CCNA

5 days Instructor Led Training plus 3 days self-study. After the course, access to the lab exercises is still possible for 60 hours over a period of 90 days.

The course provides you with a broad spectrum of basic knowledge for all IT professions. Through a combination of lecture, practical exercises and self-study, you will learn how to install, operate, configure and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The course covers the configuration of network components such as switches, routers and wireless LAN controllers, the basics of network management and how to recognize basic security threats. This course also covers the introduction of AI and Machine Learning (ML) in networking.

This course will help you prepare for the Cisco® Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) exam. Passing this one exam will earn you the CCNA certification.

Course Contents

• Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics 
• Understand the model of host-to-host communication 
• Describe the features and functions of the Cisco IOS Software 
• Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs 
• Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of transmission control protocol and the internet protocol (TCP/IP) and describe the operation of switches 
• Install a switch and perform the initial configuration 
• Describe the TCP/IP internet layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting 
• Describe the TCP/IP transport layer and application layer 
• Explore the functions of routing 
• Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router 
• Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers 
• Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing 
• Describe IPv6 main features, addresses and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity 
• Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing 
• Describe, implement and verify virtual local area networks (VLANs) and trunks 
• Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing 
• Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of open shortest path first (OSPF) 
• Explain how spanning tree protocol (STP) and rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP) work 
• Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel 
• Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols 
• Describe basic wide-area network (WAN) and virtual private network (VPN) concepts 
• Describe the operation of access control lists (ACLs) and their applications in the network 
• Configure internet access using dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) clients and explain and configure network address translation (NAT) on Cisco routers 
• Describe the basic quality of service (QoS) concepts 
• Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built and how to use WLC 
• Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization 
• Explain software-defined networks 
• Configure basic Cisco IOS system monitoring tools 
• Describe the management of Cisco devices 
• Describe the current security threat landscape 
• Describe threat defense technologies 
• Implement a basic security configuration of the device management plane 
• Implement basic steps to harden network devices 
• Discuss the need of network programmability in Enterprise networks, common programmability protocols, and configuration management tools 
• Describe AI and ML in network operations 

You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book. In the Cisco Digital Learning Version, the content of the courseware is integrated into the learning interface instead.

Target Group

This course is designed for anyone seeking CCNA certification. The course also provides foundational knowledge for all support technicians involved in the basic installation, operation and monitoring of Cisco networks.

The job roles that best fit the material used in this course are:

• Entry-level Network Engineers
• Entry-level Network Administrators
• Entry-level Network Support Technicians
• Entry-level Help Desk Technicians

Knowledge Prerequisites

• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of the PC operating system
• Basic knowledge of internet usage
• Basic IP address knowledge
  
  There are no formal prerequisites for CCNA certification, but you should make sure you have a good understanding of the exam topics.

Complementary and Continuative Courses

CCNA PowerCamp – Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions

You are interested in a certification? The course at hand is part of the following certification(s):

Certification as CCNA Certification

Certification as CCNA Certification

Certification as CCNA Certification

Certification as CCNA Certification

Certification as CCNA Certification

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Hybrid training

Hybrid training means that online participants can additionally attend a classroom course. The dynamics of a real seminar are maintained, and the online participants are able to benefit from that. Online participants of a hybrid course use a collaboration platform, such as WebEx Training Center or Saba Meeting. To do this, a PC with browser and Internet access is required, as well as a headset and ideally a Web cam. In the seminar room, we use specially developed and customized audio- and video-technologies. This makes sure that the communication between all persons involved works in a convenient and fault-free way.

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Cisco Digital Learning

This course is available in the Cisco Digital Learning Library. These recently developed, multi-modal training events include HD videos moderated by lecturers with stored searchable text and subtitles, as well as a exercises, labs, and explanatory text and graphics. We provide this offer to you via our myExperTeach learning portal. Effective of the activation of the account, access to the courses will be granted for a duration of 6 months. In the case of packet solutions (Cisco Digital Learning Subscriptions), this time period will amount to 12 months.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.