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CCNA, CCNP and security courses for students and corporate teams. Real hands-on labs — not just slides. Cape Town's most practical Cisco training.

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Mark De Villiers
Lead Trainer · Founder
CCIE CCNP Security CCNA Security CCNA CyberOps

Enterprise network architect with global experience. Teaches every course personally — no outsourced instructors.

Courses
Choose your path
8 courses across student, corporate and mentorship streams. Every course includes live lab access.
Beginner
STU-101
CCNA: Introduction to Networking
Full CCNA 200-301 prep. Switching, routing, VPNs and wireless fundamentals with 40% lab time.
80 hrs · 8 weeks part-timeR6,500
Topics covered
  • OSI model, TCP/IP, IP addressing & subnetting (IPv4 + IPv6)
  • VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, inter-VLAN routing
  • OSPF, static routing, default routing
  • DHCP, DNS, NAT, NTP, SNMP, Syslog
  • Wireless fundamentals, 802.11, WLC basics
  • Security fundamentals: ACLs, VPN concepts, AAA
  • Automation basics: REST API, Python intro, JSON
Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3 · Outcome: CCNA 200-301 exam ready
Intermediate
STU-201
CCNA Security & CyberOps
Firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, SIEM basics and incident response. Aligned with CCNA Security and CyberOps objectives.
80 hrs · 8 weeks part-timeR7,500
Topics covered
  • Threat landscape, attack types, cyber kill chain
  • Securing network devices: AAA, SSH, SNMPv3, hardening
  • ACLs: standard, extended, named
  • Zone-based firewalls, Cisco ASA & pfSense fundamentals
  • IPsec and SSL VPN configuration
  • Log analysis and SIEM basics (Wazuh)
  • Incident response, POPIA basics for technical staff
Tools: Wazuh SIEM, pfSense, virtual Cisco ASA, GNS3 · Prereq: CCNA or equivalent
Advanced
STU-301
CCNP Enterprise
BGP, SD-WAN, QoS and network automation. For engineers targeting senior architect and network manager roles.
120 hrs · 10 weeks part-timeR12,000
Topics covered
  • Advanced routing: BGP, OSPF advanced, EIGRP
  • Layer 2: RSTP, MSTP, PVST+ optimisation
  • QoS: classification, marking, queuing, policing
  • SD-WAN concepts, Viptela architecture
  • Network automation: Python basics, Ansible, NETCONF/YANG
  • Enterprise wireless: 802.11ax, WLC, RF design
  • High availability: HSRP, VRRP, BFD, dual-home
Tools: GNS3 advanced, Cisco DevNet sandbox, Python · Prereq: CCNA required
Corporate
CORP-101
Network Fundamentals for IT Teams
One-day applied workshop for help desk staff, IT support and non-technical managers. OSI model to real troubleshooting.
1 day · min 5 delegatesR4,500/pax
Topics covered
  • OSI and TCP/IP models — what each layer does practically
  • IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs and default gateways
  • Switching, routing and DNS/DHCP in plain English
  • Troubleshooting methodology: ping, traceroute, Wireshark basics
  • Reading and interpreting basic network diagrams
Delivery: on-site or virtual · No lab required · Certificate of completion
Corporate
CORP-401
Security Awareness for All Staff
Half-day workshop for non-technical employees. Reduces human risk and satisfies POPIA staff training obligations.
Half day · up to 30 staffR6,000 flat
Topics covered
  • Phishing, vishing, smishing, USB drops — live examples
  • Recognising and reporting suspicious emails
  • Password hygiene and MFA setup
  • POPIA: what staff are personally responsible for
  • What to do in the first hour of a suspected breach
Delivery: on-site preferred · Up to 30 staff · Attendance register for SETA/HR records
Corporate
CORP-301
Firewall & VPN Administration
Two-day hands-on Cisco and FortiGate administration for engineers who manage firewalls and VPNs daily.
2 days · min 3 delegatesR8,000/pax
Topics covered
  • Firewall zones, policies and stateful inspection
  • Cisco ASA and FortiGate — GUI and CLI administration
  • Site-to-site and remote access VPN configuration
  • Firewall rule audit methodology and best practices
  • Log review and basic threat detection
Tools: Virtual FortiGate lab, Cisco ASDM, GNS3 · Prereq: basic networking knowledge
Pathway
PATH-001
Full Certification Training Pathway
Complete CCNA → CCNA Security → CCNP pathway for students targeting employment as network or security engineers.
280 hrs · ~26 weeks part-timeFrom R6,500
What's included
  • STU-101: CCNA Networking (R6,500) — entry point
  • STU-201: CCNA Security & CyberOps (R7,500)
  • STU-301: CCNP Enterprise (R12,000)
  • Full GNS3 and virtual lab access throughout
  • Taught personally by Mark De Villiers · CCIE
  • Exam-ready outcomes for every certification level
  • Flexible scheduling — evenings, weekends or intensive
Pathway discount available · Enrol in any single course or the full pathway · No payment now
Mentorship
MENT-001
IT Mentorship Program
Structured 1-on-1 and small-group mentorship for aspiring engineers. Hands-on guidance, CV prep, and real-world project exposure.
12 weeks · limited seatsContact for pricing
What's included
  • Weekly 1-on-1 sessions with Mark De Villiers · CCIE
  • Personalised study plan aligned to your target role
  • Hands-on lab projects reviewed and graded
  • CV, LinkedIn and interview preparation
  • Real-world network design and troubleshooting exercises
  • Introduction to ByteRoute's industry network
  • Access to all course materials for the duration
Limited to 6 mentees per cohort · Apply via the form below · Chat with Mark first
Bespoke
CORP-CUSTOM
Custom Corporate Training
Need something not listed here? We design and deliver training around your team's tools, environment and skill gaps.
Flexible durationQuote on request
What we can cover
  • Your specific vendor stack — Cisco, Juniper, FortiGate, Aruba
  • Custom lab environment using your actual network topology
  • Onboarding workshops for new technical hires
  • Security operations — SOC procedures and playbooks
  • Cloud networking — Azure, AWS, hybrid connectivity
Delivered on-site or virtually · Minimum 4 delegates · We scope it together
Lab environment
Real labs. Real gear.

Every ByteRoute course includes live lab access. You configure real Cisco IOS, real firewalls, real SIEM — not just simulations. At least 40% of every course is hands-on lab time.

Packet Tracer
CCNA fundamentals
GNS3 (hosted)
CCNP & advanced labs
Wazuh SIEM
Security monitoring labs
Virtual FortiGate
Firewall admin labs
pfSense
Open firewall labs
DevNet Sandbox
CCNP automation
Photo of students in a lab session
Suggestion: 2–3 students around a laptop with GNS3 open, whiteboard in background with a network diagram. Authentic — not posed stock photography. Natural lighting, casual setting.
Schedule options
Fits around your life
Three cohort formats to suit working adults, full-time students and corporate teams.
Part-time
Weekday evenings
Mon, Wed, Fri · 18:00–21:00
Best for: employed professionals and career changers
Duration: 8–10 weeks per course
Part-time
Weekend cohort
Sat & Sun · 08:00–14:00
Best for: working adults who can't attend weekday evenings
Duration: 8–10 weekends per course
Full-time
2-week intensive
Mon–Fri · 09:00–17:00
Best for: school leavers and full-time students
R1,000 surcharge applies to full-time format
Why ByteRoute
What makes us different
Six reasons engineers and companies choose ByteRoute over generic training providers.

Taught by a CCIE

Mark teaches every course personally. The CCIE is the highest Cisco certification — it takes most engineers years to achieve. You get that expertise in every session.

40% lab time minimum

No course is all theory. Every topic is followed by a hands-on lab using the same tools used in enterprise environments — GNS3, FortiGate, Wazuh SIEM.

Max 12 students per cohort

Small cohorts mean you get individual attention, not a classroom experience. Mark knows every student's name and progress throughout the course.

Cape Town — in-person

No pre-recorded videos. All courses are live — either in-person in Cape Town or instructor-led online. You can ask questions and get real answers in real time.

Certificate of completion

Every student receives a digital certificate. Once MICT SETA accreditation is confirmed, corporate training can be claimed against your Skills Development Levy.

3 payment options

Pay upfront (5% discount), 50/50 split, or 3 monthly instalments. We know training is an investment — we make it accessible.

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Fill in your details and we'll contact you within 24 hours to confirm the next available cohort start date, discuss your goals, and answer any questions before you commit.

MICT SETA accreditation in progress
Corporate clients — once accredited, ByteRoute training counts toward your Skills Development Levy (SDL) submission. Contact us to be notified when accreditation is confirmed.
No commitment required to register interest
We'll confirm pricing and dates before any payment
Corporate bookings: signed agreement required before delivery
Register your interest
STU-101 — CCNA Networking (R6,500)
STU-201 — CCNA Security (R7,500)
STU-301 — CCNP Enterprise (R12,000)
CORP-101 — Network Fundamentals workshop
CORP-401 — Security Awareness (flat R6,000)
CORP-301 — Firewall & VPN Admin
PATH-001 — Full Certification Pathway
MENT-001 — IT Mentorship Program
CORP-CUSTOM — Bespoke Corporate Training
Not sure — please advise
Weekday evenings
Weekend cohort
Full-time intensive (2 weeks)
Corporate — on-site at our premises
Virtual / online
Upfront
Pay in full on enrolment
5% discount
50/50 split
50% now, 50% by week 4
Standard rate
3 instalments
Deposit + 2 monthly
+R250 admin fee
Not sure yet
Discuss with Mark first