Cisco Certified Network Associate
CCNA Certification
Course Description
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) course is meticulously designed to prepare candidates for the CCNA exam, equipping them with vital networking knowledge and skills. It encompasses network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. Throughout this comprehensive programme, participants will learn to install, configure, and manage small to medium-sized networks, mastering key concepts and techniques essential for today’s IT environments.
By focusing on real-world applications and practical skills, this course ensures candidates are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of modern networking. Completing the CCNA course and passing the exam earns participants a globally recognised certification, significantly enhancing their career prospects within the IT industry.
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Why WingsWay?
WingsWay Training Institute, a globally recognised and trusted training centre, ensures you receive top-quality education and recognition for your efforts.
Our commitment to exceptional private education has earned endorsements from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and ISO 9001:2015 certification from the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). WingsWay also offers CPD-SO-accredited training that meets rigorous international standards for training course content, structure, and outcomes.
WingsWay has been honoured with the title of ‘Best Training Institute‘ on two occasions and has received the ‘Outstanding Organisation Award‘. Our training services have garnered recognition from students across more than 85 nationalities , reflecting our commitment to quality and excellence in education.
Course Content
- The role and function of network components
- Characteristics of network topology architectures
- Compare physical interface and cabling types
- Identify interface and cable issues
- Compare TCP to UDP
- IPv4 addressing and subnetting
- IPv6 addressing and prefix
- IP parameters for client OS
- Wireless principles
- Switching concepts
Unit 2 – Network Access
- VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
- Interswitch connectivity
- Layer 2/Layer 3 EtherChannel (LACP)
- Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol
- Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes
- Physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components
- Wireless LAN GUI configuration for client connectivity
Unit 3 – IP Connectivity
- Components of routing table
- Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
- Configure and verify single area OSPFv2
- First hop redundancy protocols
Unit 4 – IP Services
- Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools
- Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode
- The role of DHCP and DNS within the network
- SNMP in network operations
- Syslog features
- Configure and verify DHCP client and relay
- Forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS
- Configure network devices for remote access using SSH
- TFTP/FTP in the network
Unit 5 – Security Fundamentals
- Key security concepts
- Security program elements
- Device access control using local passwords
- Security password policies elements
- IPsec remote access and site-to-site VPNs
- Access control lists
- Layer 2 security features
- Authentication, authorisation, and accounting concepts
- Wireless security protocols
- WLAN within the GUI using WPA2 PSK
Unit 6 – Automation and Programmability
- Automation and its impact on network management
- Traditional networks vs. controller-based networking
- Controller-based, software defined architecture
- Traditional campus device management vs. Cisco DNA Center enabled device management
- REST-based APIs
- Configuration management mechanisms
- JSON-encoded data
Key Topics
- Network Fundamentals
- IP Connectivity
- Network Access
- Security Fundamentals
- Automation and Programmability
Learner’s Profile
- No formal prerequisites
- At least one year of experience implementing and administering Cisco solutions
- Basic knowledge of IP addressing and network fundamentals is beneficial
Course Duration
- 11 hours
Career Opportunities
The CCNA certification has a variety of options for students to specialise in domains like Routing, Switching, Security, Collaboration, Service providers, and many other fields.
Once you complete this course and pass the CCNA exam, you will be eligible to become:
- Network Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Help Desk Administrator
- System Engineer
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