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CCNP Collaboration

350-801 CLCOR + Concentration

CCNP Collaboration is Cisco's professional-level certification for engineers who design and run unified communications — Cisco Unified Communications Manager, voice and video endpoints, gateways, and cloud collaboration. Earning it means passing the core 350-801 CLCOR exam and one concentration exam — two separate, deeply technical sittings on the Pearson VUE engine, each one a single failed afternoon away from a multi-week retake wait and a stalled promotion or job offer. This page lays out exactly what each exam tests, how it's delivered, and how to clear it without burning months of your timeline.

120 min (core)
2 exams to certify
Scored 300–1000
Center or Online

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Exam Spec Sheet

Provider Cisco
Path Core + 1 concentration
Core exam 350-801 CLCOR
Core duration 120 minutes
Questions ~90–110 (core)
Scoring 300–1000 (no fixed pass mark)
Fee ~$400 core / ~$300 concentration
Proctoring Pearson VUE / OnVUE
Validity 3 years
Language English
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EXAM FORMAT

How the CCNP Collaboration path is built — at a glance

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Core: 350-801 CLCOR

Implementing Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies — a 120-minute exam covering infrastructure, protocols, call control, gateways, QoS, and cloud collaboration. This is the required first exam.

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One Concentration Exam

Pick one 300-series exam — CLICA, CLACCM, CLCEI, CLCNF, or CLAUTO — to specialize in voice apps, call control, edge, conferencing, or automation. Roughly 90 minutes each.

90–110

Questions (core)

Multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and scenario items. No on-screen calculator and no going back once you confirm an answer — pacing and accuracy both matter.

Two exams, one certification

Unlike the associate-level CCNA, CCNP Collaboration is not a single test. You pass the core CLCOR exam and one concentration exam — in either order — and both must be valid at the same time for the certification to be awarded. Passing the CLCOR alone also earns the standalone "Cisco Certified Specialist – Collaboration Core" badge.

How scoring works

Cisco scales every score from 300 to 1000. There is no single published passing mark — the cut score is set per exam form and Cisco does not reveal which items you missed. Performance-area feedback shows your relative strength by domain, but not the exact threshold, so candidates aim comfortably above the line rather than for the minimum.

WHAT'S TESTED

Core 350-801 CLCOR v2.0 domains — bars show each domain's share of the core exam

1

On-Premises Call Control

30%

Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) call routing, dial plans, digit manipulation, device registration, and globalized E.164 numbering — the heart of the exam.

2

Cloud & Hybrid Services

25%

Webex Calling, hybrid deployments, cloud connectivity, and integrating on-prem CUCM with Cisco's cloud collaboration stack — a growing focus in the v2.0 blueprint.

3

Infrastructure & Design

15%

Collaboration architecture, licensing, deployment models, network requirements for voice/video, and the role of each component in a unified communications design.

4

Protocols & Endpoints

10%

SIP, H.323, MGCP, RTP/SRTP, audio and video codecs, and endpoint registration and provisioning for Cisco IP phones and video devices.

5

Voice Gateways & SBC

10%

Cisco IOS XE gateways, SIP trunking, Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE), SRST, dial-peers, and media resources such as conferencing and transcoding.

6

Media & QoS

10%

Classification, marking, queuing, and trust boundaries to protect real-time voice and video — the QoS design that keeps calls clear under congestion.

Weights reflect the CLCOR v2.0 blueprint and are approximate — Cisco can adjust them between exam versions. Your chosen concentration exam (CLICA, CLACCM, CLCEI, CLCNF, or CLAUTO) adds its own distinct blueprint on top of these core domains.

DELIVERY & PROCTORING

Two ways to sit each exam — and what to expect on test day

At a Pearson VUE test center

You sit the exam in a quiet, monitored room at a Pearson VUE center. Staff verify your government-issued ID, store your belongings, and watch the room while you test on a provided workstation. This is the most controlled option and avoids any home-network or webcam issues.

Online, proctored via OnVUE

You take the exam from a private room at home or office, monitored by Pearson VUE's OnVUE remote-proctoring platform. You run a system test in advance, complete an ID and room-scan check-in, and stay on-camera throughout. No scratch paper is permitted — an on-screen erasable noteboard is provided.

ID & identity check

A valid, unexpired government photo ID whose name matches your Cisco/Pearson VUE profile exactly. The proctor captures your photo and ID before the exam unlocks.

Environment scan

A clear desk, no second monitor, no phone within reach, and a webcam scan of the room. No notes, no headphones, and no one else may enter during the exam.

During the exam

Stay in frame and on-camera the whole time. There are no scheduled breaks. Leaving the seat, talking aloud, or losing your connection can flag or void the session.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS

CCNP Collaboration is built for unified-communications engineers

  • Collaboration / unified communications engineers
  • VoIP and CUCM administrators expanding their scope
  • Network engineers moving into voice and video
  • CCNA holders advancing to professional level
  • Engineers on a path toward CCIE Collaboration

PREREQUISITES & DIFFICULTY

No formal prerequisite — but the technical bar is high

  • No formal prerequisite exam — CCNA is recommended, not required
  • Cisco suggests 3–5 years implementing collaboration solutions
  • Hands-on CUCM, SIP, and voice gateway experience expected
  • Two exams must both be valid for the certification to be awarded

Difficulty: CCNP Collaboration is one of the more niche and demanding professional tracks. The CLCOR blends deep CUCM dial-plan logic, SIP/SBC behavior, QoS, and cloud integration — and you must clear a second concentration exam too. A failed Cisco exam carries a mandatory wait before you can retake it, which is exactly the kind of schedule risk our help is built to remove.

HOW EXAM ASSIST HELPS YOU PASS CCNP COLLABORATION

CCNP Collaboration is two high-stakes, time-boxed Cisco exams standing between you and a promotion, raise, or job offer. Exam Assist pairs you with a vetted Cisco collaboration specialist and works on a pay-after-you-pass model — so the risk sits with us, not you. No upfront fee, guaranteed results: Exam Assist handles the sitting end to end, and you settle only after the verified result.

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Tell us which exam you need (CLCOR core, a specific concentration, or both), your delivery method, test date, and deadline. Takes a couple of minutes over WhatsApp, Telegram, or Discord.

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Get an honest feasibility answer

We review your timeline and target and tell you plainly whether it's realistic — before any money is discussed. If it isn't a fit, we say so.

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The sitting is handled

Exam Assist handles the sitting end to end. You're matched with a Cisco specialist who maps the work around the CLCOR domains, your chosen concentration, and the Pearson VUE OnVUE environment — discreetly and confidentially.

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Settle after the verified result

You only pay once your passing score is confirmed on your official Cisco score report. No verified result, nothing owed.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

Straight answers about the CCNP Collaboration exams

Which exams do I need to pass to earn CCNP Collaboration? +
CCNP Collaboration requires passing two exams: the core exam, 350-801 CLCOR (Implementing Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies), plus one concentration exam of your choice. Concentration options include 300-810 CLICA, 300-815 CLACCM, 300-820 CLCEI, 300-825 CLCNF, and 300-835 CLAUTO. There are no other prerequisite certifications required.
How much does the CCNP Collaboration cost? +
The core 350-801 CLCOR exam is about $400 USD and each concentration exam is about $300 USD, so a typical CCNP Collaboration path costs roughly $700 USD in exam fees, before taxes and before any retakes. Prices are set by Cisco and can vary by region.
What is the passing score for the CLCOR exam? +
Cisco scales scores from 300 to 1000 and does not publish a fixed passing mark, since the cut score is set per exam form and can change. Most candidates aim well above 800 to be safe. Cisco does not release your exact required score or which questions you missed.
Can I take CCNP Collaboration exams online from home? +
Yes. Cisco delivers these exams through Pearson VUE, either at a physical test center or online via OnVUE remote proctoring from a private room at home. Online testing requires a webcam, a stable connection, a clear desk, a 360-degree room scan, and a government ID check before the exam unlocks.
How long is CCNP Collaboration valid? +
CCNP Collaboration is valid for three years from the date you complete the certification. You renew by earning Continuing Education credits, by passing qualifying exams, or by a combination of both before your certification expires.
Do I pay Exam Assist before or after I see my result? +
You settle only after your verified passing score is confirmed. There is no upfront fee — you share your exam details, receive an honest feasibility answer, and decide before any money changes hands. We advertise a guaranteed pass with money back if you do not pass; we offer a transparent, results-first arrangement.
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