The CCNP Data Center certification prepares you for professional-level job roles in Cisco data center technologies. CCNP Data Center now includes automation and programmability to help you scale your data center infrastructure.
Technology advances are generating more data than ever before, by enabling new applications and businesses that connect everything - people, devices, and machines. With intent-based networking, data center teams can take advantage of automation to scale and secure their infrastructure. To capitalize on these opportunities, today’s data center professionals need a broader range of skills and deeper focus in strategic technology areas. The CCNP Data Center certification program gives you exactly that breadth and depth.
Achieving CCNP Data Center certification proves your skills with data center solutions. To earn CCNP Data Center certification, you pass two exams: one that covers core data center technologies and one data center concentration exam of your choice, so you can customize your certification to your technical area of focus.
The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center certification equips IT professionals with the expertise to design, implement, and manage complex data center infrastructures. Covering core technologies such as networking, automation, storage networking, security, and unified computing, this certification prepares candidates to meet the demands of modern, scalable, and secure data center environments. With a strong focus on real-world skills, CCNP Data Center validates your ability to deliver end-to-end solutions that support critical business operations in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.
350-601 (DCCOR)
Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR 350-601) is a 120- minute exam associated with the CCNP and CCIE Data Center Certifications. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of implementing core data center technologies including network, compute, storage network, automation, and security. The course, Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies, helps candidates to prepare for this exam.
300-610 (DCID)
Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v1.1 (DCID 300-610) is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center Certification. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of data center infrastructure design including network, compute, storage network, and automation. The course, Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure, helps candidates to prepare for this exam.
300-615 DCIT
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v1.1 (DCIT 300-615) is a 90- minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center Certification. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of troubleshooting a data center infrastructure including network, compute platforms, storage network, automation, management and operations. The course, Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure, helps candidates to prepare for this exam.
300-620 DCACI
Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v1.1 (DCACI 300-620) is a 90- minute exam that is associated with the CCNP Data Center Certification. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of Cisco switches in ACI mode including configuration, implementation, and management.
300-635 (DCNAUTO)
Automating Cisco Data Center Solutions v1.1 (DCAUTO 300-635) is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center Certification and DevNet Professional Certification. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of implementing Data Center automated solutions, including programming concepts, orchestration and automation tools.
No formal prerequisites necessary
Learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.
Pass the core exam
Concentration exams (Choose One)
a) Exam : DCID 300-610
b) Exam : DCIT 300-615
c) Exam : DCACI 300-620
d) Exam : DCAUTO 300-635
CCNP Data Center is a professional-level certification from Cisco that validates your ability to design, deploy, and manage advanced data center infrastructure. It covers key areas such as networking, storage, compute, automation, and security across Cisco platforms including UCS, Nexus, and ACI.
This training is designed for professionals working in data center environments, including:
There are no formal prerequisites. However, a strong grasp of networking fundamentals and familiarity with Cisco data center solutions is recommended. Prior knowledge equivalent to CCNA Data Center is beneficial.
Training includes extensive coverage of:
Training typically spans 4 to 8 weeks, depending on your learning mode—online, onsite, full-time, or part-time.
To obtain the CCNP Data Center certification, candidates must pass:
The certification prepares you for roles such as:
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