Cisco
Certified Network Associate
Cisco
Certified Network Associate (CCNA), a 280-hour curriculum, is the
first step in a Cisco career certification path. Particular emphasis
is given to using decision-making and problem-solving techniques
in the application of science, mathematics, communication and social
studies concepts to solve networking problems. Students will learn
how to install and configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol
networks using local- and wide-area networks (LANs and WANs), provide
Level 1 troubleshooting service, and improve network performance
and security. Additionally, instruction and training are provided
in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software
tools and equipment, as well as all local safety, building, and
environmental codes and regulations.
CCNA1
Networking Basics
Upon
completion of CCNA1, students have an understanding of networking
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Computer
hardware and software, electricity, networking terminology,
and protocols
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LANs
and WANs, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, Ethernet,
and Internet Protocol (IP) addressing
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Design
and documentation of a basic network and structured cabling
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Network-to-network
communications
CCNA2
Routers and Routing Basics
Upon
completion of CCNA2, students have an understanding of routers
and routing including:
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Router
user interfaces, components and configurations
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Basics
of IOS versions, naming and software backup
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TCP/IP
Protocol Suite and IP addressing and subnetting
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Interior
routing protocols—RIP, IGRP
CCNA3
Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing Competencies
Upon
completion of CCNA3, students have an understanding of switching
and intermediate routing including:
- Switching
and VLANs
- Spanning-Tree
Protocol
- Routing
and Routing Protocols
- Access
Control Lists (ACLs)
- Network
documentation, security and troubleshooting
CCNA4
WAN Technologies Competencies
Upon
completion of CCNA4, students have an understanding of WAN technology
basics including:
- WAN
devices, encapsulation formats, and communication
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PPP components, session establishment, and authentication
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ISDN uses, services, and configuration
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Frame relay technology and configuration
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demo version of the CCNA-Semester 1 curriculum is available HERE.
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demo version of the CCNA-Semester 2 curriculum is available HERE.
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demo version of the CCNA-Semester 3 curriculum is available HERE.
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demo version of the CCNA-Semester 4 curriculum is available HERE.
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PDF Datasheet with CCNA information is available HERE (166k).
For
more information about Cisco certifications, please visit http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html
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