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Understanding Cisco Collaboration Foundations Specialization
Cisco Learning and Certifications

Understanding Cisco Collaboration Foundations Specialization

Develop Expertise in Unified Communications. Build Cisco collaboration skills in tech, endpoints, dial plans, accessories, and maintenance.

Mai Vang

Instructor: Mai Vang

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand Cisco user and endpoint collaboration, codecs, and call signaling protocols to enhance communication

  • Administer user accounts, configure features, and design dial plans for call routing in Cisco Unified Communications Manager

  • Configure and manage media resources, video endpoints, and Cisco Unity Connection integration

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December 2025

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Specialization - 6 course series

What you'll learn

  • Deploy and manage Cisco collaboration solutions in on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments

  • Understand voice and video fundamentals, including codecs and SIP signaling for effective communication

  • Manage users with CUCM, configure settings, and integrate with Active Directory

Skills you'll gain

Category: System Support
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Active Directory
Category: Internal Communications
Category: Network Troubleshooting

What you'll learn

  • Design and deploy resilient Cisco collaboration systems using advanced redundancy and clustering models

  • Configure, optimize, and secure network services and endpoints for seamless unified communications

  • Implement and manage dial plans, call routing, and granular call control for cost-effective operations

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Application Performance Management
Category: Telecommunications
Category: Communication Systems
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Routing
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Wide Area Networks
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Scalability

What you'll learn

  • Configure, manage, and optimize media resources—like conferencing devices, codecs, and Music on Hold—for reliable enterprise communications.

  • Integrate Cisco Meeting Server with Unified Communications Manager using secure SIP trunks and advanced conferencing methods

  • Deploy and secure Cisco IM & Presence, set up scalable clusters, and enable advanced messaging, voicemail, and compliance features

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Protocols
Category: Collaborative Software
Category: Communication Systems
Category: Session Initiation Protocols
Category: System Configuration
Category: Scalability
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Systems Integration
Category: Network Administration
Category: System Implementation
Category: Telecommunications

What you'll learn

  • Deploy and manage Cisco Expressway—C/E for secure, scalable remote and mobile collaboration—no traditional VPN required

  • Configure Expressway Zones, implement call routing and certificate-based security, and address toll-fraud prevention

  • Integrate Cisco Unified Border Element for secure VoIP, manage IP trunks, and connect with Webex and Microsoft Teams

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Security
Category: Session Initiation Protocols
Category: Telecommunications
Category: Scalability
Category: Encryption
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Firewall
Category: Collaborative Software
Category: Network Routing
Category: Communication Systems
Category: Network Architecture

What you'll learn

  • Explore Webex platform essentials: manage meetings, calling, and messaging for secure team collaboration

  • Administer users, devices, and workspaces via Webex Control Hub, including directory sync and integrations

  • Configure advanced Webex Calling features, analyze usage data, and troubleshoot for optimal performance

Skills you'll gain

Category: Operational Efficiency
Category: Systems Integration
Category: Registration
Category: Outbound Calls
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Azure Active Directory
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Cloud Management
Category: User Provisioning
Category: Virtual Teams
Category: Enterprise Application Management
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Collaborative Software
Category: Cloud-Based Integration
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Telecommunications
Category: Inbound Calls

What you'll learn

  • Configure and manage Webex Voicemail, Edge Audio, and Video Mesh for seamless hybrid collaboration

  • Implement hybrid services like Hybrid Calendar, Message, Security, and Serviceability to unify user experiences

  • Apply best practices and step-by-step guidance for integrating and optimizing Cisco hybrid infrastructures

Skills you'll gain

Category: Encryption
Category: Cloud-Based Integration
Category: Data Security
Category: Telecommunications
Category: Collaborative Software
Category: Hybrid Cloud Computing
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Systems Integration
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Interoperability
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Security Management
Category: Session Initiation Protocols

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Mai Vang
Cisco Learning and Certifications
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