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 value 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 1.

The module is:
- Self-managed learning using on-line material
- On-line multiple choice tests, relating to each of the modules
- The module will be delivered over 8 weeks; 2 x 3hr evenings per week, Each evening typically comprising one I hour lecture per session to supplement on-line material and 2hrs practical experimentation
- 16 hours lectures and 32 hours labs / tutorials
(1:n)2 (1:20)4

Building Scaleable Internetworks is the first of four modules preparing students for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designation. Building Scaleable Internetworks introduces students to scaling IP networks and how to select and implement a variety of advanced routing protocols. In addition, the course details the important techniques for route filtering and route redistribution.

Upon completion of this course, students will have performed tasks relating to:
- Scaleable network design
- EIGRP
- OSPF
- Integrated IS-IS
- Route Optimisation
- BGP
- IP multicasting
- IPv6

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

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI): Authorized Self-study Guide; 3 edition (4 Jan 2007); Diane Teare & Catherine Paquet; Cisco Press; ISBN-10: 1587052237; ISBN-13: 978-1587052231