What you'll learn:
- IGP Routing - OSPF and ISIS
- BGP Routing
- MPLS L3 VPN
Course Description
The worlds of software and networking now weave into each other more tightly than ever. Modern Service Providers must build networks that are scalable, secure, automated, and ready for high-demand applications. To achieve this, today’s SP engineers require deeper skills in routing, core architecture, transport technologies, security, and automation frameworks.
The CCNP Service Provider – SPCOR (350-501) course equips you with the practical, job-ready expertise needed to design, deploy, operate, and troubleshoot service provider infrastructures at scale.
This training provides real-world scenarios, hands-on labs, and industry-aligned concepts that validate your readiness for SP engineering roles.
About the Core Exam (SPCOR 350-501)
The core exam focuses on your understanding of:
Service provider architecture
Networking and routing technologies
Segment routing & MPLS
SP services
Quality of Service (QoS)
Network security
Network assurance
Automation and programmability
The SPCOR exam also serves as the qualifying written exam for the CCIE Service Provider certification, making it a critical milestone for advanced SP career paths.
Concentration Exams
After clearing SPCOR, candidates can choose concentration exams that deep-dive into specialized domains such as:
Advanced routing
VPN services
SP automation & orchestration
What You Will Learn
This program tests and strengthens your ability to implement and troubleshoot:
Core service provider networking
SP architecture design
SP services & QoS models
Security and network hardening
Service assurance
Automation frameworks (NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG, Telemetry)
Associated Certifications
CCNP Service Provider
CCIE Service Provider (written qualified)
Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider
This course is ideal for engineers aiming to level up their SP knowledge, transition into high-demand routing roles, or prepare for advanced Cisco SP certifications.
