Exam Overview

The 300-440 ENCC exam is a professional-level concentration exam in the CCNP Enterprise certification path. Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Cloud Connectivity certification and satisfies an applicable concentration exam requirement.

• Exam Code: 300-440 ENCC v1.0
• Level: Professional-level concentration and Specialist certification exam
• Duration: 90 minutes. Available language(s): English and Japanese.
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by Cisco (commonly estimated at ~825 out of 1000).
• Grading and Results: Cisco uses pass/fail grading and states that results are available online within 48 hours.

Exam Structure

The 300-440 ENCC exam follows five weighted domains covering architecture models, design, IPsec cloud connectivity, SD-WAN cloud connectivity, and operations.

• Question Types: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Number of Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Hands-On Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.

Exam Policies

Before completing ENCC exam registration, review Cisco certification policies, Pearson VUE identification rules, the Cisco candidate agreement, and the appointment terms.

• Rescheduling: Online Proctored exams can be rescheduled up to 30 minutes before check-in. Test Center exams can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
• Cancellation: Online Proctored exams can be cancelled up to 30 minutes before check-in. Test Center exams can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
• Retake Policy: After failing a Professional- or Specialist-level written exam, wait five calendar days, beginning the next day, before retaking it.
• Retake Fee: A retake normally requires the full ENCC exam fee unless a valid safeguard, voucher, or promotion provides different terms.

Certification Validity and Renewal Options

Passing the 300-440 ENCC exam earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Cloud Connectivity certification and starts Cisco's active certification cycle.

• Validity: Cisco Specialist certifications remain active for three years from the date earned.
• Renewal Options: Renew by earning 40 Continuing Education credits or completing an eligible Cisco exam pathway under the current recertification policy.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: The official ENCC exam fee is USD 300, excluding applicable taxes. Eligible Cisco Learning Credits may be redeemed during scheduling.
• Taxes: Local taxes, currency conversion, and regional checkout rules may affect the final ENCC certification cost. The payable amount is shown during registration.
• Example (India): Candidates in India are subject to 18% GST, bringing the total exam fee to USD 354 (USD 300 + USD 54 GST).

Prerequisites

Cisco publishes no formal prerequisite for the 300-440 ENCC exam. To earn CCNP Enterprise, candidates must pass the 350-401 ENCOR core exam and one eligible concentration exam.

• Candidates should understand enterprise routing, BGP, OSPF, route redistribution, IPsec VPNs, Cisco IOS XE, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, high availability, QoS, security policy, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and SaaS connectivity models.
• Preparation should combine the official ENCC syllabus with practical experience designing, implementing, automating, monitoring, or troubleshooting the technologies represented in the current blueprint.
• Cisco's official learning resources are recommended preparation for the 300-440 ENCC exam, but completing a specific course is not an exam prerequisite.

Exam Topics

The official ENCC syllabus v1.0 covers the following weighted domains:

• Architecture Models - 15%: Internet, private, and SaaS connectivity for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud using native IPsec, Cisco SD-WAN, MPLS, colocation, SDCI cross-connects, centralized gateways, and cloud-security providers.
• Design - 15%: Selecting connectivity for availability, resiliency, SLAs, bandwidth, QoS, multihoming, routing, regulatory compliance, and cloud-native east-west and internet security policy.
• IPsec Cloud Connectivity - 25%: Secure connectivity from on-premises Cisco IOS XE to native cloud endpoints or cloud-hosted IOS XE routers, plus BGP, OSPF, redistribution, and static routing.
• SD-WAN Cloud Connectivity - 25%: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN connectivity to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud; SD-WAN OnRamp for SaaS; and north-south and east-west security, routing, and application policies.
• Operation - 20%: Diagnosing IPsec connectivity, cloud routing, Cisco SD-WAN cloud connectivity, and security, routing, and application policy issues.
• Blueprint Scope: Cisco identifies the published objectives as general guidelines; related secure cloud-connectivity topics may appear on a specific exam delivery.

Intended Audience

The 300-440 ENCC exam is designed for professionals who design, automate, implement, operate, monitor, or support modern enterprise networks, including:

• Cloud Network Engineers
• Enterprise Network Engineers
• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineers
• Multicloud Connectivity Architects
• Network Security Engineers
• Infrastructure Consultants
• CCNP Enterprise Candidates

Career Opportunities

Passing the 300-440 ENCC exam supports specialist roles aligned with the knowledge and practical skills in the current blueprint, including:

• Enterprise Cloud Connectivity Engineer
• Multicloud Network Architect
• Cloud Network Engineer
• SD-WAN Solutions Engineer
• Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Consultant
• Cloud Connectivity Specialist

Average Salary (Approximate)

Cisco does not publish salary data for ENCC credential holders. The ranges below use current employment-market estimates for Network Engineers or closely related infrastructure roles. Salaries vary by experience, employer, location, job role, and industry.

• U.S.: Approximately USD 69,256-190,204 per year for Network Engineers (Indeed, July 2026).
• India: Approximately INR 369,999-811,875 per year for Network Engineers (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• United Kingdom: Approximately GBP 34,579-50,977 per year for Infrastructure Network Engineers (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• UAE: Approximately AED 60,000-252,000 per year in total pay for Network Engineers in Dubai, based on the published monthly range (Glassdoor, July 2026).

Exam Delivery Options

During ENCC exam registration, candidates can review the delivery methods available for the 300-440 appointment and their location.

• Pearson VUE Test Center - Take the exam in a proctored environment at an authorized Pearson VUE test center, subject to local availability.
• Online Proctored Exam (OnVUE) - Cisco written certification exams, including 300-440, can be taken online, subject to country availability, system requirements, and the appointment options shown during scheduling.
• Online Exam Rules: Run the required system test, use an approved computer with webcam and microphone, present acceptable identification, maintain a clear private workspace, and remain under live-proctor supervision.
• Test Center Rules: Arrive according to the appointment instructions, bring the required identification, store prohibited items, accept Cisco's candidate agreement, and follow all check-in and proctor directions.

Exam Registration

Follow these steps to complete ENCC exam registration:

• Open Cisco's official exam scheduling portal and sign in with the Cisco account linked to the certification profile.
• Select the 300-440 ENCC exam and choose an available Pearson VUE test center or OnVUE online-proctored appointment, where offered.
• Confirm the exam language, date, time, delivery method, identification requirements, and the rescheduling and cancellation terms shown with the booking.
• Pay the ENCC exam fee, apply an eligible voucher, or redeem Cisco Learning Credits, then save the appointment confirmation.

After Passing the Exam

After passing the 300-440 ENCC exam, review the pass/fail result and certification record in Cisco CertMetrics.

• Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Cloud Connectivity certification and satisfies an applicable concentration requirement.
• Use Cisco CertMetrics to access exam history, score reports, certificates, transcripts, certification logos, and the credential's expiration information.
• To earn CCNP Enterprise, also pass the current 350-401 ENCOR core exam within Cisco's applicable written-exam validity window.

Why the 300-440 ENCC Exam Is Worth It

• Earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Cloud Connectivity certification
• Satisfies an applicable concentration requirement
• Validates current Cisco enterprise networking expertise
• Demonstrates focused knowledge aligned with the official ENCC syllabus