Course Description

CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) is an advanced certification offered by Cisco that validates the skills required to manage and optimize complex networking infrastructures. The CCNP certification covers a broad range of networking topics, including advanced routing and switching, network security, IP services, and troubleshooting. It prepares professionals for roles in managing enterprise networks, configuring routers and switches, implementing security protocols, and troubleshooting network issues. The certification is ideal for network engineers looking to advance their careers and gain expertise in designing and maintaining robust, scalable network systems. CCNP-certified professionals are highly sought after in industries requiring advanced networking expertise and technical problem-solving skills.

Curriculum

Enterprise Network architecture models (3-Tier, Spine-Leaf), Network Assurance (DNA,SD-Access, SD-WAN), High Availability Techniques, Virtualization and Cloud Concepts

Device Virtualization (VRF, VLAN, VTP), Network Virtualization Techniques (VXLAN, GRE), Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Concepts
Layer-2 Technologies (STP, Ether channel, FHRPs), Layer 3 Technologies (OSPF,EIGRP,BGP), IP Services (DHCP,DNS,NAT,SNMP,QOS), WAN Technologies (MPLS, DMVPN, PPP )
Monitoring Tools (NetFlow , SPAN, SNMP), Network Troubleshooting (Layer2/Layer3 issues, IP services), Network Maintenance Techniques
Infrastructure Security (Access Control, Port Secuity), Secure Routing and Switching (ACLs, Secure Control Plane), VPN Technologies (IPsec , DMVPN, GETVPN), Network Security with AAA (TACACS+,RADIUS)
Automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef), Programmability with Python, APIs and Controller-Based Networking, Network Device Programmability (NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG),

Maped Certification

Exit Profile

Network Engineer

Network AdministratorNetwork Architect

Network Security Engineer

CCNP Routing and Switching Specialist

Network Consultant