{"id":21593,"date":"2025-03-01T15:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T07:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/?p=21593"},"modified":"2025-05-16T10:30:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T02:30:56","slug":"latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html","title":{"rendered":"Latest Changes in the CCNP 350-401 ENCOR v1.1 Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"390\">The <strong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"136\">CCNP Enterprise Core (350\u2011401 ENCOR)<\/strong> exam tests your ability to implement and operate core enterprise network technologies. In March 2025, Cisco released version\u202f1.1 of this exam, introducing several topic updates to better align with real\u2011world enterprise requirements. Below, you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"650\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"458\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"458\">A corrected <strong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"424\">exam overview<\/strong> (no unverified format changes).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"536\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"536\">A detailed <strong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"503\">module\u2011by\u2011module breakdown<\/strong> of all <strong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"533\">v1.1 topic changes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"650\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"650\">An <strong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"573\">optimized keyword strategy<\/strong> based on your Google Search Console data and top\u2011ranking competitor pages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-light-blue\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html\/#1_Exam_Overview\" title=\"1. Exam Overview\">1. Exam Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html\/#2_v11_Topic_Changes_vs_v10\" title=\"2. v1.1 Topic Changes (vs. v1.0)\">2. v1.1 Topic Changes (vs. v1.0)<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html\/#21_Architecture_15\" title=\"2.1 Architecture (15%)\">2.1 Architecture (15%)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html\/#22_Virtualization_10\" title=\"2.2 Virtualization (10%)\">2.2 Virtualization (10%)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html\/#23_Infrastructure_30\" title=\"2.3 Infrastructure (30%)\">2.3 Infrastructure (30%)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html\/#24_Network_Assurance_10\" title=\"2.4 Network Assurance (10%)\">2.4 Network Assurance (10%)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html\/#25_Security_20\" title=\"2.5 Security (20%)\">2.5 Security (20%)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html\/#26_Automation_Programmability_15\" title=\"2.6 Automation &amp; Programmability (15%)\">2.6 Automation &amp; Programmability (15%)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html\/#3_Detailed_Topic_Breakdown\" title=\"3. Detailed Topic Breakdown\">3. Detailed Topic Breakdown<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html\/#4_Exam_Preparation_Tips\" title=\"4. Exam Preparation Tips\">4. Exam Preparation Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"678\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Exam_Overview\"><\/span>1. Exam Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"1221\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"790\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"790\"><strong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"703\">Exam Code &amp; Title:<\/strong> 350\u2011401 ENCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"812\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"812\"><strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"805\">Version:<\/strong> v1.1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"842\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"842\"><strong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"828\">Duration:<\/strong> 120\u202fminutes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"916\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"916\"><strong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"859\">Questions:<\/strong> ~100 (multiple\u2011choice, drag\u2011and\u2011drop, lab simulations)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"957\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"957\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"937\">Passing Score:<\/strong> 825\/1000 (~82.5%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"980\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"980\"><strong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"970\">Price:<\/strong> USD\u202f400<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1221\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1020\"><strong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1018\">Blueprint Modules &amp; Weightings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1221\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1050\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1050\"><strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1042\">Architecture<\/strong> (15%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1082\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1082\"><strong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1074\">Virtualization<\/strong> (10%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1114\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1114\"><strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1106\">Infrastructure<\/strong> (30%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1149\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1149\"><strong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1141\">Network Assurance<\/strong> (10%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1175\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1175\"><strong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1167\">Security<\/strong> (20%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1221\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1221\"><strong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1213\">Automation &amp; Programmability<\/strong> (15%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1265\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_v11_Topic_Changes_vs_v10\"><\/span>2. v1.1 Topic Changes (vs. v1.0)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1295\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Architecture_15\"><\/span>2.1 Architecture (15%)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1603\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1363\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1363\"><strong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1310\">Removed:<\/strong> \u201cDifferentiate on\u2011premises vs. cloud deployments.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1492\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1378\"><strong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1376\">Added:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1492\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1445\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1445\">High\u2011level enterprise design (2\u2011tier, 3\u2011tier, fabric, cloud)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1492\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1492\">Client density considerations (wireless)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1603\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1603\"><strong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1507\">Updated:<\/strong> \u201cHardware vs. software switching\u201d expanded to cover CEF, CAM, TCAM, FIB, RIB, adjacency tables.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1635\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Virtualization_10\"><\/span>2.2 Virtualization (10%)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1657\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1657\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1657\">No changes in v1.1.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1689\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Infrastructure_30\"><\/span>2.3 Infrastructure (30%)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"2065\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1837\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1706\"><strong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1704\">Updated:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1837\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1772\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1772\">OSPF \u2192 now \u201cOSPFv2\/v3\u201d multi\u2011area, summarization, filtering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1837\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1837\">NTP \u2192 includes Precision Time Protocol (PTP) alongside NTP<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2065\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1852\"><strong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1850\">Added:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"2065\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1888\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1888\">Policy\u2011based routing overview<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1941\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1941\">Wireless segmentation (groups, profiles, tags)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1999\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1999\">Spanning Tree enhancements (root\u2011guard, BPDU\u2011guard)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2065\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2065\">EIGRP vs. OSPF area\u2011types comparison and multicast RPF checks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2100\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Network_Assurance_10\"><\/span>2.4 Network Assurance (10%)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2192\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2192\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2192\"><strong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2115\">Removed:<\/strong> Stand\u2011alone \u201csyslog remote logging\u201d (now covered under monitoring workflows)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2218\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Security_20\"><\/span>2.5 Security (20%)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2311\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2311\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2235\"><strong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2233\">Updated:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2311\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2269\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2269\">EAP \u2192 802.1X authentication<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2311\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2311\">Added EAPOL (4\u2011way handshake) details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2357\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Automation_Programmability_15\"><\/span>2.6 Automation &amp; Programmability (15%)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2379\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2379\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2379\">No changes in v1.1.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2418\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Detailed_Topic_Breakdown\"><\/span>3. Detailed Topic Breakdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2504\">Emphasize these v1.1 subtopics in your study plan and blog headings for stronger SEO:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"3133\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2648\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2648\"><strong data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2525\">Architecture:<\/strong> Dual\u2011stack IPv4\/IPv6 design, SD\u2011Access vs. traditional, high\u2011level fabric\/cloud patterns, client\u2011density considerations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2730\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2730\"><strong data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2670\">Virtualization:<\/strong> VRF, VPN, NAT fundamentals for multi\u2011tenant environments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2889\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2889\"><strong data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2752\">Infrastructure:<\/strong> Routing (OSPFv2\/v3, EIGRP, BGP), switching (STP enhancements), PTP\/NTP, wireless segmentation, policy\u2011based routing, multicast checks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2992\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2992\"><strong data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2914\">Network Assurance:<\/strong> Cisco DNA Center workflows, NetFlow, IPSLA, SPAN\/ERSPAN, device monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3066\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3066\"><strong data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3008\">Security:<\/strong> AAA\/802.1X, ACLs, IPSec, MACsec, EAPOL, threat defense.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3133\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3133\"><strong data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3084\">Automation:<\/strong> Python scripting, REST\u2011CONF\/NETCONF, Cisco APIs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3169\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Exam_Preparation_Tips\"><\/span>4. Exam Preparation Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3738\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3316\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3316\"><strong data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3191\">Hands\u2011On Labs:<\/strong> Focus on newly added scenarios\u2014e.g., wireless segmentation tags, PTP configuration\u2014using Cisco DevNet sandboxes or EVE\u2011NG.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3448\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3448\"><strong data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3343\">Official Resources:<\/strong> Follow the Cisco Learning Network v1.1 blueprint and engage in the Enterprise certification community.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3542\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3542\"><strong data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3471\">Practice Exams:<\/strong> Choose simulators that include policy\u2011based routing and EAPOL tasks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3630\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3630\"><strong data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3571\">Automation Exercises:<\/strong> Write simple Python scripts against REST\u2011CONF endpoints.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3738\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3738\"><strong data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3653\">Summary Sheets:<\/strong> Create quick\u2011reference cards for all v1.1 changes and quiz yourself on \u201cwhat\u2019s new.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class='sfsi_Sicons' style='width: 100%; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; text-align:left'><div style='margin:0px 8px 0px 0px; line-height: 24px'><span>Please follow and like us:<\/span><\/div><div class='sfsi_socialwpr'><div class='sf_fb_share sf_icon' style='text-align:left;vertical-align: middle;'><a href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcciedump.spoto.net%2Fblog%2Flatest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html' style='display:inline-block;'  > <img class='sfsi_wicon'  data-pin-nopin='true' width='auto' height='auto' alt='fb-share-icon' title='Facebook Share' src='https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/visit_icons\/fbshare_bck.png'  \/><\/a><\/div><div class='sf_twiter sf_icon' style='display: inline-block;vertical-align: middle;width: auto;margin-left: 7px;'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Latest+Changes+in+the+CCNP+350-401+ENCOR+v1.1+Exam+https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html'style='display:inline-block' >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-pin-nopin= true width='auto' class='sfsi_wicon' src='https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/visit_icons\/en_US_Tweet.svg' alt='Tweet' title='Tweet' >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='sf_pinit sf_icon' style='text-align:left;vertical-align: middle;float:left;line-height: 33px;width:auto;margin: 0 -2px;'><a href='#'  onclick='sfsi_pinterest_modal_images(event,\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/latest-changes-in-the-ccnp-350-401-encor-exam-key-focuses-and-prep-tips_21593.html\",\"Latest Changes in the CCNP 350-401 ENCOR v1.1 Exam\")' style='display:inline-block;'  > <img class='sfsi_wicon'  data-pin-nopin='true' width='auto' height='auto' alt='fb-share-icon' title='Pin Share' src='https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/share_icons\/Pinterest_Save\/en_US_save.svg'  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CCNP Enterprise Core (350\u2011401 ENCOR) exam tests your ability to implement and operate core enterprise network technologies. 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