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Level 2 Network Engineer Programme

Course Overview

The Level 2 Network Engineer Programme is designed for learners who have completed the Level 1 Network Engineer Programme or possess equivalent foundational networking knowledge. This advanced course focuses on enterprise routing technologies, routing protocol design, network scalability, and troubleshooting skills required in modern network infrastructures.

Participants will gain hands-on experience configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting industry-standard routing solutions using Cisco IOS Command Line Interface (CLI). Through extensive practical labs, challenge-based projects, and real-world case studies, learners will develop the confidence and technical expertise required to manage medium to large-scale enterprise networks.

Module 1: Advanced Network Review and Super Lab

The programme begins by revisiting and expanding upon the comprehensive Super Lab completed in Level 1.

Key Topics

• Review of LAN and WAN implementation concepts
• Multi-site network topology design
• End-to-end network connectivity verification
• Advanced router configuration using Cisco IOS CLI
• Understanding router behaviour with custom subnet masks
• Troubleshooting network communication across multiple sites

Practical Activities

• Configure a complete multi-site enterprise network
• Implement routing protocols for network communication
• Verify end-to-end reachability between remote locations
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues in a complex network environment

Module 2: Advanced Routing Concepts

Before exploring advanced routing technologies, learners will develop a strong understanding of the core principles that influence route selection and network behaviour.

Key Topics

• Understanding Routing Protocols
• Administrative Distance (AD)
• Route Selection Process
• Understanding Metrics
• Best Path Determination
• Network Convergence Concepts
• Scalability and Routing Efficiency

Learning Outcomes

Participants will understand how routers make forwarding decisions and how different routing protocols influence network operations.

Module 3: Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)

This module introduces EIGRP, a highly scalable and efficient routing protocol widely used in enterprise networking environments.

Key Topics

• Introduction to EIGRP
• Benefits of EIGRP in large-scale networks
• EIGRP architecture and operation
• Neighbour relationships
• Route advertisement and learning
• EIGRP metrics and route calculation
• Route convergence and scalability

Practical Configuration

• Configuring EIGRP using Cisco IOS CLI
• Verifying EIGRP operation
• Troubleshooting EIGRP networks
• Monitoring routing tables and neighbour relationships

Challenge Projects

Learners will complete multiple real-world implementation projects designed to strengthen their confidence in deploying and managing EIGRP networks.

Module 4: Static Routing

This module focuses on one of the most fundamental routing methods used in networking.

Key Topics

• What is Static Routing?
• Why Static Routes are used
• Advantages and disadvantages of Static Routing
• Administrative control of routing decisions
• Network design considerations

Practical Configuration

• Configuring Static Routes
• Verifying route installation
• Troubleshooting Static Routing issues
• End-to-end connectivity validation

Challenge Projects

Learners will design and implement network topologies using Static Routing and troubleshoot common configuration errors.

Module 5: Default Routing

This module introduces Default Routing and its role in simplifying network communication.

Key Topics

• Understanding Default Routes
• When and why Default Routes are used
• Gateway of Last Resort concept
• Internet connectivity and default routing
• Network traffic flow analysis

Practical Configuration

• Configuring Default Routes
• Verifying traffic forwarding behaviour
• Troubleshooting Default Routing issues
• Testing connectivity across enterprise networks

Practical Project Labs

Participants will complete several hands-on scenarios to reinforce their understanding of Default Routing implementation and management.

Module 6: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

This module focuses on OSPF, one of the most widely deployed dynamic routing protocols in enterprise and service provider environments.

Key Topics

• Introduction to OSPF
• Benefits of OSPF in modern enterprise networks
• Link-State Routing Concepts
• OSPF Neighbour Relationships
• Link-State Advertisements (LSAs)
• OSPF Areas and Scalability
• Route Calculation and Best Path Selection
• OSPF Convergence Process

Practical Configuration

• Configuring OSPF using Cisco IOS CLI
• Verifying OSPF neighbour relationships
• Monitoring OSPF route exchange
• Troubleshooting OSPF deployments
• Analysing routing tables and database information

Project-Based Learning

Learners will complete multiple real-world OSPF implementation projects and troubleshooting exercises to develop enterprise-level routing skills.

Module 7: Enterprise Routing Design and Troubleshooting

This advanced module integrates all routing technologies covered throughout the programme.

Key Topics

• Comparing Static, Default, EIGRP, and OSPF Routing
• Route Selection and Path Optimisation
• Routing Protocol Troubleshooting Methodologies
• Network Documentation and Best Practices
• Enterprise Network Design Considerations

Practical Activities

• Diagnosing routing issues
• Verifying route propagation
• Analysing routing tables
• Resolving network convergence problems
• Ensuring end-to-end reachability

Final Enterprise Super Lab

The programme concludes with a comprehensive Enterprise Super Lab that combines all technologies covered throughout the course.

Capstone Project Objectives

Participants will:

• Design a complete multi-site enterprise network
• Implement custom IPv4 addressing schemes and subnetting
• Configure Static Routing
• Configure Default Routing
• Configure EIGRP
• Configure OSPF
• Verify route propagation across the network
• Troubleshoot routing and connectivity issues
• Validate end-to-end communication across all sites
• Demonstrate enterprise-level networking skills using Cisco IOS CLI

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will be able to:

• Configure and troubleshoot enterprise routing environments
• Understand and apply Administrative Distance and routing metrics
• Implement and manage EIGRP networks
• Configure and troubleshoot Static Routing
• Implement Default Routing in enterprise environments
• Deploy and manage OSPF networks
• Analyse routing tables and route selection processes
• Troubleshoot complex routing issues
• Design scalable multi-site network infrastructures
• Configure and manage enterprise networks using Cisco IOS CLI

Ideal For

• Network Engineers
• Network Support Engineers
• Infrastructure Engineers
• Systems and Network Administrators
• IT Professionals seeking advanced networking skills
• Students preparing for professional networking certifications

Delivery Method

• Instructor-Led Training
• Extensive Hands-On Labs
• Cisco IOS CLI Configuration
• Real-World Challenge Projects
• Enterprise Network Simulations
• Guided Troubleshooting Workshops
• Capstone Super Lab Assessment