In New CCNP Certification, CCNP Enterprise, 350–401 ENCOR is the core exam which is also going to acts as a prerequisite for attempting CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure V1.0 exams. Now, to clear CCNP Enterprise concentration exams, you would be provided with 6 optional exams in which you could select anyone depending upon your area of interest.
Six concentration exams options for New CCNP Exams by Cisco would be,
1. ENARSI 300–410
2. ENSDWI 300–415
3. ENSLD 300–420
4. ENWLSD 300–425
5. ENWLSI 300–430
6. ENAUTO 300–435
Unlike CCNP, CCIE would be having about 7 different tracks and it now takes only a lab exam for clearing CCIE. But they are going to have prerequisites…
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure as well as CCIE Enterprise Wireless would be taking the 350–401 ENCOR as a prerequisite. After clearing the ENCOR exam, you would be becoming eligible for attempting the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure V1.0 as well as the CCIE Enterprise Wireless V1.0 certification exam.
Similarly, the remaining 5 tracks would be taking the diverse written examinations for attempting the CCIE lab exams.
CCIE certification lab exams would be gaining their versions changed in the newly launched updation and they would be,
CCIE Routing Switching - CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure 1.0
CCIE Security V5.0 - CCIE Security V6.0
CCIE DC (Data Center) V2.1 - CCIE Data Center V3.0
CCIE SP (Service Provider) 4.0 - CCIE Service Provider 5.0
CCIE Collaboration 2.0 - CCIE Collaboration 3.0
CCIE Wireless - CCIE Enterprise Wireless
The validity of all Cisco certifications would be now 3 years from the clearing date since February 24, 2020.
Why should I pass the CCNP/CCIE exam?
Obtaining a Cisco Certified Network Professional or CCNP certification would be authenticating your ability for implementing and troubleshooting the LAN and WAN networks. Besides, you will be recognized as a person who can collaborate with specialists on issues regarding voice, wireless, advanced security, as well as video solutions. CCIE Certification, on the other hand, is considered to be an ultimate achievement of any Cisco Network engineer as well as the sheer volume of knowledge you would be acquiring whilst studying for it is immense.
Below mentioned are some of the reasons why CCNP/ CCIE Certifications are the key to success in the Networking Industry:
1. Job availability is high
2. Salary potential is high
3. Skill recognition
4. You get an opportunity to keep up with the technology
5. You make your resume mouthwatering
6. You build up self-confidence
7. Excellent job growth
8. You would be able to make yourself eligible for more advanced certifications
9. Advanced Training is offered
10. You would gain a proficient understanding of the computer networking industry
11. You could gain an opportunity to work in several nations of the world