The Implementing and Operating Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies learning path teaches essential skills to implement and manage Cisco collaboration solutions.

You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to configure users and endpoints, call controls, media resources, and identify and resolve quality issues for seamless communication and collaboration.

Module 1: Users and Endpoints
• Cisco Collaboration Solutions Architecture
• Call Signaling over IP Networks
• Cisco Unified CM LDAP
• Cisco Unified CM Provisioning Features.

Module 2: Call Admission Control
• Exploring Codecs
• Dial Plans and Endpoint Addressing
• Cloud Calling Hybrid Local Gateway
• Calling Privileges in Cisco Unified CM
• Toll Fraud Prevention
• Globalised Call Routing.

Module 3: Media Resources and Integrations
• Media Resources in Cisco Unified CM
• Webex Calling Dial Plan Features
• Webex App
• Cisco Unity Connection Integration
• Cisco Unity Connection Call Handlers
• Collaboration Edge Architecture.

Module 4: Quality of Service
• Quality Issues in Converged Networks
• QoS and QoS Models
• Classification and Marking
• Classification and Marking on Cisco Catalyst Switches.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Gain basic knowledge of Cisco Collaboration solutions and call controls.
• Learn to identify and use media resources in Cisco UCM.
• Understand and deploy Webex Calling within Cisco UCM.
• Understand and configure Cisco Unity Connection integration options and call handlers.
• Learn to identify and address quality issues in converged networks.
• Learn to configure classification and marking on Cisco Catalyst switches.

As our most advanced certifications, Cisco expert certifications tell the world you’re among the best of the best in your field. Many candidates have previous experience in collaboration technologies and are aiming for a senior-level or leadership position.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites for this certification, learners are recommended to have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating and optimising collaboration technologies and solutions prior to taking the exam.

This hands-on exam tests your ability to plan, design, implement, operate, and optimise complex enterprise collaboration solutions.

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies learning path teaches you the skills to deploy, manage, and secure Cisco data center core technologies.

Learn data center switching and routing protocols, multicast, overlay protocols, network infrastructure security, and Cisco ACI essentials.

Module 1: Cisco Routing and Switching Overview
• Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols
• Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols
• Implementing Routing in Data Center
• Implementing Multicast in Data Center
• Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols
• Implementing Network Infrastructure Security.

Module 2: Cisco ACI Essentials
• Describing Cisco Application-centric Infrastructure
• Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration
• Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network
• Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models.

Module 3: Cisco Data Center Network Maintenance and Management Essentials
• Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management
• Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts.

Module 4: Cisco Data Center Storage Essentials
• Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric
• Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services
• Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric
• Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security
• Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations.

Module 5: Cisco UCS Essentials
• Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors
• Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity
• Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction
• Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity
• Implementing Cisco Unified Computing System Security
• Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems
• Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance and Operations.

Module 6: Cisco Data Center Automation Essentials
• Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools
• Describing Cisco Integration with Automation and Orchestration Software Platforms
• Describing Cisco Data Center Automation and Orchestration Technologies.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Implement routing and switching protocols for optimal network performance.
• Learn about managing and maintaining data center network infrastructure.
• Implement and manage Cisco data center storage essentials.
• Explore the essentials of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).
• Understand the management, maintenance, and operations of data center unified computing.
• Explore and deploy automation and scripting tools for data center environments with Cisco ACI.

As our most advanced certifications, Cisco expert certifications tell the world you’re among the best of the best in your field. Many candidates have previous experience in data center technologies and are aiming for a senior-level or leadership position.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites for this certification, learners are recommended to have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating and optimising data center technologies and solutions prior to taking the exam.

This hands-on lab exam requires you to plan, design, deploy, operate, and optimise complex data center networks.

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) learning path provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network.

It introduces you to overlay network design through SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions and teaches you to implement security principles and automation and programmability within an enterprise network.

This learning path helps prepare you to take the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure and CCIE Enterprise Wireless certifications. This version is aligned to the updated version of the 350-401 exam, version 1.1.

Module 1: Network Switching
• Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture
• Cisco Switching Paths
• Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity
• Building Redundant Switched Topology
• Implementing Network Redundancy
• Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation
• Introducing QoS.

Module 2: Network Routing
• Explaining EIGRP
• Implementing OSPF
• Optimising OSPF
• Exploring EBGP
• Introducing Multicast Protocols
• Implementing NAT.

Module 3: Network Security
• Implementing Infrastructure Security
• Exploring Enterprise Network Security Architecture
• Implementing Secure Access Control.

Module 4: Wireless Networking
• Explaining Wireless Principles
• Examining Wireless Deployment Options
• Exploring Wireless Roaming and Location Services
• Examining Wireless AP Operation
• Implementing Wireless Client Authentication
• Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity.

Module 5: Virtualisation and Network Services
• Introducing Virtualisation Protocols and Techniques
• Exploring Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces
• Implementing Network Services
• Using Network Analysis Tools.

Module 6: Programmability
• Discovering the Basics of Python Programming
• Introducing Network Programmability Protocols.

Module 7: Software-defined Networking
• Exploring Cisco DNA Center-Network Automation and Management
• Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution
• Exploring the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution
• Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Configure and implement identified solutions by applying planned implementation processes using Cisco IOS Software commands and applications.
• Verify appropriate show and debug commands and applications to ensure correct solution implementation and performance.
• Troubleshoot appropriate show and debug commands and applications to identify the cause of basic-level network issues and correctly implement a solution that ensures that the network is performing as desired.

As our most advanced certifications, Cisco expert certifications tell the world you’re among the best of the best in your field. Many candidates have previous experience with enterprise wireless technologies and are aiming for a senior-level or leadership position.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners are recommended to have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating and optimising enterprise wireless technologies and solutions prior to taking the exam.

This hands-on exam tests your ability to plan, design, operate, and optimise dual-stack solutions (IPv4 and IPv6) for the infrastructure of complex enterprise networks.

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) learning path provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network.

It introduces you to overlay network design through SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions and teaches you to implement security principles and automation and programmability within an enterprise network.

This learning path helps prepare you to take the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure and CCIE Enterprise Wireless certifications. This version is aligned to the updated version of the 350-401 exam, version 1.1.

Module 1: Network Switching
• Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture
• Cisco Switching Paths
• Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity
• Building Redundant Switched Topology
• Implementing Network Redundancy
• Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation
• Introducing QoS.

Module 2: Network Routing
• Explaining EIGRP
• Implementing OSPF
• Optimising OSPF
• Exploring EBGP
• Introducing Multicast Protocols
• Implementing NAT.

Module 3: Network Security
• Implementing Infrastructure Security
• Exploring Enterprise Network Security Architecture
• Implementing Secure Access Control.

Module 4: Wireless Networking
• Explaining Wireless Principles
• Examining Wireless Deployment Options
• Exploring Wireless Roaming and Location Services
• Examining Wireless AP Operation
• Implementing Wireless Client Authentication
• Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity.

Module 5: Virtualisation and Network Services
• Introducing Virtualisation Protocols and Techniques
• Exploring Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces
• Implementing Network Services
• Using Network Analysis Tools.

Module 6: Programmability
• Discovering the Basics of Python Programming
• Introducing Network Programmability Protocols.

Module 7: Software-defined Networking
• Exploring Cisco DNA Center-Network Automation and Management
• Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution
• Exploring the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution
• Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Configure and implement identified solutions by applying planned implementation processes using Cisco IOS Software commands and applications.
• Verify appropriate show and debug commands and applications to ensure correct solution implementation and performance.
• Troubleshoot appropriate show and debug commands and applications to identify the cause of basic-level network issues and correctly implement a solution that ensures that the network is performing as desired.

As our most advanced certifications, Cisco expert certifications tell the world you’re among the best of the best in your field. Many candidates have previous experience with enterprise wireless technologies and are aiming for a senior-level or leadership position.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners are recommended to have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating and optimising enterprise wireless technologies and solutions prior to taking the exam.

This exam tests your knowledge of implementing core enterprise network technologies, including dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture, virtualisation, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation.

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) Learning Path helps you gain the skills and technologies needed to implement core Cisco security solutions.

This Learning Path will ready you to provide advanced threat protection against cybersecurity attacks and prepare you for senior-level security roles.

This Learning Path prepares you for the 350-701 SCOR v1.1 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Core certification and satisfy the core exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security certifications.

Module 1: Network Security Controls Core Skills
• Network Security Technologies
• Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Deployment
• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence Basics
• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence IPS, Malware, and File Policies
• Cisco Secure Email Gateway Basics
• Cisco Secure Email Gateway Policy Configuration
• Cisco Secure Web Appliance Deployment.

Module 2: Endpoints and Systems Core Skills
• Common Endpoint Attacks
• Cisco Umbrella Deployment
• Endpoint Security Technologies
• Cisco Secure Endpoint.

Module 3: Identity Access Management Core Skills
• Cisco Secure Network Access Solutions
• 802.1X Authentication
• 802.1X Authentication Configuration.

Module 4: Secure Transport Core Skills
• VPN Technologies and Cryptography Concepts
• Cisco Secure Site-to-Site VPN Solutions
• Cisco IOS VTI-Based Point-to-Point IPsec VPNs
• Point-to-Point IPsec VPNs on the Cisco Secure Firewall ASA and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Cisco Secure Remote Access VPN Solutions
• Remote-Access SSL VPNs on the Cisco Secure Firewall ASA and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence.

Module 5: Secure Network Infrastructure and Telemetry Core Skills
• Network Infrastructure Protection
• Control Plane Security Solutions
• Layer 2 Data Plane Security Controls
• Layer 3 Data Plane Security Controls
• Management Plane Security Controls
• Traffic Telemetry Methods
• Cisco Secure Network Analytics Deployment.

Module 6: Cloud Security Concepts Core Skills
• Cloud Computing and Cloud Security
• Cloud Security
• Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics Deployment
• Software-Defined Networking.

Module 7: Network Security Core Skills
• Describe Information Security Concepts
• Describe Common TCP/IP Attacks
• Describe Common Network Application Attacks.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Secure networks, cloud infrastructure, and content.
• Provide endpoint protection and secure network access.
• Enable visibility and enforcement.
• Deploy powerful security tools, such as Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Firewall.

As our most advanced certifications, Cisco expert certifications tell the world you’re among the best of the best in your field. Many candidates have previous experience in IT security and are aiming for a senior-level or leadership position.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites for this certification, learners are recommended to have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating, and optimising security technologies and solutions.

This hands-on lab exam tests your ability to design, deploy, operate, and optimise end-to-end Security of an enterprise level dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) network.

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR) Learning Path teaches you how to configure, verify, troubleshoot, and optimise next-generation service provider internet protocol (IP) network infrastructures. You’ll explore service provider core architecture, services, automation, and security.

This Learning Path prepares you for the 350-501 SPCOR v1.0 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Core certification and satisfy the core exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Service Provider and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Service Provider certifications.

Module 1: L2VPN and L3VPN Services
• Describing VPN Services
• Configuring L2VPN Services
• Configuring L3VPN Services.

Module 2: Network and Software Architectures
• Describing Service Provider Network Architectures
• Describing Cisco IOS Software Architectures
• Implementing Virtualisation in Service Provider Environment.

Module 3: SP Routing
• Implementing OSPF
• Implementing IS-IS
• Implementing BGP
• Implementing Route Maps and RPL
• Transitioning to IPv6
• Implementing High Availability in Networking
• Implementing Multicast.

Module 4: MPLS and Segment Routing
• Implementing MPLS
• Implementing Cisco MPLS Traffic Engineering
• Describing Segment Routing.

Module 5: QoS Architecture and Implementation
• Describing QoS Architecture
• Implementing QoS.

Module 6: Security Architecture and Implementation
• Implementing Control Plane Security
• Implementing Management Place Security
• Implementing Data Place Security.

Module 7: Automation and Assurance
• Introducing Network Programmability
• Implementing Automation and Assurance
• Introducing Cisco NSO.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Gain an understanding of network and software architectures, including core ethernet and multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) architectures.
• Learn how to configure and troubleshoot MPLS and segment routing (SR) on Cisco IOS XE and Cisco IOS XR routers.
• Implement control plane security, management plane security, and data plane security.

As our most advanced certifications, Cisco expert certifications tell the world you’re among the best of the best in your field. Many candidates have previous experience in service provider technologies and solutions and are aiming for a senior-level or leadership position.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners are recommended to have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating and optimising service provider technologies and solutions.

This exam tests your knowledge of implementing core service provider network technologies including architecture, services, networking, automation, quality of service, security, and network assurance.

The Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs learning path is designed to help you prepare for the Cisco DevNet Professional certification and professional-level network automation engineer roles.

The focus of this learning path is implementation of network applications using Cisco platforms as a base, from initial software design to diverse system integration, as well as testing and deployment automation.

The learning path provides hands-on experience solving real world problems using Cisco Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and modern development tools.

This learning path prepares you for the 350-901 DEVCOR exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist – Core certification and satisfy the core exam requirement for the Cisco Certified DevNet Professional and Cisco Certified DevNet Expert certifications.

Module 1: Software Development and Design
• Designing for Maintainability
• Designing for Serviceability
• Using Relational and Nonrelational Databases.

Module 2: Using APIs
• Implementing ChatOps Application
• Advanced REST API Integration.

Module 3: Application Security
• Securing Application Data
• Securing Web and Mobile Applications.

Module 4: Application Deployment and CI / CD Pipeline
• Automating Application Release
• Deploying Applications.

Module 5: Infrastructure and Automation
• Exploring Distributed Systems
• Orchestrating Network and Infrastructure
• Modeling Data with YANG.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Take full advantage of the network and software development practices when implementing applications to fulfil business needs.
• Design and implement automated workflows for network provisioning.
• Design and develop applications built on Cisco platforms.
• Design and implement integration of custom applications with Cisco platforms and devices.
• Understand challenges in network programmability and system integration.
• Gain knowledge for protocols, solutions, and designs to acquire professional-level and expert-level DevOps roles.

As our most advanced certifications, Cisco expert certifications tell the world you’re among the best of the best in your field. Many candidates have previous experience in the NetDevOps field and are aiming for a senior-level or leadership position.

Most learners have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating and optimising NetDevOps technologies and solutions.

This hands-on exam tests your ability to plan, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software solutions within complex automation-driven network environments.