Great experience with the CCNA + CCNP course. Well delivered with lots of support and advice to pass the exam.
Before Class
Why It Matters
Infosec Academy sets you up for success by ensuring you’re well-prepared before class begins. We provide comprehensive pre-course materials, including study guides, e-learning modules, and practice questions, to help you familiarize yourself with key Cisco concepts and assess your current knowledge. You will also receive a detailed course roadmap and access to our expert instructors for any pre-class questions. This preparation ensures you arrive ready to fully engage in the intensive training, maximizing your learning experience and boosting your confidence for exam day.
DAY 1: ARCHITECTURE & VIRTUALIZATION
AM
Morning - Explain the different design principles used in an enterprise network
- Analyze design principles of a WLAN deployment
- Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure deployments
- Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-WAN solution
- Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-Access solution
PM
Afternoon - Describe concepts of wired and wireless QoS
- Differentiate hardware and software switching mechanisms
- Describe device virtualization technologies
- Configure and verify data path virtualization technologies
- Describe network virtualization concepts
Why It Matters
Understanding core architecture principles and virtualization is crucial for designing scalable, flexible networks. Mastering QoS, SD-WAN, and SD-Access concepts ensures that modern, complex networks can efficiently handle today’s bandwidth-heavy applications and cloud services.
DAY 2: INFRASTRUCTURE – PART 1 (LAYER 2 & LAYER 3)
AM
Morning - Explore switching fundamentals (STP, VLANs, trunking)
- Review advanced Layer 2 features and concepts
PM
Afternoon - Overview of routing fundamentals (static routing, dynamic routing concepts)
- Build on Layer 3 design, routing protocols, and IP addressing strategies
Why It Matters
Layer 2 and Layer 3 form the backbone of any network. A deep understanding of switching and routing fundamentals helps you prevent and troubleshoot common issues—ensuring stability, efficiency, and optimal performance in enterprise environments.
DAY 3: INFRASTRUCTURE – PART 2 (WIRELESS & IP SERVICES) & NETWORK ASSURANCE
AM
Morning - WLAN components, deployment models, and controller configurations
- Wireless network design, troubleshooting, and optimization
- Address translation (NAT/PAT)
- DNS, DHCP, NTP, and other IP services for enterprise environments
PM
Afternoon - Diagnose network problems using debugs, conditional debugs, traceroute, ping, SNMP, and syslog
- Configure and verify device monitoring using syslog for remote logging
- Configure and verify NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow
- Configure and verify SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN
Why It Matters
Wireless connectivity and core IP services enable seamless communication in modern enterprises. Ensuring network assurance through effective monitoring and troubleshooting tools helps maintain high availability, reduce downtime, and quickly resolve critical network issues.
DAY 4: SECURITY
AM
Morning - Configure and verify device access control
- Configure and verify infrastructure security features
- Configure and verify wireless security features
PM
Afternoon - Describe REST API security
- Describe the components of network security design
- Review key security configurations for enterprise environments
Why It Matters
Securing both wired and wireless infrastructures is paramount in today’s threat landscape. Learning about device access control, infrastructure safeguards, and emerging security considerations ensures data integrity and confidentiality across all layers of the network.
DAY 5: AUTOMATION
AM
Morning - Interpret basic Python components and scripts
- Construct valid JSON-encoded files
- Describe high-level principles and benefits of a data modeling language (e.g., YANG)
PM
Afternoon - Describe APIs for Cisco DNA Center and vManage
- Interpret REST API response codes and results in payload using Cisco DNA Center and RESTCONF
- Construct EEM applets to automate configuration, troubleshooting, or data collection
- Compare agent vs. agentless orchestration tools (Chef, Puppet, Ansible, SaltStack)
Why It Matters
Automation is transforming how networks are deployed and managed. Mastering scripting, APIs, and orchestration tools boosts efficiency, reduces repetitive tasks, and accelerates the deployment of robust, policy-driven enterprise environments.
DAY 6: LAYER 3 TECHNOLOGIES
AM
Morning - Troubleshoot administrative distance (all routing protocols)
- Troubleshoot route maps (attributes, tagging, filtering)
- Troubleshoot loop prevention mechanisms (filtering, tagging, split horizon, route poisoning)
- Troubleshoot redistribution between any routing protocols or routing sources
PM
Afternoon - Troubleshoot manual and auto-summarization (all routing protocols)
- Configure and verify policy-based routing
- Configure and verify VRF-Lite
- Describe Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)
- Troubleshoot EIGRP (classic and named mode), OSPF (v2/v3), and BGP (internal and external)
Why It Matters
Advanced Layer 3 expertise is key to optimizing and securing large-scale environments. By mastering route control, redistribution, and troubleshooting, you can support complex, multi-protocol networks that remain stable under demanding conditions.
DAY 7: VPN TECHNOLOGIES & INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY
AM
Morning - Describe MPLS operations (LSR, LDP, label switching, LSP)
- Describe MPLS Layer 3 VPN
- Configure and verify DMVPN (single hub)
PM
Afternoon - Troubleshoot device security using IOS AAA (TACACS+, RADIUS, local database)
- Troubleshoot router security features
- Troubleshoot control plane policing (CoPP) (Telnet, SSH, HTTP(S), SNMP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)
- Describe IPv6 First Hop security features (RA guard, DHCP guard, binding table, ND inspection/snooping, source guard)
Why It Matters
Modern enterprises rely on VPN technologies and robust infrastructure security to protect data and extend connectivity across distributed sites. Skills in MPLS, DMVPN, and AAA help ensure secure, scalable remote access and traffic control.
DAY 8: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
AM
Morning - Troubleshoot device management
- Troubleshoot SNMP (v2c, v3)
- Troubleshoot network problems using logging (local, syslog, debugs, conditional debugs, timestamps)
PM
Afternoon - Troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 DHCP (client, IOS DHCP server, relay, DHCP options)
- Troubleshoot network performance issues using IP SLA (jitter, tracking objects, delay, connectivity)
- Troubleshoot NetFlow (v5, v9, Flexible NetFlow)
Why It Matter
Infrastructure services like SNMP, DHCP, and NetFlow are essential for monitoring, performance tuning, and day-to-day operations. Mastering these services empowers you to maintain a reliable, efficient, and proactive network environment.
DAY 9: EXAM REVIEWS – 350-401 ENCOR & 300-410 ENARSI
AM
Morning - Morning Session: 350-401 ENCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
- 350-401 Exam Structure
- Exam Registration Process
- Time Management & Test-Taking Strategies
- Topics and Core Concepts
- Question Structure & Vendor Interpretation Techniques
PM
Afternoon - Afternoon Session: 300-410 ENARSI – Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services
- 300-410 Exam Structure
Why It Matter
Being fully exam-ready is crucial for achieving CCNP Enterprise certification. A structured review ensures you understand key topics, can manage exam time effectively, and apply the correct reasoning to Cisco-style questions.
