This course is designed to equip professionals with comprehensive technical knowledge and skills covering networking fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, as well as automation and programmability. The curriculum is based on the latest official Cisco exam blueprint (200-301 v1.1), incorporating modern concepts such as Generative AI, cloud network management, and machine learning to ensure alignment with contemporary technical labor market requirements.
Note: This course does not grant a certificate of attendance. It is specifically designed to prepare and train participants to pass the official examination, equipping them with a high level of professional competence to successfully obtain the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credential accredited by Cisco.
Course Objectives
- Establish a deep understanding of network components, the OSI model, and internetworking protocols.
- Enable participants to configure and manage switches and routers in medium and large-scale network environments.
- Explain IPv4 and IPv6 addressing concepts and advanced subnetting techniques.
- Strengthen the ability to secure network infrastructure using foundational security mechanisms and Access Control Lists (ACLs).
- Apply automation and programmability strategies to reduce human error and enhance administrative efficiency.
- Professionally prepare candidates to navigate the official exam environment through intensive virtual labs and practice simulations.
Detailed Training Content
Unit 1: Network Fundamentals
- Network components, including routers, switches, and next-generation firewalls.
- Network topologies and the design of cloud and on-premises networks.
- Physical layer media, including copper and fiber-optic cabling.
- IP addressing with in-depth coverage of IPv4 and IPv6.
- Wireless fundamentals, security standards, and channel configurations.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on network fundamentals and addressing models.
Unit 2: Network Access
- Configuration of Virtual LANs (VLANs) and Inter-VLAN routing techniques.
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to prevent network loops.
- EtherChannel technologies to increase bandwidth and ensure high availability.
- Wireless LAN (WLAN) fundamentals and configuration of Wireless LAN Controllers.
- Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP).
- Practical exercises and applied questions on switching technologies and wireless access.
Unit 3: IP Connectivity
- Routing concepts, routing table construction, and best-path selection.
- Static routing and its applications in subnetworks and default routing.
- Dynamic routing using OSPFv2 within a single-area design.
- First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRPs) to ensure service continuity.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on dynamic routing protocols and IP connectivity.
Unit 4: IP Services
- Network Address Translation (NAT) types: Static, Dynamic, and PAT.
- Time synchronization and file transfer protocols (NTP, SNMP, FTP, TFTP).
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server and client configuration.
- Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization.
- Secure remote access tools (SSH, Telnet) and management channel protection.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on IP services and protocol management.
Unit 5: Security Fundamentals
- Cybersecurity concepts, common threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Standard and Extended ACLs and implementation techniques for traffic filtering.
- Layer 2 security and switch protection mechanisms.
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) concepts and secure network access.
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): Site-to-Site and Remote Access models.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on foundational network security and ACL configuration.
Unit 6: Automation and Programmability
- Traditional versus automated network management.
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts and Cisco DNA Center architecture.
- REST APIs and data formats such as JSON.
- Configuration management tools including Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
- AI and machine learning applications in network monitoring and performance analytics.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on modern automation and programmability concepts.
Unit 7: Final Review and Official Exam Simulation
- Comprehensive review of all six domains of the updated curriculum.
- Hands-on lab analysis and structured technical troubleshooting practice.
- Full mock examination simulating the official Cisco testing environment.
- Exam time management strategies and techniques for handling complex questions.
- Practical exercises and applied questions covering the complete CCNA curriculum and final simulations.
Target Audience
- Entry-level and aspiring network engineers seeking international certification.
- Systems Administrators and IT support professionals.
- Engineering and Information Technology students aiming to enhance employability.
- Cybersecurity professionals seeking foundational infrastructure knowledge.
- Technical specialists transitioning toward automation and software-defined networking.
The CCNA certification represents a foundational milestone in any successful IT career path, reflecting your ability to work with modern global networking technologies. Investing in this preparatory course ensures that you acquire the competencies required to design, operate, and secure contemporary networks, opening extensive career opportunities within leading technology organizations w
