Cisco Systems Network Academy

About the CCNP course

The CCNP certification validates an individual’s networking skills at the mid-career level. Candidates who pass the required proctored CCNP exam will receive a CCNP certificate from Cisco and may display the CCNP designation on business cards or use the letters after their name.

Overall, the Cisco certification authenticates an individual’s achievement, so it increases the holder’s professional credibility by ensuring high standards of expertise. In particular, the CCNP certification indicates knowledge of networking for organisations whose networks have between 100 and 500 nodes.

Who is the course for?  

Anyone with a good background in Computer Networks and the Internet and preferably CCNA qualified. (Also see: who can enrol)

What will the course give you?

• Preparation for the four CISCO Certified Network Professional Exams

• Advanced networking skills to design, install and maintain large routed computer networks

• Increased professional credibility by gaining high standards of technical expertise

• Skills necessary to improve your opportunities within the workforce

• The knowledge and skills necessary to take the CCNP exams

The curriculum

Combination of CBT/Lectures/Lab work split into four Semesters at 70 hours per Semester.
CCNP1: Building Scalable Cisco Networks (642-801)
CCNP2: Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (642-821)
CCNP3: Building Cisco Multi layer Switched Networks (642-811)
CCNP4: Cisco Inter network Troubleshooting (642-831)

How is the course delivered?

• Online multimedia material developed by CISCO specially for the course. (available via the web)

• Practical ‘hands-on’ work on a purpose built network

• Mini Lectures

How is the course assessed?

• Online multi-choice tests at the end of each section

• Practical skills tests

What material is covered ?

• Extending IP Addresses Using VLSMs

• Configuring OFPF, Enhanced IGRP and BGP

• Assembling and Cabling WAN Components

• Using ISDN and DDR to Enhance Remote Connectivity

• Scaling IP Addresses with PAT and NAT

• Introduction to Switching Concepts and Virtual LANs

• Support Resources for Troubleshooting

• Documenting Symptoms, Actions and Results

• Tracking Log-ins and Connections

• Troubleshooting VLANs on Routers and Switches

What is provided? (External course only)

Staffordshire University will provide text books for each part of the course as well as  tea/coffee each evening.

How do I apply?

Please contact us, for further details and booking information.

Also see who can enrol.