Why Study with PlanetCert?
The Latest Questions
Practice questions and exam topics aligned with the current exam objectives.
Detailed Explanations
Go beyond the answer. Master the material with comprehensive learning and professional explanations for every concept.
AI-Powered Insights
Personalized preparation guidance that adapts to your performance and identifies weak spots automatically.
Exam Information
Official specifications published by Cisco
Exam Format
120 min
55-65 questions
Not publicly disclosed
Professional
Registration
$400 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Pass any Expert-level exam (CCIE or equivalent); Pass any two Professional concentration exams; Pass the current CCNP Collaboration core exam
350-801 Exam Topics and Domains
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 350-801 earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Collaboration Core certification. It sits in the Collaboration track.
Next Level Options
CCIE Collaboration Lab - CCIE Collaboration v3.0 Lab Exam Expert-level certification demonstrating advanced collaboration skills • Ultimate collaboration certification for senior engineers
Alternative Paths
- 350-401 - ENCOR - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core TechnologiesComplementary networking skills for infrastructure understanding
- 350-701 - SCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core TechnologiesSecurity skills complement collaboration deployments
- 350-901 - DEVCOR - Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIsAutomation and development skills for collaboration APIs
Practice with Precision
The PlanetCert Simulator mirrors the real exam environment with authentic questions and timed pressure.
How to study for this exam?
Use the PlanetCert practice test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for 350-801.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-01-01
- Announcement date: 2025-11-01 (estimated)
Updates
- Webex Calling Latest cloud service Major focus in v2.0 - entire new domain (25% weight) • Release date: Continuous updates
- Cisco Unified Communications Manager 14.x and 15.x Enhanced API topics and cluster upgrade process in v2.0
- Cisco Expressway X14.x Continued focus on MRA and B2B communications
- Webex App Latest desktop and mobile Added to endpoint deployment topics in v2.0
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Collaboration engineers and Voice engineers.
- 3-5 years of experience with Cisco collaboration technologies
- Knowledge of fundamental networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- Understanding of voice and video technologies
- Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager
- Familiarity with QoS principles
- Basic understanding of security concepts (certificates, encryption)
Related practice tests
- 300-535Automating and Programming Cisco Service Provider Solutions (SPAUTO)
- 200-901CCNA Automation (DevNet Associate)
- 200-201CCNA Cybersecurity (CyberOps Associate)
- 200-301Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- 300-420Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD)