Exam Overview

The 300-410 ENARSI exam is Cisco’s professional-level concentration exam for advanced enterprise routing and infrastructure implementation.

• Exam Code: 300-410 ENARSI v1.1
• Level: Professional concentration exam; awards a Cisco Specialist certification
• Duration: 90 minutes. Available languages: English and Japanese.
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Unscored Content: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.

Exam Structure

The 300-410 ENARSI exam measures implementation and troubleshooting knowledge across the four domains in the official ENARSI syllabus.

• Question Types: Multiple choice, drag-and-drop, and simulations.
• Number of Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Hands-On Questions: The exam includes performance-based lab tasks to assess practical skills in configuring and troubleshooting networks.

Exam Policies

Before completing ENARSI exam registration, candidates should review Cisco’s written-exam policies, Pearson VUE rules, and the terms shown with their appointment.

• 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 a failed Professional- or Specialist-level written exam, candidates must wait five calendar days, beginning the day after the attempt, before retaking the same exam.
• Retake Fee: A retake is charged at the same exam price. The full ENARSI exam fee applies unless an authorized promotion or voucher explicitly provides different terms.

Certification Validity and Renewal Options

After passing the 300-410 ENARSI exam, the earned Cisco Specialist certification remains active for Cisco’s standard certification cycle.

• Validity: The Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation certification is valid for three years.
• Renewal Options: Recertify during the active period by passing an eligible Cisco exam or earning 40 Continuing Education credits, which is Cisco’s current requirement for Specialist-level certification renewal.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: The official ENARSI exam fee is USD 300, excluding applicable local taxes, or candidates may use Cisco Learning Credits.
• Taxes: Local taxes may apply according to the testing location and are shown during checkout. These charges affect the final ENARSI certification cost.
• Example (India): Candidates in India are subject to 18% GST, bringing the total exam fee to USD 354 (USD 300 + USD 54 GST).

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for the 300-410 ENARSI exam or the CCNP Enterprise certification path.

• Cisco notes that CCNP Enterprise learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.
• Recommended knowledge includes network fundamentals, LAN implementation, device management and security, automation basics, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
• Candidates should also understand ACLs, SNMP, DHCP, IP SLA, Syslog, AAA, and control plane policing before working through the ENARSI syllabus.

Exam Topics

The official ENARSI syllabus contains four weighted domains:

• Layer 3 Technologies – 35%: Administrative distance, route maps, loop prevention, redistribution, summarization, policy-based routing, VRF-Lite, BFD, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
• VPN Technologies – 20%: MPLS operations, MPLS Layer 3 VPN concepts, and single-hub DMVPN using GRE/mGRE, NHRP, IPsec, dynamic neighbors, and spoke-to-spoke communication.
• Infrastructure Security – 20%: IOS AAA, IPv4 and IPv6 traffic filtering, uRPF, control plane policing, and IPv6 First Hop Security features.
• Infrastructure Services – 25%: Device management, SNMP, logging, IPv4 and IPv6 DHCP, IP SLA, NetFlow, and troubleshooting with Cisco DNA Center Assurance.
• Advanced Routing Focus – The 300-410 ENARSI exam emphasizes troubleshooting EIGRP, OSPFv2/OSPFv3, internal and external BGP, path selection, filtering, and redistribution.
• Operational Focus – Candidates must diagnose security, management, telemetry, connectivity, performance, device-health, and network-health issues described in the official ENARSI syllabus.

Intended Audience

The 300-410 ENARSI exam is well suited to professionals working with enterprise routing and switching, including:

• Entry-Level Network Engineers
• Network Administrators
• Network Support Technicians
• Help Desk Technicians
• Enterprise Network Engineers
• Routing and Switching Professionals
• CCNP Enterprise Candidates

Career Opportunities

Passing the 300-410 ENARSI exam supports professional-level work involving complex enterprise infrastructure and advanced routing services, including roles such as:

• Network Automation Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Network Support Technician
• Enterprise Network Engineer
• Network Administrator
• Advanced Routing and Services Specialist

Average Salary (Approximate)

Cisco does not publish salary ranges for holders of this certification. Compensation varies by role, experience, employer, location, and industry.

• U.S.: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• India: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• United Kingdom: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• UAE: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.

Exam Delivery Options

During ENARSI exam registration, candidates can review the delivery methods available for their location and appointment.

• Pearson VUE Test Center – Take the exam at an authorized Pearson VUE testing center, subject to local appointment availability.
• Online Proctored Exam (OnVUE) – Cisco supports online proctoring; confirm that the 300-410 appointment and your location are eligible when scheduling.
• Online Exam Rules: Use a supported Windows or macOS computer with one display, webcam, microphone, speaker, and a stable connection. Run the system test and use a private, clear testing space with valid government-issued photo identification.
• Test Center Rules: Follow Pearson VUE admission instructions and bring the required identification. Cisco’s written-exam process captures a digital photo and signature and requires acceptance of the candidate rules agreement.

Exam Registration

Follow these steps to complete ENARSI exam registration:

• Visit Cisco CertMetrics and select the 300-410 ENARSI exam.
• Choose an available delivery method: Pearson VUE test center or online proctored testing, where offered.
• Select an available date, time, and testing location.
• Pay the ENARSI exam fee, apply an eligible voucher or Cisco Learning Credits, and confirm the booking.

After Passing the Exam

After passing the 300-410 ENARSI exam, review the result and certification record in Cisco CertMetrics.

• Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation certification. Cisco states that pass/fail results are available online within 48 hours.
• Use Cisco CertMetrics to access exam history, score reports, certificates, transcripts, and certification logos.
• The exam also satisfies the concentration requirement for CCNP Enterprise. To earn CCNP Enterprise, candidates must additionally pass the 350-401 ENCOR core exam.

Why the 300-410 ENARSI Exam Is Worth It

• Earns the Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation certification
• Satisfies the concentration-exam requirement for CCNP Enterprise
• Validates advanced troubleshooting across routing, VPN, security, and infrastructure services
• Provides a Cisco-recognized path for demonstrating focused enterprise infrastructure expertise