Cisco’s new multicloud specialist certifications validate the skills and expertise of professionals in implementing, connecting and securing network infrastructures that enable cloud solutions. With a strong focus on practical application, these certifications equip individuals with the knowledge and tools to effectively enable, design, configure, and establish secure connections within cloud network architectures. By obtaining these certifications, candidates demonstrate their proficiency in implementing and connecting cloud technologies, while adhering to best practices in cloud security.

The Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity (ENCC 300-440) 1.0, Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud Access for Users and Endpoints (SCAZT 300-740) 1.0, and Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure (SPCNI 300-540) are part of the CCNP Enterprise Infrastructure,  CCNP Security and CCNP Service Provider certification tracks. This means they can be used in conjunction with a corresponding core Cisco professional exam to achieve CCNP professional-level certifications.

Exam topic blueprints for all three of these specialist exams are now available and can be downloaded off the Cisco Certification Roadmaps page.

The first date to test for the ENCC 300-440 1.0 exam is September 20, 2023. The SCAZT 300-740 1.0 exam goes live on November 20, 2023. The first date to test for the 300-540 SPCNI v1.0 exam is January 20, 2024.