Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 1: Introduction to Networks

Duration

40 hours

Mode

Face-to-face

Location

City campus

Cost

$1800

Next Intake

TBA

Overview

The first course in the CCNA curriculum introduces the architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the Internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LAN) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches. 

This course comprises 40 hours of online learning, followed by a face-to-face exam at RMIT's Melbourne City Campus. 

Course content

CCNA Routing & Switching provides an integrated and comprehensive coverage of networking topics. It provides opportunities for hands-on practical experience and career skills development.

Timetable

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Prerequisites

Participants should have a basic understanding of using Windows-based computers. There are no formal pre-requisites for CCNA certification, Basic networking knowledge, basic IP addressing and understanding of network fundamentals are recommended.

Materials supplied

Online access to Cisco learning resources, and lab equipment.

Materials to bring

A pen and paper for note taking.

Suited to

The Cisco CCNA is a good certification for beginners that want to pursue a career in IT, computer networking, or cybersecurity. Entry-level network engineers, network specialists, network support engineers, and network administrators will benefit from a CCNA certification. Since its first launch in 1998, more than 1 million CCNA certifications have been granted.

Outcome

This course is designed to impart knowledge about detailed knowledge of Computer Networks, various protocols used in Communication, Managing and configuring Cisco Switches and Routers and various WAN technologies.

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