CCNP

The London Metropolitan University North Campus Cisco Academy is one of the very few places in the UK which has been certified by Cisco Systems to provide CCNP training. The program is designed for CCNA Qualified Networking engineers.

Dr Shahram Salekzamankhani and a Cisco student in the CCNP lab CCNP is a coveted qualification that will boost the career prospects of any networking professional

The training material for this qualification is covered by three individual courses of the Cisco Networking Academy Program (CNAP) over a period of approximately eight weeks per course for a full-time and 13 weeks for a part-time course.
CCNP courses:

CCNP ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing
CCNP SWITCH: Implementing Cisco IP Switching
CCNP TSHOOT: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Cisco IP Networks.
These courses can be taken in any sequence.

CCNP ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing

Course Objectives:

This course teaches students how to implement, monitor, and maintain routing services in an enterprise network. Students will learn how to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise LAN and WAN routing solutions, using a range of routing protocols. The course also covers the configuration of secure routing solutions to support branch offices and mobile workers. Comprehensive labs emphasize hands-on learning and practice to reinforce configuration skills.
Course Prerequisites: None. CCNA-level knowledge and skills required.

CCNP SWITCH: Implementing Cisco IP Switching

Course Objectives:

This course teaches students how to implement, monitor, and maintain switching in converged enterprise networks. Students will learn how to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions using the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture. The course also covers the secure integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice, and video into campus networks. Comprehensive labs emphasize hands-on learning and practice to reinforce configuration skills.
Course Prerequisites: None. CCNA-level knowledge and skills required.

CCNP TSHOOT: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Cisco IP Networks

Course Objectives:

This course teaches students how to monitor and maintain complex, enterprise routed and switched IP networks. Skills learned include the planning and execution of regular network maintenance, as well as support and troubleshooting using technology-based processes and best practices, in a systematic and ITIL-compliant approach. Extensive labs emphasize hands-on learning and practice to reinforce troubleshooting techniques.

Course Prerequisites:

Both CCNP ROUTE and CCNP SWITCH

Certification

The CCNP curriculum helps students prepare for the Cisco CCNP certification exams. The CCNP certification validates a network professional’s ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks. CCNP offers a career development path for Cisco CCNA certified network engineers and a solid foundation for those who are interested in the Cisco CCIE® certification.

There are two certifications:

Academy Certification: Upon completion of the CCNP course in Cisco Networking Academy program, the student will be awarded an academic certification for each individual CCNPs.
Industry Certification: Can be taken in any Pearson VUE authorized testing centre. The cost will be paid by student.

Minimum Knowledge Prerequisite

Pass the CCNA award and have a certificate registration number with Cisco.
A minimum English qualification as illustrated below (or equivalent):

IELTS TOEFL

5.5 with all components 5.0 or above 550 with 4 in TWE (Test of Written English) or 213 in the computer based test (essay rating 4)

For more information about how to take an IELTS exam (the preferred qualification) look at the British Council's Website.
It may be possible to be exempt from formal English qualifications if:

you have high grades in English throughout your education
your education has been undertaken in the medium of English
you demonstrate good written and oral skills on the application form and at the interview

The course requires familiarity with the use of the Internet along with some basic keyboard and office style application skills.

Minimum System Requirements

Students are required to have a Windows based PC or laptop with Internet connection if they wish to study the material outside University premises.

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