Master Cisco ACI with Firefly’s ACI Elite Series
In the ever-evolving landscape of data center networking, Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) continues to be a game-changer. For engineers and architects responsible for modernizing data centers and optimizing application performance, mastering ACI is not optional; it’s essential. That’s where Firefly’s ACI Elite Series comes in: an intensive, real-world-focused training program that helps professionals gain deep ACI expertise while advancing their careers.
What Is the ACI Elite Series?
The ACI Elite Series is a live, instructor-led training program designed for network engineers and architects involved in deploying and operating Cisco ACI fabrics. Delivered remotely over 14 sessions – each 4 hours long – the course is paced at one session per day, making it easier to balance learning with work commitments.
The training covers a broad range of critical topics:
- ACI architecture and object model
- Tenant Configuration – endpoint groups, bridge domains, contracts
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 External Connectivity
- L4–L7 service insertion
- ACI fabric design
- Integration with VMM domains
- Troubleshooting tools
- Migration strategies
- Multisite and multipod designs
Firefly’s curriculum is based entirely on real-world deployment scenarios. Each session teaches not just how ACI works but how to apply it in complex production environments.
Real-World Impact: A Case Study
Let’s take the example of a global enterprise transitioning to an ACI-based data center. Their IT team, composed of skilled but traditionally trained engineers, faced the daunting task of re-architecting their network to support automation, segmentation, and application agility.
By enrolling in the ACI Elite Series, the team achieved:
- Seamless Migration: The engineers migrated workloads from a legacy data center into the ACI fabric through structured training and hands-on labs with minimal downtime.
- Stronger Security Posture: ACI micro-segmentation capabilities were successfully deployed, significantly reducing east-west attack surfaces.
- Improved Performance: Proper policy tuning and optimized design led to lower latency and more consistent application behavior.
For a $6,000 USD investment or 60 Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs), the return was clear: reduced risk, lower operating costs, and a more agile infrastructure.
Certification and Career Benefits
The ACI Elite Series does more than build knowledge; it opens career doors. Engineers who complete the course gain:
- 56 Continuing Education (CE) credits, applicable toward Cisco recertification.
- In-demand, job-ready skills that are immediately useful in enterprise and service provider environments
- Professional recognition as ACI experts, with credentials that validate real-world deployment expertise
In a job market where automation and SDN proficiency are increasingly required, mastering ACI sets you apart.
Why Firefly?
As a Cisco Learning Partner, Firefly has delivered technical training to over 300,000 professionals worldwide in more than 16 languages. The ACI Elite Series is led by top-tier instructors with hands-on deployment experience, ensuring that every concept taught is grounded in production-proven best practices.
The series is shaped by Gaston Brait, Firefly’s CEO and a multi-award-winning instructor recognized by Cisco for excellence in technical education. His focus on relevance, clarity, and practical application ensures that learners don’t just understand ACI; They can deploy it.
Flexible, Live Remote Delivery
The ACI Elite Series is available in both AMER and EMEA time zones, with one live session per weekday over 14 days. Each 4-hour session combines lecture, demonstrations, and lab time. You’ll engage directly with expert instructors, ask questions in real time, and collaborate with peers tackling similar projects.
Ready to Level Up?
Whether you’re leading a data center migration, building an ACI fabric from the ground up, or looking to meet your Cisco recertification requirements, Firefly’s ACI Elite Series is the most comprehensive and actionable training available.
👉 Secure your seat today at: https://www.firefly.cloud/technical-education/live-cisco-training/course/aci-elite-series/
Or contact us directly at info@firefly.cloud to request a quote, use CLCs, or get more details about scheduling and instructor profiles.
