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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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Total Duration 80 Hours
Level Beginner / Intermediate
Delivery Mode
Virtual Learning Public Classroom
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Skills you'll learn

12 skills
Network Fundamentals
Cisco IOS Configuration
IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing
Cisco Router Configuration
VLANS and Routing between VLANs
OSPF Routing
DHCP & NAT
WAN & VPN Fundamentals
Wireless Network and WLC
QoS Fundamentals

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required to enroll in this CCNA training course.
Basic understanding of networking concepts and operating systems is recommended

Course Outline

This isn't just a course. It's a structured path designed to turn you into a specialist ready for the global job market.

  • Exploring the Functions of Networking
  • Introducing the Host-to-Host Communications Model
  • Operating Cisco IOS Software
  • Introducing LANs
  • Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
  • Starting a Switch
  • Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
  • Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
  • Exploring the Functions of Routing
  • Configuring a Cisco Router
  • Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
  • Troubleshooting a Simple Network
  • Introducing Basic IPv6
  • Implementing VLANs and Trunks
  • Routing Between VLANs
  • Introducing OSPF
  • Building Redundant Switched Topologies
  • Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
  • Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
  • Introducing WAN Technologies
  • Explaining Basics of ACL
  • Enabling Internet Connectivity
  • Introducing QoS
  • Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
  • Introducing Architectures and Virtualization
  • Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
  • Introducing System Monitoring
  • Managing Cisco Devices
  • Examining the Security Threat Landscape
  • Implementing Threat Defense Technologies
  • Securing Administrative Access
  • Implementing Device Hardening

Target Audience

Designed to meet the needs of learners at different career stages, empowering them to build user-centered digital experiences

Cisco IT professionals planning to progress their networking career
IT professionals working on LAN, WAN, routing and switching technologies
Individuals preparing to the Cisco CCNA certification
Students willing to gain practical understanding about Cisco networking fundamentals
Learning outcomes

What you'll learn

Identify the elements of a computer network and explain the properties of each
Define and discuss the Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS®) software and the functions of it
Discuss LAN networks and the functions of switches in a LAN network
Explain Ethernet as the access layer protocol for TCP/IP and explain how switches function
Install and configure the switch for the first time
Define the TCP/IP Internet layer, IPv4, and subnetting
Define the TCP/IP Transport layer and Application layer
Discover the purpose and functionality of routing
Configure a Cisco router using basic configurations
Discuss host-to-host communication between switches and routers
Solve the typical problems in switched networks and problems with IPv4 addressing
Explain the functions and features of IPv6 addresses and configure IPv6 address
Describe, implement, and verify Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and trunks
Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing
Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Explain how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) work
Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel
Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols
Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts
Describe the operation of Access Control Lists (ACLs) and their applications in the network
Configure Internet access using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients and explain and configure Network Address Translation (NAT) on Cisco routers
Describe basic Quality of Service (QoS) concepts
Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built, and how to use Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs)
Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization
About this course

About this course

In the CCNA course, you will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. This training covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers; managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats. The training also gives you a foundation in network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking.

This training helps you prepare to take the 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.

Accredited Credentials

CLS attendance certification

  • Attendance Certificate from CLS Learning Solutions
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)