Cisco Training Course Overviews

Below is a list of the Cisco training courses PTR offer, along with a brief overview of the course contents and subject areas covered to assist with locating the correct course. To view full course outlines simply click on the course title.

Cisco LAN Switching (BCMSN)

This four day instructor led course explains how to design, build, configure and troubleshoot resilient campus networks using Cisco products.

The course is designed for CCNA level of network professionals, wishing to develop their understanding of the advanced features and functions of Cisco Switching and as a part of attaining CCNP or CCDP certification. The course can be purchased separately or as a part of our CCNP Passport.

The training course is supplemented with many practical tips and short cuts learnt the hard way! For delegates interested in the switching exam, all topics are covered.

This course is intended for network administrators, support or design staff who require a greater understanding of advanced features and functions of Cisco switching and routing products.

Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)

This course is designed for network administrators and support or design staff requiring a greater understanding of the new technologies and applications of modern converged networks and delegates seeking CCNP certification.

The course teaches the characteristics of real-time multimedia traffic, such as voice, and investigates the importance of QoS on the network plus the application of wireless technologies to the enterprise using Cisco's Wireless Control System. Objectives:

The Cisco hierarchical network model in an end-to end enterprise network
Specific requirements for implementing a VoIP network
Implementing QoS on a converged network using Cisco's routers and Catalyst Switches
Features and functions of the Security Device Manager on Cisco routers
Key QoS mechanisms used to implement the DiffServ QoS model
Configuring Auto QoS for Enterprise
Functions and features of Lightweight Access Points and Wireless LAN Controllers
Operation of QoS in Wireless LAN environments
Configuring Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) to manage Lightweight Access Points using LWAPP
Configuring client authentication techniques including WPA/PSK and server-based LEAP
Configuring the Wireless Control System (WCS) for centralized management of Wireless LAN Controllers

Cisco Routing (BSCI)

This four day instructor led course explains how design, select and configure IP routing protocols to enable corporate size routing. This theme is expanded to understand how the Internet routing is achieved.

The course is supplemented with many practical tips learnt from many IP routing projects. For delegates interested in the CCNP routing exam, all topics are covered.

This course is intended for network administrators, support or design staff who require a greater understanding of IP routing protocols - the issues, limitations and implementation them on Cisco products.

Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)

This course is designed for network administrators and support requiring a greater understanding of securing network environments using existing Cisco IOS security features and delegates seeking CCNP certification. The course provides the knowledge and skills needed to secure Cisco IOS router networks, expand the reach of your enterprise network to teleworkers and remote sites, and explore implementing a highly available network with connectivity options such as VPN and wireless.

Objectives:

Implementing teleworker configuration and access
Implement ing and verifying frame-mode MPLS
Configuring a site-to-site IPSEC VPN
Configuring Cisco EZVPN
Strategies used to mitigate network attacks
Configuring Cisco device hardening
Configuring IOS firewall features

Cisco ICND (Part1)

This course provides the information needed for CCENT certification using live equipment in practicals to reenforce theory. Combined with ICND part 2 this course prepares delegates for CCNA certification. The course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office networks including configuring a switch, a router, and connecting to a WAN and implementing network security.

Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model
Using the host-to-host packet delivery process, describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues
Describe the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used with a focus on RF wireless access
Describe the reasons for connecting networks with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP/IP
Describe the function of Wide Area Networks (WANs), the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, PAT and RIP routing
Use the command-line interface to discover neighbours on the network and managing the router's startup and configuration

Cisco ICND (Part2)

This course combined with ICND (Part 1) provides the information needed for CCNA certification, including comprehensive hands-on reinforcement to provide real world skills. The course is designed for delegates with a firm background in data networking, that have hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches and are looking to increase their knowledge of installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting medium-sized switched and routed networks.

Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

Review how to configure and troubleshoot a switch and router in a small network environment
Expand the switched network from a small to medium network environment
Understand Concepts of VLANs and trunking
Implement VLSM
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP
Determine when to use access control lists (ACLs)
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot ACLs
Configure NAT and PAT
Understand IPv6 addressing
Configure and Troubleshoot Frame Relay operation
Understand the benefits and impact of VPN's

Cisco CCDA

This five day instructor led course enables delegates to gather customers internetworking requirements, identify solutions, and design the network infrastructure and elements to ensure the basic functionality of the proposed solutions.

This course is intended for delegates seeking the Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) certification and those individuals targeting towards the CCDP (Cisco Certified Design Professional) certification. The course is also targeted at pre-sales and post-sales network engineers involved in the network design, planning and implementation.

Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

Assess the customer requirements and the customers' existing situation
Design a network addressing plan
Select optimal routing protocols for the network
Recognize network security and management criteria for the network
Design the Enterprise network in a hierarchical modular fashion
Assess and plan the design implications of voice transport across the network
Explain the network design and its impact to the customer

Cisco CCDP Architecture (ARCH)

This five day instructor led course enables delegates to perform the conceptual and intermediate design of a network infrastructure that supports the desired network solutions over intelligent network services, to achieve effective performance, scalability, and availability.

This course is intended for delegates seeking the Cisco Certified Design Professional Associate (CCDP) certification. The course is also targeted at pre-sales and post-sales network engineers involved in the network design, planning and implementation. Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

Present the Cisco AVVID framework, its segmentation of the network infrastructure, as well as intelligent network services to support key enterprise network applications and network solutions
Design enterprise campus and enterprise edge network infrastructures for effective functionality, performance, scalability, and availability, given specified enterprise network needs
Design security, network management, QoS, high availability, and IP multicast intelligent network services for performance, scalability, and availability, given enterprise network needs
Design enterprise solutions for virtual private networks, wireless networks, IP telephony, content networking, storage networking, given enterprise network needs
Present enterprise network designs for small, medium, and large enterprises, showing how the design meets enterprise needs for effective performance, scalability, and availability

Real World Cisco Voice Part 1

This task oriented, practical hands-on course assumes nothing about VoIP & IPT and builds in complexity covering all the essential IP Telephony components and concepts, providing IT professionals with the knowledge and skills to support and configure Cisco IPT solutions.

Upon successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:

Understand VoIP terminology
Define the advantages and limitations ofVoIP
Understand the Cisco hardware used in different environments
Understand the relationship between CODEC choice, payload size, and transmission bandwidth
Describe the voice quality problems inherent in transmitting voice over a packet network.
Configuring Voice Ports and Dial Peers
Configuring routers for Voice over IP (VoIP)
Configure network wide quality of service (QoS)
Install the Cisco Call Manager components
A basic Configuration of Cisco Call Manager to support IP Phones
Identify and configure Catalyst Switches used in CIPT solutions
Describe how gateways fit into the CIPT design
Configure a basic route & dial plan
Configure Cisco Routers for Call Admission Control

Cisco QoS

This five-day instructor led course describes the need for QoS mechanisms in IP networks. It describes the two conceptual QoS models (Integrated Services and Differentiated Services), basic technologies, Classification and Marking, Queuing Mechanisms, Traffic Shaping and Policing, Congestion Avoidance, Link Efficiency, Signalling Mechanisms, MQC, and IP over ATM. The course focuses on the DiffServ model.

This course is intended for pre and post-sales technical engineers responsible for designing, implementing, and/or troubleshooting QoS on a network. Also, those individuals that are working toward their CCIP certification.

Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

Describe the need for QoS mechanisms in IP networks.
Describe the two conceptual QoS models Integrated Services and Differentiated Services.
Describe the building blocks of IP QoS mechanisms available in the Cisco IOS.
Describe the mechanisms that can be used to classify and mark IP packets.
Describe and configure the queuing mechanisms that can be used on output interface.
Describe the two options for limiting bandwidth available to traffic classes.
Configure mechanisms that support traffic shaping and policing.
Describe the problems of congested networks and associated congestion avoidance mechanisms.
Configure congestion avoidance mechanisms.
Describe and configure alternative approaches to handle congested links.
Describe and configure RSVP as the signaling mechanism used in QoS enabled networks.
Describe the classification properties of the Modular QoS CLI (MQC) that provide a new approach to classification for various QoS mechanisms.
Describe Modular QoS CLI (MQC) service policies.
Describe the available QoS mechanisms that can be used on ATM interfaces of Cisco routers.
Describe the available QoS mechanisms that can be used in MPLS-enabled networks.

Real World Cisco Voice Part 2

This practical hands-on course focuses on Communications Manager (Call Manager). This provides delegates with resilient Call Manager design, configuration and troubleshooting in order to broaden and deepen their Call Manager knowledge.

Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

Understand the Cisco hardware used in different environments. Including Media Convergence Servers.
To gain a detailed understanding of SCCP call legs and setup
Describe and implement Automated Alternate Routing AAR.
Understand Cisco Call manager resilient deployment design options.
Understand the Cisco Call Manager components.
Understand Cisco Call Manager cluster communication protocol SDL Signal Distribution Layer.
Describe the various IP phone models and list their features
Configure Cisco Call Manager to support a large IP Phones base
Configure Cisco Unity (Voice Mail)
Configure an advanced route plan
Configure a Call Manager Class of Service
Define and Create Extension Mobility features.
Add a user to Call Manager and configure user options
Describe how to use the internal server tools to troubleshoot Call Manager problems

Real World Pix and ASA

The four-day instructor led course takes a task orientated approach in teaching the skills to configure, operate, manage and troubleshoot both Cisco PIX 500 Firewalls and Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances.

Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

Configure Cisco PIX 500 Series Security Appliances and Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances
Manage Cisco PIX 500 Series Security Appliances and Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances
Operate Cisco PIX 500 Series Security Appliances and Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances

PTR Associates Limited 21A Peach Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1XJ, United Kingdom
Tel: 0118 979 4000 Fax: 0118 979 4035 Email: training@ptr.co.uk

PTR Associates Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales. Company number 2442290.
Registered Office: Grenville Court, Britwell Road, Burnham SL1 8DF. VAT Registration Number: GB 532 1929 56