CCNP SP · 350-501 SPCOR + 1 concentration
CCNP Service Provider is Cisco's professional-level credential for engineers who build and operate carrier-grade networks — MPLS backbones, Segment Routing, BGP cores, and the QoS and automation that keep ISP and telco traffic moving. It is not a single test: you pass the 350-501 SPCOR core plus one concentration exam, and Cisco does not publish a fixed pass mark, so a near-miss on a $400 attempt costs you weeks and a fresh seat fee. For network professionals chasing a service-provider role, a contract requirement, or the path toward CCIE Service Provider, a clean pass is what unlocks the next step. This page breaks down exactly how the track is structured, how it's delivered, and how to get it done right.
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How the CCNP Service Provider track is built — at a glance
350-501
Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies. 120 minutes, roughly 90–110 questions covering architecture, networking, MPLS/Segment Routing, services, and automation. Mandatory for every candidate.
1 of 3
Pick one 90-minute concentration: 300-510 SPRI (Advanced Routing), 300-515 SPVI (VPN Services), or 300-540 SPCNI (Cloud Network Infrastructure). Each deepens a specific service-provider skill set.
3 yrs
Core + concentration in either order. After SPCOR you have three years to complete a concentration and finish the CCNP Service Provider credential.
Cisco exams mix multiple-choice (single and multiple answer), drag-and-drop, and scenario-based items. SPCOR runs 120 minutes; each concentration runs 90 minutes. Once a question is submitted you cannot return to it, so pacing and decisive answering matter from the first item to the last.
Cisco uses scaled scoring reported on roughly a 300–1000 range, with a pass/fail result and a per-domain breakdown. The exact cut score is not published and can shift between exam versions to keep the standard consistent — so a balanced performance across every domain is what carries you over the line.
The 350-501 SPCOR core domains — bars show each domain's published weight
IS-IS, OSPF and BGP implementation, routing policy language, route maps, IPv6 transition, and high availability across the provider core. The single largest domain.
MPLS forwarding and LDP, Segment Routing and SR-TE, and label distribution — the transport backbone every service provider depends on.
L2VPN and L3VPN, Carrier Ethernet, multicast, and QoS models that deliver and prioritize customer traffic across the provider network.
Service provider network architectures, Cisco network software architecture, virtualization, QoS architecture, and security at the design level.
Programmable APIs, NETCONF/RESTCONF, YANG models, NSO, model-driven telemetry, NetFlow/IPFIX, and data analytics for proactive operations.
SPRI (advanced routing), SPVI (L2/L3 VPN services), or SPCNI (cloud network infrastructure) each carries its own published blueprint on top of the SPCOR core.
Domain weights are from Cisco's published 350-501 SPCOR v1.1 blueprint and are approximate — real exams may include a few extra unscored pilot items, and Cisco may update the topic list between versions. Your chosen concentration exam (for example 300-510 SPRI) is scored separately against its own blueprint.
Two ways to sit each exam — and what to expect on test day
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 throughout. Both SPCOR and the concentration exams are available at centers worldwide. Fees are about $400 for SPCOR and $300 for each concentration.
You take the exam from a private room at home or office, monitored by Pearson VUE's OnVUE system. You'll run a system check, complete a 360° webcam room scan, and pass a government ID verification before the exam unlocks. The desk must be clear and no one else may be present.
A valid, unexpired government photo ID with your name matching your Cisco/Pearson VUE profile exactly. OnVUE captures a photo and ID scan before the exam unlocks.
A clear desk, no second monitor, no phone within reach, and a full room scan via webcam. No notes, no headphones, and no one else may enter during the session.
Stay in frame and on-camera the whole time. There are no scheduled breaks — leaving the seat, talking aloud, or losing connection can flag or end the session.
CCNP Service Provider is built for carrier and ISP engineers
No formal prerequisite — but the bar is professional-level
Difficulty: CCNP Service Provider is one of the more niche professional tracks — the SPCOR core is dense with MPLS, Segment Routing, and IOS XR specifics that many engineers rarely touch outside a carrier environment. Two paid exams, scenario-based questions, and no fixed pass mark make near-misses expensive. Most candidates invest months of focused study, which is exactly the kind of pressure point our help is designed to remove.
CCNP Service Provider is a two-exam, high-stakes track sitting between you and a role, promotion, or CCIE goal. Exam Assist pairs you with a vetted Cisco 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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We review your timeline and the exams in scope 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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