CCNA

CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate

Duration: 40 Hours
Certification Level: Associate

Course Overview

The CCNA certification course is designed to provide foundational knowledge in networking, IP connectivity, network access, IP services, security, and automation. It prepares learners for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 certification exam, which validates the skills required to install, configure, and troubleshoot networks. This course is ideal for those looking to start their career as a network engineer.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand networking protocols and concepts
• Configure and troubleshoot routers and switches
• Implement basic network security measures
• Learn about network automation and programmability
• Prepare for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 certification exam

Course Modules

Module 1: Network Fundamentals (6 Hours)

• Introduction to networking
• OSI and TCP/IP models
• IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
• Subnetting and VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Masking)
• Networking topologies and cabling

Module 2: Network Access (6 Hours)

• Ethernet switching and MAC address tables
• VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) and trunking
• Inter-VLAN routing
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

Module 3: IP Connectivity (6 Hours)

• Static routing and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF)
• Default routes and routing table interpretation
• Routing fundamentals and configuration

Module 4: IP Services (6 Hours)

• NAT (Network Address Translation)
• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
• DNS (Domain Name System)
• Syslog and SNMP
• Quality of Service (QoS) implementation

Module 5: Security Fundamentals (6 Hours)

• Network security threats and vulnerabilities
• Device hardening and securing access
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)

Module 6: Automation and Programmability (4 Hours)

• Introduction to Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Controller-based networking and Cisco DNA
• Using REST APIs and JSON for automation

Module 7: Exam Preparation and Labs (6 Hours)

• Review key exam objectives and concepts
• Hands-on lab exercises and practice scenarios
• Practice exam questions and exam tips
• Final exam strategy and course wrap-up

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Beginners in networking
• IT professionals aiming for Cisco certification
• Network support technicians and engineers
• Anyone aspiring to become a network engineer

Certification

Upon successful completion, candidates are prepared to take the Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam and earn the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification, a globally recognized credential in the networking field.