Only available for study as a part of the Network Optimisation award. It is recommended that the learner has CCNA or equivalent. Only available for study as a part-time evening module at full market cost.

On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor

NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed CCNP 4.

The module is:
- Self-managed learning using on-line material
- The module will be delivered over 15 weeks, 2 x 3hr evenings, Each evening typically compromising one I hour lecture per session to supplement on-line material and 2hrs practical experimentation
- On-line multiple choice tests, relating to each of the modules
- 30 hours lectures and 60 hours labs / tutorial
(1:n)2 (1:20)4

A 50% coursework typically an online assessment or case study of approximately 1500 words (Learning Outcomes 2 and 3).
Practical Coursework 50% (Learning Outcomes 1 and 4).

Optimising Converged Networks is the last of four modules leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. Optimising Converged Networks teaches students about the troubleshooting network problems in order to optimise network traffic patterns. The module focuses on the use of various QoS tools and techniques to optimise IIN, using data, voice and video.

- Converged network connectivity requirements
- cisco VoIP implementations
- Introduction to IP QoS
- Implement the DiffServ QoS model
- Implement Cisco AutoQoS
- Implement Wireless scaleability.

CCNP ONT Official Exam Certification Guide; Har/Cdr edition (31 May 2007); Amir Ranjbar; Cisco Press; ISBN-10: 1587201763, ISBN-13: 978-1587201769