Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®)
Course number: CGICCNA40
In this course, students will gain the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and operate a small to medium-sized Cisco network.
This course teaches professionals how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network. Students will learn how to configure network components, such as a switch, router, and Wireless LAN Controller. Students will also gain skills needed to manage network devices and identify basic security threats.
What You’ll Learn
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- Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics
- Describe the features and functions of the Cisco IOS Software
- Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs
- Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe the operation of switches
- Install a switch and perform the initial configuration
- Describe the TCP/IP internet Layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting
- Describe the TCP/IP Transport layer and Application layer
- Explore functions of routing
- Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router
- Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers
- Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing
- Describe IPv6 main features, addresses and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity
- Describe, implement and verify 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 OSPF
- Explain how STP and 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 ACLs and their applications in the network
- Configure internet access using DHCP clients and explain and configure NAT on Cisco routers
- Describe the basic QoS concepts
- Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built and how to use WLC
- Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization
- Introduce the concept of network programmability and SDN and describe the smart network management solutions like Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access and SD-WAN
- Describe the management of Cisco devices
- Describe the current security threat landscape
- Describe threat defense technologies
- Implement basic steps to harden network devices
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for CCNA certification, but students should have an understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam. The knowledge and skills that students are expected to have before attending this course are:
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic PC operating system navigation skills
- Basic internet usage skills
- Basic IP address knowledge but not mandatory
Target Audience
Target candidates for this course include individuals seeking the CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. The course is also appropriate for support technicians who are involved in the basic installation, operation, and verification of Cisco networks. Key job roles include entry-level network engineer, network administrator, network support technician, and help desk technician.
You should consider this course if you wish to perform the following job tasks:
- Configure: Implement the identified solution by applying the planned implementation processes using Cisco IOS commands and applications in the correct order to the selected devices and portions of the network.
- Verify: Use the appropriate show commands and applications to ensure that the solution was correctly implemented and is performing as desired.
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®)
Exam
CCNA® Routing & Switching Certification Exam by CISCO
Accreditation
Post class completion, students can appear for the CCNA® Routing & Switching Certification Exam.
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