What you'll learn
IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, Cisco IOS, switching, VLANs, STP, routing, inter-VLAN routing, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, services, NAT, ACLs, HA, security and network automation.
BRISTLEBACK CISCO ENTERPRISE NETWORKING BBCEN · PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Connect. Route.
Engineer enterprise networks.
Build practical Cisco networking skills across addressing, switching, VLANs, routing, OSPF, enterprise services, security, automation and deliberate troubleshooting.
19Modules
5Levels
CiscoEnterprise networking
LabsHands-on
THE RIGHT FOUNDATION
Build the capability behind enterprise networking.
BBCEN takes learners from networking fundamentals to practical Cisco enterprise networking through structured labs, routing, switching, services, security and troubleshooting.
Who is this for?
Aspiring network engineers, IT support professionals, system administrators, cybersecurity learners and technical professionals preparing for enterprise networking roles.
Prerequisites
Basic computer and networking knowledge is recommended. Learners should be comfortable working with command-line tools and technical diagrams.
THE BBCEN PATH
From networking fundamentals to enterprise Cisco networking.
A five-level progression covering addressing, switching, routing, network services, high availability, security, automation and enterprise troubleshooting.
LEVEL 1
Networking Fundamentals
01Module 01 — Networking Fundamentals15 topics
- Computer networks
- LAN, WAN, MAN
- Network topologies
- Client-server vs peer-to-peer
- OSI model
- TCP/IP model
- Ethernet
- Frames and packets
- MAC addresses
- IP addresses
- IPv4
- IPv6 fundamentals
- TCP vs UDP
- Ports and protocols
- Unicast, broadcast and multicast
02Module 02 — IPv4 Addressing & Subnetting12 topics
- IPv4 structure
- Binary
- Network and host portions
- Subnet masks
- CIDR
- Public/private IP
- Subnetting
- VLSM
- Route summarization
- Default gateway
- IPv4 troubleshooting
- Heavy practical subnetting exercises.
03Module 03 — IPv6 Fundamentals11 topics
- IPv6 addressing
- Address types
- Global unicast
- Link-local
- Multicast
- Anycast
- IPv6 notation
- SLAAC
- DHCPv6
- Neighbor Discovery
- IPv6 troubleshooting
LEVEL 2
Cisco Devices & Switching
04Module 04 — Cisco IOS & Device Administration13 topics
- Cisco IOS
- CLI
- EXEC modes
- Configuration modes
- IOS commands
- Running vs startup configuration
- Device hostname
- Passwords
- Console access
- SSH
- Configuration backup
- IOS upgrade concepts
- Device management
05Module 05 — Ethernet Switching11 topics
- Switch architecture
- MAC address table
- Frame forwarding
- MAC learning
- Flooding
- Collision domains
- Broadcast domains
- Duplex
- Speed
- Interface configuration
- Port troubleshooting
06Module 06 — VLANs & Trunking9 topics
- VLAN concepts
- VLAN configuration
- Access ports
- Trunk ports
- 802.1Q
- Native VLAN
- Voice VLAN
- VLAN troubleshooting
- Inter-switch connectivity
07Module 07 — STP & Layer 2 Redundancy11 topics
- Switching loops
- STP
- Root bridge
- Root/designated ports
- Port states
- RSTP
- MST fundamentals
- PortFast
- BPDU Guard
- Loop prevention
- STP troubleshooting
LEVEL 3
Cisco Routing
08Module 08 — Routing Fundamentals10 topics
- Routing table
- Connected routes
- Static routes
- Default routes
- Next-hop routing
- Administrative distance
- Metric
- Route selection
- Floating static routes
- IPv6 static routing
09Module 09 — Inter-VLAN Routing6 topics
- Router-on-a-stick
- Layer 3 switching
- SVIs
- Routing between VLANs
- Default gateways
- Inter-VLAN troubleshooting
10Module 10 — OSPF16 topics
- Dynamic routing
- OSPF fundamentals
- Router ID
- Neighbors
- Adjacency
- Hello packets
- LSDB
- SPF
- OSPF cost
- Single-area OSPF
- Multi-area concepts
- DR/BDR
- Passive interfaces
- Default routes
- Summarization
- OSPF troubleshooting
11Module 11 — EIGRP11 topics
- EIGRP concepts
- Neighbors
- Topology table
- Routing table
- DUAL
- Metrics
- Successor
- Feasible successor
- Summarization
- Default route
- Troubleshooting
12Module 12 — BGP Fundamentals10 topics
- What is BGP?
- Autonomous Systems
- eBGP
- iBGP
- BGP neighbors
- Prefix advertisements
- Basic attributes
- Path selection
- Route filtering concepts
- Internet routing
LEVEL 4
Network Services & Enterprise Networking
13Module 13 — DHCP, DNS & Network Services10 topics
- DHCP
- DHCP pools
- DHCP relay
- DHCP troubleshooting
- DNS fundamentals
- NTP
- SNMP
- Syslog
- Network management
- Time synchronization
14Module 14 — NAT & Network Address Translation7 topics
- Why NAT?
- Static NAT
- Dynamic NAT
- PAT
- Inside/outside interfaces
- NAT tables
- NAT troubleshooting
15Module 15 — ACLs & Traffic Control9 topics
- ACL fundamentals
- Standard ACLs
- Extended ACLs
- Named ACLs
- IPv6 ACLs
- ACL placement
- Implicit deny
- Traffic filtering
- ACL troubleshooting
16Module 16 — Gateway Redundancy & High Availability8 topics
- Network redundancy
- HSRP
- VRRP concepts
- GLBP concepts
- Active/standby
- Gateway failover
- Load sharing concepts
- High availability troubleshooting
LEVEL 5
Network Security, Automation & Troubleshooting
17Module 17 — Cisco Network Security Fundamentals12 topics
- Device hardening
- Secure management
- SSH
- AAA
- RADIUS
- TACACS+
- Port security
- DHCP snooping
- Dynamic ARP Inspection
- IP Source Guard
- Management-plane security
- Basic network segmentation
18Module 18 — Network Automation Fundamentals10 topics
- Why network automation?
- APIs
- REST
- JSON
- Python fundamentals for network engineers
- Cisco APIs
- Ansible concepts
- Configuration automation
- Automation vs manual CLI
- Practical: perform introductory network automation tasks.
19Module 19 — Enterprise Network Troubleshooting15 topics
- Incorrect IP addressing
- Subnetting errors
- VLAN problems
- Trunk problems
- STP problems
- Routing problems
- OSPF adjacency failures
- EIGRP problems
- ACL blocking traffic
- NAT failures
- DHCP failures
- DNS failures
- HSRP failures
- IPv6 problems
- SSH access problems
PRACTICAL LEARNING
Configure networks through guided practice.
Don't just learn concepts. Build, configure, test, troubleshoot and document systems in realistic technical scenarios.
Configure networks
Build switching and routing topologies, VLANs, trunks, inter-VLAN routing and enterprise services.
Troubleshoot systematically
Diagnose addressing, VLAN, STP, routing, ACL, NAT, DNS, DHCP, HSRP and SSH failures in deliberate lab scenarios.
Secure and automate
Apply Cisco hardening, AAA, port security and introductory API/Ansible automation concepts.
05 · PRICING
BBCEN course fee.
The standard BBCEN course fee is ₹22,000. Learning-mode offers are calculated automatically from the standard fee. The course fee is collected in two equal instalments.
₹22,000
Standard fee for the complete BBCEN programme.
Full price₹13,200
Save ₹8,800 · 2 equal instalments of ₹6,600
Online offer₹19,800
Save ₹2,200 · 2 equal instalments of ₹9,900
Offline offerTwo equal instalments.Coming Soon · Batch allocation is confirmed before payment and course commencement.₹22,000 standard
REFUND & CANCELLATION
Four Learning Satisfaction Checkpoints. You stay in control.
The selected course fee is collected in two equal instalments. At 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of syllabus coverage, you can assess whether the learning delivered so far is satisfactory. If you are not satisfied, the applicable Learning Satisfaction Checkpoint refund is available and you may exit. No certificate is issued for an unsatisfied exit.
Not satisfied → 100% of 1st instalment
Exit the programme. No certificate is issued.
Not satisfied → 50% of 1st instalment
Exit the programme. If satisfied, pay the 2nd instalment and continue.
Not satisfied → 100% of 2nd instalment
Exit the programme. No certificate is issued.
Not satisfied → 50% of 2nd instalment
Exit the programme. If satisfied, the programme is completed and a Certificate of Completion is issued.
Two equal instalments · four Learning Satisfaction Checkpoints.The checkpoint refund is calculated against the relevant equal instalment of the selected learning mode. See the full Refund & Cancellation Policy for complete terms and examples.
CHOOSE HOW YOU LEARN
Learn online. Learn in the classroom.
Choose the mode that fits you. Batch availability depends on learner demand and confirmed scheduling.
Teaching languages: English and Tamil.
Online
Live online learning with instructor-led sessions, demonstrations and guided practical work.
Offline
Classroom learning in Puducherry when an offline batch is confirmed.
Flexible
Tell us your preferred mode during registration and we will consider you for the next suitable batch.
BATCH AVAILABILITY
Find a learning slot that works for you.
Programs are allocated to the slot with sufficient demand. Once a batch is confirmed, its schedule will be published.
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Register your interest, tell us your preferred learning mode and schedule, and we'll consider you for the next suitable batch. Payment is collected only after your batch is confirmed and allocated.
BBCEN Certification
Complete the programme and the final Learning Satisfaction Checkpoint to receive the BBCEN Certificate of Completion. Placement assistance is provided after successful completion.
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