(CCIE-525-EI) CCIE 525 Enterprise Infrastructure
Build your path to CCIE Enterprise with expert-led training, real-world labs, and personalized mentorship tailored to help you succeed—and stand out.
Duration
12 months
Version
1.0
CE Credits
/
The Cisco Continuing Education Program enables you to renew your certifications while exploring new learning paths and enhancing your skillset. It's a convenient way to stay certified without retaking exams. Click here to learn more.
CLCs
145
Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs) are prepaid training vouchers that can be used as investment into your knowledge. You can attend NIL Learning’s trainings and pay with CLCs. Click here to learn more.
Course Overview
CCIE Project 525 is not a typical training course. It is a structured, mentor-led program designed in partnership with Cisco to prepare you for one of the most prestigious certifications in networking: CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure.
You will follow a proven study path, guided by a CCIE-certified mentor, combining Cisco U.’s self-paced learning, extensive hands-on lab practice, exam readiness bootcamps, and two chances to pass your CCIE Lab Exam—all backed by progress tracking and feedback.
Whether you are aiming to advance your career, gain deep expertise in enterprise networking, or distinguish yourself in a competitive market, this program was built to get you there.
Format: Self-paced + live mentor-led guidance
Welcome to Your Path to Mastery!
Hey! Ready to learn and grow? I'm here to help you every step of the way!
Welcome aboard! This course is tailored to empower you with the knowledge and skills you need. We'll make learning engaging and fun, turning your challenges into achievements. Let's get started on your amazing journey!
Robert Lesar
Lead Instructor
Objectives
Project 525 blends self-paced learning, expert mentoring, and hands-on labs to build deep technical expertise. With structured bootcamps and practical coaching, you develop real-world CCIE-level skills—step by step.
Gain expert IT skills with NIL Learning: Benefit from our blend of theory and practical experience. Enhance your growth with insights into current and future tech trends. Choose us for cutting-edge Cisco training and more, taught by field-proven experts to maximize your training investment.
- Strengthen your theoretical knowledge of the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure blueprint.
- Gain hands-on experience through labs, mentoring, and bootcamps.
- Improve problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in real-world scenarios.
- Develop exam readiness through structured study, expert guidance, and simulation.
- Build confidence to successfully pass the CCIE lab exam.
Who should enroll?
This program is designed for experienced network engineers who are:
- Ready to pursue the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification
- Seeking structure, guidance, and hands-on practice
- Comfortable with ENCOR-level knowledge (Cisco 350-401 exam is a
- prerequisite)
- Motivated to commit to a 12-month intensive program
Benefits of the 525 project:
Self-study
Set a schedule that enables you to balance your learning with other commitments and tailor your learning to focus on areas where you need improvement.
Mentoring
Mentors provide real-world perspectives helping you navigate challenges and avoid common pitfalls while accelerating your learning through personalised feedback and hands-on coaching, encouraging and reassuring you throughout your learning.
Technical labs
Provide disciplined and repeated practice—with the structure to help you deeply ingrain a skill set, and perform tasks more effectively and efficiently.
Bootcamps
Provide hands-on experience that enhances understanding of theoretical knowledge by allowing practical application with real tools and technologies, develop critical skills, encourage problem-solving, and provide immediate feedback.
Courses delivered by experts for experts in the making.
Among the first to offer training on newly arrived Cisco technologies
Part of Conscia, leading European IT solutions and services provider
A tech powerhouse with 30+ years of training & field experience
Industry-acclaimed, broadly expertised, and technically proficient
Connecting you with future trusted industry advisors
Program Outline
- Pre-assessment exam to benchmark your current knowledge
- Self-paced Cisco U. training (Months 1–9):
- ENARSI – Advanced Routing
- BGP – Border Gateway Protocol
- MPLS – Multiprotocol Label Switching
- ENAUI – Automation and Programmability
- ENSDWI – SD-WAN Implementation
- SDAFND – SD-Access Fundamentals
- DNAAS – DNA Center Automation and Assurance
- MCAST – Multicast Technologies
- CSAU – Security principles and best practices
- Mentoring and Progress Tracking
- Built-in knowledge checks
- Recap phase to close knowledge gaps and align for lab readiness
- Continuous progress tracking and personalized feedback
Lab Outline
- Cisco U. self-paced labs: Immediate hands-on practice related to each learning module
- Cisco Modeling Labs (CML): Personal lab environment for custom topology design and troubleshooting
- CCIE Practice Labs
- CCIE Bootcamp Labs (Month 10): CCIE bootcamp is dedicated to live, instructor-led lab practice
- Simulated CCIE Lab Exam (Month 11): A full-scale exam simulation to benchmark readiness
- Final CCIE Lab Exam (Month 12): Voucher included + one exam retake insurance
Prerequisite Knowledge
Before taking this course, you should have:
- Passed the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR - 350-401) exam
- Solid hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise networking technologies (routing, switching, security, automation)
- Ideally, 3–5 years of experience implementing enterprise networking solutions
Why NIL?
Global Leading Provider of Cisco Courses
30+ years of experience
Since 1992, NIL has been at the forefront of advanced contributors to strategic partner Cisco technologies, learning curriculum and value-added solutions deployed to clients around the globe.
Learn more about us
Good way of explaining and delivering information
Deep understanding of the subject and a good way of explaining and delivering the information.
Amazing course content
Amazing course content with a great instructor.
Directly applicable skills
I am extremely satisfied with all aspects of the program, from the relevant and well-organized content, to the knowledgeable and engaging instructor. The skills and knowledge I gained will be directly applicable to my work as a network engineer, helping me better understand and position Cisco products for my organization.