Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure (SPCNI)
The Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure (SPCNI) course equips cloud engineers and service provider network architects with skills to design and deploy virtualized cloud infrastructures using NFV, orchestration, and automation. With 83% of service providers accelerating cloud infrastructure adoption (Cisco 2023), this course solves the critical gap in deploying scalable, secure, and highly available cloud networks.
This course prepares learners for the 300-540 SPCNI exam, earning the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure certification and contributing to CCNP Service Provider. Koenig offers official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, enabling hands-on mastery of SRv6, NSO, and OpenStack for career advancement in next-gen service provider roles.
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Course Overview
The Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure (SPCNI) course by Cisco equips network professionals with advanced skills to design and deploy virtualized cloud networks within service provider environments. This training prepares candidates for the 300-540 SPCNI exam, leading to the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure certification and satisfying the concentration requirement for the CCNP Service Provider credential. Targeted at roles such as Service Provider Network Engineer, Cloud Network Architect, and SP Infrastructure Specialist, the course addresses a growing industry need—over 5,000 organizations worldwide are actively seeking SPCNI-certified professionals, with demand rising by 35% year-over-year due to expanding cloud interconnect and data center interconnect (DCI) deployments.
Students engage with key technologies including Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO), Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (VIM), OpenStack, Kubernetes, Segment Routing (SR/SRv6), and Model-Driven Telemetry, gaining hands-on experience in automating and orchestrating NFV-based services. The lab environment simulates real-world service provider scenarios where learners configure and verify Layer 3 VPNs, EVPN VPWS, SR-TE using IS-IS and OSPF, and secure BGP implementations. A core project involves deploying a Virtualized Network Function (VNF) using OpenStack and implementing end-to-end service assurance via Cisco Crosswork Network Controller and ThousandEyes, providing practical insight into performance monitoring, security, and high availability in cloud-integrated networks.
Achieving the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure certification validates expertise recognized across global telecommunications leaders like AT&T, Verizon, Deutsche Telekom, and NTT Communications. Certified professionals report an average salary increase of 28%, with U.S.-based engineers earning between $95,000 and $140,000 annually. Koenig Solutions supports this journey with official Cisco courseware and Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, ensuring reliable access to expert-led training. Upon completion, engineers are positioned for career advancement into roles such as Core Network Architect or WAN Infrastructure Lead, driving next-generation service provider cloud transformations.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Hands-on experience configuring BGP, IS-IS, and OSPF routing protocols in Cisco service provider networks
- Familiarity with Layer 2 IEEE switching and MPLS setup on Cisco routers for carrier-grade networks
- Having Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or comparable skills to support service provider infrastructure
- Knowledge of Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU) or similar foundational concepts
- Experience implementing and managing Cisco Service Provider Core Technologies (SPCOR) or equivalent in large-scale environments
- Proven ability to troubleshoot Cisco routers within extensive service provider networks, ensuring high availability and performance
Certification Exam
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
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Post-Training Support (30 days)
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Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure (SPCNI) certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure (SPCNI) certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Service Provider Network Engineer
- Cloud Network Architect
- Senior Network Designer
- IP/MPLS Solutions Engineer
- Principal Network Engineer
- Service Provider Consultant
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