Course Descriptions // Network and Cisco Training

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The course descriptions follow below.

Introduction to Network Engineering

Completion Time: 40 hours
Course Structure: 20 Lessons, 20 Drills, 4 Quizzes, 1 Final Exam
Cost: USD $149
Course Description...

This course serves as a powerful first step into the world of Cisco networking. You'll start by learning about key Internet network technologies, and then move on to to apply this knowledge by performing hands-on work on a full-scale Cisco network simulation.

The course utilizes scenario-based learning techniques, putting you into the role of a working network engineer at a typical web services company. You learn how to perform basic configuration and maintenance of Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.

The simulators behave just like the real devices. You gain skills that can be applied directly in the field, along with strategic knowledge and insight that will prepare you to achieve industry certification.

Upon completion of this course, you will have the basic skills needed to achieve Cisco CCENT® Certification. We also offer a final Cisco CCENT Exam Preparation course (see below), to make sure that you're ready.

Practical Network Engineering

Completion Time: 40 hours
Course Structure: 20 Lessons, 20 Drills, 5 Quizzes, 1 Final Exam
Cost: USD $149
Course Description...

This course builds on our introductory course, fleshing it out with some of the more advanced networking skills. As you learn the material, you apply it by performing hands-on work on Cisco network simulations in real-world business IT scenarios.

You will gain experience with some of the most powerful technologies used on enterprise networks, including virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP), traffic management with access control lists (ACLs), dynamic routing, wide area network (WAN) technologies, and more.

The central focus is on learning the most practical of networking skills, and the course provides critical insights to help you to really think like a working network engineer.

Upon completion of this course, you will have the core skills needed to achieve Cisco CCNA® Certification. We then offer a final Cisco CCNA Exam Preparation course (see below), to make sure that you're ready.

Cisco CCENT Exam Preparation

Completion Time: 30 hours
Course Structure: 12 Lessons, 11 Quizzes, 1 Final Exam
Cost: USD $149
Course Description...

By completing our "Introduction to Network Engineering" course, you have already gained the basic skills needed to attain the entry-level Cisco CCENT® certification. The CCENT® is an ideal certification for anyone who wants to earn a basic network certification, but doesn't want to put in the extra time and effort needed for the more advanced CCNA® certification.

This course gives you the final boost needed to go in confidently and pass the CCENT Certification Exam (Exam #640-822). Designed as a follow-up to our "Introduction to Network Engineering" foundation course, it allows you to gain additional hands-on Cisco networking experience, learn about CCENT test-taking strategies, and work through many CCENT Exam practice questions.

Our complete CCENT certification package gives you discounted access to both of the applicable courses. After you complete them, you will be set to ace the CCENT Certification Exam. Guaranteed.

Please note that the actual CCENT Exam must be taken at an authorized testing center. To learn more, check out the IT certification section of this website by clicking on the get certified link on the top navigation bar.

Cisco CCENT: Complete Certification Package

Completion Time: 70 hours
Overal Layout: 32 Lessons, 30 Drills, 15 Quizzes, 2 Exams
Cost: USD $249
Course Description...

Note: Braini Academic's certification packages include ALL applicable e-learning courses needed to earn your certification, sold at a discounted package rate.

This is a complete training package to prepare you to achieve the status of Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), Cisco's premier entry-level networking certification. By completing this CCENT curriculum, you will be prepared to ace the CCENT exam and earn your certification.

This package includes 2 total courses: Introduction to Network Engineering, and the follow-up Cisco CCENT Exam Preparation course.

Cisco CCNA Exam Preparation

Completion Time: 30 hours
Course Structure: 15 Lessons, 14 Quizzes, 1 Final Exam
Cost: USD $149
Course Description...

Ready to earn your CCNA® certification? Once you get the core Cisco skills and knowledge under your belt, this course will give you the extra preparation boost needed to pass the challenging Cisco CCNA Certification Exam (Exam #640-802). The CCNA® is a more advanced networking certification than the entry-level CCENT®.

This course is designed as a follow-up to the two core "Introduction to Network Engineering" and "Practical Network Engineering" courses. You will perform additional hands-on Cisco work, and learn key CCNA test-taking strategies. You'll also work through literally hundreds of CCNA Exam practice questions. We cover every angle.

Our complete CCNA certification package gives you discounted access to all three applicable courses. After you complete them, you will be set to ace the CCNA Certification Exam. Guaranteed.

Please note that the actual CCNA Exam must be taken at an authorized testing center. To learn more, check out the IT certification section of this website by clicking on the get certified link on the top navigation bar.

Cisco CCNA: Complete Certification Package

Completion Time: 110 hours
Overal Layout: 55 Lessons, 40 Drills, 18 Quizzes, 3 Exams
Cost: USD $349
Course Description...

Note: Braini Academic's certification packages include ALL applicable e-learning courses needed to earn your certification, sold at a discounted package rate.

This is a complete training package to prepare you to achieve the status of Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), one of the most prestigious IT certifications in the world today. By completing this CCNA curriculum, you will be prepared to ace the CCNA exam and earn your certification.

This package includes 3 total courses: Introduction to Network Engineering, Practical Network Engineering, and the final Cisco CCNA Exam Preparation course.

CompTIA Network+ Exam Preparation

Completion Time: 30 hours
Course Structure: 12 Lessons, 11 Quizzes, 1 Final Exam
Cost: USD $149
Course Description...

The CompTIA Network+ is a globally recognized vendor-neutral networking certification. It certifies that you have the equivalent of 9 months of network administration experience, and know how to build and manage business-grade data networks.

As you work through this course, you'll flesh out your knowledge of the Network+ certification objectives, gain hands-on experience, learn Network+ test-taking strategies, and work through hundreds of certification exam practice questions. The course concludes with a full-blown Network+ practice exam, that is administered and scored just like the real thing.

This course builds on our "Introduction to Network Engineering" foundation course, giving you the final boost you need to go in confidently and pass the Network+ certification exam. Our complete Network+ certification package gives you discounted access to both of the applicable training courses. After you complete them, you will be set to ace the Network+ Certification Exam. Guaranteed.

Please note that the actual Network+ Certification Exam must be taken at an authorized testing center. To learn more, check out the IT certification section of this website by clicking on the get certified link on the top navigation bar.

CompTIA Network+: Complete Certification Package

Completion Time: 70 hours
Overal Layout: 32 Lessons, 20 Drills, 15 Quizzes, 2 Exams
Cost: USD $249
Course Description...

Note: Braini Academic's certification packages include ALL applicable e-learning courses needed to earn your certification, sold at a discounted package rate.

This is a complete training package to prepare you to achieve the status of CompTIA Network+ Certified Professional. By completing this Network+ curriculum, you will be prepared to ace the Network+ exam and earn your certification.

This package includes 2 total courses: Introduction to Network Engineering, and the follow-up CompTIA Network+ Exam Preparation course.

IPv6 Primer

Completion Time: 15 hours
Course Structure: 5 Lessons, 4 Quizzes, 1 Final Exam
Cost: USD $129
Course Description...

This course provides a practical overview of the most important features of IPv6, including a hands-on look at how IPv6 systems get implemented out in the field.

IP version 6 (IPv6) is the next generation of the Internet Protocol, which will provide the technological foundation for the Internet of the future. It is already being deployed by world governments and forward thinking companies, and should really start to take off as IPv4 - the current Internet Protocol version - nears the end of its useful lifespan over the next few years.

Now is an ideal time to learn about IPv6 technology. Students who complete this course get a firsthand view into how Internet technologies are evolving and where it's all headed. Get prepared to harness the power of the future Internet!