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Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)
Modern enterprise networks carry increasing responsibility. Mastering cloud integration, security, and automation means building infrastructures that remain stable over time. ENCOR systematically lays the technical foundation – from architecture to troubleshooting.
Key topics
- Understanding the design and behavior of enterprise network architectures
- Configuring dynamic routing protocols and IPv6
- Building resilient switching topologies with VLANs and redundancy mechanisms
- Planning and implementing wireless environments
- Network security: concepts, controls, and access management
- Software-defined networking: SD-Access and automation with Cisco DNA
- Analyzing and troubleshooting complex network topologies
Prerequisites
Participants with foundational networking knowledge and initial experience with Cisco systems can start the ENCOR training directly.
Target audience
IT professionals involved in planning, operating, or developing enterprise networks will find ENCOR the right fit – including network engineers, system engineers, and IT consultants.
A solid technical foundation opens new opportunities – for complex Cisco architecture projects and for the next level of network certification.
Course content
Module overview
- Understand Cisco network architecture
- Analyze Cisco switching paths
- Build campus LAN connections
- Configure redundant switching structures
- Configure Layer 2 port aggregation
- Work through EIGRP fundamentals
- Deploy and fine-tune OSPF
- Discover EBGP concepts
- Establish network redundancy mechanisms
- Configure and operate NAT
- Explore virtualization protocols
- VPN fundamentals and use cases
- Work through wireless fundamentals
- Evaluate wireless implementations
- Analyze wireless roaming and location services
- Examine AP operation and management
- Configure wireless authentication for clients
- Resolve wireless client connectivity issues
- Set up and verify network services
- Apply network analysis tools
- Embed security controls in the infrastructure
- Implement secure access control
- Python fundamentals for network automation
- Explore programmability protocols in the network
- Understand multicast concepts and protocols
- Configure and prioritize Quality of Service
- Analyze enterprise network security architecture
- Explore Cisco DNA Center automation capabilities
- Understand Cisco SD-Access architecture
- Cisco SD-WAN at a glance
Up to 100% funding for your continuing education
Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.
Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.
What content and qualifications does ENCOR offer?
- ENCOR covers the core technologies of modern enterprise networks: architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation. The training prepares participants for the mandatory exam in the CCNP Enterprise certification.
What is expected before starting the ENCOR training?
- A foundation in routing, switching, and network security is recommended. Practical experience with Cisco systems is an advantage. A CCNA makes entry easier but is not a mandatory requirement.
Which certification depends on ENCOR?
- ENCOR is the core exam in the CCNP Enterprise Track. Anyone pursuing the certification must pass it – combined with a chosen specialization exam.
What subject areas are tested in the ENCOR exam?
- The exam covers six areas: architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation. Key focus areas include enterprise campus, WAN, SD-Access, and programmable interfaces.
Do experienced professionals also benefit from ENCOR?
- Yes – especially for professionals who want to systematically deepen their knowledge of current technologies such as SD-Access, Cisco DNA Center, and network automation. ENCOR precisely bridges the gap between practical experience and exam requirements.
What changed with ENCOR compared to older CCNP versions?
- ENCOR consolidates several disciplines into a single core exam. In addition to classic routing and switching, it now includes automation, virtualization, and security. The new certification model is modular and flexible.
What career value does ENCOR certification have?
- The certification demonstrates proven enterprise network competence and qualifies for roles such as network engineer or system engineer. It particularly strengthens professional positioning in projects involving complex Cisco infrastructures.
