What you'll learn
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Earning a Cisco certification demonstrates that you have mastered the skills needed to install, operate, and troubleshoot Cisco networks. Potential employers recognize this expertise, making you more marketable
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Cisco certifications provide a solid foundation for advancing to more specialized and advanced certifications. Whether you’re aiming for a CCIE or diving into a specific technology, Cisco’s certification path allows you to progress in your career
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Certified professionals often command higher salaries. With a Cisco certification, you position yourself for better job opportunities and increased earning potential in the competitive IT industry
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A Cisco certification opens doors to diverse career paths. You can specialize in areas such as cloud computing, collaboration, data centers, network programmability, wireless, and security. The options are limitless
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As technologies evolve, the need for understanding network infrastructure becomes critical. Cisco certifications equip you with the knowledge to succeed, especially in the context of the Internet of Things (IoT)
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Cisco certifications have been coveted by network engineers and employers worldwide. They are frequently included in hiring requirements, emphasizing their importance in the IT industry
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Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA) aligns with the shift toward programmable networks, virtualization, automation, analytics, and cloud service management. Being certified prepares you for the digital era
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Cisco training provides a continuous learning path. From CCNA to advanced certifications, you can keep enhancing your skills throughout your career journey
Course content
Overview of Cisco’s product suite
Understanding network fundamentals
Setting up and managing Cisco routers and switches
Working with Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System)
Configuring and managing Cisco networks
Understanding Cisco’s SD-WAN and SD-Access solutions
Implementing network security with Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance)
Working with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for secure network access
Introduction to network automation with Cisco DNA Center
Implementing CI/CD pipelines for network configurations
Deploying and managing applications with Cisco AppDynamics
Working with Cisco Webex for collaboration applications
Introduction to Cisco Tetration for network analytics
Analyzing network data with Cisco Stealthwatch
Implementing a real-world solution using the skills acquired throughout the course
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Course Overview
Module 1: Overview of Cisco’s Product
Suite
- Introduction to Cisco’s product suite
- Understanding network fundamentals
- Real-world applications of Cisco technologies
Module 2: Cisco Infrastructure
- Setting up and managing Cisco routers and switches
- Working with Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating
System)
- Understanding the architecture and features of
Cisco IOS
Module 3: Cisco Networking
- Configuring and managing Cisco networks
- Understanding Cisco’s SD-WAN and SD-Access
solutions
- Implementing and managing software-defined
networking with Cisco
Module 4: Cisco Security
- Implementing network security with Cisco ASA
(Adaptive Security Appliance)
- Working with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
for secure network access
- Understanding and applying network security best
practices
Module 5: DevOps for Cisco
- Introduction to network automation with Cisco DNA
Center
- Implementing CI/CD pipelines for network
configurations
- Understanding and using Cisco’s DevOps tools for
network management
Module 6: Cisco Applications
- Deploying and managing applications with Cisco
AppDynamics
- Working with Cisco Webex for collaboration
applications
- Understanding the features and use cases of
Cisco’s application solutions
Module 7: Cisco Data Analytics
- Introduction to Cisco Tetration for network
analytics
- Analyzing network data with Cisco Stealthwatch
- Understanding and using Cisco’s data analytics
tools for network management
Module 8: Capstone Project
- Implementing a real-world solution using the
skills acquired throughout the course
- Gathering and analyzing network data
- Building and deploying a Cisco-based network
solution
- Project presentation and review