CoursesNetworking CCNA
CEC 157
CCNA
CCNA course covers networking fundamentals, LAN, routing, infrastructure services, and device configuration/troubleshooting, preparing for certification. Enhances network management skills and understanding of network operations.
duration
50 Hours
NEXT BATCH
August 07, 2025
mode
Online
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Program Overview
Master networking essentials with CCNA course. Learn protocols, routing, security, and Cisco technologies. Gain certification readiness and advance your networking career.
Gain foundational knowledge in networking
Learn to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot network systems.
Improve employability with a globally recognized certification.
Develop skills applicable to a wide range of IT disciplines.
Eligiblility
There are no specific prerequisites for taking the CCNA course, but a basic understanding of networking concepts and familiarity with computer systems is beneficial.
Why should you learn?
Master networking concepts, configure, troubleshoot devices, and prepare for CCNA certification. Propel career advancement in the networking field.
Possible Job Roles
After studying CCNA, individuals can pursue roles such as network administrator, network engineer, systems administrator, and technical support engineer.
Salary Range
2.5 to 15 Lakhs Per Annum
Course Modules
50 Hours COURSE
8 hours
Network Fundamentals
+Explore networking essentials: routers, Layer 2/3 switches, firewalls, access points, Cisco DNA Center, WLC, endpoints, servers, and Power over Ethernet. Develop core networking skills.
Routers
Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches
Next-generation firewalls and IPS
Access points
Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC)
Endpoints
Servers
PoE
6 hours
Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
+Explore network topology architectures: two-tier, three-tier, spine-leaf, WAN, SOHO, on-premise, and cloud. Learn characteristics, advantages, and design strategies for scalability.
Two-tier
Three-tier
Spine-lea
WAN
Small office/home office (SOHO)
On-premise and cloud
7 hours
Compare physical interface and cabling types
+Explore physical interfaces and cabling: single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper cables. Compare Ethernet shared media vs. point-to-point connections, understanding advantages and optimal deployment scenarios.
Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper
Connections (Ethernet shared media and point-to-point)
Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed)
Compare TCP to UDP
Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix
0 minutes
Describe IPv6 address types
+Explore IPv6 addressing: unicast (global, unique local, link local), anycast, multicast, and modified EUI-64. Gain insights into their purpose, structure, and applications.
Unicast (global, unique local, and link local)
Anycast
Multicast
Modified EUI 64
Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
4 hours
Describe wireless principles
+Explore wireless networking principles: nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels, SSID configuration, RF fundamentals, wireless encryption. Understand their impact on design, deployment, and security of modern networks.
Nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels
SSID
RF
Encryption
2 hours
Explain virtualization fundamentals
+Dive into virtualization: server virtualization, containers, and key concepts. Discover how virtual environments streamline IT operations, maximize resource efficiency, and enable flexible application deployment.
Server Virtualization
Containers and VRFs
4 hours
Describe switching concepts
+Explore switching concepts: MAC learning/aging, frame switching, flooding, and MAC address table. Understand efficient data forwarding, MAC address management, and network congestion minimization. Gain core switching insights.
MAC learning and aging
Frame switching
Frame flooding
MAC address table
18 hours
Network Access
+Master VLAN configuration across switches, manage access ports for data/voice, set default VLAN, and ensure connectivity. Understand interswitch connectivity, trunk ports, 802.1Q, native VLAN. Optimize network segmentation and data flow.
Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
Access ports (data and voice)
Default VLAN
Connectivity
Configure and verify interswitch connectivity
Trunk ports
802.1Q
Native VLAN
Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols (Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP)
Configure and verify (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel (LACP)
Interpret basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol
Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names
Port states (forwarding/blocking)
PortFast
Describe Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes
Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP, WLC, access/trunk ports, and LAG)
Describe AP and WLC management access connections (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, and TACACS+/RADIUS)
Interpret the wireless LAN GUI configuration for client connectivity, such as WLAN creation, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced settings
23 hours
IP Connectivity
+Dive into IP routing intricacies: interpret routing table components, understand routing decisions based on metrics, configure/verify static routes in IPv4/IPv6, and OSPFv2 for efficient routing.
Interpret the components of routing table
Routing protocol code
Prefix
Network mask
Next hop
Administrative distance
Metric
Gateway of last resort
Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default
Longest prefix match
Administrative distance
Routing protocol metric
Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
Default route
Network route
Host route
Floating static
Configure and verify single area OSPFv2
Neighbor adjacencies
Point-to-point
Broadcast (DR/BDR selection)
Router ID
Describe the purpose, functions, and concepts of first hop redundancy protocols
8 hours
IP Services
+IP Services offers essential insights into network functionality. Learn NAT configuration, NTP setup, DHCP/DNS roles, SNMP, syslog features, DHCP client/relay setup, QoS per-hop behavior, SSH configuration, and TFTP/FTP capabilities
Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools
Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode
Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network
Explain the function of SNMP in network operations
Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels
Configure and verify DHCP client and relay
Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS, such as classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing, and shaping
Describe the capabilities and function of TFTP/FTP in the network
10 hours
Security Fundamentals
+Master security concepts, user awareness, and physical access control. Configure device access, password policies, IPsec VPNs, ACLs, Layer 2 security. Compare authentication, describe wireless security, configure WLAN with WPA2 PSK.
Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques)
Describe security program elements (user awareness, training and physical access control))
Configure and verify device access control using local passwords
Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics)
Describe IPsec remote access and site-to-site VPNs
Configure and verify access control lists
Configure and verify Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection and port security
Compare authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts
Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, and WPA3)
Configure and verify WLAN within the GUI using WPA2 PSK
9 hours
Automation and Programmability
+Explore automation's impact on network management. Contrast traditional vs. controller-based networking, delve into software-defined architecture. Learn REST-based APIs, CRUD operations, HTTP verbs. Understand Puppet, Chef, Ansible, JSON-encoded data.
Explain how automation impacts network management
Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking
Describe controller-based, software defined architecture (overlay,underlay and fabric)
Separation of control plane and data plane
Northbound and Southbound APIs
Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center enabled device management
Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding)
Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Puppet,Chef, and Ansible
Recognize components of JSON-encoded data
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Certifies completion of CCNA course, including network installation, configuration, troubleshooting, LAN switching, and routing
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CCNA: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Concerns regarding our CCNA course? Find the answers to the questions you often ask.
After completing the CCNA course and obtaining certification, you can pursue various roles in the field of networking, such as network administrator, network engineer, systems administrator, and technical support engineer.
CCNA is unique among networking certifications for its emphasis on Cisco technologies and its comprehensive coverage of networking concepts. Its global recognition and value to employers set it apart as a highly sought-after certification in the field.
CCNA knowledge enables professionals to design, implement, and troubleshoot network infrastructures, ensuring smooth operations in industries like telecommunications, IT services, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing.
Yes, CCNA can facilitate a transition into a networking career without prior experience by providing a foundational understanding of networking concepts and a recognized certification.
