CCNA COURSE OBJECTIVE:
After completing this CCNA course you should be able to:
• Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics
• Understand the model of host-to-host communication
• Describe the features and functions of the Cisco Internetwork Operating System (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 configurationLes mer
TARGET AUDIENCE FOR CCNA COURSE:
Anyone looking to start a career in networking or wishing to achieve the Cisco CCNA Certification.
CCNA COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:
• Basic computer literacy
• Basic PC operating system navigation skills
• Basic internet usage skills
• Basic IP address knowledge
CCNA COURSE CONTENT:
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
Configuring Static Routing
Implementing VLANs and Trunks
Routing Between VLANs
Introducing OSPF
Building Redundant Switched Topologies
Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Explaining the Basics of ACL
Enabling Internet Connectivity
Introducing AL and ML in Network Operations
Introducing System Monitoring
Managing Cisco Devices
Securing Administrative Access
Implementing Device Hardening
Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy (Self-Study)
Introducing WAN Technologies (Self-Study)
Introducing QoS (Self-Study)
Explaining Wireless Fundamentals (Self-Study)
Introducing Architectures and Virtualization (Self-Study)
Explaining Software-Defined Networking (Self-Study)
Introducing CCNA Network Programmability (Self-Study)
Examining the CCNA Security Threat Landscape (Self-Study)
Implementing Threat Defense Technologies (Self-Study)
Labs:
• Discovery 1: Get Started with Cisco Command-Line Interface (CLI)
• Discovery 2: Observe How a Switch Operates
• Discovery 3: Perform Basic Switch Configuration
• FAST Lab 1: Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
• Discovery 4: Inspect TCP/IP Applications
• Discovery 5: Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router
• Discovery 6: Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
• FAST Lab 2: Implement an Initial Router Configuration
• Discovery 7: Configure Default Gateway
• Discovery 8: Explore Packet Forwarding
• Discovery 9: Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
• Discovery 10: Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
• Discovery 11: Configure Basic IPv6 ConnectivityLes mer
• Discovery 31: Configure a WLAN to Use WPA2 PSK
FOLLOW ON COURSES after CCNA:
This CCNA course covers network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP Services, security fundamentals and verification of Cisco Networks and is a great starting point for those starting their Cisco career certification journey. The following courses are recommended for further study.
CLFNDU – Understanding Cisco Collaboration Foundations
DCFNDU – Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations
ENFNDU – Understanding Cisco Enterprise Foundations
SPFNDU – Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations
WLFNDU – Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations
Alternatively should you wish to progress to the professional level then you may wish to review
CLCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies
DCCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Date Center Core Technologies
ENCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies.
SCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies
SPCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies
