troubleshoot Wireless Client Connectivity Issues
- Configure Syslog
- Configure and Verify Flexible NetFlow
- Configure Cisco IOS EEM
- Troubleshoot Connectivity and Analyze Traffic with Ping, Traceroute, and Debug
- Configure and Verify Cisco IP SLAs
- Configure Standard and Extended ACLs
- Configure Control Plane Policing
- Implement Local and Server-Based AAA
- Write and Troubleshoot Python Scripts
- Explore JSON Objects and Scripts in Python
- Use NETCONF Via SSH
- Use RESTCONF with Cisco IOS XE Software
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batches| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 November 2026 - 20 November 2026 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic | |
| 22 February 2027 - 26 February 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic | |
| 24 May 2027 - 28 May 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic | |
| 30 August 2027 - 03 September 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic |
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FAQs
What does the 350-401 ENCOR course cover?
It covers the core technologies of Cisco enterprise networking across six areas: architecture, virtualization, infrastructure (Layer 2, Layer 3 and IP services), network assurance, security, and automation. It is the official preparation course for the 350-401 ENCOR exam.
Is this course suitable for experienced engineers?
Yes. Many participants already manage Cisco networks and use the course to formalise their knowledge, fill gaps in areas such as BGP or automation, and prepare for professional-level certification.
What should I know before attending?
A solid grasp of CCNA-level networking is recommended, including IP addressing, routing fundamentals, VLANs, and the Cisco IOS CLI. There are no formal prerequisites set by Cisco.
How much network automation is included?
Automation and AI account for 15% of the 350-401 exam. The course covers reading Python scripts, building JSON and YANG data models, NETCONF, RESTCONF, REST API response codes, EEM applets, and the difference between agent-based and agentless orchestration tools.
What certification can I earn after this course?
The course itself does not award a certification. It prepares you for the 350-401 ENCOR exam. Passing that exam earns the Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core credential and completes the core requirement for CCNP Enterprise. To earn CCNP Enterprise, you also need to pass one concentration exam.
Is ENCOR required for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure?
Yes. ENCOR is the qualifying exam for the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab exam. Candidates must pass ENCOR first and then pass the separate hands-on lab to achieve CCIE.
Which security topics are included?
You will configure device access control with local authentication and AAA, apply ACLs and CoPP, and study the components of a secure network design, including threat defense, endpoint security, next-generation firewalls, TrustSec, and MACsec.
How does this training support career development?
It builds practical skills that employers value in network engineering roles and provides structured preparation for a recognised Cisco professional exam. Results depend on your own effort, experience and exam performance.
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