Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco
CCNA validates a broad range of fundamentals for all IT careers - from networking technologies, to security, to software development - proving you have the skills businesses need to meet market demands.
Duration
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Credits
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Cost
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Format
Online
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onPerform router and switch configuration tasks using Cisco IOS command-line interface following standard protocols.Developing
- KnowledgeApply IP addressing schemes and subnetting techniques to design scalable network architectures.Developing
- Hands-onOperate network monitoring and troubleshooting tools to diagnose connectivity issues in production environments.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze network traffic patterns and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.Developing
- Hands-onPerform basic network security implementations including access control lists and port security configurations.Developing
- KnowledgeApply routing protocols including OSPF and EIGRP to establish dynamic routing in multi-router networks.Developing
- Hands-onPerform VLAN configuration and inter-VLAN routing to segment network traffic and improve performance.Developing
- KnowledgeApply network automation concepts and programmability fundamentals using APIs and configuration management tools.Developing
- KnowledgeExplain fundamental networking concepts including OSI and TCP/IP models in enterprise network environments.Emerging
- KnowledgeExplain wireless networking standards and security protocols for deploying enterprise wireless solutions.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Apply network fundamentals including network components, topologies, IP addressing, and virtualization in an enterprise network context
- Configure and verify network access including VLANs, interswitch connectivity, wireless networking, and Spanning Tree Protocol
- Configure and verify IP connectivity including routing protocols, static routing, and first hop redundancy in an enterprise network
- Configure and verify IP services including NAT, DHCP, DNS, NTP, QoS, and network management protocols
- Implement security fundamentals including access control lists, VPNs, wireless security, and device hardening in a network environment
- Apply automation and programmability concepts including REST APIs, configuration management tools, and AI and machine learning in network operations
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
No formal prerequisites CCNA is an asset to IT professionals of all experience levels, but learners often benefit from one or more years of experience implementing and administering Cisco solutions. To earn your CCNA certification, you’ll need to pass a core exam: Administering Cisco Solutions (200-301 CCNA) v1.1. This exam tests your knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.
What you need to earn this credential
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Eligible funding programs
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