Learning path

Getting Started with Cisco Catalyst Center

Skill Level
Fundamentals
Duration 4 hours 50 minutes
Updated Jun 6, 2025

About this learning path

This learning path provides a comprehensive introduction to Cisco Catalyst Center, guiding network professionals through the platform's core features and advanced capabilities. Learners will start by understanding the hierarchical design model and how it supports scalable management and policy deployment. The course covers device discovery, inventory management, and provisioning workflows, enabling consistent network configuration and automation. It also addresses software image upgrades, lifecycle management, including End-of-Life (EoX) insights, and essential system administration tasks. A significant portion is dedicated to Software-Defined Access (SDA) fabric design, including control and border nodes, as well as implementing secure, policy-driven segmentation through micro-segmentation using Scalable Group Tags (SGTs). By the end, participants will be equipped to deploy, operate, and optimize Cisco Catalyst Center in modern enterprise environments.

Your instructors

Prerequisites

  1. Familiarity with networking protocols
  2. Eager to learn

What you'll learn

  1. Catalyst Center System Management
  2. Platform hierarchy and design
  3. Device discovery and Onboarding
  4. Inventory management
  5. Catalyst Center integration with Cisco ISE
  6. Software-Defined Access (SDA) Fabric
  7. Micro-Segmentation and Group Based Policies

Technologies

  1. 1. Introduction to Catalyst Center
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentIntroduction to Catalyst Center
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentCatalyst Center System Overview
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    3. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentNetwork Hierarchy & Settings
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    4. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentDevice Discovery & Provisioning
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    5. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentCatalyst Center as a Cisco Prime Replacement
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  2. 2. Catalyst Center Integration with Cisco ISE
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentCatalyst Center Integration with Cisco ISE
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  3. 3. SDA Fabric
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentCisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentSoftware Defines Access (SDA) Fabric
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  4. 4. Hands-on Lab
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentCisco SD-Access Fabric with Catalyst Center (2.3.7.7) Foundations Lab
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  5. 5. Conclusion
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentLearning Path Complete
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