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5 February, 2010
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What is a CCNP Accreditation?
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) validates knowledge and skills required to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 or more nodes. With a CCNP certification, a network professional demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to manage the routers and switches that form the network core, as well as edge applications that integrate voice, wireless, and security into the network.
The CCNP curriculum includes building scalable Cisco networks, Cisco multilayer switched networks, securing converged wide area networks, and optimising converged networks.
How this Course works
This comprehensive elearning course prepares students for the Cisco CCNP Certification. The course is completed online, at your own time, at a location that suits you. You progress through the course materials and complete the online lessons and tests.
Students are provided with Flash-based instructional demonstrations. Simulations teach learners to perform specific tasks in applications through guided, multi-step exercises. Activities allow learners to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment. Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application being studied. The course challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank, and a skill assessment generates a customised learning path based on the results of a pre-test. Bookmarking tracks your progress throughout the course.
Topics Covered in this Course
Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks
- EIGRP Operations
- Multiarea OSPF Operations
- Integrated IS-IS
- Cisco IOS Routing Features
- BGP for Enterprise ISP Connectivity
- Multicast Forwarding
- IPv6
- 4 Practice Exams
Building Converged Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
- VLANs
- Spanning Tree Protocols
- Inter-VLAN Routing
- Gateway Redundancy Technologies
- Wireless Client Access
- Security Features in a Switched Network
- Support for Voice
- 3 Practice Exams
Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks
- Basic Teleworker Services
- Frame-Mode MPLS
- Site-to-Site IPSec VPN
- Network Security Strategies
- Cisco Device Hardening
- Cisco IOS Firewall
- Cisco IOS Intrusion Protection System
- 3 Practice Exams
Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks
- Cisco VoIP Implementations
- QoS Considerations
- DiffServ QoS Implementations
- AutoQoS
- WLAN Security and Management
- 4 Practice Exams
Who should complete this course?
- Network, Broadband, Data and Voice Technicians.
- LAN and WAN Administrators
- Existing CCNP certified professionals who wish to update their certification.
Prerequisites
Assessment
- Once you successfully pass the programme, with a score of 70%, in each module, you will receive a Advanced Diploma in Networking from CMIT.
- To receive Cisco certification you must complete 4 computer-based multiple choice exams (642-901, 642-812, 642-825 and 642-845) which may be sat when you have completed the course. Exam fees are not included in the course price. CCDA certifications are valid for three years.
- The exam may be completed at an assessment Centre near where you live. Assessment centres are located in the following counties: Dublin, Cork, Galway and Westmeath.
Technical Requirements
- The following technical requirements apply: 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
Accreditation
- Once you successfully complete the programme, you will receive an Advanced Diploma in Networking from CMIT.
- Following successful completion of Cisco exams you will receive a certificate to confirm that you are a "Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)".