Cisco Qualification - CCNP

Cisco is a name synonymous with the development of the Internet and the implementation of Internet technologies. As a prime mover in the world of I.T., Cisco is also renowned for it's structured certification programme which validates and recognises an individual's skills at a professional level in the management and application of these key technologies.

This CCNP certification programme validates an individual's computer networking skills to a professional standard and forms the base that supports all of the career tracks supported by Cisco.

Holders of the CCNA and CCNP qualifications demonstrate an industry-recognised ability to install, configure and maintain networks. It is a significant declaration of understanding, skills and ability. For many it will be more than sufficient to secure a career as a network professional - holders of the CCNA and CCNP may display the designation on their business cards in recognition of their professional standing - whilst others may wish to use it as a catalyst for further study with a view to pursuing even higher levels of technical expertise (e.g. CCDP CCSE).

Your course is divided into sections. The first is preparatory, acting as a foundation and is dedicated to providing a thorough grounding in networking. It is based on the world renowned CompTIA N+ certification programme and provides much that you will need to know about installing, configuring and troubleshooting PC and networking hardware. Students who join the CCNP Training Programme with no background knowledge of PC hardware may preface CCNA Foundation with the valuable CompTia A+ Certification (PC Master).

The remaining sections are all CISCO specific, commencing with CCNA. This is in four parts and leads to full CISCO CCNA Certification (exam 640-821, CISCO INTRO and exam 640-811, CISCO ICND). You will then commence 4 CCNP sections which guide you through to the course conclusion - qualification as a CISCO Professional with CCNP status. Again, there are two exams involved - exam 642-801, building scalable CISCO Internetworks and exam 642- 811, building CISCO Multilayer Switched Networks.

SYLLABUS

CCNP - Advanced Routing

CCNP 01

• Overview of Scalable Internetworks
• Advanced IP Addressing Management
• Routing Overview
• Routing Information Protocol
• EIGRP
• OSPF
• IS-IS
• Route Optimization
• Routing Overview

CCNP 02

• Wans
• Modems and ASYNC Connections
• PPP
• ISDN and DDR
• Dialer Profiles
• Frame Relay
• Managing Frame Relay Traffic
• Wan Backup
• Managing and Optimizing Traffic
• Scaling IP Addressing with NAT
• Using AAA Scale Acces Control
• Broadband Connections
• Virtual Private Network

CCNP - Multilayer Switching

CCNP 03

• Designing a Network Using the Campus Infrastructure Module
• Defining VLANs
• Implementing Spanning Tree
• Spanning Tree Enhancements
• Implementing Multilayer Switching
• Implementing Redundancy in The Routing Layer
• Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Switched Network
• Configuring Campus Switches tp Support Voice and Video Applications

CCNP - Network Troubleshooting

CCNP 04

• Documenting and Baselining The Network Overview
• Troubleshooting Methodologies and Tools
• Troubleshooting at The Physical Layer
• Layer 2 Troubleshooting
• Layer 3 Troubleshooting
• Layer 4 Troubleshooting
• Layer 1-7 Troubleshooting

CCNP Live Labs

Live Labs will be conducted at specific intervals during your course. This will give you the opportunity to implement what you have learnt in real-time situations.

Your Guarantee

The SkillsTrain Organisation has successfully taught millions of students from all over Europe. Our vast experience gives us the confidence to say to you that you cannot fail. We can assure you that you will gain new skills and successfully achieve valuable qualifications - a guarantee of a successful future. More career opportunities will be opened up to you. All we ask of you is effort and commitment, the end result will bring its own ample reward.

Here at SkillsTrain, we have everything you need to get yourself back on track. You'll be hand-in-hand with Europe's premier resource for turning raw potential into career reality. As an active student, you will also have full access to the SkillsTrain Jobs Portal.

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