
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
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The Cisco Certified Network Professional® (CCNP) curriculum provides a career oriented, comprehensive coverage of enterprise-level networking skills, including advanced routing, switching and troubleshooting, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and soft-skills development.
- Level CPD
- Study mode Short Course
- Location City Centre
- Award N/A
- Start date Dates are arranged on a per-student basis
- School School of Computing and Digital Technology
- Faculty Faculty of Computing, Engineering and The Built Environment
This course is:
Overview
The Cisco Certified Network Professional® (CCNP) curriculum provides a career oriented, comprehensive coverage of enterprise-level networking skills, including advanced routing, switching and troubleshooting, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and soft-skills development.
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STEAMhouse is a centre for technology, innovation, creative thinking, prototyping and business development. Our brand new £70 million pound building is the new home for the School of Computing and Digital Technology.
What's covered in this course?
You will be expected to attend an initial online tutorial at the start of the course, and an online assessment day at the end. Dates are arranged on a per-student basis. Courses run for a maximum of six months.
The course consists of two modules, each comprising:
- Course material (in book or e-book form, provided by candidate)
- Virtual labs using NDG Netlab
- Online chapter and end tests
- Skills testing
- Email and online support
On successful completion of each module you will receive a course completion certificate.
Fees & How to Apply
The University reserves the right to increase fees in line with inflation based on the Retail Prices Index or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament up to a maximum of five per cent.
Course Details
- Award: CCNP Certification
- Starting: Start and end times can be arranged on a per student basis
- Mode: SC
- Duration: 6 months
- Fees: £900 per module
How to apply
For more information on this course, and to apply, contact Linda Maxwell on:
- Email: linda.palmer@bcu.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)121 331 7531
Entry Requirements
While there are no specific course prerequisites, you are encouraged to complete the CCNA Routing & Switching curriculum to acquire the fundamental CCNA-level routing and switching skills needed for success in the CCNP courses.
Course in Depth
The Cisco Certified Network Professional® (CCNP) curriculum provides a career oriented, comprehensive coverage of enterprise-level networking skills, including advanced routing, switching, troubleshooting and automation, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and soft-skills development.
The course consists of two modules, Enterprise Core (ENCOR) and Enterprise Advanced Routing (ENARSI):
- CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking (ENCOR): aligns to the Cisco Press CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide and the Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR 350-401) certification exam. The ENCOR course includes implementation of core enterprise network technologies including dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation.
- CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing (ENARSI): aligns to the Cisco Press CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing ENARSI 300-410 Official Cert Guide and the Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI 300-410) certification exam. ENARSI includes implementation and troubleshooting of advanced routing technologies and services including Layer 3, VPN services, infrastructure security, infrastructure services, and infrastructure automation.
International
Birmingham City University is a vibrant and multicultural university in the heart of a modern and diverse city. We welcome many international students every year – there are currently students from more than 80 countries among our student community.
The University is conveniently placed, with Birmingham International Airport nearby and first-rate transport connections to London and the rest of the UK.
Our international pages contain a wealth of information for international students who are considering applying to study here, including:
- Explore some of the good reasons why you should study here.
- Find out how to improve your language skills before starting your studies.
- Find all the information relevant to applicants from your country.
- Learn where to find financial support for your studies.
Facilities & Staff
Our Facilities
We are constantly investing in our estate and are currently in the process of spending £260 million on new learning facilities. This course will be taught at Millennium Point at the City Centre Campus.
The course is supported with a wide range of cutting-edge facilities in the City Centre Campus. We have a state-of-the-art computer games technology lab which contains high-performance PCs, Sony PlayStation development kits and a range of industry standard software including Unity, Unreal and a suite of professional Microsoft development tools.
We also have many open access areas where students can study together and even hire out laptops for use in these spaces and others within the university.
Within the University there are many internationally recognised research teams giving you the opportunity to collaborate with them on exciting interdisciplinary projects.

Computer networking
The laboratories are well-equipped for all our computer networking courses, as well as specialist areas for practical work such as voice-over internet protocol (VoIP), forensic and ethical hacking technologies, wireless and mobile technologies and radio frequency identification technologies to name but a few.

Software development and computer programming
There are a number of open access, software development and computer programming laboratories that can be used to develop systems and programmes, including database management systems such as MySQL, to name but a few.

Systems laboratories
Our embedded systems laboratories are used to develop real-time systems, such as specialist hardware training and development resources, and industrial-standard software development and simulation tools. These include microcontroller software and robotics design and development, to name but a few.

Electronic systems
To underpin the basic principles of electronic systems, we have a well-equipped laboratory of general and specialist test and measurement kits, including powered prototyping development boards, dual power supplies, frequency generators and counters and digital multi-meters to name but a few.
Forensic computing
Our successful development of forensic computing has led to a specialist forensics laboratory that is fully equipped with essential hardware and software for this sensitive area of study. The laboratory includes high-spec PCs with built-in multi interface Tableau write blockers, EnCase and FTK computer forensic software and steganography detection and analysis software, to name but a few.
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Enquiries
Course enquiries
For more information on this course, and to apply, contact Linda Maxwell on:
- Email: linda.palmer@bcu.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)121 331 7531