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Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies v1.4
The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) training gives you the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired networks....
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$4,295USD
Duration
5 days
Course Code
ENCOR-NTO
Available Formats
Virtual, Classroom
Next Class:
Sep 14, 2026
Upcoming Course Dates
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Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026 (5 days)
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Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026 (5 days)
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Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 (5 days)
Overview
Course Description
The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) training gives you the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired networks. Youll learn how to implement recommended security principles, automation, and programmability within an enterprise network, as well as learn overlay network design using Cisco SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions. This training prepares you for the 350-401 ENCOR v1.2 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist Enterprise Core certification and satisfy the core exam requirements for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure certifications. This training also earns you 64 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification. Note: This training contains Wireless content from the v1.1 exam. You may skip these sections, as this content has been moved to dedicated Wireless certifications and is not covered in the ENCOR v1.2 exam. How You'll Benefit This training will help you:
- Configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired networks
- Implement security principles, automation, and programmability within an enterprise network
- Understand overlay network design by using Cisco SD-Access and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solutions
- Prepare for the 350-401 ENCOR v1.2 exam
Who Can Benefit
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Entry to Mid-level Network Engineers
- Network Administrators
- Network Support Technicians
- Help Desk Technicians
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:
- Understanding of how to implement enterprise LAN networks
- Basic understanding of enterprise routing and switching
- Basic understanding of Python scripting
- These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
- Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE)
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Course Details
Course Details
Course Outline:
- 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 CenterNetwork 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
Lab Outline:
- 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
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Schedule
29 options available
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Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026 (5 days)
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Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026 (5 days)
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Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 (5 days)
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Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 (5 days)
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Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 (5 days)
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Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026 (29 days)
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Oct 26, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 (5 days)
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Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 (5 days)
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Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 (5 days)
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Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026 (5 days)
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Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026 (5 days)
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Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 (5 days)
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Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 (5 days)
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Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 (5 days)
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Jun 7, 2027 – Jun 11, 2027 (5 days)
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Reviews
Great company -- easy to sign up and very organized. Loved my teacher and class overall.
I was very satisfied about how the course was organized. Sean Did a very good work
It is very good and very simple instructions. almost to much hand holding.
I thought the course was informative and the tools to go over the material were very nice.
this class was informative, made me think about certifying for the suse manager cert.
