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Cisco CCNA Training Part 1   

Semester 1 – ITN + Semester 2 - SRWE, total duration = 138 hours.

Introduction to Networks – CCNAv7-ITN Semester 1

ITN lays the groundwork for students with basic computer skills. This course is designed to introduce students to the world of networking from a basic point of view while building skills and a solid understanding of network types, protocols, and communications through the 7 Layers of the OSI and 4 Layers of the TCP/IP Reference Models.  Students finish with a strong knowledgebase to progress to subsequent courses.  

Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials – CCNAv7-SRWE Semester 2 (Prerequisite: completion of ITN)

SRWE focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLANs) and security concepts.

 

Job Outlook

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for IT networking professionals holding a certificate like CCNA is forecasted to have an 8% rate of growth until 2024. This is because of an increased usage of both networking technologies and cloud-based solutions in the corporate business world.

Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 18,200 job opportunities across the U.S.

The certification allows an associate to work as a technician in one or more areas, including routing and switching, security, wireless services, or data center operation.

 

FAQs

What is the CCNA certification?

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is a technical certification that Cisco offers for early-career networking professionals.

 

What does a Cisco Certified Network Associate role involve?

Cisco Certified Network Associates work to support Local Area Network Technologies in support of the corporate goal. CCNA Technicians troubleshoot common network connectivity issues in addition to implementing, configuring, and supporting the underlying network infrastructure. The job of a CCNA or Cisco Certified Network Associate is to install, configure, and troubleshoot networks using products from Cisco, a major provider of networking services. 

 

How do I become Cisco Certified?

CCNA candidates must pass the Cisco 200-301 CCNA exam to be certified. The exam covers networking fundamentals, including the latest technologies, software development skills and professional roles. Passing it demonstrates that the test taker knows the basics of running a network.

 

Course Objectives

To develop competencies in the field of networking.

Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They can perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify, and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN.

 

Prerequisites

Semester 1 – ITN - A general understanding of desktop computing and IT support

Semester 2 – SRWE-Prerequisite: completion of ITN

 

Curriculum

Introduction to Networks (ITN) 

Module 1 - Networking Today

Module 2 - Basic Switch and End Device Configuration

Module 3 - Protocols and Models

Module 4 - Physical Layer

Module 5 - Number Systems

Module 6 - Data Link Layer

Module 7 - Ethernet Switching

Module 8 - Network Layer

Module 9 - Address Resolution

Module 10 - Basic Router Configuration

Module 11 - IPv4 Addressing

Module 12 - IPv6 Addressing

Module 13 - ICMP

Module 14 - Transport Layer

Module 15 - Application Layer

Module 16 - Network Security Fundamentals

Module 17 - Build a Small Network           

Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)

Module 1 - Basic Device Configuration

Module 2 - Switching Concepts

Module 3 – VLANs

Module 4 - Inter-VLAN Routing

Module 5 – STP

Module 6 - EtherChannel

Module 7 - DHCPv4

Module 8 - SLAAC and DHCPv6 Concepts

Module 9 - FHRP Concepts

Module 10 - LAN Security Concepts

Module 11 - Switch Security Configuration

Module 12 - WLAN Concepts

Module 13 - WLAN Configuration

Module 14 - Routing Concepts

Module 15 - IP Static Routing

Module 16 - Troubleshoot Static and Default Routes

 

Instructor

Christopher Viteritti is a Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)/AWS Educator with 29 years of experience teaching networking and network security at Associate and Professional levels.  Sphere of knowledge and experience encompasses information systems and communications network design, implementation, configuration, and optimization with a focus on developing secure resilient communications systems. Experienced in developing and deploying fiber-channel video editing networks with associated SAN storage, upscale realty communication systems, consulting for gaming convention deployment as well as large scale facility communications/data networks and security systems design/integration build coordination.

 

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  • CISCO CCNA Training Part 1
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