Cisco CCNA

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Cisco CCNA course provides foundational to intermediate knowledge of networking concepts, IP connectivity, network access, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability. This course prepares learners to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-sized routed and switched networks and prepares candidates for the Cisco 200-301 CCNA Certification Exam.

Course Title: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Duration: 5 Days (Instructor-Led) / 40 Hours
Mode: Classroom | Online Live | Corporate Training
Level: Associate (Beginner to Intermediate)

Target Audience

• Network Engineers & Administrators

• IT Support Professionals

• System Engineers

• Fresh Graduates entering Networking

• Anyone preparing for CCNA Certification

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of computers and operating systems

• No prior Cisco certification required

• Basic knowledge of networking is helpful but not mandatory

Course Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand network fundamentals and architectures

• Configure VLANs, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing

• Implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing

• Configure routing protocols such as OSPF

• Secure networks using ACLs and basic security practices

• Understand WAN, NAT, DHCP, and DNS operations

• Perform troubleshooting using Cisco tools

• Understand automation and SDN basics

Detailed Course Modules

Module 1: Network Fundamentals

• What is Networking?

• OSI & TCP/IP Models

• Network Components (Router, Switch, Firewall, AP)

• LAN vs WAN vs MAN

• Bandwidth, Throughput, Latency

• Topologies & Network Types

• Introduction to Virtualization & Cloud

Lab: Exploring Network Devices & Cabling

Module 2: IP Addressing & Subnetting

• IPv4 Address Structure

• Binary & Subnetting Concepts

• CIDR & VLSM

• Public vs Private IP

• IPv6 Fundamentals

• Address Assignment Methods (Static/DHCP)

Lab: IPv4 & IPv6 Address Configuration

Module 3: Network Access (Switching)

• Ethernet Concepts

• MAC Address Table

• VLAN Configuration

• Trunking (802.1Q)

• Inter-VLAN Routing

• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

Lab: VLAN & Trunk Configuration

Module 4: IP Connectivity (Routing)

• Routing Fundamentals

• Static Routing & Default Routes

• OSPF (Single Area)

• Routing Table Analysis

• First Hop Redundancy Concepts

Lab: Static & OSPF Routing Configuration

Module 5: IP Services

• NAT (Static, Dynamic, PAT)

• DHCP Configuration

• DNS Concepts

• NTP, SNMP, Syslog

• QoS Fundamentals

Lab: NAT & DHCP Implementation

Module 6: Network Security Fundamentals

• Security Concepts & Threat Landscape

• Device Hardening

• Secure Management (SSH)

• Access Control Lists (ACLs)

• Port Security

• Basic Firewall Concepts

Lab: ACL & Switch Security Configuration

Module 7: Wireless Networking

• Wireless Standards (802.11)

• WLAN Components (WLC, AP)

• SSID, Encryption (WPA2/WPA3)

• Wireless Design Basics

Lab: Wireless Configuration Overview (Simulation)

Module 8: Automation & Programmability

• Traditional vs Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

• Controller-Based Architecture

• APIs & REST Concepts

• Introduction to Network Automation

• JSON Basics & Cisco DNA Overview

Module 9: WAN Technologies

• WAN vs LAN

• MPLS, VPN Concepts

• Internet Connectivity Options

• GRE & Site-to-Site Basics (Conceptual)

Module 10: Troubleshooting Methodology

• Structured Troubleshooting Approach

• Cisco IOS Tools (Ping, Traceroute, Show Commands)

• Identifying Layer Issues

• Real-world Troubleshooting Scenarios

Lab: End-to-End Network Troubleshooting

Hands-On Labs Included

✔ Router & Switch Initial Setup
✔ VLAN & Inter-VLAN Routing
✔ OSPF Configuration
✔ NAT & DHCP Deployment
✔ ACL Security Implementation
✔ IPv6 Configuration
✔ Network Troubleshooting Scenarios

Exam Preparation Session

• CCNA Exam Structure (200-301)

• Question Types & Lab Simulations

• Practice Questions & Mock Exams

• Exam Strategy & Time Management

Course Deliverables

• Official Course Slides & Lab Guide

• Practice Lab Access

• Sample Exam Questions

• Certificate of Completion (KnowveraX)

• Guidance for Cisco Certification Registration

Certification Exam Details

Exam Code: 200-301 CCNA
Duration: 120 Minutes
Format: Multiple Choice + Simulations
Certification Validity: 3 Years

Training Methodology at KnowveraX

• Instructor-Led Deep Dive Sessions

• Real Lab-Based Learning (Not Just Theory)

• Enterprise Scenario Demonstrations

• Certification-Oriented Preparation

• Post-Training Support