CCNP Service Provider | Firebrand Training

Overview

Get your CCNP Service Provider certification in just 14 days - 30% faster than traditional training.

Get practical skills and knowledge to implement, verify and troubleshoot the Cisco service provider network environment. Learn advanced routing techniques, that allow you to scale Cisco routers connected to LANs and WANs. You'll be trained how to increase the number of routers and sites, instead of redesigning the network when additional sites or wiring configurations are needed.

The CCNP Service Provider certification is designed to prepare you to work at the Professional level in a Service Provider environment. You'll be able to:

Plan, implement and monitor scalable IP routing
Understand common routing
Introduce different Cisco QoS queuing mechanisms
Understand Layer 2 VPNs and Ethernet services.

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Four reasons why you should sit your CCNP Service Provider course with Firebrand Training

You'll be CCNP Service Provider trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 14-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your CCNP Service Provider course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass CCNP Service Provider first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study CCNP Service Provider with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Deploying Cisco Service Provider Network Routing (SPROUTE) 1.0

Module 1: Service Provider Routing

Understand Service Provider Routing Protocols

Module 2: Implementing OSPF in the Service Provider Network

Introduce OSPF Routing
OSPF Operation
Implement OSPF Routing
Lab: Implement OSPF Routing
Implement OSPF Special Area Types
Lab: Implement OSPF Special Area Types

Module 3: Implementing Integrated IS-IS in the Service Provider Network

Introduce IS-IS Routing
Implement integrated IS-IS routing
Lab: Implement integrated IS-IS routing

Module 4: Implementing BGP in the Service Provider Network

Introduce BGP Routing
Implement Basic BGP routing
Lab: Implement Basic BGP routing

Module 5: Routing Protocol Tools and Route Manipulation

Introduce Routing Protocol Tools
Implement Route Redistribution
Lab: Implement Route Redistribution
Influence BGP Route Selection
Lab: Influence BGP Route Selection

Deploying Cisco Service Provider Advanced Network Routing (SPADVROUTE ) 1.0

Module 1: Service Provider Connectivity with BGP

Define Customer-to-Provider Connectivity Requirements
Connect a Customer to Service Provider

Module 2: Scale Service Provider Network

Scale BGP in Service Provider Networks
Introduce BGP Route Reflectors and Confederations

Module 3: Secure and Optimise BGP

Implement Advanced BGP Operations
Improve BGP Convergence
Improve BGP Configuration Scalability

Module 4: Multicast Overview

Introduce IP Multicast
Define Multicast Distribution Trees and Forwarding
Multicast on the LAN
Populate Mroute Table

Module 5: Intra- and Inter-Domain Multicast Routing

Introduce PIM-SM Protocol
Implement PIM-SM Enhancements
Implement Interdomain IP Multicast
Identify Rendezvous Point Distribution Solutions

Module 6: Service Provider IPv6 Transition Implementations

Introduce IPv6 Services
Define IPv6 Transition Mechanisms
Deploy IPv6 in the Service Provider Network

Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services (SPCORE) 1.0

Module 1: Multiprotocol Label Switching

Introduce MPLS
Run Label Distribution Protocol
Implement MPLS in the Service Provider Core

Module 2: MPLS Traffic Engineering

Introduce MPLS Traffic Engineering Components
Run MPLS Traffic Engineering
Implement MPLS TE
Protect MPLS TE Traffic

Module 3: QoS in the Service Provider Network

Understand QoS
Implement Cisco QoS and QoS Mechanisms
Implement MPLS Support for QoS

Module 4: QOS Classification and Marking

Understand Classification and Marking
Use Modular QoS CLI
Implement Advanced QoS Techniques

Module 5: QoS Congestion Management and Avoidance

Manage Congestion
Implement Congestion Avoidance

Module 6: QoS Traffic Policing and Shaping

Understand Traffic Policing and Shaping
Implement Traffic Policing
Implement Traffic Shaping

Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Edge Network Services (SPEDGE) 1.0

Module 1: VPN Technologies

Introduce Virtual Private Networks
Introduction to MPLS VPN

Module 2: MPLS Layer 3 VPN

Implement MPLS Layer 3 VPN Backbone
Connect Customers using Simple Routing Protocols
Connect Customers using BGP or OSPF
IPV6 and MPLS

Module 3: Complex MPLS Layer 3 VPNs

Implement Complex MPLS Layer 3 VPNs
Implement Internet Access and MPLS Layer 3 VPNs
Introduction to MPLS Inter-Domain Solutions

Module 4: Layer 2 VPNs and Ethernet Services 1

Introduce Layer 2 VPNs 2
Introduce Any Transport over MPLS
Implement VPLS

Exam Track

During the course you'll prepare for and sit the following exams:

642-883 Deploying Cisco Service Provider Network Routing (SPROUTE)
642-885 Deploying Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing (SPADVROUTE)
642-887 Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services (SPCORE)
642-889 Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Edge Network Services (SPEDGE)

What's Included

Included:

Deploying Cisco Service Provider Network Routing (SPROUTE)
Deploying Cisco Service Provider Advanced Network Routing (SPADVROUTE )
Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services (SPCORE)
Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Edge Network Services (SPEDGE)

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you must have a Cisco CCNA Service Provider Certification. You must also have a basic knowledge of networking concepts and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS / IOS XE and Cisco IOS XR software configuration.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
26.8.2024 (Monday)	8.9.2024 (Sunday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10.2.2025 (Monday)	23.2.2025 (Sunday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24.3.2025 (Monday)	6.4.2025 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide
5.5.2025 (Monday)	18.5.2025 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide
16.6.2025 (Monday)	29.6.2025 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide

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