Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE)
Credential: Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE)
Credentialing Agency: Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE) is an expert level Wi-Fi certification for the most elite Wi-Fi professionals. By successfully completing the CWNE requirements, candidates will have demonstrated that they have the most advanced skills available in today's enterprise Wi-Fi market. The CWNE certification assures that candidates have mastered all relevant skills to administer, install, configure, troubleshoot, and design wireless network systems. Protocol analysis, intrusion detection and prevention, performance and QoS analysis, spectrum analysis and management, and advanced design are some of the areas of expertise candidates will need to know. Candidates must pass four Certified Wireless Network Professional certification exams (CWNA, CWSP, CWAP and CWDP) plus 2 additional non-CWNE certifications, have a minimum of three years of experience, and have three recommendations as well as a peer review by the CWNE Board of Advisors.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: CWNA, CWSP, CWAP and CWDP
- Experience: 3 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP)
2224 Sedwick Drive
Suite 102
Durham, NC 27713
Phone: (866) 438-2963
Fax: (919) 287-2952
Email: customercare@cwnp.com
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must hold valid and current Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP), Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP), and Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP) certifications plus two other current, valid networking certifications from non-CWNP certification providers in any of the topics below.
- Voice/QoS
- Routing/Switching
- Security
- Protocol Analysis
- Radio Frequency (non-WLAN)
- Network Design
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have a minimum of three years of verifiable, documented, full-time professional work experience related to enterprise Wi-Fi networks. This experience may include pre- or post-sales engineering, consulting or support services, or instructing experience in:
- Enterprise Wi-Fi Administration
- Enterprise Wi-Fi Security
- Enterprise Wi-Fi Protocol Analysis
- Enterprise Wi-Fi Quality of Service
Candidates must submit documentation of three enterprise Wi-Fi projects in which they participated or led, in the form of 500 word essays. Essays should demonstrate the candidate's valuable participation in, or leadership of, enterprise Wi-Fi implementation or reparation projects, proper use of 802.11/WLAN vernacular, an in-depth understanding of complex WLAN topics, and accomplishments in design, installation, and configuration of 802.11 networks.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates must submit three endorsement forms from people familiar with the candidate's enterprise Wi-Fi work history.
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Candidates must demonstrate they have published one of the following on an 802.11 topic (for evaluation of explanatory ability related to technical knowledge):
- One published Wi-Fi whitepaper (10+ pages, to be reviewed by CWNP)
- One published Wi-Fi book (with ISBN)
- One recorded (video) instructional presentation
- A published Wi-Fi article in excess of 1000 words
- Regularly updated blog (at least six 802.11-related posts)
- Other writing projects must be pre-approved to be considered, CWNP often makes writing projects available to those seeking CWNE status to assist in meeting this requirement
Candidate must pass the certification exams for Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP), Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP), and Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP). Each required certification must be valid at the time the CWNE application is submitted.
Exam Preparation Resources
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RECERTIFICATION
Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE)
Renewal Period: 3 years