{"id":13087,"date":"2025-08-27T07:16:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T22:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=13087"},"modified":"2025-08-27T07:16:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T22:16:34","slug":"a-devoted-cisco-wi-fi-certification-monitor-is-on-the-horizon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=13087","title":{"rendered":"A Devoted Cisco Wi-fi Certification Monitor Is on the Horizon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Cisco has deep roots in Wi-Fi applied sciences, and so does our wi-fi group. I\u2019ve spoken with lots of you through the years on this very subject. That\u2019s why I\u2019m excited to announce our wi-fi certification updates and devoted Cisco wi-fi certification observe that higher aligns to your wi-fi applied sciences and the challenges you face in your day-to-day work, and past\u2014all launching in March 2026.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a2889ff90c6f\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6a2889ff90c6f\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a2889ff90c6f\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=13087\/#The_time_has_come_for_a_single_wi-fi_certification_observe\" title=\"The time has come for a single wi-fi certification observe\">The time has come for a single wi-fi certification observe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=13087\/#Let%E2%80%99s_begin_with_the_foundational_wi-fi_coaching\" title=\"Let\u2019s begin with the foundational wi-fi coaching\">Let\u2019s begin with the foundational wi-fi coaching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=13087\/#A_more_in-depth_take_a_look_at_CCNP_Wi-fi_Take_the_lead_in_wi-fi_experience\" title=\"A more in-depth take a look at CCNP Wi-fi: Take the lead in wi-fi experience\">A more in-depth take a look at CCNP Wi-fi: Take the lead in wi-fi experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=13087\/#Subsequent_up_our_new_CCIE_Wi-fi_observe\" title=\"Subsequent up, our new CCIE Wi-fi observe\">Subsequent up, our new CCIE Wi-fi observe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=13087\/#What_this_implies_for_ENCOR_the_Enterprise_core_examination\" title=\"What this implies for ENCOR (the Enterprise core examination)\">What this implies for ENCOR (the Enterprise core examination)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=13087\/#Easy_methods_to_get_began\" title=\"Easy methods to get began \">Easy methods to get began <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=13087\/#Be_taught_with_Cisco\" title=\"Be taught with Cisco\">Be taught with Cisco<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=13087\/#X%E2%80%AF%E2%80%AFThreads_Fb%E2%80%AF%E2%80%AFLinkedIn%E2%80%AF%E2%80%AFInstagram%E2%80%AF%E2%80%AFYouTube\" title=\"X\u202f|\u202fThreads\u00a0|\u00a0Fb\u202f|\u202fLinkedIn\u202f|\u202fInstagram\u202f|\u202fYouTube\">X\u202f|\u202fThreads\u00a0|\u00a0Fb\u202f|\u202fLinkedIn\u202f|\u202fInstagram\u202f|\u202fYouTube<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_time_has_come_for_a_single_wi-fi_certification_observe\"><\/span><strong>The time has come for a single wi-fi certification observe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CCNP Enterprise wi-fi focus step apart. The time has come for a reestablished give attention to trendy wi-fi applied sciences, and with it a brand new devoted wi-fi observe from entry to skilled. Prepare for our upcoming CCNP Wi-fi and CCIE Wi-fi certification observe. Now you possibly can observe a transparent development from the foundational Wi-fi Foundations course to extra superior skilled and expert-level credentials.<\/p>\n<p>Whether or not you\u2019re managing advanced networks or empowering a cellular workforce, these certifications equip you with hands-on abilities to excel. Constructed for the quickly evolving wi-fi surroundings, they put together you to steer confidently and drive innovation in your subject.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let%E2%80%99s_begin_with_the_foundational_wi-fi_coaching\"><\/span><strong>Let\u2019s begin with the foundational wi-fi coaching<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may know our Understanding Cisco Wi-fi Foundations coaching by its acronym: WLFNDU. This Studying Path is the best place to start out for individuals who are new to WLAN and must construct the data and abilities essential to work with Cisco wi-fi LAN (WLAN) community presents. It covers the vital points of RF expertise and business requirements for Wi-Fi and safety, and how one can leverage that data for the design, set up, and configuration of a WLAN community of any dimension. You could find this Studying Path on Cisco U. and with Cisco Studying Companions.<\/p>\n<p>In the event you\u2019re already skilled in wi-fi applied sciences, take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/learningnetwork.cisco.com\/s\/new-wireless-certifications?utm_campaign=new_wireless_cert&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=new_wireless_blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCNP Wi-fi announcement<\/a> to find out whether or not you\u2019ve already obtained the expertise and foundational data to skip on to a professional-level certification. After you\u2019ve obtained the muse and are prepared for the skilled observe, the next step is CCNP Wi-fi.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_more_in-depth_take_a_look_at_CCNP_Wi-fi_Take_the_lead_in_wi-fi_experience\"><\/span><strong>A more in-depth take a look at CCNP Wi-fi: Take the lead in wi-fi experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CCNP Wi-fi certification validates superior data and sensible abilities in designing, implementing, and managing trendy wi-fi networks. It covers core wi-fi applied sciences, together with RF fundamentals, 802.11 requirements, shopper connectivity, wi-fi monitoring, automation, and AI. It additionally assessments your skill to deploy superior options equivalent to FlexConnect, high quality of service, Multicast, enhanced safety, and site companies. You\u2019ll even be given the chance to display your experience in wi-fi community design\u2014from web site surveys to excessive availability and mobility. This can be a good alternative to hone your abilities and experience within the rising area of interest and complexities of wi-fi applied sciences.<\/p>\n<p>Like every professional-level certification, to realize your CCNP Wi-fi, you could move the core examination and one wi-fi focus examination. Go this core examination:<\/p>\n<p>Implementing and Working Cisco Wi-fi Core Applied sciences (350-101 WLCOR) v1.0<\/p>\n<p>Select considered one of these focus exams:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designing Cisco Wi-fi Networks (300-110 WLSD) v1.2<\/li>\n<li>Implementing Cisco Wi-fi Superior Options (WLSI 300-120) v1.2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the event you acknowledge these focus exams, it\u2019s as a result of they had been a part of the CCNP Enterprise certification prior to now. Beginning March 19, 2026, they are going to be a part of the CCNP Wi-fi observe.<\/p>\n<p>Search for new coaching particular to the CCNP Wi-fi core examination to be launched someday in March 2026 and obtainable at Cisco U. Like all certification coaching, this new Studying Path can be about constructing abilities and capabilities so that you can achieve success in your work\u2014not simply to move the examination.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subsequent_up_our_new_CCIE_Wi-fi_observe\"><\/span><strong>Subsequent up, our new CCIE Wi-fi observe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our Cisco CCIE Wi-fi certification additionally displays the expansion and evolution of wi-fi applied sciences. It contains Cisco\u2019s in style cloud-based community administration answer, Meraki, in addition to platform-agnostic applied sciences like Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7.<\/p>\n<p>To realize your CCIE Wi-fi, you could move the core examination and the skilled sensible examination. The brand new sensible examination matters will embody minor updates and the expanded protection of Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7, and Meraki applied sciences.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_this_implies_for_ENCOR_the_Enterprise_core_examination\"><\/span><strong>What this implies for ENCOR (the Enterprise core examination)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With our new CCNP Wi-fi core examination, you possibly can select to focus solely on the rising complexities of wi-fi applied sciences. This new examination and certification cowl the important thing wi-fi ideas beforehand included within the CCNP Enterprise core examination.<\/p>\n<p>In tandem, the CCNP Enterprise core examination will not cowl wi-fi ideas, making the trail to a CCNP Enterprise certification extra simple for individuals who don\u2019t must validate their abilities in wi-fi networking or who need to complement their CCNP Wi-fi Certification with CCNP Enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>The primary date to check for the brand new wi-fi exams is March 19, 2026.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_methods_to_get_began\"><\/span><strong>Easy methods to get began <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why wait? The examination matters for the wi-fi certifications are already obtainable. Begin reviewing them now to get a head begin on the modifications which might be approaching March 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m thrilled in regards to the upgraded Wi-fi Certification observe and coaching portfolio, starting with modifications to the wi-fi core (WLCOR) examination. Wi-fi is a vital side of just about each community on the market, and the renewed give attention to WLAN is true on track.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll want to <a href=\"https:\/\/learningnetwork.cisco.com\/s\/cisco-certification-roadmaps?ccid=new-wireless-cert&amp;dtid=blog-cisco&amp;oid=blog-a-dedicated-wireless-certification-track-is-on-the-horizon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">go to our Cisco Certification roadmaps web page<\/a> and replace your self with the newest data and lifecycle updates for Cisco certifications.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cisco Launches Dedicated Wireless Certification Track! | Snack Minute Ep. 189\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-lazy-type=\"iframe\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/SC6mWArj_vI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cisco Launches Dedicated Wireless Certification Track! | Snack Minute Ep. 189\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/SC6mWArj_vI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-ttstextid=\"85\">Join\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u.cisco.com\/?utm_campaign=ciscou&amp;utm_source=blog-cisco&amp;utm_medium=cu-static-blog-footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cisco U.<\/a>\u00a0| Be part of the\u202f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/learningnetwork.cisco.com\/s\/?ccid=learning&amp;dtid=blog&amp;oid=blog-cisco-footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cisco Studying Community<\/a>\u202fat present free of charge.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-ttstextid=\"86\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-ttstextid=\"87\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_taught_with_Cisco\"><\/span><strong>Be taught with Cisco<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-ttstextid=\"88\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"X%E2%80%AF%E2%80%AFThreads_Fb%E2%80%AF%E2%80%AFLinkedIn%E2%80%AF%E2%80%AFInstagram%E2%80%AF%E2%80%AFYouTube\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LearningatCisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a>\u202f|\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@learningatcisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Threads<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/learningatcisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fb<\/a>\u202f|\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/cisco_training_and_certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u202f|\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/learningatcisco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u202f|\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CiscoUtube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-ttstextid=\"89\">Use\u202f\u00a0<strong>#CiscoU\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<strong>#CiscoCert<\/strong>\u202fto hitch the dialog.<\/p>\n<p>Share:<\/p>\n<p>\n  \t<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cisco has deep roots in Wi-Fi applied sciences, and so does our wi-fi group. 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