February 2026
Intermediate
24h 3m
English
Closed Captioning available in English
Overview
In this 24-hour course, Cisco Networking Mastery - Practical Routing and Switching Labs provides a hands-on approach to mastering Cisco routing and switching technologies. You will gain practical experience configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Cisco routers and switches, while diving deep into key networking protocols and services like DHCP, DNS, and NAT.
What I will be able to do after this course:
- Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches
- Master routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP
- Set up VLANs, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing
- Secure and optimize networks using Cisco tools and protocols
- Implement QoS, VPNs, and other advanced networking services
Course Instructor(s):
Dan Mill is an experienced IT professional with a diverse background in networking, Linux, VoIP, and system administration. His hands-on approach empowers learners to build confidence and succeed in the tech industry.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for aspiring network engineers, IT professionals, and anyone seeking practical experience with Cisco networking technologies. Basic networking knowledge is recommended but not required.
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