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MikroTik Certification — Routing · MTCRE

MikroTik Certified
Routing Engineer (MTCRE)

Go beyond the basics with advanced RouterOS routing. Master static routing techniques, ECMP, policy routing, site-to-site VPN tunnels, VLANs and dynamic routing with OSPF for resilient multi-site networks.

Advanced Static Routing ECMP & Policy Routing Site-to-Site VPN VLAN & QinQ OSPF Dynamic Routing Route Filtering Multi-Area Networks Switch Configuration Routing Certification
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MTCRE · OSPF Multi-Site Topology
MT Multi-Site OSPF Topology Area 0 Backbone · VPN Tunnels · ECMP ● All Routes Converged OSPF Area 0 — Core Router Route Reflection & Filtering Site-to-Site VPN (EoIP/IPIP) VLAN Trunking Across Sites Branch A (Area 1) ECMP Uplinks Branch B (Area 2) Stub Area / NSSA Data Center Recursive Next-Hop ⇠ DR/BDR Election & SPF Calculation ⇢
3
Curriculum Modules
20+
Routing Topics Covered
OSPF
Multi-Area Hands-on Configuration
Specialist
MikroTik Certification Level
Why MTCRE

Design Resilient, Routed RouterOS Networks

Advanced Static Routing

Master more-specific routes, ECMP, gateway reachability checks, route distances, recursive next-hops and routing marks.

VPN, VLAN & QinQ

Build site-to-site connectivity with IPIP, EoIP, PPTP, SSTP, L2TP and PPPoE, and segment networks with VLANs and QinQ.

OSPF Dynamic Routing

Configure multi-area OSPF networks, understand LSA types, DR/BDR election, route redistribution and routing filters.

What You Master

Core Routing & Switching Skills

Advanced Routing & Multi-Site Connectivity
Plan and implement advanced static routing, build VPN tunnels and VLANs between sites, and deploy multi-area OSPF for scalable, dynamic route distribution.
ECMP & Policy Routing
Configure equal-cost multi-path routing, routing marks and recursive next-hop with scope/target-scope.
Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels
Build secure connectivity using IPIP, EoIP, PPTP, SSTP, L2TP and PPPoE tunnels.
VLAN & QinQ Segmentation
Implement VLANs across managed switches and switch-chip configuration on RouterBOARDs, including QinQ.
OSPF Network Design
Configure areas, router types, neighbor states, interface costs and external route distribution.
Route Filters & Aggregation
Apply stub/NSSA area ranges, virtual links and OSPF routing filters for clean route propagation.
3
Core Modules
A focused path from static routing through VPN/VLAN design to dynamic OSPF routing.
Who Should Enroll

Built For Routing-Focused Engineers

Network Engineers

Engineers responsible for designing and maintaining static and dynamic routed networks.

MTCNA Holders Upskilling

MTCNA-certified professionals who want to specialise in advanced routing and OSPF.

ISP / WISP Engineers

Engineers managing multi-site networks that require VPN tunnels, VLANs and dynamic routing.

Career Impact

What This Certification Unlocks

Validated Advanced Routing Expertise

Proves your ability to plan, implement and debug routed RouterOS network configurations.

VPN & VLAN Deployment Mastery

Demonstrates ability to connect sites securely with VPN tunnels and segment traffic with VLANs/QinQ.

OSPF Network Design Skills

Validates expertise in multi-area OSPF configuration, route filtering and aggregation.

Progression Beyond MTCNA

MTCRE builds on MTCNA, opening the path to wireless, security and traffic engineering tracks.

Industry Recognition

Recognised by MikroTik partners, resellers and enterprise customers across the region.

Technologies & Protocols Covered
ECMP
Policy Routing
IPIP / EoIP
PPTP / SSTP / L2TP
PPPoE
VLAN & QinQ
Switch Chip Config
OSPF Areas
DR/BDR Election
LSA Types
Route Filters
Virtual Links
ECMP
Policy Routing
IPIP / EoIP
PPTP / SSTP / L2TP
PPPoE
VLAN & QinQ
Switch Chip Config
OSPF Areas
DR/BDR Election
LSA Types
Route Filters
Virtual Links
Curriculum

3-Module Advanced Routing Roadmap

A progressive journey from advanced static routing through VPN/VLAN connectivity, finishing with multi-area OSPF dynamic routing labs.

01
  • More Specific Routes
  • ECMP (Equal-Cost Multi-Path)
  • Forcing Gateway Over a Specific Interface
  • Gateway Reachability Check & Route Distance
  • Routing Marks & Route Policy
  • Recursive Next-Hop & Scope/Target-Scope Usage
  • Point-to-Point Address Configuration
02
  • What is VPN? Types of VPN
  • Site-to-Site Connectivity with Tunnels (IPIP, EoIP, PPTP, SSTP, L2TP, PPPoE)
  • VLAN and its Usage
  • QinQ Implementation
  • VLAN and Managed Switch Configuration
  • VLAN & Switch Chip Configuration on RouterBOARDs
  • What is OSPF & How It Works (Hello Protocol, LSA Types)
  • OSPF Network Structure — Areas & Router Types
  • OSPF Neighbors & States (DR/BDR Election)
  • External Route Distribution (Type 1 / Type 2)
  • Interface Cost & Interface Types (Broadcast, NBMA)
  • SPF Calculation Algorithm & OSPF Multicast
  • Stub, NSSA & Area Ranges (Route Aggregation)
  • Virtual Links — Usage & Limitations
  • OSPF Routing Filters & Limitations — Hands-on Labs
Course Snapshot
Certification LevelSpecialist (MTCRE)
Total Modules3
Focus AreaAdvanced Routing / OSPF
PrerequisiteMTCNA Certificate
FormatInstructor-led + Hands-on
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Career Pathway

Next Step Certifications

MTCRE builds on MTCNA and validates advanced routing engineering skills. After MTCRE, progress to wireless, security and inter-networking specialist tracks to broaden your expertise.

  • MikroTik Certified Inter-Networking Engineer (MTCINE)
  • MikroTik Certified Security Engineer (MTCSE)
  • MikroTik Certified IPv6 Engineer (MTCIPv6E)
  • Senior Network Engineer Roles
Job Roles

Where This Takes You

Routing Engineer
Design, implement and debug static and dynamic routed RouterOS network configurations.
77%
Network Architect
Architect multi-site networks using VPN tunnels, VLAN segmentation and OSPF routing.
78%
OSPF Network Specialist
Configure and optimise multi-area OSPF deployments for large-scale networks.
75%
Senior Network Engineer
Lead network design and troubleshooting for enterprise and ISP routed infrastructures.
76%
Network Support Specialist
Provide advanced routing diagnostics and configuration support for client networks.
72%
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