IT Infrastructure & Networking Course Bundle

The demand for skilled networking professionals has never been more intense. Organizations across every sector — financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, logistics, and government — depend on robust, secure, and intelligently designed network infrastructure to function at scale. The professionals who build, configure, maintain, and secure these networks are among the most valued in the global technology workforce. Yet the path to becoming a certified, job-ready Cisco networking professional requires more than general interest or scattered self-study. It requires a structured, sequenced, and content-rich learning experience that mirrors the demands of real enterprise environments.

The IT Infrastructure & Networking Course Bundle on Horizons Unlimited was built precisely to meet this need. Bringing together 10 expertly developed Cisco certification courses, the bundle delivers a total of 184 hours and 30 minutes of professional video instruction, organized across 702 individual video lessons and 129 structured modules. This is not a surface-level collection of loosely connected topics. It is a deliberately curated progression from foundational networking concepts through advanced enterprise technologies, network security, wireless architecture, unified communications, and systematic troubleshooting methodologies.

This article provides a complete examination of the bundle — what each course contains, who it is designed for, how the courses connect and reinforce one another, and why this bundle represents one of the most thorough and cost-effective investments a networking professional can make in their career.

Understanding the Landscape: Why Cisco Certification Remains the Industry Standard

Before examining the individual courses, it is important to understand why Cisco certification holds the position it does within the global networking industry. Cisco Systems has been the dominant force in enterprise networking hardware and software for decades. The majority of enterprise-grade routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and collaboration systems deployed worldwide carry the Cisco name. Consequently, employers hiring network engineers, systems administrators, and IT infrastructure specialists routinely list Cisco certifications as either required or strongly preferred qualifications.

The Cisco certification framework is structured into multiple tiers. The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) serves as the foundational credential, validating core knowledge of IP connectivity, network access, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability. The CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) represents the intermediate-to-advanced tier, requiring candidates to demonstrate deep expertise in enterprise routing, switching, troubleshooting, and specialized technology domains.

Achieving these certifications signals to employers that a professional has not only theoretical knowledge but also the practical, configuration-level understanding required to manage real infrastructure. The IT Infrastructure & Networking Course Bundle on Horizons Unlimited maps directly to this certification framework, covering both CCNA and multiple CCNP-level examination domains.

Bundle at a Glance

Course 1: Cisco 200-301 — Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Total Video Hours: 46 Hrs 35 Min
Total Videos: 150
Total Modules: 28

The CCNA course is the logical starting point for any networking professional and, by volume alone, is the most substantial course in the bundle. With 46 hours and 35 minutes of video content distributed across 150 lessons and 28 modules, this course provides an exhaustive treatment of the topics covered by the Cisco 200-301 examination.

The 200-301 CCNA certification replaced the previous multi-track CCNA structure and consolidated associate-level networking knowledge into a single, comprehensive examination. The course aligned to this exam covers network fundamentals including the OSI model, TCP/IP protocols, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting, and the operation of essential network devices such as routers, switches, and wireless access points.

Students progressing through this course build competency in network access technologies, including VLANs, trunking, and Spanning Tree Protocol. IP connectivity topics — OSPF routing, static routing, and first-hop redundancy protocols — are covered in depth. IP services such as DHCP, DNS, NAT, and NTP are examined alongside security fundamentals covering access control lists, wireless security protocols, and basic device hardening.

A modern addition to the CCNA curriculum is network automation and programmability, and this course addresses those topics comprehensively, introducing students to REST APIs, JSON data formats, software-defined networking concepts, and network management tools.

The scale of this course — nearly 47 hours of structured instruction — reflects the genuine breadth of the CCNA examination and ensures that learners arrive at their certification examination thoroughly prepared rather than only superficially familiar with the material.

Course 2: Cisco 300-410 ENARSI — Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services

Total Video Hours: 9 Hrs 17 Min
Total Videos: 58
Total Modules: 10

The ENARSI course targets professionals advancing toward the Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise credential. The 300-410 examination is one of the concentration exams within the CCNP Enterprise track, and it focuses specifically on advanced routing protocols and services within enterprise network environments.

Across 9 hours and 17 minutes of video content organized into 58 lessons and 10 modules, this course addresses the configuration and troubleshooting of advanced routing technologies. Key areas of study include EIGRP for both IPv4 and IPv6 environments, OSPF in multi-area configurations, route redistribution between routing protocols, path control using policy-based routing, and BGP fundamentals as applied within enterprise networks.

The ENARSI course also covers infrastructure services including DHCP, DNS, and NAT in advanced implementation scenarios, as well as infrastructure security concepts such as device access control, SNMP security, and control plane protection. Students gain the skills to not only configure but also methodically troubleshoot complex routing environments — a skill that differentiates senior networking professionals from those with only basic configuration experience.

Course 3: Cisco 350-401 ENCOR — Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (CCNP)

Total Video Hours: 8 Hrs 10 Min
Total Videos: 47
Total Modules: 6

The 350-401 ENCOR examination serves as the core exam for the CCNP Enterprise certification track, meaning it is a required component for all candidates pursuing the CCNP Enterprise credential regardless of which concentration exam they select. This course covers the foundational enterprise technologies that underpin modern network design and operation.

With 8 hours and 10 minutes of instruction across 47 videos and 6 modules, the course delivers focused, targeted coverage of the ENCOR examination domains. Topics include enterprise network architecture — dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 design, high availability mechanisms, and wireless architecture fundamentals at an enterprise scale. Virtualization concepts including VRF, GRE tunnels, and LISP are addressed alongside infrastructure topics covering advanced OSPF and EIGRP configurations, BGP implementation, and multicast routing.

Network assurance, security, and automation form the final domains of the course. Students are introduced to network programmability concepts including Python scripting at a basic level, REST APIs, and Cisco DNA Center as a network management platform. The ENCOR course provides the conceptual and technical framework upon which the more specialized courses in this bundle build.

Course 4: Cisco 300-115 — CCNP SWITCH: Routing and Switching

Total Video Hours: 19 Hrs 30 Min
Total Videos: 60
Total Modules: 7

The CCNP SWITCH course addresses one of the three examinations within the legacy CCNP Routing and Switching track and remains highly relevant for professionals working in environments built on traditional Cisco switching infrastructure. With 19 hours and 30 minutes of video content across 60 lessons and 7 modules, this is one of the more substantial courses in the bundle.

Campus network design principles form the opening framework, establishing how hierarchical network architectures — core, distribution, and access layers — are planned and implemented. From there, the course moves into advanced VLAN concepts, Inter-VLAN routing, private VLANs, and VLAN maps. Spanning Tree Protocol receives deep treatment, covering RSTP, Multiple Spanning Tree, and Spanning Tree optimization techniques including PortFast, BPDU Guard, and Root Guard.

High availability technologies are a central focus, with comprehensive coverage of Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), and Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP). Layer 3 switching, EtherChannel configuration using LACP and PAgP, and campus infrastructure security using DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and 802.1X authentication round out the curriculum.

Professionals who complete this course possess the switching expertise to design, implement, and maintain enterprise campus networks — one of the most common and enduring requirements in network engineering roles.

Course 5: Cisco 300-101 — CCNP ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing

Total Video Hours: 16 Hrs 45 Min
Total Videos: 48
Total Modules: 6

Routing is the fundamental mechanism by which networks communicate across boundaries, and the CCNP ROUTE course provides a rigorous, in-depth treatment of routing protocols and IP routing technologies at the professional level. Delivered across 16 hours and 45 minutes of video across 48 lessons and 6 modules, this course is appropriately substantial given the complexity of its subject matter.

The course opens with a review of routing principles before advancing into detailed coverage of EIGRP — including named EIGRP, EIGRP for IPv6, stub routing, and load balancing. OSPF receives similarly comprehensive treatment covering LSA types, area types, virtual links, OSPF for IPv6 (OSPFv3), and route filtering. BGP is covered from fundamental concepts through to advanced attribute manipulation, route filtering, and policy implementation — knowledge that is essential for professionals working with service provider connections or large enterprise multi-site environments.

Redistribution between routing protocols, route maps, prefix lists, and policy-based routing form the practical application portion of the curriculum. IPv6 transition technologies including dual-stack, tunneling mechanisms, and NAT64 are addressed alongside IP services such as DHCP in enterprise environments, IP SLA, and first-hop redundancy protocols.

The combination of the ROUTE and SWITCH courses within this bundle provides a complete, professional-level foundation in enterprise LAN and WAN networking technologies.

Course 6: Cisco 210-260 IINS — Implementing Cisco Network Security

Total Video Hours: 13 Hrs 50 Min
Total Videos: 51
Total Modules: 11

Network security has transitioned from a specialized sub-discipline into a core competency required of all infrastructure professionals. The IINS course, aligned to the Cisco 210-260 examination, provides a structured and comprehensive introduction to network security principles and Cisco security technologies across 13 hours and 50 minutes of video content, 51 lessons, and 11 modules.

The course begins with security concepts and the common threat landscape — covering attack methodologies, vulnerability classes, and the principles of defense-in-depth. Cryptography fundamentals including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing algorithms, digital signatures, and PKI infrastructure are covered in sufficient depth to support practical implementation work.

Secure access technologies receive dedicated treatment, including AAA frameworks using RADIUS and TACACS+, 802.1X port-based authentication, and VPN technologies including site-to-site IPsec VPNs and remote access solutions. Cisco firewall technologies — both traditional ACL-based packet filtering and stateful inspection — are covered alongside Cisco IOS zone-based firewall configuration.

Intrusion prevention system concepts, Cisco ASA firewall fundamentals, and content security principles complete the security curriculum. Professionals who complete this course are equipped to implement and manage security measures across enterprise networks, reducing organizational exposure to the increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.

Course 7: Cisco 200-355 — Implementing Cisco Wireless Network Fundamentals

Total Video Hours: 15 Hrs 25 Min
Total Videos: 55
Total Modules: 20

Wireless networking has become an essential component of enterprise infrastructure, with organizations depending on reliable, secure, and high-performance wireless LANs to support mobile workforces, IoT devices, and guest access requirements. The 200-355 course addresses wireless networking from foundational principles through practical enterprise implementation, delivering 15 hours and 25 minutes of instruction across 55 videos and 20 modules.

The course establishes a strong foundation in RF (radio frequency) principles — covering frequency bands, signal propagation, channel planning, interference sources, and antenna types. IEEE 802.11 standards are examined in historical and technical detail, providing context for understanding the capabilities and limitations of different wireless generations.

Cisco wireless architecture is central to the curriculum, covering both autonomous access point deployments and the more common enterprise model using lightweight access points managed by a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC). Students learn to configure SSIDs, security policies, QoS parameters, and roaming behavior using the WLC interface. Site survey methodologies — both predictive and active — are introduced to support proper wireless network design.

Wireless security technologies including WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, EAP authentication methods, and rogue device detection are covered. Troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues using systematic diagnostic approaches completes the course. The 20-module structure of this course — the most granular in the bundle — reflects the breadth of wireless networking as a subject domain.

Course 8: Cisco 640-461 — Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration

Total Video Hours: 13 Hrs 55 Min
Total Videos: 84
Total Modules: 17

Unified communications — the integration of voice, video, messaging, and collaboration tools over IP networks — has fundamentally changed how organizations communicate internally and externally. The 640-461 course provides a comprehensive introduction to Cisco voice and unified communications administration, covering 13 hours and 55 minutes of material across 84 video lessons and 17 modules.

The course begins with IP telephony fundamentals, establishing how voice traffic is packetized and transported across IP networks using protocols such as SIP, H.323, SCCP, and RTP. Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) — the central call processing component in Cisco UC deployments — is introduced with practical coverage of system installation, administration, and configuration.

User and device administration in CUCM includes the configuration of IP phones, softphones, directory numbers, and calling privileges. Dial plans — a critical and often complex aspect of UC administration — are covered through logical examination of route patterns, route lists, route groups, and translation patterns. Voice gateways, including the configuration of POTS, PRI, and SIP trunk interfaces, are addressed for both inbound and outbound PSTN connectivity.

Cisco Unity Connection for voicemail administration, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express for smaller deployments, and basic call quality troubleshooting complete the unified communications curriculum. With 84 individual videos, this course provides particularly granular instruction that supports both examination preparation and real-world administrative tasks.

Course 9: Cisco 210-060 CICD — Implementing Cisco Collaboration Devices

Total Video Hours: 14 Hrs 56 Min
Total Videos: 87
Total Modules: 5

Complementing the unified communications administration course, the CICD course focuses specifically on the implementation and management of Cisco collaboration endpoint devices within an enterprise UC environment. At 14 hours and 56 minutes across 87 videos — the highest video count of any course in the bundle — this course provides exceptionally detailed practical instruction organized across 5 focused modules.

Cisco IP Phone deployment and configuration is covered comprehensively, including both manual provisioning and automated registration processes using CUCM's auto-registration feature. End-user features — call forwarding, call transfer, conference calling, shared lines, and mobility features — are configured and tested throughout the course. Cisco Jabber softclient deployment and administration introduces the software-based collaboration endpoint that increasingly supplements or replaces physical desk phones in modern organizations.

Video endpoint administration using Cisco TelePresence technology is introduced, covering endpoint registration, dial plan integration, and basic troubleshooting. Cisco Unified IM and Presence Service — enabling instant messaging and presence information within the enterprise UC environment — is configured and examined. The course concludes with practical troubleshooting methodologies for collaboration device issues, providing learners with the diagnostic skills needed to resolve real-world problems efficiently.

Course 10: Cisco 300-135 — CCNP TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks

Total Video Hours: 26 Hrs 7 Min
Total Videos: 62
Total Modules: 19

Troubleshooting is the discipline that separates experienced network engineers from those who are still building foundational competence. The ability to systematically diagnose, isolate, and resolve network problems under pressure — often with minimal downtime allowed — is one of the most valued and practically important skills in enterprise networking. The CCNP TSHOOT course, aligned to the Cisco 300-135 examination, is dedicated entirely to this skill, delivering 26 hours and 7 minutes of structured troubleshooting instruction across 62 videos and 19 modules.

This is the second-largest course in the bundle by video hours, and the investment of time is entirely justified by the complexity and importance of the subject. The course opens with troubleshooting methodologies — structured approaches including top-down, bottom-up, divide-and-conquer, and follow-the-path — providing learners with mental frameworks for approaching network problems systematically rather than reactively.

Platform-specific troubleshooting tools available in Cisco IOS and IOS XE are covered in depth, including show commands, debug commands, IP SLA, Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager, and network monitoring protocols such as SNMP and NetFlow. Each major technology domain covered in the ROUTE and SWITCH courses is revisited through a troubleshooting lens — EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, redistribution, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP, VLAN, and inter-VLAN routing problems are systematically diagnosed and resolved.

The course's 19-module structure ensures that troubleshooting knowledge is organized by technology domain, allowing learners to build domain-specific diagnostic expertise progressively. By the conclusion of the course, students possess both the methodological framework and the technology-specific knowledge to troubleshoot complex enterprise network environments with confidence.

How the Ten Courses Form a Coherent Learning Architecture

One of the most important characteristics of a well-designed course bundle is internal coherence — the degree to which individual courses build upon one another in a logical progression that strengthens understanding rather than creating confusion through redundancy or knowledge gaps. The IT Infrastructure & Networking Course Bundle is structured with this coherence in mind.

The CCNA course establishes the foundational layer — networking principles, protocols, addressing, and basic configuration — upon which all subsequent courses depend. A student who completes the CCNA course thoroughly is well-positioned to approach any of the CCNP-level courses that follow.

The ENCOR course provides the conceptual framework for the CCNP Enterprise track, covering the breadth of enterprise technologies at a level of abstraction that prepares students for the deeper, more specialized content in the ROUTE, SWITCH, ENARSI, and TSHOOT courses.

The ROUTE and SWITCH courses dive deep into their respective domains — IP routing protocols and campus switching technologies — providing the detailed configuration and design knowledge that enterprise network engineering roles require. The ENARSI course extends this routing knowledge into advanced enterprise routing scenarios, providing the depth required for senior infrastructure roles.

The TSHOOT course synthesizes knowledge from both the routing and switching domains, applying that knowledge within a troubleshooting context that mirrors real-world operational scenarios. Completing TSHOOT after ROUTE and SWITCH maximizes its effectiveness, as students arrive with the domain knowledge needed to fully understand and learn from the diagnostic scenarios presented.

The Network Security, Wireless, Voice, and Collaboration courses extend the bundle into specialized technology domains that are increasingly standard requirements for comprehensive network infrastructure roles. Modern network engineers are rarely specialists in a single narrow area — they are expected to understand and work with security infrastructure, wireless networks, and unified communications systems alongside core routing and switching technologies.

Who This Bundle Is Designed For

The breadth of the bundle makes it relevant to a wide range of networking professionals at different career stages.

Entry-level professionals and career changers will find the CCNA course an ideal starting point, and the bundle provides a clear, structured pathway from foundational knowledge through to professional-level expertise. The progression from CCNA through CCNP-aligned content mirrors the natural career trajectory of a networking professional over two to five years.

Working network administrators who already hold CCNA certification will find immediate value in the CCNP-level courses, using the bundle to prepare for CCNP examinations while simultaneously building skills that are directly applicable in their current roles.

Network engineers preparing for specific Cisco certifications will appreciate having structured, examination-aligned courses available within a single bundle. Rather than purchasing courses individually from multiple sources, all relevant material is organized and accessible in one location.

IT managers and technical team leads seeking to understand the full stack of networking technologies under their oversight will find the bundle a comprehensive reference resource, even if formal certification examination is not their primary objective.

Students in IT-related academic programs can use the bundle to supplement academic coursework with practical, industry-relevant content that connects theoretical concepts to real-world implementation.

The Value Proposition: 184+ Hours of Structured Expert Instruction

When evaluating professional development investments, the calculation must consider both the depth of content and the cost relative to alternatives. Live instructor-led training for Cisco certification preparation is notoriously expensive — multi-day CCNA boot camps routinely cost between $2,000 and $4,000, and CCNP-level training programs carry similarly significant price tags. The ability to access 184 hours and 30 minutes of structured, examination-aligned video instruction through the IT Infrastructure & Networking Course Bundle at Horizons Unlimited represents a substantial financial advantage without sacrificing instructional quality.

The on-demand format also carries practical advantages that live training cannot match. Learners can progress through material at a pace appropriate to their existing knowledge, pausing and replaying complex concepts as many times as needed, and returning to previously completed modules for review before examinations. The structure of the bundle — with 129 modules providing natural learning checkpoints — supports both intensive study sessions and more gradual, part-time learning schedules.

Practical Application and Examination Preparation

Each course within this bundle is aligned to specific Cisco certification examinations, meaning that the instructional content directly maps to examination objectives. Learners who complete these courses systematically are prepared not only for the conceptual and theoretical components of Cisco examinations but also for the hands-on, scenario-based questions that require practical configuration knowledge.

Supplementing course video content with hands-on practice using physical equipment or network simulation tools such as Cisco Packet Tracer or GNS3 is strongly recommended and will significantly reinforce the concepts taught throughout the bundle. The theoretical and conceptual instruction provided in the video courses creates the knowledge foundation; hands-on configuration practice builds the muscle memory and problem-solving intuition that examination performance and real-world effectiveness both require.

Career Outcomes and Professional Recognition

Completing the courses within this bundle and earning the associated Cisco certifications opens significant professional opportunities. CCNA-certified professionals are qualified for roles including network administrator, network support engineer, junior network engineer, and IT infrastructure technician. CCNP-certified professionals are competitive candidates for positions including senior network engineer, network architect, infrastructure specialist, network operations center engineer, and technical project lead.

According to industry salary surveys, CCNA-certified professionals command average annual salaries in the range of $65,000 to $85,000 in North American markets, while CCNP-certified professionals typically earn between $90,000 and $130,000 depending on specialization, industry, and geographic location. These figures represent strong return-on-investment calculations relative to the cost of certification training and examination fees.

Beyond salary figures, Cisco certification signals professional credibility and commitment to technical excellence — attributes that consistently correlate with career advancement, increased responsibility, and access to more complex and interesting technical work.

Getting Started with the IT Infrastructure & Networking Course Bundle

Enrolling in the IT Infrastructure & Networking Course Bundle through Horizons Unlimited provides immediate, on-demand access to all 10 courses, all 702 videos, and all 129 modules. Learners can begin with the CCNA course and progress systematically through the bundle, or they can access specific courses relevant to immediate professional needs.

The recommended learning sequence for most learners — particularly those earlier in their networking careers — follows the structure of the bundle as presented: beginning with the comprehensive CCNA foundation, moving through the ENCOR core enterprise technologies, advancing through ROUTE and SWITCH, extending into ENARSI, synthesizing with TSHOOT, and complementing core networking knowledge with the security, wireless, voice, and collaboration courses.

For professionals who already hold CCNA certification, beginning directly with the CCNP-aligned courses is entirely appropriate, using the ENCOR course as a point of orientation before progressing into the more specialized content.

The IT Infrastructure & Networking Course Bundle on Horizons Unlimited is among the most comprehensive and thoughtfully organized collections of Cisco networking instruction available through an online learning platform. With 10 courses, 184 hours and 30 minutes of video content, 702 individual lessons, and 129 structured modules, the bundle covers the full breadth of enterprise networking — from foundational CCNA concepts through advanced CCNP routing, switching, troubleshooting, network security, wireless architecture, and Cisco unified communications technologies.

For professionals committed to building or advancing a career in network engineering and IT infrastructure, this bundle provides a structured, cost-effective, and content-rich pathway to both industry certification and genuine professional competence. The investment made in completing this bundle — the hours of study, the discipline of systematic progression through each course, and the hands-on practice that reinforces instructional content — translates directly into the skills, credentials, and professional standing that the modern networking industry demands and rewards.

Horizons Unlimited has assembled this bundle with a clear understanding of the career goals and learning needs of serious networking professionals. Every hour of content, every module, and every video lesson contributes to a coherent and progressive learning architecture that serves learners from their first exposure to networking concepts through to their qualification for senior technical roles.

The network infrastructure that keeps the modern world functioning requires professionals who are genuinely skilled, thoroughly prepared, and credibly certified. This bundle provides the structured, comprehensive learning experience to become exactly that kind of professional.