CWNE - Certified Wireless Network Expert

Experts wanted.

The Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE) designation is the final step in the CWNP Wi-Fi Program. By successfully completing the CWNE requirements, you will have demonstrated that you have the most advanced skills available in today's enterprise Wi-Fi market.

The CWNE certification assures that you have mastered all relevant skills to administer, install, configure, troubleshoot, and design wireless network systems. In addition, aspiring CWNE candidates will need to demonstrate deep understanding of protocol analysis, intrusion detection and prevention, performance and QoS analysis, spectrum analysis and management and advanced design.

Candidates interested in applying to become a CWNE have often spent years training and working in the wireless industry have made a significant accomplishments and contributions to the field. The intent of CWNE designation is to certify their advanced level of expertise.

What it takes to become a CWNE:

CWNP has put in place a rigorous application process that requires candidates pass four certification exams, complete commercial wireless LAN deployments, and have three recommendations as well as a peer review by the CWNE Board of Advisors. Additionally, all CWNE certification holders must agree to the CWNE Code of Ethics linked below.

NOTE: Starting January 1, 2021, all CWNE applicants must have the CWISA certification and one external networking certification instead of two external certifications. Additionally, CWNE renewals will require the CWISA, which will also account for 20 of the required 60 CEs for CWNE renewal.

Ready to Apply?

• CWNE Application Requirements (see "Notice on Plagiarism" below)
• CWNE Application (Please note: All publications and essays must be submitted in English.)
• CWNE Endorsement
• CWNE Application Fee
• CWNE Code of Ethics
• Continuing Education Requirements CE Policy The CWNE requires 60 CEs for renewal. The CWISA is required for renewals after January 2021 and will provide 20 CEs as well. After a single CWNE renewal including the CWISA, all future CWNE renewals will automatically renew the CWISA as well as the CWNA, CWAP, CWDP, and CWSP.