Cisco Professional Programmes

CCNP Foundation / Advanced Networking Pathway

An advanced networking pathway for learners who already understand CCNA-level concepts and want deeper enterprise routing, switching, resiliency, services and troubleshooting skills.

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Qualification: Professional certification training
Awarding body / certification: Confirm awarding body with admissions
Duration & study mode: 3-4 MonthsOnline / Physical
Fees: Request current feesCourse fee only. Check payment options below for registration, exam and certificate charges.
Entry requirements: Basic computer literacy; Ability to use a web browser and common desktop applications
All entry requirements
Basic English reading ability for technical terms
A laptop or desktop suitable for course labs
Stable internet connection for online delivery
Headset/microphone for live online sessions where required
No prior professional certification required for beginner-level programmes
For advanced programmes, foundation knowledge in the relevant subject is recommended
Commitment to complete practical activities and assignments
Willingness to follow lab safety, security, acceptable-use and ethical guidelines
Next intake: Confirm next intake with admissions

Programme Overview

What you will study

Enterprise architecture
Advanced routing
OSPF depth
BGP foundations
Advanced switching
STP and redundancy
EtherChannel
Enterprise wireless concepts
Network services and security
Automation and troubleshooting

Tools & Platforms

Technologies used

Cisco Packet Tracer
Cisco IOS
Cisco routers
Cisco switches
GNS3 / EVE-NG where available
Wireshark
Terminal tools
Network monitoring tools
Python basics
Configuration templates

Learning Outcomes

Skills you will build

Design enterprise network segments
Configure advanced routing
Troubleshoot OSPF
Understand BGP fundamentals
Implement switching resiliency
Configure link aggregation
Analyse packet flows
Apply enterprise security basics
Use automation concepts
Perform structured advanced troubleshooting

Career Pathways

Where this can lead

Network Engineer
Enterprise Network Engineer
NOC Engineer
Network Administrator
Infrastructure Engineer
Network Operations Engineer
Network Support Specialist
Systems & Network Engineer
Data Centre Network Technician
Junior Network Consultant

Labs & Practicals

Hands-on learning

Create IPv4 subnetting plans
Configure Cisco switch basics
Configure VLANs
Configure trunk links
Configure inter-VLAN routing
Configure static routing
Configure dynamic routing basics
Apply device security
Capture and analyse traffic
Troubleshoot a multi-device topology

Admission Requirements

Before you start

Basic computer literacy
Ability to use a web browser and common desktop applications
Basic English reading ability for technical terms
A laptop or desktop suitable for course labs
Stable internet connection for online delivery
Headset/microphone for live online sessions where required
No prior professional certification required for beginner-level programmes
For advanced programmes, foundation knowledge in the relevant subject is recommended
Commitment to complete practical activities and assignments
Willingness to follow lab safety, security, acceptable-use and ethical guidelines

Next Courses

Recommended pathways

Advanced CCNP certification preparation
Cloud networking specialization
Network security specialization
Cyber Security Diploma
Infrastructure architecture pathway

NextGen Campus Support

Student support

Live lecturer-led instruction and guided demonstrations
Student support for academic and technical questions
Access to structured lesson materials and practice resources
Guidance on lab setup and troubleshooting
Progress support throughout the programme
Recorded-session support where applicable to the intake
Career and certification pathway guidance
Practical assignment and project guidance
Peer-learning and class communication support
NextGen Campus academic coordination and learner assistance

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