Build Enterprise Networking Mastery
Master essential and advanced networking concepts with real-world labs and prepare with confidence for the ENCOR 350-401 certification.
Course Overview
CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core (ENCOR 350-401) CertPREP Course
The CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core (ENCOR 350-401) CertPREP Course is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills required to master enterprise networking solutions. The course covers critical areas including packet forwarding, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), VLAN trunking, routing essentials, BGP, multicast fundamentals, QoS, and secure network access control. In addition, it delves into advanced topics such as virtualization, SDN, and network programmability concepts with practical labs, exam preparation tasks, and practice exams. By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in enterprise network architecture, ready to ace the ENCOR 350-401 certification exam and propel your career forward.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, participants will:
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- Configure and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure
- Understand and apply core Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies
- Implement BGP and QoS policies for scalable networks
- Use network monitoring and automation tools
- Build secure and programmable network solutions
- Prepare effectively for the ENCOR 350-401 exam
- Configure and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure
Course Details
Course Outline
Part I – Forwarding
- Network Device Communication
- Forwarding Architectures
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (7 Questions)
Part II: Layer 2
- Spanning Tree Protocol Fundamentals
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (9 Questions)
- STP Topology Tuning
- Additional STP Protection Mechanisms
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (6 Questions)
- Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (7 Questions)
- VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
- Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP)
- EtherChannel Bundle
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (11 Questions)
Part III: Routing
- Routing Protocol Overview
- Path Selection
- Static Routing
- Virtual Routing and Forwarding
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (10 Questions)
- EIGRP Fundamentals
- Path Metric Calculation
- Failure Detection and Timers
- Route Summarization
- Exam Preparation Tasks (11 Questions)
- OSPF Fundamentals
- OSPF Configuration
- Default Route Advertisement
- Common OSPF Optimizations
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (10 Questions)
- Areas
- Link-State Advertisements
- Discontiguous Networks
- OSPF Path Selection
- Summarization of Routes
- Route Filtering
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (11 Questions)
- OSPFv3 Fundamentals
- OSPFv3 Configurations
- IPv4 Support in OSPFv3
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (5 Questions)
- BGP Fundamentals
- Basic BGP Configuration
- Route Summarization
- Multiprotocol BGP for IPv6
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (10 Questions)
- BGP Multihoming
- Conditional Matching
- Route Maps
- BGP Route Filtering and Manipulation
- BGP Communities
- Understanding BGP Path Selection
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (10 Questions)
- Multicast Fundamentals
- Multicast Addressing
- Internet Group Management Protocol
- Protocol Independent Multicast
- Rendezvous Points
- Exam Preparation Tasks (13 Questions)
Part IV: Services
- The Need for QoS
- QoS Models
- Classification and Marking
- Policing and Shaping
- Congestion Management and Avoidance
- Exam Preparation Tasks (13 Questions)
- Time Synchronization
- First-Hop Redundancy Protocol
- Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (9 Questions)
Part V: Overlay
- Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) Tunnels
- IPsec Fundamentals
- Cisco Location/ID Separation Protocol (LISP)
- Virtual Extensible Local Area Network (VXLAN)
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (11 Questions)
- Understanding Basic Wireless Theory
- Carrying Data over a Wireless Signal
- Exam Preparation Tasks (10 Questions)
- Wireless LAN Topologies
- Pairing Lightweight APs and WLCs
- Leveraging Antennas for Wireless Coverage
- Exam Preparation Tasks (10 Questions)
- Roaming Overview
- Roaming Between Centralized Controllers
- Locating Devices in a Wireless Network
- Exam Preparation Tasks (9 Questions)
- Open Authentication
- Authenticating with Pre-Shared Key
- Authenticating with EAP
- Authenticating with WebAuth
- Exam Preparation Tasks (10 Questions)
- Troubleshooting Client Connectivity from the WLC
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Problems at the AP
- Exam Preparation Tasks (10 Questions)
Part VII: Architecture
- Hierarchical LAN Design Model
- Enterprise Network Architecture Options
- Exam Preparation Tasks (6 Questions)
- Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)
- Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
- Exam Preparation Tasks (11 Questions)
- Network Diagnostic Tools
- Debugging
- NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow
- Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN Technologies)
- IP SLA
- Cisco DNA Center Assurance
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (10 Questions)
Part VIII: Security
- Network Security Design for Threat Defense
- Next-Generation Endpoint Security
- Network Access Control (NAC)
- Exam Preparation Tasks (10 Questions)
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Terminal Lines and Password Protection
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
- Zone-Based Firewall (ZBFW)
- Control Plane Policing (CoPP)
- Device Hardening
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (14 Questions)
Part IX: SDN
- Server Virtualization
- Network Functions Virtualization
- Exam Preparation Tasks (12 Questions)
- Command-Line Interface (CLI)
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Data Models and Supporting Protocols
- Cisco DevNet
- GitHub
- Basic Python Components and Scripts
- Exam Preparation Tasks (14 Questions)
- Embedded Event Manager
- Agent-Based Automation Tools
- Agentless Automation Tools
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (11 Questions)
- Embedded Event Manager
- Agent-Based Automation Tools
- Agentless Automation Tools
- Labs
- Exam Preparation Tasks (11 Questions)
- CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Practice Test
Scheduling and Information (1 Question)
- Assessment Type: Hands-on labs, practice questions, and real-world configuration tasks
- Certification: Completion badge for prep class (not the official Cisco certification)
By enrolling in this course, participants will;
- In-depth training aligned with ENCOR 350-401 exam topics
- Guided labs to reinforce core and advanced concepts
- Flexible, self-paced learning built for working professionals
- Strong prep for CCNP and CCIE certification paths
- Ideal for network engineers, IT professionals, and Cisco aspirants
- Completion badge to track your certification journey
Course Features
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Self PacedSelf Paced
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Networking & IT InfrastructureNetworking & IT Infrastructure
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Level: Intermediate to AdvancedLevel: Intermediate to Advanced
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Course Duration: 12 MonthsCourse Duration: 12 Months
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Course Delivery Mode: onlineCourse Delivery Mode: online
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Prerequisites: Strong foundational knowledge in networking, routing, and switchingPrerequisites: Strong foundational knowledge in networking, routing, and switching
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Training Fee: ₦270,000Training Fee: ₦270,000
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