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 Short Course
- 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
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.
Introducing STEAMhouse
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.
Studying with us during the Covid-19 pandemic
The University has put in place measures in response to Covid-19 to allow us to safely deliver our courses. Should the impact of the pandemic continue in future years, any additional or alternative arrangements put in place by the University will be in accordance with the latest government public health advice, health and safety legislation, and the terms and conditions of the student contract.
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.
Facilities & Staff
Our Facilities
As a student in the School of Computing and Digital Technology, you will have access to our labs, software, professional sound studios, computer games labs and industry-standard facilities to develop your practical skills in audio, video and multimedia application development, content creation and more.
We are currently undertaking a £340 million investment programme in our facilities, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus. This includes our brand new £70 million development, STEAMhouse, which will be the new home to Computing and Digital Technology students. This state-of-the-art centre will give you access to outstanding facilities and equipment, as well as opportunities to collaborate with businesses across multiple sectors and work on real industry-based projects.
Our facilities in Millennium Point have undergone a £6.5million investment with a new maker area, engineering labs/equipment and IT equipment.
Thanks to our partnerships with Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, Juniper, SAS and LPI you will have access to the latest technology and facilities that reflect advanced professional practice. Our students also have access to software such as the Adobe Suite including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
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