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Routing and Switching

Certification

To grow and remain competitive, businesses must consider Features and benefits
lucrative opportunities like 5G, business services, cloud, edge • Technology-focused, not
equipment-specific (as compared
compute, and moving fiber deeper. To do this, businesses to other industry certifications)
must shift toward a more scalable, less operationally complex • Flexible and structured to match

network from access to metro—one that lays the foundation individual job requirements and
career objectives
for the Adaptive Network. This is an exciting time to master • Tailored programs based on
routing and switching skills. job roles
• Associate certification provides
a firm foundation in routing and
With an extensive set of routing and switching products, Ciena is especially switching standards, terminology,
qualified as a leader in these technologies. The Ciena Routing and Switching concepts, and applications
Certification Program offers innovative industry knowledge and skills that can • Professional certification provides
launch or advance careers. a lab-based environment for
configuring and troubleshooting
Routing and Switching Certification Associate (CRS-A) routing and switching networks
• Consultant certification uses-case
This course is the gateway to Ciena’s routing and switching training program. studies to develop skills required
It is offered in a variety of formats, including a five-day virtual session, a five- for designing routing and switching
day in-person session led by an instructor, or an entirely web-based and self- solutions
paced experience.

Upon completion, those enrolled will have the fundamental conceptual skills
to work with Ciena’s routing and switching hardware and software as well as
Ciena’s Adaptive IP™ solutions—the course is primarily vendor-neutral, which
allows learners to apply the concepts to any vendor’s routing and switching
hardware and software. This course also prepares students to take the Ciena
Routing and Switching Associate (Ciena RS-A) certification exam. Enrollees
will be quizzed on the concepts and fundamentals discussed in class. They
will also be provided extra quizzes and exercises in their student guide to
assist in learning and prepare them to take the Ciena RS-A exam.

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Course structure Course structure
The course is designed to provide candidates with There are 13 modules to learn and master before
the foundational knowledge and concepts to be taking the final certification exam.
successful with internetworking devices. There are Module 0: C
 iena Routing and Switching Professional
14 modules to learn and master before taking the final Program Overview
certification exam.
Module 1: I Pv6 Routing Protocols and Transitioning
Module 0: C
 iena Routing and Switching Associate from IPv4
Program Overview
Module 2: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Module 1: Routing and Switching Fundamentals
Module 3: Intermediate System to Intermediate
Module 2: Ethernet Basics System (IS-IS)
Module 3: Foundations of the Transmission Control Module 4: Border Gateway Protocol
Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Module 5: R
 edistribution, Route Filtering, and
Module 4: I nternet Protocol Version 4 and Version 6 Route-Maps
Addressing Concepts
Module 6: Introduction to MPLS
Module 5: Understanding Subnetworks
Module 7: Quality of Service (QoS)
Module 6: Advanced Internet Protocol Concepts
Module 8: Multicasting
Module 7: Routing Concepts
Module 9: VPN Services Overview
Module 8: Static and Dynamic Routing
Module 10: Segment Routing
Module 9: R
 outing Algorithms, Interior and Exterior
Module 11: STP, STP, MSTP, and ERPS
Routing Protocols
Module 12: Wireless Communication
Module 10: Virtual LANs (VLANs)
Module 13: Wireless Architecture, Design, Security,
Module 11: Understanding Virtual Private Networks
and Backhaul
Module 12: Segment Routing Overview
Routing and Switching Consultant (CRS-C)
Module 13: Security Services
The CRS-C Ciena Routing and Switching course
Module 14: Cloud Computing
focuses on network capacity, topology, and features
Routing and Switching Certification Professional required for building routed and switched network
Level (CRS-P) solutions addressing service provider requirements.
In this course, students develop conceptual This course provides students instruction in designing
knowledge and hands-on skills to work with Ciena route switch networks through lecture and case-
Adaptive IP solutions and Ciena routing and switching based exercises and develops the analytic skills
hardware and software. Upon completion of this required for designing RS solutions. This course is
course, enrollees will be prepared to take the Ciena prepared and delivered primarily using a vendor-
Routing and Switching Professional (Ciena RS-P) neutral point of view which will allow learners to apply
certification exam. Like the Associate Level, this the concepts learned in this course to any vendor’s
course is also delivered primarily from a vendor- routing and switching hardware and software.
neutral point of view, so students can apply the Potential candidates for this course are Tier 3 network
concepts they learn to any vendor’s routing and systems, sales, network engineers, network planners
switching hardware and software. and designers.
Learners will be quizzed on the concepts and Course structure
fundamentals discussed in class. They will also be
The course will enable you to determine, plan, and
provided extra quizzes and exercises in their student
design cost-effective OC solutions using network
guide to assist in learning and prepare them to take
planning and design methodologies. There are eight
the Ciena RS-P exam.

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modules to learn and master before taking the final Once you are certified with any technology (any level),
certification exam: your certification will last for three years. Recertifying
Module 0: C
 iena Routing and Switching Consultant your professional or consultant level certification will
Program Overview keep your associate level certification current.

Module 1: Design Process Overview Ciena Learning

Module 2: Packet Project Assessment Ciena Learning delivers innovative training,
Module 3: Routing and Switching Protocols development, and certification opportunities
supporting emerging technologies. The Ciena
Module 4: Packet Service Design Learning experience boosts the productivity and
Module 5: Packet Transport Design potential of novices, professionals, and experts alike.
Module 6: Packet Infrastructure Design More than just an information center, we are a partner
who educates, enriches, and empowers. We offer the
Module 7: Packet Network Deployment Planning
freedom and flexibility for you to learn how, when, and
Module 8: Packet Network Operations Planning where you want. And we help you gain the knowledge
you need to be effective—in your organization, your
Recertification
life, and the world around you.
Recertification provides the latest and updated
knowledge about the industry. We ensure that Ciena’s To share in the experience, visit us at ciena.com/learning.
certifications evolve continuously to stay ahead
of technological advancements. Recertifications
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