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CCIE Wireless training - Cisco's expert-level wireless certification, relaunched in 2026 with a new core exam (350-101 WLCOR) and an 8-hour hands-on lab.
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The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Wireless certification is Cisco's expert-level credential for enterprise wireless networks. Cisco relaunched a dedicated wireless track on 19 March 2026, and the CCIE Wireless core exam is now 350-101 WLCOR (Implementing and Operating Cisco Wireless Core Technologies) - it is no longer the 350-401 ENCOR exam used before. The certification is earned in two steps: pass the written core exam (350-101 WLCOR), then pass the 8-hour, hands-on CCIE Wireless Lab. This course prepares you for both, covering the wireless scope: RF fundamentals; 802.11 technologies; wireless network implementation and operation (including Cisco Catalyst 9800 controllers and Meraki); client connectivity (WPA3, 802.1X and identity services); wireless monitoring and management (Cisco Catalyst Center, Radio Resource Management); and automation and AI (Python, NETCONF/YANG) - all taught with extensive hands-on practice. A few facts matter. Cisco does not publish a passing score - the written exam's threshold is not disclosed, and the lab is graded pass/fail. The written core is delivered by Pearson VUE (about US $400); the lab is taken at a Cisco lab location (about US $1,600, plus travel). As a Cisco certification, it is valid for three years and is renewed by recertification (passing eligible exams or earning Continuing Education credits).
CCIE is one of the most respected certifications in networking, and the Wireless track - relaunched as a dedicated credential in 2026 - proves you can design, deploy and operate enterprise wireless networks at expert level. With wireless now having its own dedicated Cisco track again, the credential is a strong signal for wireless specialists. It is often associated with senior wireless engineering, architecture and principal consulting roles. Because it requires passing a demanding written core exam and an 8-hour hands-on lab, a CCIE carries real weight with employers running large wireless environments.
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CCIE Wireless is for experienced wireless professionals ready for expert certification - and it is especially relevant now that Cisco has relaunched a dedicated wireless track: - Senior wireless network engineers - Wireless network architects and design engineers - Principal and lead wireless consultants - Experienced enterprise engineers specialising in wireless There is no formal prerequisite - you do not need CCNA or CCNP first - though CCIE assumes years of hands-on experience.
How to earn it:
1. Build deep hands-on experience across RF, 802.11, Catalyst 9800, client connectivity (WPA3, 802.1X), monitoring (Catalyst Center, RRM) and automation.
2. Study the current 350-101 WLCOR and CCIE Wireless lab blueprints on Cisco's website (this is the new core...
The CCIE Wireless certification validates expert-level skills in designing, implementing, operating, and troubleshooting complex wireless networks. The certification path combines the 350-101 WLCOR core exam with a hands-on practical lab that assesses real-world wireless networking expertise. Candidates are expected to demonstrate knowledge of wireless architecture, RF fundamentals, WLAN security, mobility, network services, automation, and troubleshooting. Understanding the exam structure, core topics, lab format, and certification requirements can help candidates prepare effectively and approach the assessment with confidence.
Source Note: Certification details verified on 25 August 2026. CCIE Wireless is Cisco's expert-level wireless certification, relaunched 19 March 2026; the core exam is now 350-101 WLCOR (not ENCOR), plus an 8-hour hands-on lab; no formal prerequisite. Cisco does not publish a passing score. The written core is delivered by Pearson VUE (~US $400); the lab is at a Cisco lab location (~US $1,600, plus travel). The certification is valid for three years and is renewed by recertification. The lab must be passed within three years of the core exam.
