Exam Vouchers: CWDP® - Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP-305)

The Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP) is a professional-level certification that validates the knowledge and skill set required to manage any of the steps in the Wi-Fi WLAN design life cycle: defining, designing, assuring proper deployment, validating, and optimizing. A CWDP contributes to, or takes responsibility for, any or all stages within this process.

Updated 10/2026

• Exam Number: CWDP-305
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Questions: 60 multiple-choice questions
• Passing Score: 70% or higher; instructors must achieve 80% or higher
• Language: English
• Availability: CWNP Remote Proctored Exam and Prometric Testing Center
• Certification Validity: 3 years
• Recertification: Candidates must hold a current CWNA credential and pass the current CWDP exam. Passing the CWDP exam renews the CWNA certification for another three years.

The CWDP certification validates the candidate's knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Define specifications for the WLAN by collecting business and technical requirements, reviewing existing project documentation, and gathering information on environmental factors impacting RF design.
• Design the WLAN by selecting appropriate configurations, equipment, design methodologies, network services, and security solutions to meet requirements.
• Deploy the WLAN by explaining the design, communicating documentation, performing essential deployment tasks, and verifying installation quality.
• Validate and optimize the WLAN by conducting RF validation surveys, testing client performance, identifying issues, and recommending appropriate physical, RF, and application adjustments.

1. Define Specifications for the WLAN – 25%
2. Design the WLAN – 40%
3. Deploy the WLAN – 10%
4. Validate and Optimize the WLAN – 25%

Candidates must hold a current and valid CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) credential to earn the CWDP certification.