The Cisco Routing and Switching course covers the foundational concepts that enable communication across networks — from small local setups to large-scale enterprise systems. Learners gain expertise in managing Cisco routers and switches, configuring network protocols, and ensuring seamless connectivity and data flow between different network segments.
The course blends theoretical understanding with practical lab exercises, preparing students for both real-world networking environments and Cisco certification exams such as CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional).
This module covers the fundamentals of routing, explaining how data packets travel from one network to another. Students learn about routing tables, path selection, static and dynamic routing, and how routers make forwarding decisions.
Subnetting is an essential concept for efficient IP address management. This section teaches how to divide large networks into smaller sub-networks to enhance performance, reduce congestion, and improve network security.
Students learn about the Spanning-Tree Protocol, which prevents network loops in Ethernet networks. The course covers STP operation, root bridge election, and configuration for redundancy and fault tolerance.
An overview of Frame Relay technology, used for WAN (Wide Area Network) communications. This module covers its operation, virtual circuits, and configuration for legacy network systems still in use in certain enterprise environments.
This module introduces RIP, one of the earliest dynamic routing protocols. Learners understand how RIP exchanges routing information using hop count and how to configure and troubleshoot RIP in IP networks.
EIGRP combines the best features of distance-vector and link-state routing protocols. The course covers EIGRP configuration, metrics, topology tables, and optimization techniques.
This topic dives deep into OSPF, a widely used link-state routing protocol. Learners explore OSPF areas, LSAs, adjacency formation, and route summarization for scalable and efficient routing.
This module introduces IS-IS, another link-state protocol used primarily in large service provider networks. The training explains IS-IS concepts, hierarchy, and how it differs from OSPF.
BGP is the backbone of the internet. This module explains how BGP routes data between autonomous systems, focusing on path selection, policies, and how BGP supports global routing scalability.
Learners explore IP Multicast, a method of sending network traffic efficiently to multiple destinations simultaneously. The module covers multicast addressing, IGMP, and PIM protocols.
This section covers the next-generation Internet Protocol — IPv6. Students learn about its structure, addressing scheme, transition methods, and how it overcomes the limitations of IPv4.
QoS ensures reliable data transmission by prioritizing certain types of traffic. This module teaches how to manage bandwidth, reduce latency, and maintain performance for critical applications like VoIP or video streaming.
This module focuses on MPLS technology used for high-performance networks. Learners understand label switching, MPLS VPNs, and traffic engineering concepts used by service providers.
Students learn how IPsec provides security for IP communications by authenticating and encrypting data packets. The module covers VPN setup, encryption methods, and secure tunneling.
The course concludes with DMVPN, a Cisco technology that simplifies secure VPN connectivity. It explains how to create scalable, dynamic, and resilient VPN networks using IPsec and GRE.
