Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  Course Number
     CCNA1234
  Course Description

CCNA® is a comprehensive curriculum that includes four separate modules. These modules cover the learning objectives of the CCNA certification exam, which is the first step in a Cisco career certification path. The curriculum emphasizes the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques to resolve networking issues. Students learn how to install and configure Cisco switches and routers in local and wide-area networks using various protocols, provide Level 1 troubleshooting service, and improve network performance and security. Additionally, training is provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software tools and equipment.

The CCNA certification course, which is taught mainly at secondary and post-secondary levels, features the following modules:

  • CCNA1—Networking Basics
  • CCNA2—Routers and Routing Basics
  • CCNA3—Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing
  • CCNA4—WAN Technologies
  Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of each course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion.

CCNA1 Networking Basics Competencies
Acquired competencies include:

  • Basics of Ethernet technologies
  • Cabling LANs and WANs
  • Network media
  • Basics of TCP/IP and IP addressing
  • Routing fundamentals

CCNA2 Routers and Routing Basics Competencies
Acquired competencies include:

  • Basics of configuring routers
  • Routing protocols
  • TCP/IP concepts
  • Access control lists
  • Networking troubleshooting skills

CCNA3 Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing Competencies
Acquired competencies include:

  • VLSM
  • Basics of OSPF and EIGRP
  • Switch concepts andconfiguration
  • Spanning -Tree Protocol
  • VLANs and VTP

CCNA4 WAN Technologies Competencies
Acquired competencies include:

  • ISDN and DDR
  • Frame Relay
  • PPP
  • WAN technologies
  • NAT, PAT, and DHCP
  Target Student
The target audience is anyone who desires a practical, technical introduction to the field of networking. This includes high school students, community college students, and lifelong-learning students who are interested in careers as network technicians, network engineers, network administrators, and network help-desk staff.
  Prerequisites
The successful completion of this course, requires the following:
  • Basic computer literacy and awareness of the Internet
The following skills are beneficial, but not required:
  • Prior experience with computer hardware, binary math, and basic electronics
  • Background in cabling
  Certification
  Exam

(640-801 ) Cisco Certified Network Associate
 
  Certificate
Cisco Certified Network Associate
  Course Content

CCNA1: Networking Basics
Module 1. Introduction to Networking
Your Connection to the Internet
Networking Math

Module 2. Networking Fundamentals
Networking Terminology
Bandwidth
Networking Models

Module 3. Networking Media
Copper Media
Optical Media
Wireless Media

Module 4. Cable Testing
Background for Studying Frequency-Based Cable Testing
Signals and Noise

Module 5. Cabling LANs and WANs
Cabling the LAN
Cabling the WANs

Module 6. Ethernet Fundamentals
Ethernet Fundamentals
Ethernet Operation

Module 7. Ethernet Technologies
10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet
Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet

Module 8. Ethernet Switching
Ethernet Switching
Collision Domains and Broadcast Domains

Module 9. TCP/IP Protocol Suite and IP Addressing
Introduction to TCP/IP
Internet Addresses
Obtaining an IP Address

Module 10. Routing Fundamentals and Subnets
Routed Protocol
IP Routing Protocols
The Mechanics of Subnetting

Module 11. TCP/IP Transport and Application Layer
TCP/IP Transport Layer
The Application Layer

CCNA 2: Router and Routing Basics
Module 1. WANs and Routers
WANs
Routers

Module 2. Introduction to Routers
Operating Cisco IOS Software
Starting a Router

Module 3. Configuring a Router
Configuring a Router
Finishing the Configuration

Module 4. Learning about Other Devices
Discovering and Connecting to Neighbors
Getting Information about Remote Devices

Module 5. Managing Cisco IOS Software
Router Boot Sequence and Verification
Managing the Cisco File System

Module 6. Routing and Routing Protocols
Introduction to Static Routing
Dynamic Routing Overview
Routing Protocols Overview

Module 7. Distance Vector Routing Protocols
Distance Vector Routing
RIP
IGRP

Module 8. TCP/IP Suite Error and Control Messages
Overview of TCP/IP Error Message
TCP/IP Suite Control Messages

Module 9. Basic Router Troubleshooting
Examining the Routing Table
Network Testing
Troubleshooting Router Issues Overview

Module 10. Intermediate TCP/IP
TCP Operation
Overview of Transport Layer Ports

Module 11. Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Access Control List Fundamentals
Access Control Lists (ACLs)

CCNA 3: Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing
Module 1. Introduction to Classless Routing
VLSM
RIP Version 2

Module 2. Single-Area OSPF
Link-State Routing Protocol
Single Area OSPF Concepts
Single Area OSPF Configuration

Module 3. EIGRP EIGRP Concepts
EIGRP Configuration
Troubleshooting Routing Protocols

Module 4. Switching Concepts
Introduction to Ethernet/802.3 LANs
Introduction to LAN Switching
Switch Operation

Module 5. Switches
LAN Design
LAN Switches

Module 6. Switch Configuration
Starting the Switch
Configuring the Switch

Module 7. Spanning Tree Protocol
Redundant Topologies
Spanning Tree Protocol

Module 8. Virtual LANs
VLAN Concepts
VLAN Configuration
Troubleshooting VLANs

Module 9. Virtual Trunking Protocol
Trunking
VTP
Inter-VLAN Routing Overview

CCNA 4: WAN Technologies
Module 1. Scaling IP Addresses
Scaling Networks with NAT and PAT
DHCP

Module 2. WAN Technologies
WAN Technologies Overview
WAN Technologies
WAN Design

Module 3. PPP
Serial Point-to-Point Links
PPP Authentication
Configuring PPP

Module 4. ISDN and DDR
ISDN Concepts
ISDN Configuration

Module 5. Frame Relay
Frame Relay Concepts
Configuring Frame Relay

Module 6. Introduction to Network Administration
Workstations and Servers
Network Management