Implementing & Administering Cisco Catalyst Center for Assurance v3.x
Live online instructor-led training | 5 days; March session 4 days | IACCCA
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Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Training (IACCCA)
Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance training (IACCCA) is a five-day live online instructor-led course for network professionals who need to investigate service issues and improve network visibility. Work with Catalyst Center 3.x and Cisco ISE 3.5 while connecting telemetry, assurance dashboards and troubleshooting tools to network, client and application health.
Why take this course?
Move from an alert to an investigation with context. This course connects device discovery and provisioning with assurance workflows, AI analytics and integrations so your team can diagnose service problems and maintain the platform that supports daily operations.
Course curriculum
1. Introduction to Catalyst Center Assurance
Architecture, intent-based networking, system components, use cases and Cisco ISE integration.
2. Design
Network hierarchy, enterprise and wireless network design, and software image management.
3. Discovery and provisioning
Device discovery, onboarding, Day-0 and Day-N templates, Plug and Play, and wireless provisioning.
4. Device, client and application health
Telemetry and health monitoring across network devices, wired and wireless clients, and applications.
5. Application visibility and DNS security
Application visibility, Cisco Secure Access DNS Security integration and DNS-layer protection use cases.
6. Troubleshooting and insights
Investigate issues, insights and trends, and connect Catalyst Center with other monitoring and management tools.
7. Assurance troubleshooting tools
Sensor tests, Intelligent Capture, rogue detection and aWIPS.
8. ThousandEyes integration
Use cases and integration for application visibility.
9. AI analytics and machine learning
AI and ML use cases for predictive insights.
10. Splunk integration for assurance
Explore Splunk integration for assurance.
11. Catalyst Center maintenance
Reports, backup and restore.
Technical learning objectives
Explain Design, Policy, Provision and Assurance workflows. Install and configure the appliance, discover and provision devices, and apply assurance services to network, client and application health. Explore ISE, DNS security, ThousandEyes and Splunk integrations, use AI analytics for insights, and perform reporting, backup, restore, SWIM and SMU maintenance tasks.
Hands-on labs
Practice network hierarchy design, ISE integration, wired discovery and provisioning, Plug and Play templates, Catalyst 9800 wireless settings and CLI templates. Apply telemetry profiles, investigate application visibility and assurance dashboards, use Intelligent Packet Capture and an 1800S sensor, and explore ThousandEyes integration and AI Endpoint Analytics. Maintenance exercises cover reporting, SWIM upgrades and downgrades, configuration backup, energy management insights, and Splunk dashboards.
Who should attend?
IT solution architects, network security architects, network administrators and operations staff, and networking field engineers responsible for enterprise network visibility and troubleshooting.
Prerequisites
Bring practical LAN/WAN management experience and familiarity with Cisco IOS XE concepts. This course assumes working network administration skills.
Certification and exam planning
This offering focuses on Catalyst Center operations and assurance. Training completion does not award a Cisco certification. No exam voucher or retake is included in the advertised tuition unless explicitly confirmed in your written quote.
Implementing and Administering Cisco Catalyst Center for Assurance v3.x (IACCCA)
Duration: 5 Days
Course Overview:
Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) is the next-generation intent-based networking platform, providing centralized automaton and assurance for enterprise networks. Version 3.x introduces advanced AI-driven analytics, improved telemetry and deeper integrations with Cisco Secure Access, DNS Security and Splunk for Observability. This course focuses on Catalyst Center Assurance, enabling proactive, predictive, and real-time monitoring of Network, Client, and Application Health. Catalyst Center Assurance delivers significant business value by reducing operational complexity, accelerating troubleshooting, and enabling proactive network management. By leveraging AI-driven insights, predictive analytics, and real-time telemetry, organizations can ensure optimal application and client experience, minimize downtime, and align network performance with business intent. This approach transforms IT operations from reactive to predictive, improving efficiency and resilience. Featuring Catalyst Center 3.x and ISE 3.5.
Who Should Attend:
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- IT Solution Architects
- Network Security Architects
- Networking Admin and Operations
- Networking Field Engineers
Prerequisites:
- Practical experience with LAN/WAN management
- Familiarity with Cisco IOS-XE concepts
Course Objectives:
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Explain Catalyst Center architecture, features, and workflows (Design, Policy, Provision, Assurance)
- Install and configure Catalyst Center appliance
- Discover and provision devices using Catalyst Center templates and profiles
- Implement Assurance services for Network, Client, and Application Health
- Integrate Catalyst Center with Cisco ISE, Cisco Secure Access DNS Security,
ThousandEyes, and Splunk
- Utilize AI Analytics and ML capabilities for predictive Insights
- Perform maintenance tasks including Reporting, Backup and Restore, and Software Image management (SWIM) and Software Maintenance Update (SMU)
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance
- Catalyst Center architecture and components
- Intent-based networking principles
- System Architecture
- Key Features and Use Cases
- Cisco ISE Introduction and its Integration with Catalyst Center
Module 2: Design
- Software Image Management Using Catalyst Center
- Cisco Catalyst Center Design
- Creating Enterprise and Wireless Networks in Catalyst Center
Module 3: Discovery and Provision
- Network Device Discovery
- Onboarding Devices
- Templates (Day0 and DayN)
- Plug-and-Play
- Discover and Provision Wireless Devices
Module 4: Monitoring Device, Client, and Application Health
- Catalyst Center Telemetry
- Monitoring Network Device Health and Performance
- Monitoring Wired and Wireless Client Health and Performance
- Monitoring Application Health and Performance
Module 5: Application Visibility and Cisco Secure Access DNS Security Integration
- Monitoring Application Visibility in Catalyst Center
- Cisco Secure Access DNS Security Overview
- Use Cases for DNS-layer Protection
Module 6: Troubleshooting and Insights
- Detect Issues, Insights, and Trends in the Network
- Catalyst Center Integration with Other Tools for Monitoring and Management Purposes
Module 7: Assurance Troubleshooting Tools
- Catalyst Center Assurance Troubleshooting Tools
- Using Sensor Tests
- Using Intelligent Capture
- Rogue and aWIPS
Module 8: Catalyst Center and ThousandEyes
- Introduction to ThousandEyes
- ThousandEyes Use Cases
- Cisco Catalyst Center and ThousandEyes Integration
Module 9: AI Analytics and Machine Learning
- Overview of AI Analytics and Machine Learning
- Catalyst Center AI and ML Use Cases
Module 10: Splunk Integration for Assurance
- Implementing and Administering Cisco Catalyst Center for Assurance
Module 11: Catalyst Center Maintenance
- Catalyst Center Reports
- Backup and Restore
Lab Outline:
Lab 0: Access the EnterOne LAB
Lab 1: Navigate the Cisco Catalyst Center
Lab 2: Integrate Cisco ISE with Catalyst Center
Lab 3: Design network hierarchy and configure settings
Lab 4: Discover and provision wired devices
Lab 5: Plug and Play onboarding with templates
Lab 6: Configure Catalyst 9800 WLC and wireless SSIDs
Lab 7: Configure C9800 WLC Using CLI Templates
Lab 8: Apply Assurance Telemetry Profiles
Lab 9: Monitor application traffic and visibility
Lab 10: Application Visibility and Control on CATC
Lab 11: Navigating Assurance Dashboards
Lab 12: Intelligent Packet Capture
Lab 13: Deploying the 1800S Sensor
Lab 14: ThousandEyes integration for application visibility
Lab 15: AI Endpoint Analytics and predictive insights
Lab 16: Reporting on Cisco Catalyst Center
Lab 17: SWIM image upgrade/downgrade
Lab 18: Backup Catalyst Center configuration
Lab 19: Energy Management Insights
Lab 20: Splunk Integration and Dashboard Creation
Upcoming Scheduled Classes
Tuition: $4,495 USD per participant. Live online instructor-led training only. No exam voucher or retake is advertised as included.
Scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada). Confirm your local start time before enrollment.
| Start date | End date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | November 6, 2026 | 5 days |
| January 4, 2027 | January 8, 2027 | 5 days |
| March 30, 2027 | April 2, 2027 | 4 days |
Dates and availability are subject to confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
What is IACCCA training?
IACCCA is Implementing & Administering Cisco Catalyst Center for Assurance. It covers discovery, provisioning, telemetry, health monitoring, troubleshooting, integrations and maintenance.
Which product versions does the course feature?
Catalyst Center 3.x and Cisco ISE 3.5. Confirm the lab environment when booking.
What experience do I need?
Practical LAN/WAN management experience and familiarity with Cisco IOS XE concepts.
Is the course live online?
Yes. Fidelis offers these sessions as live online instructor-led training only.
What does IACCCA cost?
Tuition is $4,495 USD per participant. No exam voucher or retake is advertised as included.
When are the upcoming IACCCA classes?
Upcoming Scheduled Classes start November 2, 2026, January 4, 2027, and March 30, 2027.
Should I choose IACCCA or CCFND?
Choose IACCCA for a stronger focus on assurance, troubleshooting and integrations. Choose CCFND for broader foundations in deployment, automation, policy and programmability.
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