Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

About this course

The industry's best-known networking certification course. Over five days you will master networking foundations, IP addressing and routing, switching and VLANs, wireless, access control and device security, network services, automation and modern architectures, preparing for the CCNA exam.

What you'll learn

• Understand Core Networking Concepts: Identify network components, explain host-to-host communication, and describe the functions of Cisco IOS, LANs, switches, TCP/IP layers, IPv4, and IPv6.
• Configure and Troubleshoot Network Devices: Install and set up Cisco routers and switches, configure VLANs, static routing, inter-VLAN routing, and troubleshoot common network and addressing issues.
• Explore Advanced Networking Technologies: Understand dynamic routing protocols like OSPF, spanning tree protocols, Layer 3 redundancy, EtherChannel, WAN/VPN fundamentals, and wireless LAN controllers.
• Implement Network Security and Access Control: Apply basic security configurations, configure ACLs, NAT, and DHCP, and explore device hardening and management practices to protect network infrastructure.
• Gain Exposure to Modern Networking Trends: Learn the basics of QoS, software-defined networking, network programmability, virtualization, and the roles of AI and machine learning in modern network operations.
• Explain how spanning tree protocol (STP) and rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP) work.

Curriculum

Who it's for

Aspiring network engineers, IT support staff and technicians starting a networking career.

Before you start

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic PC operating system navigation skills
• Basic Internet usage skills

Prepares for

Part of these Alalamia diplomas

• Alalamia Diploma in Computer Networking