# Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification

Canonical URL: <https://training.sdfm.org/courses/cisco-certified-network-associate-ccna-certification>

## Overview

This is a five-day class that teaches learners how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network, including configuring network components (such as switches, routers, and Wireless LAN Controller), managing network devices, and identifying basic security threats. Today’s job roles are ever-changing. The new CCNA will now cover wireless, an overview of SD-WAN, DNA Center, and Security threats. The goal of the course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to install, configure, and operate a small to medium-sized network.

## What you'll learn

- Understand computer network fundamentals, including routing, switching, LANs, Ethernet, TCP/IP layers, and IPv4 addressing with subnetting.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco switches and routers, including VLANs, trunks, inter-VLAN routing, and static/dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF.
- Configure network services, including DHCP, NAT, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and link aggregation using EtherChannel.
- Describe and implement wireless networking concepts, architectures, Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), and related configurations.
- Explore network programmability, virtualization, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions, including Cisco DNA Center™, SD-Access, and SD-WAN.
- Apply network security best practices, manage Cisco devices, and implement basic device hardening against current security threats.

## Prerequisites

Students should know how to use Microsoft Excel, and have a basic understanding of data types such as text, numbers, and dates.

## Curriculum

- Module 1: Exploring the Functions of Networking
- Module 2: Introducing the Host-To-Host Communications Model
- Module 3: Operating Cisco IOS Software
- Module 4: Introducing LANs
- Module 5: Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
- Module 6: Starting a Switch
- Module 7: Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
- Module 8: Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
- Module 9: Exploring the Functions of Routing
- Module 10: Configuring a Cisco Router
- Module 11: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
- Module 12: Troubleshooting a Simple Network
- Module 13: Introducing Basic IPv6
- Module 14: Configuring Static Routing
- Module 15: Implementing VLANs and Trunks
- Module 16: Routing Between VLANs
- Module 17: Introducing OSPF
- Module 18: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
- Module 19: Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
- Module 20: Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
- Module 21: Introducing WAN Technologies
- Module 22: Explaining Basics of ACL
- Module 23: Enabling Internet Connectivity
- Module 24: Introducing QoS
- Module 25: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
- Module 26: Introducing Architectures and Virtualization
- Module 27: Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
- Module 28: Introducing System Monitoring
- Module 29: Managing Cisco Devices
- Module 30: Examining the Security Threat Landscape
- Module 31: Implementing Threat Defense Technologies
- Module 32: Securing Administrative Access
- Module 33: Implementing Device Hardening

## Instructors

### Bruce Gay — Instructor

Bruce is an engaging trainers and program manager who brings 25+ years practical experience to deliver effective and experiential training to students. Able to engage adult learners with a range of backgrounds and professional experiences. Successful at building effective stakeholder relationships and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for solution delivery.

Bruce has over 25 years of project and program management experience across multiple industries. He has a Masters degree from The George Washington University and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. 

Bruce currently runs his own freelance training and consulting business, helping project managers and team leaders improve their business skills, become better leaders, and achieve professional greatness. 

Bruce is a well-received speaker in the areas of design thinking, project management, cross-team collaboration, and AI tools for projects, and has presented at regional and international conferences.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $4295