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CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate

The CCNA, or Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1 & 2 (ICND1 & 2), course is the first step into Cisco networking.

The goal of this course is to provide students with the key skills to be successful when deploying routers and switches in a medium-sized network.

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 2 is an essential course for students preparing for the CCNA certifications. Students pursuing the CCNA certification should attend parts 1 & 2 of the ICND course.

Quick course guide

Qualification:	CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate	Student support:	24x7 support by expert mentors
Study time:	Full time: 12 to 18 days Part time: 2 to 3 months	Prerequisites:	None
Enrolment dates:	Anytime, start now!	Assessment: Via external provider	640-822, 640-816
Delivered by:	Skillsoft	Resources required:	Internet email

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Skills you'll gain

Configure and troubleshoot routed and switched internetworks
Configure and troubleshoot routed and switched internetworks
Expand a small-sized, switched LAN to a medium-sized LAN with multiple switches, supporting VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree
Describe routing concepts as they apply to a medium-sized network and discuss considerations when implementing routing on the network
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single-area OSPF
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP
Determine how to apply ACLs based on network requirements, and configure, verify, and troubleshoot ACLs on a medium-sized network
Describe when to use NAT or PAT on a medium-sized network and configure NAT or PAT on routers
Explain IPv6 addressing and configure IPv6 on a Cisco router
Identify and implement the appropriate WAN technology based on network requirements

What's included

Weekday email support by expert mentors
Hands-on interactive exercises
Practice exam questions
Self-paced study format
Certification guarantee

Who is this course for?

Junior network engineer
Entry-level support technician
Telecoms support engineer
Network Designer

Prerequisites for this course

There are no prerequisites for this course.

However, a basic understanding of computer systems and network technologies is expected.

Students new to computer and network architecture should consider taking the CompTIA N+ course prior to the CCNA.

640 – 822: ICND1 1.1

Network Fundamentals
Network Communications and Connections
Switched LANS
Switch Optimization, Security, and Troubleshooting
Wireless LANS
Routing and Addressing In the LAN
Packet Delivery, Security, and Remote Access on the Router -
WAN Technologies and Routing
WAN Encapsulation and Dynamic Routing Using Rip
Network Environment Management
Fundamentals of Networking
Network Connections and Communications
Optimizing and Troubleshooting Switch Security -
Implementing Wireless LANS
Routing and Cisco Routers
The Packet Delivery Process, Router Security, and Remote Access
WAN Technologies
WAN Encapsulation and Rip Routing
Managing the Network Environment

640 – 816: ICND2 1.1

Network Implementation
Medium-Sized Switched Network Construction
Medium-Sized Routed Network Construction
Single-Area OSPF Implementation
EIGRP Implementation
Access Control Lists
Address Space Management
LAN Extension into a WAN

CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate

The CCNA, or Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1 & 2 (ICND1 & 2), course is the first step into Cisco networking.

Quick course guide