Winter Break: The college is closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services builds the advanced knowledge and skills needed for professional-level networking technologies and architecture. This CCL includes concepts of implementation and troubleshooting of advanced routing technologies and services including Layer 3 VPN services, infrastructure security, and infrastructure services, as well as hands-on opportunities to apply these concepts to real-world applications. Students with the requisite experience in the field who complete this CCL can pursue employment in a variety of information technology jobs. This CCL also helps to prepare students for the Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam aligned with the CCNP Enterprise, Cisco Certified Specialist - Advanced Infrastructure Implementation certifications. Additional Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in Cisco Certified Network Security (CCNA Security), Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core, Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise, Cisco Network Administration: CCNP, as well as an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Network and Systems Administration, are also available at select colleges. Please check with your local college for program availability.
This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5187N
Total credits required
8
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Admission criteria
This Certificate of Completion (CCL) is intended for industry professionals with the requisite experience. To pursue this CCL, students must complete the following prerequisites to the courses within the Required Course area as follows with a C or better OR have a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification OR receive permission of the Program Director:
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks 4
+ CNT150AB Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4
+ CNT160AB Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 4
Students also have the option to complete the full CCL in this program, Cisco Network Administration: CCNP (major code 5037), that includes the prerequisites and required courses.
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
This Certificate of Completion (CCL) is intended for industry professionals with the requisite skills aligned with the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification who are interested in expanding their knowledge in the area in professional-level networking or to enhance their employment opportunities. Speak to a program director for additional information.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
What You'll Learn
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco intermediary network devices applying industry best practices and standards.
- Design, configure, and troubleshoot a network using advanced routing.
- Configure, manage, secure, troubleshoot and integrate advanced routing protocols and tunneling in a complex scalable internetwork.
- Configure and troubleshoot route maps, conditional forwarding, and route redistribution.
- Implement a selection of WAN tunneling protocols.
- Describe IPV6 first-hop security features.
- Troubleshoot security threats to a network.
- Troubleshoot device management and management tools.
Career statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Computer Network Support Specialists
$62,540 Show expanded career information for Computer Network Support Specialists
Information Security Analysts
$108,640 Show expanded career information for Information Security Analysts
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$87,900 Show expanded career information for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNT250 or (CNT250AA and CNT250AB) |
Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services or (Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services I and Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services II) | Critical course Gateway course | 8 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=188748).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.