The course begins with a deep dive into advanced routing protocols and their troubleshooting. You'll explore Admin Distance, Route Maps, Loop Prevention, and the nuances of Routing Protocol Redistribution. The course then shifts to advanced concepts like Route Tagging, Filtering, and Policy-Based Routing, providing a practical understanding of network routing mechanisms.

As the course progresses, you'll delve into OSPF and EIGRP, gaining insights into their operation and optimization in enterprise environments. BGP's intricate details, from peerings to path attributes, are unpacked, equipping you with skills to manage complex network infrastructures. The course also covers MPLS operations and Layer 3 VPNs, enhancing your understanding of modern networking technologies.

The course concludes with a comprehensive look at network security and management. Topics like AAA, RBAC, and First Hop Security are thoroughly explored, alongside CoPP strategies to protect the network control plane. You'll also engage with IPv6 security, SNMP, Syslog, and Cisco DNA Center, ensuring your readiness for diverse network scenarios.