August 2025
Intermediate to advanced
21h 14m
English
Closed Captioning available in English
Overview
In this 21-hour course, you will learn to design, configure, and secure advanced networking topologies using Cisco Packet Tracer. From redundancy and datacenter setups to IoT, DMZ, WAN, and enterprise networks, the course provides a complete hands-on journey.
What I will be able to do after this course- Configure Cisco Packet Tracer and prepare the lab environment
- Design redundant topologies with VLANs, HSRP, and spanning tree
- Build datacenter architectures using spine leaf switching and routing
- Implement company networks with OSPF, ACLs, DHCP, and NAT
- Create secure DMZ environments with firewalls and access controls
Dan Mill is an experienced IT professional with expertise in Networking, Linux, VoIP, and System Administration. He has worked with major organizations and focuses on making IT learning accessible. His hands-on teaching empowers learners to succeed in today’s fast-paced tech industry.
Who is it for?This course is designed for aspiring network engineers, IT students, and professionals preparing for Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCST, or CCNP. It is also suitable for helpdesk and support technicians seeking to move into networking roles, with only basic networking knowledge recommended.
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