The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) course provides a deep dive into network fundamentals, switching, routing, security, and automation. This course is designed to prepare students for the CCNA 200-301 certification exam and help them secure entry-level networking roles in the IT industry.

✅ Master network configuration, troubleshooting, and security principles
✅ Gain hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and network automation tools
✅ Learn the latest networking technologies and protocols

📖 CCNA Course Modules & Topics

🔹 Module 1: Network Fundamentals

This module covers the basics of networking, network components, and IP addressing.
✔ Networking Concepts – LAN, WAN, VLANs, and SOHO networks
✔ OSI & TCP/IP Models – Understanding Layered Communication
✔ Network Components – Routers, Switches, Endpoints & Servers
✔ IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing – Configuration, Subnetting & Prefixes
✔ Network Topology Architectures – 2-tier, 3-tier, Spine-Leaf Designs
✔ Comparing TCP vs. UDP – Understanding Connection-Oriented & Connectionless Protocols

🔹 Module 2: Network Access

Learn about configuring and managing network devices, VLANs, and wireless networks.
✔ Switching Concepts – MAC Address Learning, Frame Flooding & Switching
✔ Configuring & Verifying VLANs – Access Ports, Default VLAN & Trunking
✔ Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) – Root Bridge, Root Port & PortFast
✔ Wireless LAN (WLAN) Concepts – WLAN Controllers, SSID Configuration & Security Settings
✔ Port Security – Securing Access Ports & Preventing Unauthorized Devices

🔹 Module 3: IP Connectivity

This module focuses on routing, packet forwarding, and network path determination.
✔ Routing Concepts – How a Router Makes Forwarding Decisions
✔ Routing Table Interpretation – Protocol Code, Next Hop, Subnet Mask
✔ Static Routing – Configuring & Verifying IPv4 & IPv6 Static Routes
✔ Dynamic Routing (OSPFv2) – Configuring & Verifying OSPF, Neighbor Adjacencies
✔ Default Routing & Route Summarization – Reducing Network Complexity

🔹 Module 4: IP Services

Learn about essential network services that support connectivity and security.
✔ Network Address Translation (NAT) – Static & Dynamic NAT Configuration
✔ Network Time Protocol (NTP) – Configuring Time Synchronization in a Network
✔ Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) – Configuring & Verifying DHCP
✔ Domain Name System (DNS) – How DNS Works in a Network Environment
✔ SNMP & Syslog – Network Monitoring & Logging Best Practices
✔ Quality of Service (QoS) Concepts – Prioritizing Traffic & Managing Bandwidth
✔ File Transfer Protocol (FTP/TFTP) – Network File Transfers & Backup

🔹 Module 5: Security Fundamentals

Covers network security principles, threats, and mitigation techniques.
✔ Key Security Concepts – Threats, Vulnerabilities & Exploits
✔ Security Program Elements – User Awareness, Physical Access Control & Training
✔ Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Remote Access & Site-to-Site VPNs
✔ Configuring Layer 2 Security Features – DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection & Port Security
✔ Wireless Security Protocols – WPA, WPA2 & WPA3

🔹 Module 6: Automation & Programmability

Understand the future of networking with automation and software-defined networking.
✔ Network Management & Automation – How Automation Impacts Networks
✔ Software-Defined Networking (SDN) – Underlay & Overlay Networks
✔ Traditional vs. Controller-Based Architectures – Cisco DNA Center
✔ REST-Based APIs – Understanding CRUD Operations & HTTP Methods
✔ Configuration Management Tools – Ansible, Puppet & Chef
✔ Working with JSON Data – Understanding & Interpreting JSON Encoding

🔹 Module 7: Industry-Oriented Lab Practice

This hands-on module prepares students for real-world networking scenarios.
✔ Configuring & Troubleshooting Cisco Routers & Switches
✔ VLANs, Trunking & Inter-VLAN Routing
✔ Implementing & Testing OSPF Routing Protocol
✔ Securing Networks with ACLs & Firewalls
✔ Network Automation Using Python & REST APIs

📜 CCNA Certification Exam Details

📌 Exam Name: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
📌 Exam Code: 200-301 CCNA
📌 Exam Duration: 120 Minutes
📌 Topics Covered:
✔ Networking Fundamentals – 25%
✔ Network Access – 20%
✔ IP Connectivity – 25%
✔ IP Services – 10%
✔ Security Fundamentals – 15%
✔ Automation & Programmability – 5%

💼 Career Opportunities After CCNA

After completing this course and earning your CCNA certification, you can apply for roles such as:
✅ Network Engineer – Configuring & managing enterprise networks
✅ Network Administrator – Overseeing network operations & security
✅ IT Support Engineer – Troubleshooting & maintaining IT infrastructure
✅ Help Desk Technician – Assisting users with network-related issues