A+ Certification
Launch your networking career with essential skills in routing, switching, security, and automation.
The CCNA (Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions) course builds foundational networking skills in IP fundamentals, switching, routing, security, and automation, enabling you to manage and troubleshoot modern networks and prepare for career roles as network operators, administrators, or support engineers.
CCNA Course Outline
1. Network Fundamentals
- OSI & TCP/IP models, network topologies & devices
- Ethernet, cabling, physical connectivity, switching basics
- IP addressing, subnetting (IPv4 & IPv6), VLANs
2. Network Access / Switching
- Switch configuration, VLANs, trunking, STP
- Port security, EtherChannel, switch stacking
- Wireless fundamentals (WLAN, AP modes, basic wireless security)
3. IP Connectivity / Routing
- Static routing, default routes
- Dynamic routing basics (OSPF, possibly EIGRP depending on curriculum)
- Inter-VLAN routing, routing between networks
4. IP Services
- DHCP, NAT, DNS
- Quality of Service basics
- Network monitoring, syslog, SNMP
- IPv6 foundational services
5. Security Fundamentals
- Secure device management (passwords, SSH, ACLs)
- Basic firewall / perimeter security concepts
- Layer 2 & Layer 3 security (port security, ACLs, etc.)
6. Automation & Programmability
- Introduction to network automation concepts
- APIs, REST, JSON, small scripts / network device programmability
- Configuration management tools, infrastructure as code basics
7. Hands-on Labs & Troubleshooting Practice
- Realistic network topologies to configure switches, routers
- Fault insertion and problem solving
- Combined labs integrating multiple modules
Why Take This Course?
- Acquire real, usable networking skills that many IT roles require.
- Stand out in the job market, CCNA is recognized globally by employers.
- Boost your confidence in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networks.
- Gain exposure to modern topics like automation and programmability early.
- Serve as a stepping stone to more advanced Cisco certifications (CCNP, specialist, expert).
Enrolment Requirements
Prerequisites
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No formal prerequisites required by Cisco to enroll.
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Recommended to have some basic IT / computer knowledge (networking concepts, IP addressing) or exposure.
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Hands-on practice especially in labs or simulation tools (Packet Tracer, GNS3, etc.) is strongly suggested for mastering the concepts.
Career options for this course.
- Network engineer
- Network administrator
- Network support technician
- Technical support engineer
- Systems adminisrator
- IT infrastructure technician
- Help desk technician
- Security technician
- Field/ Support Engineer
Get CCNA certified.
