Cisco - Entreprise Networking Trainings

Cisco Enterprise Networking: a widely used tool foundation for enterprise networking in French-speaking Switzerland

Cisco is the historic enterprise networking vendor and remains widely deployed across French-speaking Switzerland. In Geneva, Lausanne and across the region, private banks, international organisations, telecom operators, IT integrators, hospitals, cantonal administrations and large industrial groups build their network infrastructure on Cisco equipment (routers, switches, controllers) and rely on the associated certifications to validate the skills of their network engineering teams.

ITTA offers the complete Cisco Enterprise Networking certification path. The family covers entry-level with CCNA (Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions), professional level with CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR as the core track, ENARSI for advanced services, ENSLD for design) and several specialisation modules (BGP, IPv6, SDA, Catalyst 9000, SD-Branch, Cloud Connectivity, Multicast, network programming). This modular structure allows the path to be adapted to each network engineer or architect profile.

Our Cisco trainers are network engineers and architects actively working on production projects for Swiss and international companies. They master current equipment (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR/ASR, Meraki) and operational challenges (high availability, perimeter security, segmentation, cloud integration). This field expertise feeds every training session and lets us illustrate each concept with real cases encountered in the field.

Whether you are a network technician ramping up, an engineer preparing CCNA or CCNP, an architect in charge of design or a DevNet professional moving towards network programming, our Cisco Enterprise Networking training in Geneva and Lausanne gives you the skills and the vocabulary expected on production engagements in French-speaking Switzerland.

ITTA Cisco Enterprise Networking catalogue

CCNA: the Cisco entry foundation

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) remains widely used entry certification to validate Cisco network fundamentals. The programme covers IP, static and dynamic routing, switching, basic security, automation and programmability. This certification is widely requested by recruiters in French-speaking Switzerland as the foundation for validating network skills for technician and junior engineer profiles.

CCNP Enterprise: ENCOR, ENARSI, ENSLD

CCNP Enterprise is structured around a core track ENCOR (Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies) and concentration modules: ENARSI (advanced routing and services) and ENSLD (network design). The ENCOR module is mandatory for the CCNP and also serves as a standalone specialist certification. This family targets network engineers consolidating their operational or architectural expertise.

Specialisation modules

The catalogue includes several modules targeted on specific technologies: BGP (Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers), IP6FD (Cisco IPv6 Fundamentals, Design and Deployment), SDAFND (Cisco SDA fundamentals), ENC9K (Catalyst 9000 switches), ENSDBI (Cisco Enterprise SD-Branch), ENCC (Cloud Connectivity), MCAST (Multicast v2.0). Each of these modules brings a specific skill sought after on production infrastructure projects.

Network programmability: PRNE and DevNet

The PRNE module (Programming for Network Engineers) introduces network engineers to Python, APIs, NETCONF, YANG and automation frameworks. This skill is becoming essential on the NetDevOps and multi-device orchestration side, particularly for profiles moving towards Cisco DevNet certifications.

Building your Cisco Enterprise Networking path by profile

For a beginner or career-changer profile, CCNA (Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions) is the natural entry. For a network engineer consolidating expertise, ENCOR is the logical next step, paired with a concentration ENARSI (advanced services) or ENSLD (design) depending on the target trajectory. Architects often add a BGP, IPv6 or Cloud Connectivity module depending on context. Profiles oriented towards data center go for the Cisco Data Center certifications (DCFNDU, DCCOR, DCID). Security profiles move towards Cisco Security Solutions (CCNA Security, SCOR, SISE, CyberOps). Our pedagogical team supports you in defining the path that fits your goals.

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• CCNA: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
• CCNP ENCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
• CCNP ENARSI: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services
• CCNP ENSLD: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks
• Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP)
• Cisco IPv6 Fundamentals, Design and Deployment (IP6FD)
• Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity (ENCC)
• Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE)

Cisco Enterprise Networking and related skills

Cisco Enterprise Networking certifications fit into a broader ecosystem. The Cisco Data Center catalogue covers Nexus technologies, ACI and data center architecture. The Cisco Security Solutions catalogue covers SCOR, SISE, SVPN and CyberOps. The systems and networking sub-domain regroups all network and systems courses. Audit and cybersecurity training brings a cybersecurity complement with CompTIA Security+, CISSP and CEH. Cloud computing training covers Azure, AWS and GCP, complementary for architects in charge of cloud interconnects.

Cisco Enterprise Networking trends in 2026

Cisco continues its evolution towards SDN architectures and automation. Cisco SD-Access, Catalyst 9000 and Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) are becoming standards for campus deployments. Network programmability (Python, NETCONF, YANG, Ansible) is being durably embedded in engineering team practices. Convergence with cloud (Cloud Connectivity, SD-WAN, Meraki) and security (Zero Trust, SSE) demands a more transversal view of the network engineer role. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to stay aligned with current practice.

Cisco Enterprise Networking training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our Cisco Enterprise Networking courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified Cisco instructor live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes hands-on labs on real hardware or simulation platforms (Cisco Modeling Labs) and access to official Cisco Learning resources. Customised corporate training is also available at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your network architecture.

Why choose ITTA as your training organisation

ITTA offers a training catalogue. Our Cisco trainers are network engineers and architects actively working on production projects for Swiss and international companies. The Cisco Enterprise Networking catalogue regroups our courses covering the most demanded certifications on the market. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, preparing Cisco exams and identifying funding solutions that fit your professional situation.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with labs inspired by the daily work of Swiss companies and individualised follow-up throughout the path. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, so every participant can progress at their own pace and leave with skills directly usable in their professional context.

Our courses target a wide range of audiences: network technicians ramping up, engineers preparing certification, architects, NetDevOps teams, technical leaders. Our pedagogical team adapts to the participants.

FAQ

Which Cisco certification should I start with?

CCNA is the natural entry to validate Cisco network fundamentals. For more experienced profiles, ENCOR (CCNP Enterprise core) is the next step. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your current level and project.

Do your Cisco courses include hands-on labs?

Yes, every session includes hands-on labs on real hardware or via official Cisco simulation platforms (Cisco Modeling Labs). The exercises are aligned with the competencies assessed by the certification exams.

What is the difference between CCNP Enterprise and Cisco Data Center?

CCNP Enterprise covers campus and WAN network technologies (switching, routing, SD-WAN, SDA). Cisco Data Center covers technologies specific to the data center (Nexus, ACI, data center automation). They are two distinct families, with different audiences (enterprise network engineer vs data center engineer).

Are your Cisco courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire Cisco Enterprise Networking catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your network architecture and validation needs. Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.