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Cisco Networking Pro V8 (New Version)

Cisco Networking Pro (formerly Routing and Switching Pro) is a comprehensive training course to help you master foundational networking concepts and skills. Through hands-on simulations, real-world scenarios, and certification preparation, this course equips you to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches while preparing for the Cisco CCNA (200-301) certification.

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Course objectives

Networking fundamentals

  • Understand the OSI and TCP/IP models.
  • Configure IP addressing, subnetting, and VLANs.
  • Understand Ethernet standards, cabling, and network topologies. 

Routing and switching

  • Configure and manage Cisco routers and switches. 
  • Implement routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP. 
  • Configure inter-VLAN routing and Layer 3 switching. 

Network security

  • Secure network devices using access control lists (ACLs). 
  • Configure VPNs for secure communication.
  • Implement port security, device hardening, and advanced security techniques. 

Troubleshooting

  • Diagnose and resolve common network connectivity issues. 
  • Use tools like ping, traceroute, and packet analyzers for troubleshooting. 
  • Troubleshoot routing, switching, and wireless configurations. 

Wireless networking

  • Configure and secure wireless networks. 
  • Understand wireless standards, protocols, and security measures. 

Automation and Emerging Technologies

  • Explore AI, machine learning, and intent-based networking.
  • Use Terraform for configuration management.
  • Leverage Cisco DNA Center for network automation.

Competency assessment details

  • Included with the course: The Cisco Networking Pro Competency Assessment is seamlessly integrated

  • Launch date: June 3, 2025

  • Assessment format: Performance-based tasks that simulate real-world scenarios

  • Question count: Up to 15 lab questions

  • Task count: Up to 45 tasks in the assessment

  • Time limit: 120 minutes

  • Score range: 200 - 2000

  • Passing score: 1350

  • Recommended experience: Before starting the course, you should have a foundational knowledge of networking concepts

  • Languages: English

Skills learned

  • Understand networking models, IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, and server roles.

  • Configure routers, switches, routing protocols, and Spanning Tree Protocol features.

  • Secure networks with ACLs, VPNs, and wired and wireless security best practices.

  • Resolve network issues with tools like ping, traceroute, and packet analyzers.

  • Configure and secure wireless networks and understand protocols and standards.

  • Explore AI, machine learning, Terraform, and Cisco DNA Center for automation.

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