Cisco Training Courses
Instructor-Led Cisco Networking, Security, Data Centre and Automation Training
Develop practical technical skills with our instructor-led Cisco training courses, delivered through our partnership with Global Knowledge. Our expanded Cisco portfolio covers networking fundamentals, enterprise infrastructure, routing and switching, wireless networking, cybersecurity, collaboration, SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, data centre technologies, Catalyst Center, automation and programmability.
Courses range from CCNA-level foundations through to CCNP and specialist topics, including BGP, Quality of Service, VPNs, Cisco ACI, Nexus, Intersight, Catalyst 9000 and network automation using Python and APIs.
Depending on the course and scheduled date, training may be available live online, in the classroom or as private training for your organisation. Courses combine expert instruction with practical lab activities designed to help you apply Cisco technologies within real-world IT environments.
Build CCNA networking skills in IPv4 and IPv6, switching, routing, VLANs, OSPF, wireless, network security, device management and automation.
Develop core Cisco collaboration skills covering infrastructure, call control, endpoints, gateways, media resources and collaboration applications.
Develop Cisco enterprise networking skills in switching, OSPF, BGP, wireless, security, SD-Access, SD-WAN, Python, NETCONF and RESTCONF.
Develop advanced Cisco enterprise routing skills covering EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, VPNs, infrastructure security, services and network automation.
Build Cisco CyberOps skills in SOC operations, network security monitoring, threat hunting, event correlation, incident investigation and response across Windows and Linux.
Develop Cisco enterprise wireless design skills covering RF and antennas, roaming, guest networks, high-density WLANs, site surveys, Ekahau and design validation.
Develop core Cisco security skills across networks, cloud, content, endpoints, secure access, visibility and security automation.
Learn to implement and troubleshoot Cisco enterprise wireless networks, including FlexConnect, QoS, multicast, security and location services.
Develop Cisco enterprise network design skills covering advanced addressing, routing, campus networks, WAN, SD-WAN and network security.
Learn to design, deploy, configure and manage Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including routing, policies, security and large-scale network operations.
Develop skills in Cisco collaboration applications, including Cisco Unity Connection and Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence.
Develop Cisco ISE skills in 802.1X, MAB, authentication policies, guest and BYOD access, profiling, posture, TACACS+ and TrustSec.
Learn Cisco data centre fundamentals including networking, storage, compute, virtualisation and automation on this instructor-led DCFNDU course.
Develop skills to design secure, scalable Cisco data centre infrastructure using VXLAN, UCS, storage, automation and high availability on this DCID course.
Build practical skills to troubleshoot Cisco data centre networks, UCS, ACI, SANs and automation, while preparing for the 300-615 DCIT exam.
Learn to deploy and manage Cisco ACI, Nexus 9000 switches, fabric policies, external connectivity and VMM integration on this five-day DCACI course.
Learn to automate Cisco data centre networks using Python, Ansible, Terraform, APIs and IaC, while preparing for the 300-635 DCNAUTO exam.
Learn to design, deploy and troubleshoot Cisco data centre infrastructure for AI workloads, including lossless fabrics, GPUs, storage and monitoring.
Develop skills to implement, secure and automate Cisco data centre networking, storage and compute, while preparing for the 350-601 DCCOR exam.
Learn to use Cisco Catalyst Center for discovery, provisioning, automation, software image management, assurance and enterprise network operations.
Develop Cisco network automation skills using APIs, Python, data models and programmable platforms to automate common network operations.
Develop advanced Cisco collaboration skills in call control, dial plans, mobility, gateways, survivability, bandwidth management and troubleshooting.
Learn to implement Cisco collaboration edge, Expressway, remote access, B2B communications and cloud-connected collaboration services.
Build foundation-level Cisco collaboration skills covering voice, video, call control, endpoints, gateways and unified communications applications.
Learn to manage Cisco network operating systems, including configuration, software lifecycle, monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting workflows.
Learn practical Python programming for network engineering, including data structures, files, APIs, automation and reusable scripts for network tasks.
Learn to implement secure Cisco VPN solutions using IPsec, site-to-site and remote-access technologies, authentication, policy and troubleshooting.
Build Cisco wireless foundations covering RF, WLAN architecture, access points, controllers, security, roaming and basic wireless operations.
Learn to design, deploy and operate Cisco Meraki cloud-managed networks covering switching, wireless, security, SD-WAN and troubleshooting.
Develop advanced Cisco network automation skills covering architecture, APIs, infrastructure as code, testing, deployment and scalable operations.
Automate Cisco enterprise networks using Python, APIs, Catalyst Center, SD-WAN, model-driven programmability and modern NetDevOps workflows.
Learn Cisco Intersight essentials including onboarding, profiles, policies, monitoring, lifecycle management and data-centre infrastructure operations.
Develop advanced Cisco ACI skills covering routing, services, multi-site connectivity, security, automation, monitoring and complex fabric operations.
Learn Cisco Nexus Dashboard essentials including deployment, site onboarding, applications, monitoring, assurance and data-centre operations.
Learn to implement Cisco NX-OS switches and data-centre fabrics covering Nexus switching, routing, VXLAN, operations and automation.
Learn to deploy and operate Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches, covering platform features, switching, security, management and operations.
Learn Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN foundations covering architecture, controllers, WAN Edge deployment, overlay operation, management and monitoring.
Develop practical Cisco BGP skills covering configuration, route selection, attributes, policy control, multihoming, scalability and troubleshooting.
Learn to design and implement Cisco QoS using classification, marking, queuing, policing, shaping and end-to-end quality of service policies.
Cisco Training with ExperTrain & Global Knowledge
At ExperTrain, we work in partnership with Global Knowledge to offer a broad portfolio of instructor-led Cisco training. Courses are delivered by experienced technical instructors and combine structured learning with practical labs and real-world scenarios. The range spans CCNA-level networking through advanced enterprise, security, collaboration, wireless, Meraki, SD-WAN, automation and data centre technologies, including Cisco Catalyst, ACI, Nexus, Intersight, BGP, Quality of Service and VPN solutions.
Key Benefits of Training with ExperTrain & Global Knowledge:
- Official Cisco courseware and exam preparation resources
- Experienced, Cisco-certified instructors with current industry knowledge
- Flexible delivery formats (virtual, classroom, or onsite options)
- Practical lab exercises designed to reinforce real-world skills
Who Should Attend?
These courses are suitable for network engineers, systems engineers, security analysts, collaboration specialists, wireless professionals, data centre engineers, IT architects and network automation practitioners. Whether you are starting with Cisco CCNA-level training or progressing towards CCNP and specialist technologies, there is a pathway to suit your role and goals.
Career Outcomes
Cisco training can support progression into roles such as Network Engineer, Network Architect, Wireless Engineer, Collaboration Engineer, Security Specialist, Data Centre Engineer or Network Automation Engineer. The expanded course range also helps experienced professionals develop specialist skills in areas such as Meraki, SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, Nexus, BGP and automation.
Next Steps
If you’re unsure which Cisco track to choose — Enterprise, Security, Collaboration, or Automation — our team can help you identify the right course. Contact us at enquiries@expertrain.co.uk or call 0800 841 1000 to discuss your training needs.
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