Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist

The Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (ECMS1) certification validates skills in deploying, configuring, and managing Cisco Meraki cloud-managed networking solutions. Meraki's cloud-first approach to networking covers wireless, switching, security appliances, cameras, and IoT — all managed centrally through the Meraki Dashboard. This certification is ideal for IT professionals, resellers, and managed service providers working with Meraki deployments of any size.

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What is the Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist?

Who Should Take This Course?

IT administrators managing Cisco Meraki environments
Managed service providers (MSPs) offering Meraki solutions
Cisco resellers and partners selling Meraki products
Network engineers deploying cloud-managed networking
IT professionals in SMB and enterprise Meraki environments
Helpdesk and support engineers supporting Meraki infrastructure

What You Will Learn in the ECMS1 Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

Meraki Dashboard and Architecture

Understand Meraki's cloud architecture and master the Dashboard.

Meraki cloud architecture: organisations, networks, and devices
Dashboard navigation: monitoring, alerting, and reporting
Licensing model: Enterprise, Advanced Security, and SD-WAN Plus
API and webhook integration with the Meraki Dashboard API

Wireless (MR)

Deploy and manage Meraki wireless access points.

Meraki MR access point deployment and configuration
SSIDs: open, PSK, WPA2-Enterprise (802.1X), and splash pages
RF optimisation: channel planning, transmit power, and band steering
Wireless health: client connectivity and RF interference analysis

Switching (MS)

Configure and manage Meraki cloud-managed switches.

Meraki MS switch configuration: VLANs, trunks, and access ports
Stacking: virtual stacking and physical stack configuration
Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic shaping on MS switches
Switch port schedules and PoE management

Security Appliances (MX)

Deploy and configure Meraki MX security appliances.

MX deployment modes: NAT, passthrough, concentrator, and VPN hub
Meraki Auto VPN: hub-and-spoke and mesh topology
Firewall rules, content filtering, and IDS/IPS configuration
SD-WAN features: traffic shaping, application QoS, and failover

Systems Manager (MDM) and Cameras (MV)

Manage endpoints and deploy Meraki smart cameras.

Systems Manager (MDM): device enrolment, profiles, and app deployment
Meraki MV smart cameras: video analytics and motion alerts
SAML SSO and identity provider integration with Dashboard
Meraki Insight: WAN health, application performance monitoring

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

Basic networking knowledge (CCNA-level helpful but not required)
Familiarity with Wi-Fi, switching, and basic security concepts
No formal Cisco certification prerequisites

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the ECMS1 certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist
Exam Code	ECMS1
Exam Type	Multiple Choice
Total Questions	60–70
Passing Score	70% or higher
Exam Duration	90 minutes
Language	English
Exam Provider	Pearson VUE (in-person or online proctored)
Exam Focus	Meraki Dashboard, wireless, switching, security appliances, MDM, and cameras
Exam Registration	Cisco Certification Tracker or Pearson VUE
Retake Policy	5-day waiting period between attempts
Certification Validity	3 years