What’s Changing for CCNP & CCIE Wireless

What’s Changing for CCNP & CCIE Wireless

From The Cisco Learning Network by The Cisco Learning Network

February 21, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

This episode discusses major updates to Cisco's wireless certifications, including the introduction of a new Wireless Core exam and changes to existing pathways.

Cisco is bringing renewed focus to wireless certifications — and major updates are coming in March 2026. In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Tanner Swift sits down with Andrew Richter, Content Engineering and Program Management lead focused on Wireless and Enterprise Networking, to discuss what’s changing across the wireless certification track. Together, they break down the introduction of the new Wireless Core exam, updates to the CCNP Wireless pathway, changes to the CCIE Wireless practical exam, and what these updates mean for current certification holders. They also explore why these changes are happening now, how industry feedback shaped the new direction, and where learners can find study resources to prepare. Whether you’re already working toward a wireless certification or just curious about where Cisco wireless learning is headed, this episode gives you the context and clarity you need to navigate the road ahead.

People in this episode

Host: Tanner Swift

Guest: Andrew Richter

Topics covered

  • wireless certifications
  • CCNP Wireless updates
  • CCIE Wireless changes
  • industry feedback
  • study resources

Keywords

  • Cisco
  • wireless certification
  • CCNP
  • CCIE
  • study resources
  • certification updates
  • Wireless Core exam

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Organizations: Cisco, Cisco Learning Network

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