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CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

Course Objectives This course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in networking technologies and…

Course Objectives

This course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in networking technologies and Cisco device configuration. Upon completion, learners will be able to design, configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise-level networks confidently.

Course Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of networking fundamentals and Cisco device configuration.
  2. Design and implement small-to-medium scale networks.
  3. Secure and troubleshoot Cisco networks using industry-standard practices.
  4. Prepare confidently for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 Global Certification Exam.
  5. Build foundational skills for advanced certifications like CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or Cyber Security Specializations.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can work as:

  • Network Support Engineer
  • Network Administrator
  • System/IT Infrastructure Engineer
  • Network Security Specialist (Entry Level)
  • NOC Engineer (Network Operations Center)

 

Detailed Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Networking

  • Network components and architectures
  • LAN, WAN, and Internet concepts
  • OSI and TCP/IP models
  • Network topologies
  • Data flow and encapsulation

Lab Activities:

  • Build a simple LAN in Packet Tracer
  • Verify network connectivity

Module 2: IP Addressing & Subnetting

  • IPv4 and IPv6 address structure
  • Subnetting and supernetting
  • Private vs public IP
  • VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Mask)
  • Calculating subnets manually and with tools

Lab Activities:

  • IP addressing and subnet design
  • Assigning IP addresses in Cisco Packet Tracer

Module 3: Ethernet & Switching

  • Switching fundamentals
  • VLAN concepts and configuration
  • Trunking (802.1Q)
  • Inter-VLAN routing
  • STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) and redundancy
  • EtherChannel

Lab Activities:

  • Configure VLANs and trunk links
  • Implement STP and verify topology

Module 4: Routing Fundamentals

  • Static vs dynamic routing
  • Routing tables and path selection
  • Routing protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP
  • Default routes and route summarization

Lab Activities:

  • Configure and test static and dynamic routing
  • Troubleshoot routing issues

Module 5: IP Services

  • DHCP, DNS, NTP, and SNMP
  • NAT and PAT configuration
  • Syslog services
  • Network time synchronization

Lab Activities:

  • Configure DHCP and NAT
  • Verify NAT translations and IP leases

Module 6: Network Security Fundamentals

  • Security threats and countermeasures
  • Device hardening techniques
  • Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  • Port security
  • VPN fundamentals

Lab Activities:

  • Configure ACLs and SSH for secure access
  • Enable port security on switches

Module 7: Wireless Networking

  • WLAN concepts and standards
  • Access point and controller basics
  • SSIDs and wireless security
  • Troubleshooting wireless connectivity

Lab Activities:

  • Configure a small wireless network in Packet Tracer

Module 8: Network Automation & Programmability

  • Introduction to automation in networking
  • Overview of REST APIs
  • Cisco DNA Center basics
  • Python for networking fundamentals
  • Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Lab Activities:

  • Use basic Python scripts for network data collection
  • Explore Cisco sandbox APIs

Module 9: Network Troubleshooting & Management

  • Cisco troubleshooting methodology
  • Using show and debug commands
  • Common network issues and fixes
  • Backup and restore configurations
  • Network documentation and performance monitoring

Lab Activities:

  • Troubleshoot LAN and routing issues
  • Save and restore device configurations
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