CCNA

Mastering CCNA: From Basics to Advanced Proficiency

Course Description:

This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills required to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. Participants will learn about networking fundamentals, IP connectivity, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability. The course is suitable for beginners and intermediate users aiming to enhance their networking proficiency and prepare for the CCNA certification.

Course Duration:

12 Weeks (3 hours per week)

Week 1: Introduction to Networking

• Overview of Networking Concepts
• Introduction to the OSI and TCP/IP Models
• Understanding Network Topologies
• Basics of Network Devices (Routers, Switches, etc.)

Week 2: Network Access

• Understanding Ethernet and Switching
• Configuring and Verifying VLANs
• Introduction to Inter-VLAN Routing
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Basics

Week 3: IP Connectivity

• Understanding IP Addressing and Subnetting
• Configuring and Verifying IP Addresses
• Introduction to Routing Protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF)
• Configuring and Verifying Static Routes

Week 4: IP Services

• Introduction to DHCP and DNS
• Configuring and Verifying Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Understanding and Configuring Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Basics of Quality of Service (QoS)

Week 5: Security Fundamentals

• Understanding Network Security Concepts
• Configuring Device Security using Passwords
• Implementing Port Security
• Introduction to Wireless Security Protocols

Week 6: Automation and Programmability

• Introduction to Network Automation
• Understanding REST APIs and Their Uses in Networking
• Basics of Network Configuration Management Tools (Ansible, Puppet)
• Introduction to Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Week 7: IPv6 Fundamentals

• Understanding IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting
• Configuring and Verifying IPv6 Addresses
• Introduction to IPv6 Routing Protocols
• Transition Mechanisms from IPv4 to IPv6

Week 8: WAN Technologies

• Overview of Wide Area Networks (WANs)
• Introduction to VPNs and Their Uses
• Configuring and Verifying GRE Tunnels
• Basics of MPLS and Metro Ethernet

Week 9: Network Management and Monitoring

• Understanding SNMP and Network Monitoring Tools
• Configuring and Verifying Syslog and NTP
• Basics of Network Troubleshooting Methodologies
• Using Network Simulators for Practice

Week 10: Network Design and Architecture

• Understanding Network Design Principles
• Introduction to Network Redundancy and High Availability
• Basics of Data Center Networking
• Exploring Cloud Networking Concepts

Week 11: Practical Lab Sessions

• Hands-On Configuration of Routers and Switches
• Implementing and Troubleshooting VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing
• Configuring and Verifying Dynamic Routing Protocols
• Securing Network Devices

Week 12: Capstone Project and Review

• Practical Application: Designing and Configuring a Network from Scratch
• Peer Review and Feedback
• Final Q&A and Course Recap