CCNP Service Provider SPCOR 350-501: MPLS, BGP, IS-IS & QoS

Cisco SP Core Technologies: MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, QoS, Segment Routing & Network Automation with Hands-On Labs

Course Description

The worlds of software and networking now weave into each other more tightly than ever. Modern Service Providers must build networks that are scalable, secure, automated, and ready for high-demand applications. To achieve this, today’s SP engineers require deeper skills in routing, core architecture, transport technologies, security, and automation frameworks.

The CCNP Service Provider – SPCOR (350-501) course equips you with the practical, job-ready expertise needed to design, deploy, operate, and troubleshoot service provider infrastructures at scale.
This training provides real-world scenarios, hands-on labs, and industry-aligned concepts that validate your readiness for SP engineering roles.

About the Core Exam (SPCOR 350-501)

The core exam focuses on your understanding of:

• Service provider architecture

• Networking and routing technologies

• Segment routing & MPLS

• SP services

• Quality of Service (QoS)

• Network security

• Network assurance

• Automation and programmability

The SPCOR exam also serves as the qualifying written exam for the CCIE Service Provider certification, making it a critical milestone for advanced SP career paths.

Concentration Exams

After clearing SPCOR, candidates can choose concentration exams that deep-dive into specialized domains such as:

• Advanced routing

• VPN services

• SP automation & orchestration

What You Will Learn

This program tests and strengthens your ability to implement and troubleshoot:

• Core service provider networking

• SP architecture design

• SP services & QoS models

• Security and network hardening

• Service assurance

• Automation frameworks (NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG, Telemetry)

Associated Certifications

• CCNP Service Provider

• CCIE Service Provider (written qualified)

• Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider

This course is ideal for engineers aiming to level up their SP knowledge, transition into high-demand routing roles, or prepare for advanced Cisco SP certifications.