Get your CCNA certificate.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Platinum Library certification has been the foundation of many a career with the world’s most popular networking platform. CCNA skills are always in demand.
The Cengage Education CCNA certification course teaches aspiring CCNAs how to install, configure and operate LAN, WAN and dial-up access services for small networks. You’ll learn a host of tips and tricks in the use of key protocols like IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.
On completion of your course:
Upon completion of the Introduction to Cisco® Certified Network Associate course, the student will be able to:
- Create a simple point-to-point network and describe network components and functions
- Create a simple Ethernet network
- Expand an Ethernet LAN by adding a hub
- Connect multiple networks by creating a default gateway
- Calculate valid IP addresses and subnet masks
- Describe the functions and operations of the network and transport layers of the IP protocol stack
- Define the characteristics, functions, and components of a WAN
- Configure Cisco IOS devices
- Manage devices on a network
- Configure a Catalyst switch for basic operations
- Improve the scalability, interoperability, and throughput by implementing VLANs
- Configure and troubleshoot RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF
- Configure different types of IP ACLs in order to manage IP traffic
- Establish a serial point-to-point connection using PPP and HDLC
- Configure Frame Relay
- Configure DDR between two routers with BRI or PRI
Key areas of learning:
Module 1: - Introduction to Cisco® Networking Technologies (INTRO)
This module represents a critical first step in any student's mastery of Cisco® networking technologies. Introduction to Cisco® Networking Technologies (INTRO) teaches students fundamental computer networking terms, concepts, and components. Students then apply this knowledge as they configure basic network connectivity via serial and LAN networks using PCs, a hub, a router, and a switch. One of the many critical areas of focus in this course involves the study of the TCP/IP suite of protocols and IP addressing. Students master IP addressing and subnetting by the conclusion of this course.
Prerequisites
The INTRO course focuses on core Cisco® networking technologies. To fully benefit from this course, the student must possess the following:
- Basic computer literacy (A+ Certification recommended)
- Basic Windows skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
Module 2 - Interconnecting Cisco® Network Devices (ICND)
The Interconnecting Cisco® Network Devices (ICND) 2.3 course is a necessity for any student interested in configuring the switches and routers found in Cisco® Local Area Networks (LANs) or Wide Area Networks (WANs) of small to medium-sized enterprises. While this is often considered an entry-level course, students acquire incredibly valuable skills upon completion of the curriculum including the ability to select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot various Cisco network devices. Students easily verify their comprehension and solidify their understanding through the completion of sophisticated hands-on exercises that provide real-world applications within all modules of the course. This critical networking course provides pre-requisite knowledge and training for nearly all advanced courses across Cisco's wide range of technologies.
Prerequisites
Students enrolled in this course should possess experience with networking technologies and should also be proficient with TCP/IP.