IPv6 Training

On this page, we intend to list resources we have found for formal training classes related to IPv6. In particular, we are looking to list training courseware, online training, training classes or events that may be available for free usage.

Internet Society Training

The Internet Society has developed an online course in both English and Spanish to provide a primer for individuals who are interested in better understanding IPv6.

• Introduction to IPv6 / Introducción a IPv6
• Understanding IPv6 Address / Entendiendo las direcciones IPv6
• Protocol, Neighbor Discovery, and SLACC / Protocolo, Descubrimiento de Vecino, y SLAAC

Information and Training Websites

• Portal IPv6 from LACNIC
• IPv6@APNIC from APNIC
• GetIPv6.info from ARIN
• IPv6 Act Now from RIPE NCC
• IPv6 Portal from AfriNIC
• IPv6 Knowledge Base from the US Department of Defense

Free / open IPv6 Training

• 6DEPLOY e-learning for IPv6
• 6DEPLOY Series of IPv6 Tutorials
• Hurricane Electric Free IPv6 Certification
• SANS Institute free IPv6 training videos
• APNIC IPv6 e-learning – a series of instructor-led sessions offered over the Internet at specific times:
  • IPv6 Overview
  • IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting
  • IPv4 to IPv6 Transition
  • IPv6 Address Planning

IPv6 Training from Nonprofit Organizations

The following training programs are offered by nonprofit organizations. There is often a fee involved but some organizations do offer some free training as well.

• Regional Internet Registries – typically available onsite in countries serviced by the RIR and also sometimes via webinars
  • AfriNIC IPv6 Training
  • APNIC Training
  • RIPE NCC IPv6 Training

• SANS Institute – IPv6 Essentials

Commercial Training

We are currently evaluating how we best address listing commercial IPv6 course offerings, of which there are many.

• Boson.com put together a series of IPv6 tutorial blog posts that may be of interest. (We are listing them here as they are a commercial provider of training, although these posts are free to view.)

Courseware

We have also already received requests from universities/colleges who are seeking IPv6 modules that they can include in courses. If you are aware of up-to-date courseware that we could help promote, please do let us know. Thank you.

Do you know of additional training resources we should consider adding here? If so, please send them to us.