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(ENCC - 300-440)
Cisco Catalyst Center
About the Certification
It is a professional-level certification focused on operating and automating networks using Cisco Catalyst Center the centralized platform for network management, policy design, device configuration automation, performance monitoring, and AI-driven network analytics. This certification is part of the concentration exams within the CCNP Enterprise track and is highly relevant for engineers working in modern Cisco enterprise environments.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into seven main sections
- Catalyst Center Fundamentals
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- Inventory management
- Device onboarding
- Licensing and telemetry
- Network discovery
- Architecture and components
- Security and Policies
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- Trust-based security
- Scalable group tags (SGT)
- Identity-based policies
- Identity Services Engine integration
- Network Assurance
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- Device health
- Client insights
- Path trace
- AI/ML-driven issue detection
- Performance monitoring
- APIs and Programmability
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- REST APIs
- Event integrations and webhooks
- Automation using Python/tools
- Third-party integrations
- Network Automation
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- Configuration templates
- Workflow automation
- Software image management
- Change control and compliance
- Software-Defined Access (Fabric)
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- Fabric roles (control, edge, border)
- Locator/ID Separation Protocol (LISP)
- VXLAN overlay networking
- Policy-based segmentation
- Fabric design and operations
- Wireless Integration
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- Wireless alerts and telemetry
- RF optimization
- Wireless client insights
- Access point and wireless controller provisioning
Exam Details
- Exam code: 300-440 (ENCC)
- Exam duration: 90 minutes
- Number of questions: 55–65 questions
- Question types: Multiple choice + Scenarios + Automation tasks
- Language: English
- Passing score: 700 out of 1000
- Exam fee: USD 300 (may vary by country and may include taxes)
- Certification validity: 3 years
Do I need certifications before it ?
No, not required at all.
However, it is academically recommended to have foundational knowledge aligned with 350-401 ENCOR, along with hands-on experience operating Cisco wired and wireless networks. A basic understanding of APIs and automation concepts will help you grasp the material faster and progress more efficiently.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory.
However, for professionals seeking a strong path in managing and operating Cisco Catalyst-based enterprise networks especially in switch configuration, performance monitoring, and network assurance Cisco Catalyst Center is the strongest specialization option.
What are the main uses of the Cisco Catalyst Center certification ?
- CCNP Enterprise (with ENCOR) You earn the professional title directly.
- Cisco DevNet Professional For deeper automation and programmability expertise.
- Cisco Certified Design Professional For professionals interested in architectural network design.
- Kubernetes / Terraform / GitHub Actions For modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC)-based environments.
- 300-435 ENAUTO For advanced automation specialization.
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure A strong step before attempting the lab exam.
- SD-Access Advanced Workshops For specialists in fabric design and implementation.
Your First Step Toward Intelligent Network Management :
A core certification for the modern Network Engineer. It teaches you how to operate networks from a centralized platform, automate configurations, monitor issues using AI-driven analytics, and build a more stable and intelligent enterprise network.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Network Engineers working in Cisco environments.
- Professionals operating Catalyst switches, wireless networks, or Software-Defined Access.
- Engineers aiming to automate network operations instead of managing them manually.
- Professionals seeking AI-driven monitoring and telemetry-based analysis.
- Candidates preparing for the professional Enterprise networking track or interested in modern network management methodologies.