Cisco intros Cisco 360 Learning Program in India

BANGALORE, INDIA: Networking major Cisco today announced the availability of the Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE Routing and Switching in India through authorized Cisco Learning Partners Datacraft, Global Knowledge and Fast Lane.

The Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE R&S certification is fully aligned to the CCIE R&S certification standards, the company said in a press release. New materials include additional self-paced lessons on MPLS and troubleshooting, enhanced coverage of those topics in the instructor-led workshops, an updated practice lab workbook for self-paced practice, and new performance assessments that gauge skill level and offer mentoring feedback.

It said there are more than 20 components of the Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE Routing and Switching, which can now be purchased through authorized Cisco 360 Learning Partners.

“As the network carries more essential services and business applications, there is a sharp demand for expert engineers who can accurately and quickly anticipate, diagnose and resolve complex network issues,” said Jeanne Beliveau Dunn, vice president and general manager, Learning@Cisco. “To meet this critical market need, networking engineers must prepare for the rapid changes occurring in network infrastructure.”

He said the enhanced CCIE Routing and Switching Exams and Cisco 360 Learning Program provide sophisticated skills education and requisite certification to support today’s advanced networks.

“Managing increasingly sophisticated networks is a growing demand amongst organizations today. At Cisco, we are confident that network engineers who enroll in the 360 degree learning program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to accelerate expert level competency in this field,” said Milind Gurjar, director, Learning@Cisco. “With the introduction of this program, we aim to address the challenges of managing and deploying rapidly growing networks,” he added.

Shailendra Badoni , COO of Datacraft India, said that Datacraft India is honoured to be a select Cisco Learning Solutions Partner to deliver CCIE Routing and Switching certification through Cisco 360 Learning.

“The learning program has proven to be a more effective option. This means that we can help our clients to scale up their in-house technical expertise faster than ever, to tackle dynamic market changes,” Shailendra Badoni, COO of Datacraft India,” he commented.