Wireshark - Firebrand's training for WCNA Certification

Duration

Duration:

Only 3 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10.2.2025 (Monday)

Overview

Learn how to use Wireshark to identify the most common causes of performance problems in TCP/IP communications - in just 3 days – with Firebrand’s training for Wireshark's WCNA certification.

With over 500,000 downloads every month, Wireshark has cornered the network analysis market. On Firebrand’s accelerated WCNA certification course, you’ll prove you have the knowledge needed to capture network traffic, analyse the results and identify performance or security anomalies. You’ll also learn:

  • Traffic capturing techniques and traffic filtering
  • How to apply configuration changes and to assist interpretation
  • Traffic analysis
  • Troubleshooting with Wireshark to analyse performance problems

You’ll get the knowledge you need to take the official Wireshark WCNA exam, which you’ll sit onsite at the end of your accelerated course. This exam is covered by your Certification Guarantee. 

Expand your existing networking knowledge; the Wireshark WCNA is ideal for holders of the CISSP, CCIE, CCNP, Network+ and Security+ certifications.

Four reasons why you should sit your Wireshark WCNA course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be Wireshark WCNA trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 3-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your Wireshark WCNA course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass Wireshark WCNA first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study Wireshark WCNA with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

Introduction

  • Introducing and installing Wireshark
  • Overview of network analysis

Traffic capture

  • Capturing traffic
  • Applying traffic filters
  • Configuring preferences
  • Colourising traffic

Interpretation

  • Interpreting data
  • Analysing statistics
  • Following streams
  • Profile creation
  • How to save and export captures

Protocol analysis (the following protocols will be included):

  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • ARP
  • IPv4
  • 6 ICMP
  • DHCP
  • HTTP
  • FTP
  • Mail protocols

Additional protocols

  • Wireless LAN capture and analysis
  • Voice capture and analysis
  • Creating baselines

Troubleshooting

  • Analysing performance problems with Wireshark
  • Network forensics
  • Malicious traffic detection
  • Working from the command line

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

  • Wireshark WCNA certification exam

Your Wireshark WCNA certification lasts for three years from the date of your exam completion.

20 Continuing Professional Education credits are required yearly to maintain your certification. These can be attained through the Wireshark online portal.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you should possess a good understanding of TCP/IP and associated protocols.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 94.91% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.


"Great course for those looking to get WCNA. V2 easier to digest than previously."
WP. (2.10.2023 (Monday) to 4.10.2023 (Wednesday))

"The training was intersting, it will hep me to troubelshout, some thing that I use now frequently. Also thanks for the book which is very helpfull to review in case I need any information."
Ahmed Ahmed, IPC FRANCE. (2.10.2023 (Monday) to 4.10.2023 (Wednesday))

"It was good mix of tutorial and lab question. More confident now to use / how to check Wireshark."
Maiko Rosemeyer, IPC. (2.10.2023 (Monday) to 4.10.2023 (Wednesday))

"The CISA course was good for knowledge growth regardless of experience and key to taking the exam. I would definitely recommend."
G. K. . (15.4.2024 (Monday) to 18.4.2024 (Thursday))

"Course material is very comprehensive. Instructor was very friendly and gave multiple views on the topics being discussed and included a good amount of examples."
D. E. . (30.10.2023 (Monday) to 1.11.2023 (Wednesday))

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