How much does Cisco CCNP Security (SCOR core) cost?
The 350-701 voucher is $400, and a retake is another $400. Every figure on this page links to the vendor page it came from.
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Practise CCNP Security questions in the meantimeRealistic total
$400 to $1600
The low figure is one voucher with free study material. The high figure allows for paid study material and one retake.
Voucher price from Cisco, exam pricing and registration ↗. Prices are the published US list price and change; the link is there so you can check.
Cost breakdown
| Item | Cost | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Exam voucher | $400 | The published US list price for one attempt at 350-701. |
| Retake | $400 | A second attempt costs the same as the first. |
| Concentration exam | $300 | CCNP requires a second, concentration exam to complete the certification. It is a separate purchase. |
| Cisco U. training and labs | Varies | Optional subscription. The exam topics are free; hands-on device access is the part worth paying for at this level. |
Exam pricing from Cisco, exam pricing and registration ↗.
Ways to bring the cost down
Continuing education renewal
Cisco lets you renew with continuing education credits earned from training you may already be doing, avoiding a full retake.
Military and veteran funding
Cisco exams are covered under DoD COOL and are eligible for GI Bill reimbursement.
What a retake costs
A retake costs another $400, the same as the first attempt. That single line is larger than every other avoidable cost on this page combined, which is why practising until your mock scores clear the pass line is the cheapest thing you can do.
Check Cisco's current retake policy for the waiting period between attempts before you rebook.
Retake pricing from Cisco, exam pricing and registration ↗.
What renewal costs across the full cycle
Cisco professional certifications last three years. Renew with continuing education credits, by passing another professional or expert exam, or by re-taking the exams.
Cycle length: 3 years. CCNP certifications last three years. Renew with continuing education credits, by passing another professional or expert exam, or by re-taking the exams.
Typical preparation budget
Preparation for CCNP Security can genuinely cost nothing. The realistic range people spend is $0 to $800, and the top of that range buys convenience rather than a better chance of passing.
Our questions, explanations, and cheat sheets are free, and the explanation is never paywalled. That is the part of a paid practice set you are actually buying, so it is the part we do not charge for.
The cheapest way to avoid the $400 line on this page is to be ready before you book. Free CCNP Security practice questions with a full explanation on every answer.
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