Cisco CCNP CCIE Enterprise ENCOR 350-401 Master Course (Udemy.com)
Pass the Cisco CCNP ENCOR 350-401!
Created by: Zach Zang
Last updated September 2026
What you will learn
- Pass the CCNP - Encor - Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (350-401) Exam
How it compares
Against the other 165 rated Udemy courses in Networking on CourseDuck:
- Rating3.9 out of 5higher than 1% of them
- Reviews83#152 of 166 by number of reviews
- Length12.9 hourslonger than 56% of them
- Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 95% of them
Course Description
Prepare yourself for the Cisco 350-401 Exam or for just being a great Cisco Network Engineer!
The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies course (ENCOR) course provides the knowledge needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks
The detailed course covers every aspect you need to become a master of the ENCOR CCNP skills you need to succeed.
Objectives:
Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers
Compare and contrast the various hardware and software switching mechanisms and operation, while defining the Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM) and Content Addressable Memory (CAM), along with process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding concepts
Troubleshoot Layer 2 connectivity using VLANs and trunking
Implementation of redundant switched networks using Spanning Tree Protocol
Troubleshooting link aggregation using Etherchannel
Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
Implementation and optimization of Open Shortest Path First OSPFv2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies, packet types, and areas, summarization, and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6
Implementing External Border Gateway Protocol (EBGP) interdomain routing, path selection, and single and dual-homed networking
Implementing network redundancy using protocols including Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
Implementing internet connectivity within Enterprise using static and dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT)
Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components
Implementing overlay technologies such as Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), VPN, and Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP)
Describe the components and concepts of wireless networking including Radio Frequency (RF) and antenna characteristics, and define the specific wireless standards
Describe the various wireless deployment models available, include autonomous Access Point (AP) deployments and cloud-based designs within the centralized Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) architecture
Describe wireless roaming and location services
Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management
Configure and verify Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), WebAuth, and Pre-shared Key (PSK) wireless client authentication on a WLC
Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues using various available tools
Troubleshooting Enterprise networks using services such as Network Time Protocol (NTP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) IP Service Level Agreements (SLAs), NetFlow, and Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager
Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in troubleshooting
Configure secure administrative access for Cisco IOS devices using the Command-Line Interface (CLI) access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Access Control List (ACL), and Secure Shell (SSH), and explore device hardening concepts to secure devices from less secure applications, such as Telnet and HTTP
Implement scalable administration using Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and the local database, while exploring the features and benefits
Describe the enterprise network security architecture, including the purpose and function of VPNs, content security, logging, endpoint security, personal firewalls, and other security features
Explain the purpose, function, features, and workflow of Cisco DNA Center™ Assurance for Intent-Based Networking, for network visibility, proactive monitoring, and application experience
Describe the components and features of the Cisco SD-Access solution, including the nodes, fabric control plane, and data plane, while illustrating the purpose and function of the Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) gateways
Define the components and features of Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including the orchestration plane, management plane, control plane, and data plane
Describe the concepts, purpose, and features of multicast protocols, including Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) v2/v3, Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM) dense mode/sparse mode, and rendezvous points
Describe the concepts and features of Quality of Service (QoS), and describe the need within the enterprise network
Explain basic Python components and conditionals with script writing and analysis
Describe network programmability protocols such as Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) and RESTCONFDescribe APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage
Instructor Details
- 3.9 Rating
83 Reviews
Zach Zang
Zach has been working with Cisco products for over 10 years. His extensive hands on experience will help you succeed. He has worked on small and large projects including ACI, DNA, and programming. He continues to learn and increase his knowledge every day.
Additionally:
Developed and sustained different types of networks
Configured and maintained firewalls
Implemented and configured Storage Area Network devices
Maximized customer operational performance by resolving IT issues
Maintained upgrades and monitored all server and internal infrastructure equipment
Established network specifications
As Cisco Network Engineer my responsibilities include: Oversight of all Network Group projects, formulation of budgetary requirements, responsibility for all aspects of the procurement process, creation and maintenance of on-call rotation, change control, training and vacation schedules, foster team building and the professional development of individual engineers, vendor relationships and the design, testing, implementation and support of the entire data network.
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Reviews
By Suveen Jacob Abraham on 2/3/2026
Not really. The elaboration is at a high level and thus I find it difficult to follow.
By Paul Lawrence on 5/3/2023
Looking for a refresh with Cisco technologies for a new job role interview within Enterprise CAN networking for Government organisations.
By Robert Akrong on 3/4/2023
Yes, it is a good fit for me
By Sid on 1/18/2023
Completely useless. No way anyone could pass the CCNP with this course alone
By Dithapelo Duice Mosinyi on 12/1/2022
the lessons are a bit mixed up , topic shows something else while instructor is talking about something else
By Anthony Foli on 11/30/2022
Definitely one of the best Cisco training I have experienced and I have been in this Cisco game since 1998. It get's a 10 over 10 easily....
By George McCoy on 9/20/2022
Excellent course and great instructor.
By Oladehinde Idowu on 3/24/2022
Good, so far but I am missing quizzes at the end of sections. I am section 14 but no single quiz up until now and this is a master class for 350-401 exam. Please incorporate quizzes.
By Mousa Almasri on 12/19/2021
This is an excellent course for who is preparing to take ENCOR 350-401.
By Nasser M Alzahar on 8/6/2021
A magnificent contents
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Overall Score : 78 / 100







