Cisco - Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions (ECMS)

Duration:

Only 4 Days

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date:

10.2.2025 (Monday)

Overview

The accelerated Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions (ECMS) certification, helps prepare you for roles focused on implementing, securing, and managing Cisco Meraki based networks from a centralized dashboard.

Topics covered include Cisco Meraki’s cloud-based solutions, understanding of network security protocols, design of scalable architectures, and application of troubleshooting strategies. This training earns you 24 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.

In just 4 days, you’ll also:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Cisco Meraki platform
Develop expertise in designing, implementing, and securing Cisco Meraki networks
Operate and manage networks using Cisco Meraki’s cloud-based tools and features
Apply advanced monitoring and troubleshooting techniques

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the Cisco exam, and achieve your Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions (ECMS) certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

This offering is designed for anyone seeking the Cisco Meraki Solution Specialist certification. The training provides foundational knowledge and skills to engineer Cisco Meraki solutions, including cloud management, design, implementation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and the comprehensive features of the Cisco Meraki product suite.
Consulting Systems Engineer
Deployment Engineer
Network Administrator
Network Engineer
Network Manager
Site Reliability Engineer
Systems Engineer
Technical Solutions Architect
Wireless Design Engineer
Wireless Engineer

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 4-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass 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 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

Module 1: Describe the process of planning new Cisco Meraki architectures and expanding existing deployments.
Module 2: Design networks for scalable management and high availability.
Module 3: Implement dynamic routing protocols to expand networks and improve WAN performance.
Module 4: Configure Quality of Service (QoS), policy, and performance-based routing configurations across a Cisco Meraki network.
Module 5: Optimize WAN performance through traffic shaping and WAN optimization techniques.
Module 6: Deploy secure multi-cloud solutions using the Cisco Meraki platform.
Module 7: Implement network security protocols and access control measures.
Module 8: Configure and troubleshoot wireless networks using Cisco Meraki wireless solutions.
Module 9: Utilize Cisco Meraki Dashboard tools to monitor and troubleshoot network behavior.
Module 10: Design and implement VPN and WAN topologies using Cisco Meraki solutions.
Module 11: Automate and scale Cisco Meraki deployments with dashboard tools.
Module 12: Describe best practices for network monitoring, logging, and alerting in a Cisco Meraki environment.
Module 13: DImplement physical security measures and devices using Cisco Meraki solutions.
Module 14: Describe endpoint management concepts and practices within a Cisco Meraki network.
Module 15: Customize dashboards and alerts for effective network management.
Module 16: Generate comprehensive reports on network performance and security.
Module 17: Apply troubleshooting techniques to find and resolve network issues promptly.

Lab outline:

Configuring the Cisco Meraki Dashboard
Enable advanced features and optimize networking
Troubleshooting the network using the Cisco Meraki Dashboard
Configure tags, links aggregation, port mirroring, and high-density SSIDs
Configure routing on the Cisco Meraki platform
Configure QoS, traffic shaping, and load balancing
Configure network security Configure access policies and wireless guest access
Configure SSIDs, RF profiles, and Air Marshal Implement endpoint management
Deploy and configure physical security devices
Enable alerts, and configure monitoring and reporting
Enable reporting and auditing, and manage firmware
Troubleshoot a Cisco Meraki network

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions (ECMS) Exam 500-220

The ECMS v2.2 exam certifies your knowledge and skills in designing, implementing, and managing networks using the Cisco Meraki platform, as well as your understanding of network security protocols, and troubleshooting strategies.

What's Included

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 attending this accelerated course, you should have:

Basic network fundamentals and building simple LANs
Basic network fundamentals, including building simple LANs, IP addressing, and subnetting
Routing and switching fundamentals
Basic wireless networking concepts and terminology
Strong fundamental knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF and BGP)
Understanding of wired and wireless Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms, IPsec VPN technologies, and network security controls
Familiarity with RF design principles, wireless security best practices, and standard logging/monitoring protocols (SNMP, syslog, webhooks)
Basic knowledge of APIs and related languages/formats (REST, JSON)

The following recommended Cisco offerings may help you meet these prerequisites:
- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
- Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

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)	29.8.2024 (Thursday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10.2.2025 (Monday)	13.2.2025 (Thursday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24.3.2025 (Monday)	27.3.2025 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
5.5.2025 (Monday)	8.5.2025 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
16.6.2025 (Monday)	19.6.2025 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide