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Exam Information
Official specifications published by CWNP
Exam Format
5
Expert
Registration
CWNP Remote Proctoring or online proctoring
Validity
3 years
Report 60 Continuing Education (CE) credits in a three-year cycle; Complete approved professional development activities; Participate in wireless IoT research or education
CWISE Exam Topics and Domains
CWISE is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Azure IoT Hub, Apache Kafka, AWS IoT, AWS IoT Core, and more.
1
Wireless IoT Administration (CWISA Foundation)
20%
Wireless Technologies
Wireless IoT Technology AwarenessStandards Organizations and Regulatory BodiesIoT Network TopologiesIoT Hardware and Software Components
- Maintain continued awareness of wireless IoT technologies and their applications
- Understand industry standards, certification, and regulatory organizations
- Identify appropriate network topologies for IoT deployments
- Understand hardware and software components of IoT devices and gateways
Radio Frequency Communications
RF Wave CharacteristicsModulation TechniquesRF Components and Link Design
- Explain basic RF wave characteristics, behaviors and measurements
- Describe fundamentals of modulation techniques in wireless communications
- Explain capabilities of RF communication components
- Describe use and capabilities of various RF bands
Planning Wireless Solutions
Requirements GatheringConstraints and DependenciesTechnical PlanningIoT Protocol Selection
- Identify and use wireless IoT system requirements
- Identify and comply with system constraints
- Select appropriate wireless IoT solutions
- Plan for technical requirements of wireless IoT solutions
- Understand features and capabilities of common wireless IoT solutions
Implementing Wireless Solutions
Automation and IntegrationImplementation Best PracticesInstallation and ConfigurationSecurity ImplementationKnowledge Transfer
- Understand wireless IoT solution automation, integration, monitoring and management
- Use best practices in wireless IoT solution implementations
- Validate wireless solution implementations
- Understand and implement basic installation procedures
- Implement best practices in knowledge transfer and hand-off
Supporting Wireless Solutions
Vertical Market AdministrationTroubleshootingScripting and ProgrammingProtocols and Architecture
- Administer wireless solutions considering vertical market implications
- Troubleshoot common problems in wireless IoT solutions
- Understand and determine best use of scripting and programming
- Understand application architectures and their impact on wireless IoT solutions
2
Wireless IoT Connectivity (CWICP Focus)
20%
IoT Protocol Operations
IEEE 802.15.4ZigbeeISA100.11a and WirelessHART6LoWPAN and ThreadBluetooth and BLELoRaWANSigfox and Z-Wave
- Understand RF characteristics related to IoT protocols
- Understand MAC and PHY layers of wireless IoT protocols
- Understand security features of wireless IoT protocols
- Apply troubleshooting methods for wireless IoT connections
- Understand multiple IoT protocols in detail
3
Wireless IoT Design (CWIDP Focus)
20%
IoT Solution Design
Assessment and RequirementsDesign DevelopmentDesign Tools and DocumentationValidation and Optimization
- Assess existing IoT solutions
- Gather and define requirements and constraints
- Design wireless IoT solutions to meet requirements
- Select appropriate topologies
- Design channel and RF plans
- Use wireless IoT design tools
- Produce design and configuration documentation
- Validate and optimize wireless IoT solutions
4
Wireless IoT Integration (CWIIP Focus)
20%
IoT Integration and Automation
Higher Layer ProtocolsSecurity SolutionsDatabase SystemsPython Programming for IoTRequirements Engineering and Implementation
- Understand wireless IoT higher layer protocols
- Implement security solutions in IoT integration projects
- Understand database systems and their role in integration
- Develop systems using APIs, programming, and libraries
- Apply Python programming fundamentals
- Use IoT libraries for Python
- Apply requirements engineering skills
- Implement monitoring and maintenance best practices
5
Expert-Level Scenario Analysis
20%
Security Scenarios
End-to-End Security Design
- Analyze complex security scenarios
- Design comprehensive security solutions
- Evaluate security trade-offs
Design Scenarios
Complex System Design
- Design complex multi-protocol IoT solutions
- Justify architectural decisions
- Optimize for multiple objectives
Troubleshooting Scenarios
Complex Problem Resolution
- Diagnose complex multi-layer issues
- Apply systematic troubleshooting methods
- Validate solutions effectively
Integration Scenarios
Enterprise Integration
- Design complex integration solutions
- Handle legacy system constraints
- Implement scalable architectures
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CWISE earns the CWISE - Certified Wireless IoT Solutions Expert certification. It sits in the Wireless IoT track.
Alternative Paths
- CWNE - Certified Wireless Network Expert CWNE holders do not need three endorsements for CWISE application • Parallel expert-level certification in Wi-Fi (802.11) domain with similar application process
- CWAP-404 - Certified Wireless Analysis Professional Deep packet analysis and troubleshooting skills complementary to IoT expertise
- CWSP-207 - Certified Wireless Security ProfessionalAdvanced wireless security knowledge applicable to IoT environments
- CWDP-304 - Certified Wireless Design ProfessionalRF design principles applicable across wireless technologies
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-04-01
- Announcement date: 2021-09-01
Updates
- Matter and Thread Matter 1.3, Thread 1.3 Increasingly important in CWICP and integration scenarios for CWISE • Release date: 2024-12-01
- LoRaWAN LoRaWAN 1.0.4, Regional Parameters RP002-1.0.4 Core protocol in CWICP-202 exam objectives • Release date: 2023-11-01
- Zigbee Zigbee 3.0 with Direct feature Zigbee remains primary mesh protocol in CWICP coverage • Release date: 2024-06-01
- Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4 Enhanced features including PAwR and encrypted advertising in CWICP scope • Release date: 2023-02-07
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) IEEE 802.11be New coverage added to CWISA-103 for foundational awareness • Release date: 2024-01-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Senior wireless IoT architects and engineers and IoT solution designers with multi-protocol expertise.
CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) - current and valid
CWISA-103 (Certified Wireless IoT Solutions Administrator) - current and valid
CWICP-202 (Certified Wireless IoT Connectivity Professional) - current and valid
CWIDP-402 (Certified Wireless IoT Design Professional) - current and valid
CWIIP-302 (Certified Wireless IoT Integration Professional) - current and valid
One current and valid proctored IoT, networking, or security certification from a non-CWNP provider
Three years of documented experience working with wireless IoT solutions
Three professional endorsements (not required for CWNE holders)
- Hands-on experience with multiple wireless IoT protocols (Zigbee, LoRaWAN, BLE, Thread, etc.)
- Experience with cloud IoT platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT)
- Programming experience with Python and IoT integration
- Practical RF site survey and troubleshooting experience
- Experience across multiple vertical markets (industrial, healthcare, smart cities, etc.)
What jobs can I get with this?
Wireless IoT Solutions Architect
Senior IoT Network Engineer
IoT Integration Specialist
Wireless Systems Consultant
Industrial IoT Engineer
Smart City Technology Lead
IoT Security Architect