This intermediate learning path is for people who want to build their understanding of advanced networking and cisco routing concepts through video explanations and independent practice.
Optional preparation: Free Simplilearn Course: Networking Fundamentals and Cisco CCNA Concepts.
About this course
Learn advanced networking and cisco routing concepts with free video lessons from Simplilearn. IPv6, routing protocols, switching, VLANs, redundancy, network monitoring and advanced Cisco-related concepts. Study at your own pace in the WikiFree classroom.
Course at a glance
| Provider | Simplilearn |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Simplilearn |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Intermediate · WikiFree audience assessment |
| Language | English |
| Selected lessons | 35 |
| Video duration | 1h 39m · additional practice time is recommended |
| Format | Self-paced video learning |
| Details checked | 11 October 2026 |
What you’ll learn
- Explore iPv6, routing protocols, switching, VLANs, redundancy, network monitoring and advanced Cisco-related concepts.
- Follow the selected explanations of Routing, Switching and Network Security.
- Connect concepts to lessons such as Introduction to VLAN — Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) and Trunks — CCNP Training.
- Practise independently: Draw a small multi-router network and explain its routing, switching and redundancy choices.
Skills you’ll gain
- Routing
- Switching
- Network Security
Course Overview
IPv6, routing protocols, switching, VLANs, redundancy, network monitoring and advanced Cisco-related concepts. The classroom brings together 35 selected learning videos from Simplilearn’s public YouTube course playlist. You can follow the sequence or use the lesson search to revisit a particular subject.
The selected curriculum includes the following lesson examples:
- CCNP Video Tutorials — What is Link Aggregation? — How to Increase Bandwidth?
- Introduction to VLAN — Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) and Trunks — CCNP Training
- Troubleshooting Methods — CCNP Certification Training Videos — CCNP Tutorials by Simplilearn
- CCNP TSHOOT 642-832 — Network Maintenance — Cisco Lifecycle Services Model
- How to Restore Operation after Failure? — IOS Device Maintenance — CCNP Course Tips
Each course retains its relevant lessons, including videos also used in another course. Numbered series follow their original lesson or part order. Only reviewed advertisements, unrelated items and identical repeated playlist entries are excluded. Source recordings may have been made at different times.
Who is this for?
This intermediate learning path is for people who want to build their understanding of advanced networking and cisco routing concepts through video explanations and independent practice.
Basic networking knowledge is recommended. Older CCNP exam references are not current exam guidance.
Put the lessons into practice
Draw a small multi-router network and explain its routing, switching and redundancy choices.
This is an optional WikiFree practice suggestion, not a graded assignment supplied by Simplilearn. Pause the videos when a concept is unfamiliar, keep notes and repeat a small example before moving on.
Certificate / Assessment
The public YouTube lessons are free to watch. This listing does not include a Simplilearn certificate, an accredited qualification, a provider-marked examination or instructor feedback. Separate Simplilearn programs can have their own enrollment and certificate requirements.
Mark complete is a personal progress tracker. It does not assess your answers or verify that you have mastered the lesson.
Related courses for your next step
- Review a lower-level optionFree Simplilearn Course: Networking Fundamentals and Cisco CCNA Concepts
Focus: IP Addressing · Routing & Switching
Beginner - Review a lower-level optionFree Computer Networking Course by Google
Focus: Explain the roles of network, transport, and application layers · Recognize DNS and other core networking services
Beginner - Compare another approachNetworking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture
Focus: Cloud network design · Topology analysis
Intermediate
Compare course focus, level and study time
| Course | Level | Focus | Study time |
|---|---|---|---|
| This course — Free Simplilearn Course: Advanced Networking and Cisco Routing Concepts | Intermediate | Routing · Switching · Network Security | 1h 39m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Simplilearn Course: Networking Fundamentals and Cisco CCNA Concepts | Beginner | IP Addressing · Routing & Switching · Network Troubleshooting | 1h 12m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Computer Networking Course by Google | Beginner | Explain the roles of network, transport, and application layers · Recognize DNS and other core networking services · Approach connectivity problems with a structured sequence of checks | 5h 8m of video; practice time is additional |
| Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture | Intermediate | Cloud network design · Topology analysis · Network visualization | 2 hours 30 minutes; provider full-course estimate, including practical activities. |
Frequently asked questions
Is this Simplilearn course free?
Yes. The selected public YouTube videos can be watched for free. Any software, cloud service, hardware or separate certification mentioned in the videos has its own access conditions.
What should I know before starting?
Basic networking knowledge is recommended. Older CCNP exam references are not current exam guidance.
How long does the course take?
The selected videos total 1h 39m. Your study time can be longer because of notes, repeated examples and independent practice.
Does watching the videos give me a certificate?
No certificate is included with this WikiFree YouTube listing. Watching videos or marking them complete does not earn a Simplilearn qualification.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Use the responsive video player and lesson list on a phone, tablet or computer. Programming, software and hardware exercises may be easier on an appropriate computer or device.
Are all demonstrations current?
The playlist includes recordings made at different times. Software interfaces, services and exam requirements can change; check the current official documentation when reproducing a demonstration.
Source: Simplilearn’s official YouTube course playlist.
Provider: Simplilearn. Videos play from the Simplilearn channel on YouTube.
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