Cisco Beginner CIS 201

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Install, configure and troubleshoot routed and switched networks on real Cisco gear.

80 hours In-person or live online, with real Cisco equipment and virtual labs Prepares for the Cisco CCNA exam

Overview

What this course is about

A hands-on certification program that equips you to install, configure, operate and troubleshoot small-to-medium routed and switched networks — with real Cisco equipment and virtual labs.

Outcomes

What you’ll be able to do

Gain practical experience with Cisco networking equipment
Install, maintain and secure small-to-medium networks
Prepare for the Cisco CCNA certification exam
Qualify for network administrator and support engineer roles

Curriculum

What you’ll learn

Network fundamentals and the OSI model
Router and switch configuration
IPv4/IPv6 addressing and subnetting
LAN, VLAN and WLAN technologies
Routing protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP
Device hardening and access control
WAN connectivity and VPN basics
Troubleshooting and intro to automation

Who it’s for

Entry-level IT professionals and aspiring network specialists and administrators.

Recommended background

No formal prerequisites; a basic understanding of networks and operating systems is recommended.

Where it can take you

Network AdministratorSupport EngineerSystems Technician

Career pathways

Part of a bigger plan

Network Engineer
Build and secure the networks everything runs on.

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