The learning path below shows the courses we offer that are relevant for networking professionals working the Data Center. The path shows the recommended order in which our courses should be taken and related certifications.

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Data Center Learning Path
Juniper Cloud-Native Router Workshop Advanced Data Center Automation Using Juniper Apstra Implementing AI Data Center Networks Workshop Introduction to the Junos Operating System Junos OS Evolved for Cloud Networking Introduction to Juniper Data Center Networking Introduction to Juniper Data Center Networking 1 Introduction to Juniper Apstra Junos Intermediate Routing Junos Intermediate Routing Networking Technology Foundations Juniper Networks Certified Specialist, Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT) Implementing Data Center Fabric with EVPN and VXLAN Implementing Data Center Fabric with EVPN and VXLAN Introduction to Juniper Data Center Networking 1 Juniper Networks Certified Specialist, Data Center (JNCIS-DC) 2 Introduction to the Junos Operating System Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Data Center (JNCIA-DC) Introduction to the Junos Operating System Data Center Automation using Juniper Apstra Junos Enterprise Switching Junos Intermediate Routing Junos Enterprise Switching Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos) JNCIE-DC Self-Study Bundle Implementing Data Center Fabric with EVPN and VXLAN Juniper Networks Certified Professional, Data Center (JNCIP-DC) Juniper Networks Certified Expert Data Center (JNCIE-DC) Junos Enterprise Switching Automation and Devops Learning Path

 

  Training Course Certification Duration Difficulty Format Price
1 Networking Technology Foundations JNCIA-Junos 9 hours Foundational Video Free
2 Introduction to the Junos Operating System JNCIA-Junos 4 days Foundational Video | Classroom $4,000 USD
3 Introduction to Juniper Data Center Networking JNCIA-DC 3 days Foundational Video | Classroom $3,000 USD
4 Introduction to Juniper Apstra   45 min Foundational Video Free
5 Junos Intermediate Routing JNCIS-ENT 3 days Intermediate Video | Classroom $3,000 USD
6 Junos Enterprise Switching JNCIS-ENT 2 days Intermediate Video | Classroom $2,000 USD
7 Data Center Automation Using Juniper Apstra JNCIS-DC 5 days Intermediate Classroom $5,000 USD
8 Implementing AI Data Center Networks Workshop   3 days Advanced Classroom $3,000 USD
9 Advanced Data Center Automation using Juniper Apstra   3 days Intermediate Classroom $3,000 USD
10 Junos OS Evolved for Cloud Networking   3 days Intermediate Classroom $3,000 USD
11 Implementing Data Center Fabric with EVPN & VXLAN JNCIP-DC 5 days Advanced Video | Classroom $5,000 USD
12 JNCIE-DC Lab Exam Self-Study Bundle JNCIE-DC 40 hours Expert Self-Study $600 USD
13 Juniper Cloud-Native Router Workshop   2 days Foundational Classroom $2,000 USD

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Notes: 1. The Introduction to the Junos Operating System course is recommended before taking the Introduction to Juniper Data Center Networking course. 2. The JNCIA-DC or JNCIS-ENT meet the prerequisite for the JNCIS-DC. 3. Students should have extensive experience with EVPN and VXLAN or take the Data Center Fabric with EVPN and VXLAN course before attending the Data Center Automation Using Juniper Apstra Freeform course.. Information current as of April 2025. Course and exam information (length, availability, content, etc.) is subject to change; refer to www.juniper.net/training for the most current information.

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