Become a Network Engineer Faster — CCNA + CCNP + AI Automation in One Combo

The combo bundles CCNA 200-301, CCNP ENCOR 350-401, CCNP ENARSI 300-410, Cisco SD-WAN, and AI Network Automation as one continuous 4-month track. Bought separately at standard institute pricing, these would total ₹80,000+ and take 18-24 months. We compress them into 4 months at ₹40,000 + GST because the modules build on each other — the OSPF you learn in CCNA gets used in ENCOR, gets scaled in ENARSI, gets policy-controlled in SD-WAN, and gets automated in Module 5. One lab environment, one trainer's mental model, one continuous arc.

Cisco no longer requires CCNA as a formal prerequisite for CCNP, but practically — yes, CCNA-level fluency matters. About 90% of our CCNP students hold CCNA already. The 10% who don't typically struggle in Module 2. Our combo solves this: Module 1 is full CCNA at CCNP-pace, designed for engineers transitioning to CCNP-level depth. By end of Module 1 you'll have CCNA-level fluency without taking a separate course.

Four months of instructor-led training (60+ hours classroom + 100+ hours dedicated rack lab time). Then 6-10 weeks of self-paced exam prep using NHPREP.COM mock tests (worth ₹29,999, free with enrolment). Most students clear ENCOR + ENARSI within 6 months of starting. CCNA exam can be taken at any point after Module 1.

Live classes are 4 days/week, ~2 hours per session — totaling 8 hours/week of instructor time. Add 6-10 hours/week of self-paced lab work + reading. So roughly 14-18 hours/week of focused effort. Working professionals manage this comfortably; college students often invest more (20-25 hours/week) and clear exams faster.

Three structured channels: (1) Resume circulation — every graduate's CV goes weekly to 800+ active hiring partners. (2) Quarterly hiring drives — 30-50 partner companies recruit on-site at our HSR campus, CCNP graduates get priority access. (3) Alumni referrals — 45,000+ alumni working across Bangalore network engineering teams refer fellow graduates. Most placements happen via warm referrals from alumni who've sat in the same chair. We don't make written guarantees — we provide structured access to the highest-density network engineering hiring market in India.

Yes. About 35-40% of every CCNP cohort is online — engineers from Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Delhi NCR, and Tier 2 cities. You attend the same live classes via Zoom/Meet, get the same 100+ hours of dedicated rack access via vpn.networkershome.com, and the same trainer support. The only difference is in-person hiring drive access — online students can fly in for the quarterly drives, or interview remotely if companies are open to it. Most online students who want Bangalore placements relocate post-completion.

Two reasons. First — pure-CLI engineers are commoditised. Cisco made CCNA Automation a separate cert in 2024 to signal this; by 2026 the salary delta between CLI-only and automation-fluent engineers reached 40-50%. Second — every modern enterprise network ops team uses LLM-assisted runbooks, AI-augmented alert triage, and Python-driven config management. Engineers without these skills face ceilings; engineers with them face premium offers. Module 5 of our combo gives you both Python automation fundamentals and LLM-assisted operations — the two highest-leverage skill additions in 2026 networking.

Three differences worth checking: (1) Real equipment vs simulators — our students rack-into actual Catalyst 9300, ISR 4451, ASR 1001-X, and Viptela hardware via vpn.networkershome.com. Most institutes use Cisco Packet Tracer or GNS3 simulators which don't reflect production behaviour. (2) Trainer credentials — Vikas Swami is a Dual CCIE #22239 founder of 14+ AI networking companies. Compare with Glassdoor reviews of competitor instructors before deciding. (3) Module integration — our 5-in-1 is a continuous arc, not bundled separate certifications. The lab environment, trainer mental model, and lesson sequence are designed for engineers progressing from foundations to automation in one journey.

Three things, in order: (1) You get added to the placement pipeline immediately — your resume circulates to 800+ hiring partners that week. (2) You attend the next quarterly hiring drive with priority access (CCNP-certified candidates get scheduled first). (3) You join our alumni Slack workspace — 6,800+ active alumni helping each other navigate offers, salary negotiations, and role changes. The placement process typically takes 60-120 days from completion to offer-acceptance for engaged candidates who attend mock interviews and follow our preparation guidance.

Course fee is the only fee from us. ₹40,000 + 18% GST = ₹47,200 total payable. EMI options available (3, 6, or 12-month plans via partner finance providers — 6-month is no-cost). What's NOT included: Cisco's exam fees themselves (CCNA: $300, ENCOR: $400, ENARSI: $300 — all paid directly to Cisco when you book the exam). What IS included beyond instruction: 100+ hours dedicated rack access, 12-month NHPREP.COM mock test pass (worth ₹29,999), 4-month placement support, free seats at every Monthly Founder AI Workshop.