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Cisco Solutions and Networking Fundamentals Specialization

Packt

Cisco Solutions and Networking Fundamentals Specialization

Master Networking, Security, and Cisco Solutions.

Learn networking principles and Cisco solutions, from basics to advanced security and automation.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of switching, routing, and IP addressing in network environments

  • Configure VLANs and implement static and dynamic routing using Cisco CLI commands

  • Set up IP services such as DHCP, NAT, DNS, and NTP across network devices

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April 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of switching, routing, and IP addressing in network environments

  • Configure VLANs and implement static and dynamic routing using Cisco CLI commands

  • Set up IP services such as DHCP, NAT, DNS, and NTP across network devices

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Architecture
Category: Network Routers
Category: Network Security
Category: Computer Networking
Category: OSI Models
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Network Model
Category: General Networking
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Virtual Networking
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Network Switches
Category: Network Administration
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: Network Protocols
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Local Area Networks
Switching, Routing, and Network Services

Switching, Routing, and Network Services

Course 2, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Implement VLANs and configure interswitch connectivity in a simulated environment.

  • Understand and apply static and dynamic routing protocols to configure network traffic paths.

  • Configure and troubleshoot network services such as DHCP, DNS, and QoS for optimal network performance.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Network Routers
Category: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Category: Network Security
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Network Administration
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: Network Routing
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Virtual Networking
Category: System Configuration
Category: Network Switches
Network Security, Access Control, and Automation

Network Security, Access Control, and Automation

Course 3, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Configure and apply ACLs to control network traffic and enhance security

  • Implement VPNs and Layer 2 security to protect network infrastructure

  • Utilize automation techniques to manage and secure network operations efficiently

Skills you'll gain

Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Automation
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Network Routing
Category: General Networking
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: IT Automation
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Authentications
Category: Computer Security
Category: Network Security
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Security Controls
Category: Firewall
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Encryption
Category: Network Monitoring

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