About This Course
This intensive 28-week program transforms experienced network engineers into enterprise architects and technical leaders capable of designing and managing Fortune 500-scale networks. You will master large-scale architecture design, build production-grade automation platforms, implement advanced security architectures, and develop the leadership skills that distinguish architects from engineers.
The course covers advanced topics including data center spine-leaf architecture with VXLAN/EVPN, service provider networking with BGP at scale, network programmability using NETCONF/YANG/gNMI, SDN controllers, CDN and edge computing, chaos engineering, DDoS mitigation, and SOC design. The leadership module covers team management, strategic planning, vendor negotiation, and FinOps.
Through 20 challenging mini-projects and an 8-week Fortune 100 capstone project, you will build an architect-level portfolio. Our Human Intelligence approach ensures you develop executive communication, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities that AI cannot replace.