Routing and Switching
Develop the skills to configure a segmented routed lab network through a learning path centred on Routing and Switching. Explore concepts, guided practice and an applied project.
Build practical Routing and Switching skills.
Skills and knowledge developed in this course.
- Ethernet switching
- Inter-network routing
- Network services
- Topology validation
- Applied project: Configure a segmented routed lab network
- Routing and Switching — validation and review
About this course
This course develops practical capability in Routing and Switching. Its course-specific content covers Ethernet switching, Inter-network routing, Network services, Topology validation, followed by an applied project focused on configure a segmented routed lab network. The lessons include concrete configuration, design, testing or operational decisions appropriate to the subject.
Who this is for
Administrators, developers and practitioners who work with Routing and Switching or plan to take on responsibilities in this area.
Before you start
Basic computer literacy and a foundational understanding of networking. Prior experience with the named product helps with the practical exercises.
Configure a segmented routed lab network
Deliver configure a segmented routed lab network. Use the module outcomes to state requirements, demonstrate a working result, test an expected failure or boundary case, and document assumptions and follow-up work.
Course content
Course-specific syllabus and practical exercises. Lab release, access arrangements and final delivery scope are confirmed before enrolment.
01Ethernet switching
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- MAC learning and forwarding
- VLANs, trunks and loop prevention
Practical exerciseApply ethernet switching to the configure a segmented routed lab network and capture the validation evidence.
02Inter-network routing
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- Routing tables and next hops
- Static routes and dynamic-routing concepts
Practical exerciseApply inter-network routing to the configure a segmented routed lab network and capture the validation evidence.
03Network services
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- DHCP relay, DNS reachability and NAT
- Management addressing and secure access
Practical exerciseApply network services to the configure a segmented routed lab network and capture the validation evidence.
04Topology validation
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- Trace traffic across VLAN boundaries
- Diagnose route, trunk and gateway faults
Practical exerciseApply topology validation to the configure a segmented routed lab network and capture the validation evidence.
05Applied project: Configure a segmented routed lab network
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- Define inputs, assumptions and acceptance criteria for: Configure a segmented routed lab network.
- Implement the project using ethernet switching, inter-network routing, network services, topology validation.
Practical exerciseConfigure a segmented routed lab network.
06Routing and Switching — validation and review
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- Demonstrate the completed project against its acceptance criteria.
- Exercise an invalid-input or failure scenario and document the observed result.
Practical exercisepresent the project evidence, limitations and a repeatable handover.
Technical references
These primary vendor, project or standards sources inform this independent IT Purview outline. Reference pages checked 25 October 2026; current provider documentation and exam objectives take precedence when versions change.
From understanding to application.
Progress by learning milestone. The schedule is agreed around your starting level and learning goals.
- 01Learning milestone 1 In progress
Set the context
Ethernet switching · Inter-network routing
Establish the Routing and Switching scope, baseline concepts and operating assumptions. - 02Learning milestone 2 In progress
Build the working skills
Network services · Topology validation
Apply the core Routing and Switching techniques in the course lab and record the result. - 03Learning milestone 3 In progress
Validate and handle exceptions
Check expected behavior, investigate a failure case and capture evidence for configure a segmented routed lab network. - 04Learning milestone 4 In progress
Deliver the applied project
Complete configure a segmented routed lab network, explain key decisions and identify a practical next step.
Career outlook after this learning path
Typical roles this roadmap can support, with broad salary ranges by relevant work experience.
| Role | 0–3 years | 3–7 years | 7–12+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network Engineer | ₹5–11 LPA | ₹12–24 LPA | ₹25–45 LPA |
Ranges are indicative India-market compensation estimates in ₹ lakh per annum, not a salary promise. They reflect broad market guides and vary by location, employer, skills and role scope; the experience bands refer to relevant work experience, not time since training. Completing this course does not guarantee employment, a role, compensation or career progression. View market reference ↗