Cisco Courses Leiden
Cisco Courses Leiden
November 4, 2026 Comments Off on Cisco Courses LeidenCisco Certification Training in Leiden — Online & Flexible
Leiden is home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and a world-class life sciences and biotech cluster. Cisco networking skills are in demand across Leiden’s life sciences, biotech, academic research and healthcare sectors.
CCST — Entry Level
CCST Networking
Entry-level networking fundamentals — TCP/IP, OSI model, switching, routing basics and network troubleshooting. The ideal starting point for anyone new to networking.
CCST Cybersecurity
Foundational cybersecurity concepts — threats, vulnerabilities, security controls, endpoint protection and basic incident response. No prior IT experience required.
CCST IT Support
Core IT support skills — hardware, software, operating systems, networking basics and helpdesk troubleshooting. Ideal for those entering the IT support field.
CCNA — Associate Level
CCNA
The industry-standard associate networking certification — switching, routing, VLANs, OSPF, ACLs, WAN technologies and network automation fundamentals.
CCNA Cybersecurity
Network security fundamentals — firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, security policies, access control and security monitoring. Builds on CCNA networking foundations.
CCNA Automation
Network automation and programmability — Python scripting, REST APIs, Ansible, Cisco DNA Center and software-defined networking fundamentals.
CCNP — Professional Level
CCNP Enterprise
Advanced enterprise networking — BGP, EIGRP, advanced OSPF, SD-WAN, wireless, QoS and enterprise network design. The core professional networking credential.
CCNP Security
Advanced network security — Cisco Firepower, ASA, identity services engine, secure access, VPN and security architecture for enterprise environments.
CCNP Data Center
Data centre networking and infrastructure — Cisco Nexus, ACI, UCS, storage networking, virtualisation and data centre automation.
CCNP Collaboration
Cisco collaboration infrastructure — Unified Communications, Webex, CUCM, voice gateways, video and collaboration application deployment.
CCNP Service Provider
Service provider networking — MPLS, segment routing, BGP, QoS, carrier Ethernet and large-scale network design for telco environments.
CCNP Cybersecurity
Advanced cybersecurity — threat intelligence, forensics, endpoint detection, network visibility, incident response and secure network architecture.
CCNP Automation
Advanced network automation — model-driven programmability, YANG, RESTCONF, NETCONF, Cisco platforms and large-scale automation workflows.
CCIE & CCDE — Expert Level
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
Expert-level enterprise network design and implementation — the most respected networking credential in the industry. Covers advanced routing, SD-WAN, wireless and automation at scale.
CCIE Enterprise Wireless
Expert-level wireless design — advanced 802.11, Cisco DNA, RF design, wireless security, troubleshooting and enterprise wireless architecture.
CCIE Security
Expert-level security architecture — advanced firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN, identity, cloud security and security operations across complex enterprise environments.
CCIE Data Center
Expert-level data centre design — advanced ACI, Nexus, UCS, virtualisation, automation and multi-site data centre architecture.
CCIE Collaboration
Expert-level collaboration architecture — advanced Unified Communications, Webex infrastructure, voice/video design and large-scale collaboration deployment.
CCIE Service Provider
Expert-level service provider design — advanced MPLS, segment routing, BGP, carrier infrastructure and large-scale service provider network architecture.
CCIE Automation
Expert-level network automation — advanced programmability, model-driven networking, large-scale automation frameworks and DevNet integration.
CCDE
Cisco Certified Design Expert — expert-level network design methodology, business requirements analysis and large-scale architecture across all network domains.
CCAr — Architect Level
CCAr
Cisco Certified Architect — the highest Cisco certification. Board-level network architecture, strategic design across all technology domains, and long-term infrastructure planning.
What You Will Learn
Practical Cisco skills applicable across Leiden’s life sciences, biotech, academic research, healthcare and professional services sectors.
- Networking fundamentals — TCP/IP, OSI model, switching, routing and troubleshooting
- CCNA networking — VLANs, OSPF, BGP, ACLs and WAN technologies
- Network security — firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS and Cisco security platforms
- Enterprise networking — SD-WAN, advanced routing, wireless and QoS
- Data centre — Cisco Nexus, ACI, UCS and storage networking
- Collaboration — Unified Communications, Webex and CUCM
- Network automation — Python, Ansible, REST APIs and Cisco DNA
- Expert design — CCIE and CCAr level architecture and strategy
Why Train with School of IT?
| Feature | School of IT | Typical Online Course |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Live 1-on-1 with a real instructor | Pre-recorded videos, self-paced |
| Schedule | Your own times — mornings, evenings, weekends | Fixed or self-paced with no interaction |
| Language | English, clear and professional | Varies |
| Questions | Ask in real time, get immediate answers | Forums or no support |
| Certification | Cisco exam preparation included; exam fees additional | Certificate of completion only |
| Start date | Within days of enquiring | Enrol immediately but no live interaction |
| Instructor ratio | 1 instructor : 1 student | 1 instructor : unlimited students |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — School of IT delivers all Cisco courses live 1-on-1 fully online via Microsoft Teams or Google Meet. You train from Leiden, Leiderdorp or anywhere in the Netherlands with a stable internet connection. No fixed class times — sessions fit around your schedule.
School of IT offers 22 Cisco courses for Leiden professionals — from entry-level CCST (€695) through CCNA, CCNP and CCIE to CCAr (€3,515). Covering networking, cybersecurity, data centre, collaboration, automation and more. All delivered live online, 1-on-1.
Cisco courses at School of IT start from €695 for CCST entry-level courses, €800–€910 for CCNA, €910–€1,015 for CCNP, €2,630 for CCIE and €3,515 for CCAr. All prices are in euros. Certification exam fees are additional.
If you are new to networking, start with CCST Networking (€695, 20h) — it covers the fundamentals you need before CCNA. If you already have networking experience, CCNA (€800) is the natural starting point. Your lecturer will advise based on your background.
CCNP is the professional level — advanced technical skills for experienced network engineers. CCIE is the expert level — the most respected networking certification in the industry, requiring both a written and a hands-on lab exam. School of IT prepares you for both levels, 1-on-1.
Start Your Cisco Journey in Leiden
Live 1-on-1 online training, flexible scheduling, start anytime — from €695.
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