Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 2: Routing and Switching Essentials

Duration

40 hours

Mode

Face-to-face

Location

City campus

Cost

$1800

Next Intake

TBA

Overview

The Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching course consists of four modules and is considered to be the industry entry level certification for network engineers. 

This "Routing and Switching Essentials" module describes the architecture, components and operations of routers and switches in a small network. By the end of the module students should be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPng, single area and multi area OSPF, virtual LANs and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

This course comprises 40 hours of online learning, followed by a face-to-face exam.  

Course content

The four-part Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching series consists of four modules and is considered to be the industry entry level certification for network engineers.

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.

There are no formal pre-requisites for CCNA certification; however, it is strongly recommended that you complete CCNA1 before attempting this course.

Materials supplied

Online access to Cisco learning resources, and lab equipment.

Materials to bring

A pen and paper for note taking.

Suited to

CCNA Routing and Swtiching is suited to anyone who is seeking entry-level jobs in the IT industry or hope to fulfil prerequisites to pursue more specialised IT skills. CCNA is a great foundation.

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. 

Outcome

By the end of the module students should be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPng, single area and multi area OSPF, virtual LANs and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

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