# CCNP Enterprise Core

Core enterprise networking concepts for ENCOR: architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, assurance, security, and automation.

9 modules

## Learning Modules

1. **Enterprise Network Architecture**  
   Build a mental model for modern enterprise networks: roles, hierarchies, campus vs WAN vs data center, and design tradeoffs.  
   60 min  
   [Open Enterprise Network Architecture](/content/SkillModuleView?slug=encor-enterprise-network-architecture/index.html)

2. **Virtualization & Dual-Stack (IPv4/IPv6)**  
   Understand device virtualization concepts and plan a clean IPv4/IPv6 strategy for enterprise networks.  
   75 min  
   [Open Virtualization & Dual-Stack (IPv4/IPv6)](/content/SkillModuleView?slug=encor-virtualization-dual-stack/index.html)

3. **Enterprise Infrastructure (Routing & Switching)**  
   Core routing/switching behaviors you need for ENCOR: adjacencies, redundancy, and fast troubleshooting patterns.  
   90 min  
   [Open Enterprise Infrastructure (Routing & Switching)](/content/SkillModuleView?slug=encor-enterprise-infrastructure/index.html)

4. **Network Assurance (Telemetry & Monitoring)**  
   Monitor and measure network health: baselines, telemetry, logs, and actionable dashboards.  
   70 min  
   [Open Network Assurance (Telemetry & Monitoring)](/content/SkillModuleView?slug=encor-network-assurance/index.html)

5. **Enterprise Security Fundamentals**  
   Security concepts inside enterprise networks: segmentation, AAA, device hardening, and secure management.  
   65 min  
   [Open Enterprise Security Fundamentals](/content/SkillModuleView?slug=encor-enterprise-security-fundamentals/index.html)

6. **Automation & Programmability**  
   Intro to enterprise automation: APIs, data models, and safe workflows for network changes.  
   80 min  
   [Open Automation & Programmability](/content/SkillModuleView?slug=encor-automation-programmability/index.html)

7. **SD-WAN & WAN Edge**  
   Understand WAN transport options, SD-WAN goals, and the basics of policy-based WAN behavior.  
   70 min  
   [Open SD-WAN & WAN Edge](/content/SkillModuleView?slug=encor-sdwan-wan-edge/index.html)

8. **Wireless in the Enterprise**  
   Wireless fundamentals for enterprise: design basics, common failure modes, and validation workflow.  
   60 min  
   [Open Wireless in the Enterprise](/content/SkillModuleView?slug=encor-wireless-enterprise/index.html)

9. **Troubleshooting & Exam Readiness**  
   Tie it together: build repeatable troubleshooting workflows and prepare for exam-style scenarios.  
   60 min  
   [Open Troubleshooting & Exam Readiness](/content/SkillModuleView?slug=encor-troubleshooting-exam-readiness/index.html)

Ready to start your learning journey?  
[Start First Module](/content/SkillModuleView?slug=encor-enterprise-network-architecture/index.html)