CCNP Data Center Exams and Training

CCNP Data Center

Exams and training

Overview Exams and training Resources

On May 21, 2025, Cisco will introduce minor updates to its CCNP Data Center certification and specialist certifications.

How to earn your Data Center Professional certification

At the professional level, Cisco certifications focus on both core subjects, and specialist skills designed to help you differentiate yourself in the market. To earn your certification, you’ll take a core exam and a concentration exam of your choice. You’ll also earn a Specialist certification for every exam you pass, so you can show off your unique skills to employers.

Pass the core exam

Pass 350-601 DCCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies to meet the core exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center certification. Passing this core exam automatically earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core certification.

Exam overview

This exam certifies your knowledge of implementing core data center technologies, including network, compute, storage network, automation, and security.

Exam details

  • Cost: $US400, or use Cisco Learning Credits
  • Languages: English
  • Duration: 120 minutes
  • Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
  • This exam can be used toward recertification

Study for the exam

Studying with Cisco for your exam is not required, but it’s recommended. Cisco U. provides guided self-paced learning, hands-on labs, practice tests, and more. If classes are more your style, instructor-led training is also available.

Choose your concentration

Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure

Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Design certification, as well as helping you work toward your Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center career certification.

This exam tests your knowledge of data center infrastructure design, including network, compute, storage network, and automation.

Exam details

  • Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
  • Languages: English
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
  • This exam can be used toward recertification

Study for the exam

Studying with Cisco for your exam is not required, but it’s recommended. Cisco U. provides guided self-paced learning, hands-on labs, practice tests, and more. If classes are more your style, instructor-led training is also available.

Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure

Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Operations certification, as well as helping you work toward your Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center career certification.

This exam tests your knowledge of troubleshooting a data center infrastructure, including network, compute platforms, storage network, automation, management, and operations.

Exam details

  • Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
  • Languages: English
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
  • This exam can be used toward recertification

Study for the exam

Studying with Cisco for your exam is not required, but it’s recommended. Cisco U. provides guided self-paced learning, hands-on labs, practice tests, and more. If classes are more your style, instructor-led training is also available.

Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure

Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center ACI Implementation certification, as well as helping you work toward your Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center career certification.

This exam tests your knowledge of Cisco switches in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode, including configuration, implementation, and management.

Exam details

  • Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
  • Languages: English
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
  • This exam can be used toward recertification

Study for the exam

Studying with Cisco for your exam is not required, but it’s recommended. Cisco U. provides guided self-paced learning, hands-on labs, practice tests, and more. If classes are more your style, instructor-led training is also available.

Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced

Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Data Center ACI Advanced Implementation certification, as well as helping you work toward your Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center career certification.

This exam tests your advanced knowledge and skills of Cisco switches in ACI mode including configuration, implementation, management, and troubleshooting.

Exam details

  • Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
  • Languages: English
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
  • This exam can be used toward recertification

Study for the exam

Studying with Cisco for your exam is not required, but it’s recommended. Cisco U. provides guided self-paced learning, hands-on labs, practice tests, and more. If classes are more your style, instructor-led training is also available.

Automating and Programming Cisco Data Center Solutions

Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Data Center Automation and Programmability certification, as well as helping you work toward your Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center career certification.

This exam tests your knowledge of implementing data center automated solutions, including programming concepts, orchestration, and automation tools.

Exam details

  • Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
  • Languages: English, Japanese
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
  • This exam can be used toward recertification

Study for the exam

Studying with Cisco for your exam is not required, but it’s recommended. Cisco U. provides guided self-paced learning, hands-on labs, practice tests, and more. If classes are more your style, instructor-led training is also available.

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