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Each class includes:

Virtual and In-Person* attendance options

Hard-copy (printed) Course Materials shipped to delivery venue / your location

Live, real-time Instruction

Official CWNP Course Guide (only available through Authorized Learning Centers)

Hands-on Lab access**

Proprietary Lab Guide**

FREE! Exam Voucher

CWNA, CWSP, CWDP and CWAP all now include Wi-Fi 7 theory, discussions, demos and labs!

*Corporate on-site sessions only.

**Exception: CWI** which offer no formal printed Lab Guides. However, live, guided lab scenarios may be provided.

CWNP Certification Training


For many years, CWNP has been at the forefront of vendor-neutral certifications in the Wireless industry.



Originally founded in 1999 as a consortium of organizations and significant individuals, within the Wireless industry, that were of a similar opinion and that wanted to create a set of consistent standards with which to certify Wireless engineers. Since that time, CWNP has grown into a worldwide authority.


Similar to Cisco’s training division, CWNP requires that its Learning Centers and Instructors are regularly monitored to ensure compliance and quality. In return, CWNP provides support and access to cutting-edge training classes which are regularly updated.

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A red and white sign that says `` authorized learning center ''.

NC-Expert is a *Premiere* Authorized Learning Center


The benefits to our students are that:

  • quality is assured
  • students receive the most up-to-date training
  • students get hands-on experience through our proprietary labs
  • students can be confident that the material is accurate
  • after attending authorized training, students have the best chance of success in their exams

Important: Please read the following prior to enrolling in any CWNP classes:

  • General Information - CWNA and CWISA

    Getting Started? Recommended experience for CWNP Training Classes


    CWNP recommends that students have at least 1 year of experience in wireless networking, prior to attending CWNA (Wireless Network Administrator) class. This recommendation for length of experience also relates to the CWISA (Wireless IoT Solutions Administrator) training class.


    Quote from CWNP's website "Do you have an understanding of the fundamentals of wireless technology? Do you know how WLAN works and how its managed day-to-day? Do you have the ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot and maintain wireless networks within small business or Enterprise deployments?"


    Wireless is significantly different from other forms of networking. Do not fall into the trap of thinking "I've been working in (routing and switching / wired) networking for years. Wireless will be easy." If you do not readily know what a "4-way handshake" is, or how to do "RF math", then CWNA is definitely the place to start. It gives the best possible foundation for working as a wireless network engineer.


    To attend the Professional level training classes, CWNP recommends 2-3 years of relevant experience.

  • CWNP Class Coupon Code Redemption Instructions

    At the end of your CWNP training class at NC-Expert, you will be given a Class Coupon code which shall be exchanged, through CWNP, for an Exam Voucher.


    This is what is referred to, in our advertising, as an "exam voucher". It is essentially as promised, except there is one interim step to obtaining it.


    There are two parts to Class Coupon code redemption...


    PART 1


    The following are instructions to redeem your NC-Expert Class Coupon code:

    • Go to cwnp.com

    • Select Member Login link at the top of the page.

    • Log into your account (or create one, if you do not yet have one).

    • On your account Homepage, scroll down until you see the following:


    ALC Class Coupon Redemption 

    ALC Students: Redeem your Class Coupon to receive the exam voucher and practice test.


    • Select the red Redeem link, and follow onscreen instructions to submit your Class Coupon code.

    • CWNP will respond by emailing you your Exam Voucher.


    PART 2


    When you receive your Exam Voucher from CWNP, follow CWNP's instructions to schedule your exam.


    At checkout, use your Exam Voucher to "pay" for your exam. It will cover the cost in full*.


    *If the system tries to charge you any amount, other than $0.00, do not proceed with the transaction. Instead, please contact NC-Expert.


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    Note: We are unable to issue students with their Class Coupon Codes prior to class, because they are "class" coupon codes and are tied to class dates. 


    During submission to CWNP for redemption, you will be required to enter the class date. Provided the class has already run, the coupon will be valid. If the class has not yet occurred, your coupon may not be valid. 


    If a student was issued with, and attempted to redeem, the class coupon prior to class, the coupon could fail and we would not replace it. Rather than getting into that situation, our policy is to only issue class coupons *after* class. 


    We apologize, in advance, for any inconvenience.


  • Exams

    The knowledge required to sit a CWNA exam can be obtained by attending a certification training class, or from self-study.


    Important Advisory: ***To be awarded the CWSP, CWDP, or CWAP ("professional level") certifications, CWNP requires that the candidate must hold a current CWNA certification.***


    Students are welcome to attend classes, and sit exams, in any order - but please note that CWNP will not confer Professional-level (CWSP, CWDP, CWAP) certifications until the candidate holds a valid CWNA certification.


    To read more details of CWNP exam certification (and recertification) procedures, on CWNP's website, click here.


    Important Note: As of August 2024, CWNP no longer uses PearsonVue as its test proctor. Instead it uses Prometric. Details can be found here.


    If you possess an unused PearsonVue exam voucher, please contact CWNP Customer Service, directly, to discuss an exchange. CWNP's Customer Service can be reached 

    by phone at: 1 (866) 438-2963 

    or by email at: support@cwnp.com 


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    Current Exams


    CWNA

    Certified Wireless Network Administrator

    Current exam: CWNA-109


    The CWNA® (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) certification is a foundation level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP Program.

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    CWSP

    Certified Wireless Security Professional

    Current exam: CWSP-207


    The CWSP® (Certified Wireless Security Professional) certification will advance your career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully secure wireless networks from hackers.

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    CWDP

    Certified Wireless Design Professional

    Current exam: CWDP-305


    The CWDP® (Certified Wireless Design Professional) certification will advance your career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully design enterprise Wi-Fi networks for a variety of different applications, deployments, and environments, no matter which brand of Wi-Fi gear your organization deploys.

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    CWAP

    Certified Wireless Analysis Professional

    Current exam: CWAP-404


    The CWAP® (Certified Wireless Analysis Professional) certification proves that you have the packet level expertise required to analyze and troubleshoot the most complex 802.11 systems.

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    CWISA

    Certified Wireless IoT Solutions Administrator

    Current exam: CWISA-102

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    CWICP

    Certified Wireless IoT Connectivity Professional

    Current exam: CWICP-202

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    CWIIP

    Certified Wireless IoT Integration Professional

    Current exam: CWIIP-302

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    CWIDP

    Certified Wireless IoT Design Professional

    Current exam: CWIDP-402


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    Recertification Information


    Certification expiry: 3 years 


    CWNP requires that holders recertify their designations every 3 years.


    To recertify your Administrator level (CWNA) certification, you may pass one Professional level exam (i.e., CWSP, CWDP, CWAP) *before* your current certification expires. By doing so, your Administrator (CWNA) level certification will automatically be renewed for another 3 years... OR you can sit the current version of the Administrator-level exam.


    Professional level certifications may be recertified by sitting the current exam.


    To view CWNP's website for up-to-date information, click here.

  • CWNE Designation Application

    Many students have asked us questions about applying for their CWNE designation.


    You can read all the up-to-date information on CWNP's website here.


    Note: The CWNE application should not be regarded casually. The application process is designed to grant CWNE status to those that have demonstrated wireless expertise in the enterprise, in addition to passing the required certification exams. Passing the exams alone is not enough to earn the CWNE credential. The application process is extensive and the review is thorough.

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