Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Fundamentals

The course provides an introduction to networking concepts, focusing on the products and solutions offered by Cisco. Participants will learn about network design, IP addressing and subnetting, routing protocols, network security basics, and more, setting a solid foundation for more advanced CCNA topics.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for IT professionals, network engineers, network administrators, and individuals interested in starting their journey towards the CCNA certification.

Objectives

Understand the basics of networking and network architectures.

Identify the main components of a Cisco network and their functions.

Understand and implement IP addressing and subnetting.

Understand and apply basic routing protocols.

Understand the basics of network security and how to secure a network.

Course Outline

Introduction to Networking and Network Architectures

Basics of computer networks
OSI and TCP/IP models
Ethernet and network devices
Overview of Cisco's network architectures

Components of a Cisco Network

Cisco routers and switches
Role of each network component
Basics of network device configuration
Common network protocols and services

IP Addressing and Subnetting

Understanding IP addressing
Introduction to subnetting
Calculating subnet masks
Configuring IP addresses on Cisco devices

Introduction to Routing Protocols

Routing basics
Common routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Configuring routing on Cisco routers
Troubleshooting routing issues

Basics of Network Security

Importance of network security
Common network threats
Basic security measures for a network
Configuring basic security on Cisco devices

Competencies

Understanding of networking basics.

Knowledge of Cisco network components.

Skills in IP addressing and subnetting.

Ability to implement basic routing protocols.

Basic knowledge of network security.

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