Cisco - CCNP Certification

Cisco - CCNP Certification Funding

How to fund your learning

Have you been affected by the recession? If so, you can get help. Here are some places to look for funding available to UK residents.

1. Real Help Now

Find out about the Government’s Real Help Now agenda, which outlines what Government help is available and about its plans to get Britain through the recession.

2. In Our Hands

If you're already out of work, or think you're facing it, the Learning and Skills Council website offers impartial advice on what training is available, and how you can benefit from boosting your skills.

3. Train to Gain

Train to Gain is a joint investment between UK employers and the Government, aimed at improving the skills of employees. If you’re based in other parts of the UK, you can also visit one of these sites for details:

• Scotland
• Wales
• Northern Ireland
• Jersey
• Isle of Man

4. Business Link

The free local business support service, Business Link, has a Grants and Support Directory available for those looking to help fund many aspects of running your business, including training.

5. Directory of Social Change

See details of 3,500+ trusts with over £362 million available each year for individuals in need. We’d recommend looking at Grants for Individuals or Grants for the public and voluntary sectors.

6. Career Development Loans

CDLs have been re-named Professional and Career Development Loans to broaden their appeal to learners seeking to enhance their skills for work, retrain or start a career in an emerging industry or profession. The updated Learning Provider Requirements for Registration are available here.

Ask us

Unsure of what help is out there? Feel free to call us for advice, on 080 80 800 888.

Cisco - CCNP Certification Testimonials

"It's a great place to immerse yourself in the subject, apart from the exams the only real worry was what to choose for the evening meal!!"
Kev Matthews, Virgin Mobile.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (31/3/2008 to 12/4/2008)

"Firebrand* does what it says on the tin. Complete no distractions learning enviroment. You will be amazed at the amount of information you will take in with Firebrand*s teaching methods. I passed my CCNP in under two weeks. If I had done my CCNP by self study it would have taken me months and then i would not thinks i was ready."
Brett Jowett, Field Group Plc.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (2/2/2004 to 15/2/2004)

"This is only for the highly motivated student. You should expect using at least 12 hours a day on studying, but the location makes it easy. There is simply nothing else to do. I would highly recommend this CCNP boot camp if you're ready to do nothing else but study, study and some more studying. Thanks for a great experience."
Jeppe Schoubye, Radiometer Medical ApS.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (17/9/2007 to 29/9/2007)

"The time I had at The Firebrand* was a valuabe investement. I am just one exam away to CCNP. "
Immy Byaruhanga, NSSF.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (25/10/2004 to 7/11/2004)

"I had never had any experience before of accelerated training but I was very impressed at the way Firebrand* organised and taught their tuition. You have to be self motivated and be prepared to put in the study hours but the instructors are first class and you come out knowing more than when you went in and a creditation - which can't be bad."
Eileen Davies, ING Bank.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (7/7/2003 to 20/7/2003)

"Work hard from the start and keep working throughout the course. It'll be worth it in the end."
A.O., Contractor/Freelance.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (6/8/2007 to 18/8/2007)

"The location and surroundings are ideal for studying. Our instructor made every effort to get us through the exams, as well as giving us the knowledge to tackle day to day problems. His real life experiences as a CCIE helped us understand topics and scenarios. This course is not for the faint hearted though, 2 weeks of hard graft is required. "
James Joliffe, IBM.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (25/4/2005 to 8/5/2005)

"The CCNP course covered theoretical, practical and exam-specific material; as such it was good preparation not just for the exams, but for application to job-specific responsibilities. If you maintain focus and apply yourself to the course, you have a very good chance of achieving in two weeks what would otherwise take months."
Kristina FitzGerald, Mitsui & Co UK PLC.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (7/7/2003 to 20/7/2003)

"As quoted from the website, "..perfect for our zero-distraction and total-immersion philosophy." I could not agree more. An excellent location which concentrates the mind towards study."
Bernie Steadman, MOD.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (29/10/2007 to 10/11/2007)

"Tough course with a lot to take in, but made easier by quality tutors, accomodation and food. Highly recommended!!!!!"
Paul evans, Virgin Mobile.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (12/9/2005 to 25/9/2005)

"If you're prepared to focus and put the work in you will find the Firebrand* very rewarding. The instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful and the environment is suited to learning."
anon, Detica .
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (25/4/2005 to 8/5/2005)

"I feel Firebrand* is a good way to learn"
B.N, Scotland Online.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (12/9/2005 to 25/9/2005)

"If your willing to put in the work Firebrand* will work for you as it did for me."
Craig Evans, mitel network limited.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (24/2/2003 to 9/3/2003)

"No distractions. A perfect place to study and get certified!"
Fraser Reid, Stratos Global.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (14/5/2007 to 26/5/2007)

"Different to all other training providers, the environment provides zero distraFirebrand*ion from focused learning which is the objective."
Duncan Arnold, Norfolk County Council.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (2/4/2007 to 14/4/2007)

"Thanks, it was very succeful!"
Kamel Adla, A Bank.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (6/11/2006 to 19/11/2006)

"If you're prepared to focus and put the work in you will find the Firebrand* very rewarding. The instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful and the environment is suited to learning."
anon, Detica .
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (25/4/2005 to 8/5/2005)

"Work hard from the start and keep working throughout the course. It'll be worth it in the end."
A.O., Contractor/Freelance.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (6/8/2007 to 18/8/2007)

"The CCNP training was very usefull to me. 14 days dedicated to intense study. Excellent instructor and facilities."
MHS, Eltra a.m.b.a.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (15/11/2004 to 28/11/2004)

"Thanks, it was very succeful!"
Kamel Adla, A Bank.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (6/11/2006 to 19/11/2006)

"It is the perfect learning environment, no distractions and always good access to resources."
Philip Ruscoe, Accenture HR Services.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (29/10/2007 to 10/11/2007)

"Study hard and you will pass. "
Matthew Evenden, Kavanagh.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (21/7/2008 to 2/8/2008)

"Thanks, it was very succeful!"
Kamel Adla, A Bank.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (6/11/2006 to 19/11/2006)

"Firebrand* continues to deliver total immersion in training and, during my course, I had not a care in the world, other than for learning. Certainly for me, it is the only way to rapidly gain knowledge. "
Robert Browning, Marlow Computer Services Ltd.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (27/2/2006 to 12/3/2006)

"I thoroughly enjoyed the 14 days CCNP and learned an enormous amount, despite the intensity and workload. It isn´t for the faint-hearted or those that lack staying power as you are working from 9am until very late every day. If you are prepared for that then you will pass. However I would also recommend this course for people just interested in gaining lots of Cisco knowledge and not concerned with exam passes. Its a great way to gain lots of knowledge quickly."
Stuart Taylor, Newtel Solutions.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (6/11/2006 to 19/11/2006)

"I thoroughly enjoyed the 14 days CCNP and learned an enormous amount, despite the intensity and workload. It isn´t for the faint-hearted or those that lack staying power as you are working from 9am until very late every day. If you are prepared for that then you will pass. However I would also recommend this course for people just interested in gaining lots of Cisco knowledge and not concerned with exam passes. Its a great way to gain lots of knowledge quickly."
Stuart Taylor, Newtel Solutions.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (6/11/2006 to 19/11/2006)

"The CCNP course was full on and days and nights were long. I learnt a lot and would recommend it to anyone but be prepared to work hard."
Daniel Rae, SystemsUP.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (6/8/2007 to 18/8/2007)

"Firebrand* continues to deliver total immersion in training and, during my course, I had not a care in the world, other than for learning. Certainly for me, it is the only way to rapidly gain knowledge. "
Robert Browning, Marlow Computer Services Ltd.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (27/2/2006 to 12/3/2006)

"First class instructors with real world experience, 24 hour access to real lab equipement, quality food and all set it the lovely Oxfordshire countryside."
SS, First Hydro Company.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (4/2/2008 to 16/2/2008)

"This was my third visit to Firebrand* and the high standards have been maintained throughout each visit. I would wholly recomend the centre for anybody who has a real desire to learn, achieve and understand whichever discipline they choose to follow. It is not the cheapest option but by far one of the best! "
Ian Meredith, Self.
Cisco CCNP Certification (13 Days) (17/7/2006 to 30/7/2006)

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