Validates knowledge of enterprise network architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, assurance, security and automation for designing and troubleshooting networks.
ENCOR is a long exam covering enterprise architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, security and automation, so a good course must match version 1.2 and give you lab time. We compared the main options on v1.2 coverage, labs, length and price.
Most people should start with Mustafa Bin Amar's Udemy course: full v1.2 coverage with labs for $80. Choose INE for the most lab practice, CBT Nuggets for short videos and one subscription across both exams, and Cisco U. when an employer pays.
| Course | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise Core Exam 350-401 ENCOR v1.2 | Most lab practice | Interactive | $799/year |
 Cisco CCNP Enterprise Core (350-401 ENCOR) v1.2 | Short videos, one subscription | Video | $59/month |
 CCNP,CCIE Enterprise: ENCOR 350-401 v1.2 Training | Lowest-cost paid course | Video | $80 |
 CCNP ENCOR 350-401 Complete Course | Free course | Video | Free |
 CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide, 2nd edition | Reference book | Book | $64 |
Cisco's own ENCOR course with 32 courses, 14 assessments and 31 hands-on labs across 47h 45m. It prepares you for ENCOR v1.2 and still includes v1.1 wireless sections, which you can skip. Completing it earns 64 CE credits.
Great fit if your employer pays for Cisco training or you want official labs
Poor fit if you are paying yourself on a tight budget; choose the Udemy course
A learning path rebuilt for ENCOR v1.2 in April 2026, with 33 courses, 106 hours of video, 346 quizzes and 119 hands-on labs. Premium also includes INE's CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure path.
Great fit if you want lab-heavy training and may continue to CCIE
Poor fit if you only need ENCOR and will not use the wider library; choose the Udemy course
About 67 hours of ENCOR v1.2 video training from John McGovern, Jeff Kish and Keith Barker, in short lessons. The subscription also covers the concentration exams, so one plan can carry you through both CCNP Enterprise exams.
Great fit if you like short structured videos and want one subscription for both exams
Poor fit if you want a one-time purchase; choose the Udemy course
A long video course of 67.5 hours with step-by-step notes and GNS3 and EVE-NG labs for every ENCOR domain. It covers v1.2 for a one-time price, which makes it the cheapest full paid route.
Great fit if you want full ENCOR coverage for a one-time low price
Poor fit if you prefer short lessons or official labs; CBT Nuggets or Cisco U. fit better
A free YouTube series of 71 videos with lessons and labs in the style of Jeremy's CCNA course. The playlist is still being released and is built for ENCOR v1.1, not v1.2.
Great fit if you want free lessons in the style of Jeremy's CCNA course
Poor fit if you need complete v1.2 coverage now; choose CBT Nuggets or INE
Cisco Press's 1,072-page reference for ENCOR, published in October 2023 for the v1.1 exam. Its wireless chapters are no longer tested, and it does not cover every v1.2 automation topic.
Great fit if you want a detailed reference next to a course
Poor fit if you want one resource that matches v1.2 exactly; choose INE or CBT Nuggets
For most people, Mustafa Bin Amar's Udemy course: it covers v1.2, includes labs and costs $80. INE suits people who want the most hands-on practice.
Jeremy's IT Lab playlist is the main free option, but it was written for v1.1 and is still being released. Add a v1.2 resource for the gaps.
The video courses here run 48 to 106 hours. Plan for about 200 hours of preparation in total, including labs and practice exams.
No. Cisco lets you book either CCNP Enterprise exam without a prior certification or work experience.