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(SPCOR - 350-501 )
Service Provider Core Technologies
About the Certification
The 350-501 SPCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies is the core exam for the Cisco Service Provider track. It covers Service Provider (ISP / Telco) technologies including Routing, Segment Routing, MPLS, QoS, Automation, Multicast, and operational practices within large-scale carrier networks.
This exam serves as the core requirement for earning:
CCNP Service Provider (Core Exam)
CCIE Service Provider (Written Exam qualification)
It represents the foundational knowledge required for engineers working in carrier-grade and large-scale service provider environments.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into eight main sections
- MPLSCore Routing
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- OSPF / IS-IS
- BGP
- Route Policies
- Carrier-Grade Routing Concepts
- QoS in Service Provider Networks
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- Classification & Marking
- Queueing & Scheduling
- Traffic Policing & Shaping
- MPLS QoS Models
- Operations
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- Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Logging
- Control Plane Protection
- Segment Routing (SR)
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- SR-MPLS
- SRv6 Concepts
- SR Traffic Engineering
- Label/Segment Operations
- Service Provider Architecture
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- High Availability
- Fast Reroute
- Network Resiliency
- Hierarchical Models
- Automation & Programmability
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- Model-Driven Telemetry
- NETCONF / RESTCONF
- YANG Data Models
- Automation Tools
- MPLS
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- MPLS Architecture
- LDP / TDP
- MPLS L3VPN
- VRFs
- MPLS TE Basics
- Multicast
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- PIM Sparse / Dense
- MDT / NG-MVPN
- Multicast Routing in SP Environments
Exam Details :
- Exam Code: 350-501 (SPCOR)
- Exam Duration: 120 minutes
- Number of Questions: 90–110 questions
- Question Types: Multiple choice + Scenario-based questions + Routing/MPLS operational tasks
- Language: English
- Passing Score :
- Exam Fee: USD 400 (taxes may apply in some countries)
- Certification Validity: 3 years
Do I Need Certifications Before It ?
No, not required at all.
However, it is highly recommended to have: ( Strong networking fundamentals at the CCNA or CCNP Enterprise Routing level , Hands-on experience with BGP and MPLS , Practical exposure to ISP or Service Provider environments ) .
Which Certifications Are Recommended After This One ?
Not mandatory.
However, for professionals seeking a strong path in Service Provider networking—especially in advanced routing protocols, MPLS technologies, and carrier-grade network operations—the Service Provider Core Technologies certification is the strongest foundation.
What Are the Main Uses of the Service Provider Core Technologies Certification ?
- CCNP Service Provider (Concentration Exams) Example: SPRI – Advanced Routing SPAUTO – Service Provider Automation
- Cisco DevNet – Integrate automation and programmability with Service Provider networks.
- Cisco Design Certifications – For engineers interested in carrier-grade network architecture and design.
- CCIE Service Provider (Lab) – The highest expert-level certification in the Service Provider track.
Your First Step Toward Service Provider Technologies :
This certification is the backbone for Service Provider engineers. It provides deep knowledge of MPLS, Segment Routing, BGP, and QoS at a carrier-grade level, and opens the direct path toward CCNP and CCIE Service Provider.
Who Is This Certification Suitable For ?
- Engineers working in ISP or telecommunications environments
- Network / Security Administrators aiming to reduce manual operations through automation
- Candidates preparing for CCNP or CCIE Service Provider tracks
- Professionals seeking to understand large-scale carrier-grade networks