CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate Training Course Online Course

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate Training Course

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Course Description

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 verification of Cisco networks.Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is a widely-recognized IT certification for professionals who are beginning their IT careers. The CCNA certification course is ideal for professionals who are part of digital transformation initiatives that help in business growth and new-age infrastructure. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification course validates your knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of networking, IP connectivity, security, automation, and more. The Cisco Certified Network Associate v1.0 (CCNA 200-301) exam is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNA certification.The course, Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA), helps candidates prepare for this exam.

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What you’ll learn

Live Class Practical Oriented Training
Timely Doubt Resolution
Dedicated Student Success Mentor
Certification & Job Assistance
Free Access to Workshop & Webinar
No Cost EMI Option
Network fundamentals in the form of network components, topology, virtualization, switching concepts, & more Install, op...
Host-to-host communication through routers and switches. Resolve network issues and common problems with IPv4 addressing
Describe IPv6 main features and addresses, and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity.
Describe concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built & how to use Wireless LAN Controll...
Installing switches to perform the initial configuration Understanding routing and implementation of a Cisco router
VLANs, trunks, and inter-VLAN Routing. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
Configure Internet access using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients and explain and configure Network Add...
Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing

Covering Topics

Network Fundamentals

Network Access

IP Connectivity

IP Services

Security Fundamentals

Automation and Programmability

Curriculum

  Part 1: Network Fundamentals

Lecture 1: Explain the role and function of network components 
·      Routers

·      L2 and L3 switches

·      Next-generation firewalls and IPS

·      Access points

·      Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC)

·      Endpoints

·      Servers

·      Practical Exercise              

Lecture 2: Describe characteristics of network topology architectures 
·      2 tier

·      3 tier

·      Spine-leaf

·      WAN

·      Small office/home office (SOHO)

·      On-premises and cloud     

·      Practical Exercise  

Lecture 3: Compare physical interface and cabling types 
·      Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper

·      Connections (Ethernet shared media and point-to-point)

·      Concepts of PoE

·      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            

·      Practical Exercise

Lecture 4: Compare IPv6 address types 
·      Global unicast

·      Unique local

·      Link local

·      Anycast

·      Multicast

·      Modified EUI 64

·      Windows, Mac OS, Linux

·      Practical Exercise  

Lecture 5: Verify IP parameters for Client OS 
·      Windows

·      Mac OS

·      Linux         

·      Practical Exercise  

Lecture 6: Describe wireless principles and virtualization fundamentals 
·      Non overlapping Wi-Fi channels

·      SSID

·      RF

·      Encryption 

·      Practical Exercise  

Lecture 7: Describe switching concepts 
·      MAC learning and aging

·      Frame switching

·      Frame flooding

·      MAC address table 

·      Practical Exercise

  Part 2: Network Access

Lecture 8: Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches 
·      Access ports (data and voice)

·      Default VLAN

·      Connectivity          

·      Practical Exercise  

Lecture 9: Configure and verify inter-switch 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) Ether Channel (LACP)

·      Practical Exercise              

Lecture 10: Describe the need for and basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol and identify basic operations 
·      Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names

·      Port states (forwarding/blocking)

·      PortFast benefits

·      Compare 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)

·      Configure the components of a wireless LAN access for client  connectivity using GUI only such as WLAN creation, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced WLAN settings

·      Practical Exercise

  Part 3: IP Connectivity

Lecture 11: Interpret the components of routing table 
·      Routing protocol code

·      Prefix

·      Network mask

·      Next hop

·      Administrative distance

·      Metric

·      Gateway of last resort

·      Practical Exercise              

Lecture 12: Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default 
·      Longest match

·      Administrative distance

·      Routing protocol metric    

·      Practical Exercise  

Lecture 13: Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing 
·      Default route

·      Network route

·      Host route

·      Floating static        

·      Practical Exercise  

Lecture 14: Configure and verify single area OSPFv2 
·      Neighbour adjacencies

·      Point-to-point

·      Broadcast (DR/BDR selection)

·      Router ID

·      Describe the purpose of first hop redundancy protocol    

·      Practical Exercise

  Part 4: IP Services

Lecture 15: Configure and verify inside source NAT using static

     and pools

·      Lecture 16: Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and

     server mode

·      Lecture 17: Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network

·      Lecture 18: Explain the function of SNMP in network operations

·      Lecture 29: Describe the use of syslog features including facilities

     and levels

·      Lecture 20: Configure and verify DHCP client and relay

·    Lecture 21: Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS

    such as classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing,

    shaping

·      Lecture 22: Configure network devices for remote access using

     SSH

·      Lecture 23: Describe the capabilities and function of TFTP/FTP in

     the network

  Part 5: Security Fundamentals

Live Lecture 24-33 
·         Lecture 24: Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques)

·         Lecture 25: Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control)

·         Lecture 26: Configure device access control using local passwords

·         Lecture 27: Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics)

·         Lecture 28: Describe remote access and site-to-site VPNs

·         Lecture 29: Configure and verify access control lists

·         Lecture 30: Configure Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security)

·         Lecture 31: Differentiate authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts

·         Lecture 32: Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, and WPA3)

·         Lecture 33: Configure WLAN using WPA2 PSK using the GUI

  Part 6: Automation and Programmability

Lecture 34: Describe controller-based and software defined architectures (overlay, underlay, and fabric) 
·      Separation of control plane and data plane

·      North-bound and south-bound APIs

·      Explain how automation impacts network management

·      Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking

·      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

·      Interpret JSON encoded data       

·      Practical Exercise

Frequently Asked Questions

There are no prerequisites required to sit for the CCNA exam. However, it would be beneficial if participants have a minimum 1-2 years of work experience in implementing Cisco services and solutions. It is also recommended but not mandatory that participants have basic IP addressing skills and knowledge of networking fundamentals

The course offers a variety of online training options, including: • Live Virtual Classroom Training: Participate in real-time interactive sessions with instructors and peers. • 1:1 Doubt Resolution Sessions: Get personalized assistance and clarification on course-related queries. • Recorded Live Lectures*: Access recorded sessions for review or to catch up on missed classes. • Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility to learn at your own pace and according to your schedule.

Live Virtual Classroom Training allows you to attend instructor-led sessions in real-time through an online platform. You can interact with the instructor, ask questions, participate in discussions, and collaborate with fellow learners, simulating the experience of a traditional classroom setting from the comfort of your own space.

If you miss a live session, you can access recorded lectures* to review the content covered during the session. This allows you to catch up on any missed material at your own pace and ensures that you don't fall behind in your learning journey.

The course offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to learn at times that suit you best. Whether you have other commitments or prefer to study during specific hours, the course structure accommodates your needs, enabling you to balance your learning with other responsibilities effectively. *Note: Availability of recorded live lectures may vary depending on the course and training provider.