The certification demonstrates that you have the skills required for network support positions, and is the starting point for many successful careers in networking. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to install, operate and troubleshoot a small-to-medium enterprise branch network, including basic network security and complex connections.
The first part of your course is the ICND1 (CCENT) curriculum, which covers:
The ICND2 curriculum covers the following to complete your CCNA certification:
You may be entitled to free training via Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs). If you’ve bought Cisco hardware or software - check the invoice to see if you have credits waiting to be used! If you’re unsure, get in touch with us.
CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE Routing and Switching certifications have received Gold certification from the IPv6 Forum's Education Certification Program. This means that students who gain these certifications can display the IPv6 logo, demonstrating that they have attained IPv6 knowledge and skills. The IPv6 Forum is a worldwide consortium of leading Internet vendors, Industry Subject Matter Experts, Research & Education Networks, with the mission to advocate the adoption of IPv6 technology.
Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a certification guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation and exams on your return). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.
During this official Cisco CCNA training course, you'll learn the following material:
A. There are two options to gain this certification. You can pass both the ICND1 and ICND2 exams, or you can take the Cisco CCNA exam 640-802.
A. You can view our course fee at our price list page
A. You will sit your exam at our training centre, as part of the CCNA course. For more information, visit our training centre page.
A. CCNA is well known in the industry and is in high demand. It's also a stepping stone onto the higher-level Cisco certifications. The average salary of a CCNA professional is £38,500 in the UK, according to itjobswatch.co.uk. The IT research site also shows that there are over 10,000 CCNA jobs in London being advertised, and over 30,000 in the UK.
A. Yes. You can find some on our practice-test page. You can also get CCNA exam tips and preparations guides on our blog post: CCNA Exam Tips
A. When considering a CCNA course, London is usually the first place you think of. But for Cisco training, UK students prefer to study outside London to fully immerse themselves in the course. That’s why Firebrand CCNA courses are held just outside London to avoid the distractions of the city.
Get your CCNA qualification by passing the following exams:
When you pass Exam 100-105, you also get the Cisco CCENT certification.
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
We’re currently migrating from printed to digital courseware. Some courseware is already available in digital, while other books remain in printed form. To find out if this course is digital, call us on 024-8457770.
There are several benefits of easy-to-use digital courseware: downloads are immediate, and you’ll always have your courseware available wherever you are. You won’t need to wait for a printed book to be delivered before you start learning – and it’s better for the environment. You can choose to download the courseware to your own device, or borrow one of ours.
Considering a Microsoft course? Always have the most up-to-date Microsoft digital courseware with ‘Fresh Editions’. This gives you access to all versions of digital courseware – you’ll receive updates and revisions of your textbook, at no charge, for the life of that course.
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
Due to the intense nature of this course, you should have a minimum of six months' experience of working with networks. You should be familiar with the TCP/IP suite of protocols, and be able to configure networking on a PC within a workgroup environment.
You will find it useful if you understand the concepts of routing and switching, and subnetting. These topics will be covered on the course but prior knowledge will be beneficial.
Don’t worry - we’ll discuss your technical background, experience and qualifications to determine whether this accelerated course suits you.
Just call us on 024-8457770 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants.
Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.
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Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 72,589 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.75% 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.
"It is a very hard training and I don't think it's suitable for complete beginners in networking.
Our instructor was very competent and the location was excellent."
Christian Dietrich. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (4/12/2017 to 10/12/2017)
"I am pleased with the whole process. Excellent communication throughout."
Bismarck Vergara. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (17/6/2019 to 23/6/2019)
"The training I received was very intense, yet very thorough. The teacher was very knowledgeable and able to clearly convey ideas and concepts. Days were long but necessary. "
Tom Atkins. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (13/5/2019 to 19/5/2019)
"The instructor was brilliant, extremely knowledgeable and knows the course well enough to be able to answer any question you have and methods of incorporating everyone's learning style was one of the main reasons we all passed the first exam
Thanks !"
Michael Poutney. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (13/5/2019 to 19/5/2019)
"The instructor was very knowledgeable."
Anonymous. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (4/2/2019 to 10/2/2019)
"The instructor was very enthusiastic and a great teacher. "
Anonymous. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (3/12/2018 to 9/12/2018)
"My first time at Firebrand and very pleased. Need to go on a holiday now to rest by brain but it was exactly what it said on the tin with a residential intensive learning course.Keen to return soon on the CCNA Security or CCDA courses. Great facilities and learning environment encouraging the intensive learning. So impressed with the instructor, she is clearly very experienced and knows the subject giving a high level of trust and respect. I accept there wasn't much time for it, but some stories of experience in relation to the subject area along with the course would have been great.
Hopefully see you again soon. "
J.S.. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (4/2/2019 to 10/2/2019)
"The tutor was very good, she explained very clearly. Good and very friendly staff. I will definitely recommend my friends and colleagues, just feel at home."
Y.T., atkins. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (4/2/2019 to 10/2/2019)
"The communication before and after the course is second to none, you feel valued throughout the whole experience and the entire team are there to assist you however they can. The facilities themselves lend to a carefully structured environment, allowing you to concentrate entirely on the course and the free post mix and coffee/tea is a must."
Andrew Stirling. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (3/12/2018 to 9/12/2018)
"The Firebrand training centre at Wyboston Lakes is a great place to get trained on CCNA. "
S.S.. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (3/12/2018 to 9/12/2018)
"The training facility and trainer were very good. The delivery of the course was excellent and took into account the experience of the students."
Andrew Whiting. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (3/12/2018 to 9/12/2018)
"Excellent Trainer, Would Recommend"
Peter Tanser, GES. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (3/12/2018 to 9/12/2018)
"Everything was great apart from the monitor I did the exam on. It was really poor quality."
Sean Dean, Sopra Steria. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (26/11/2018 to 2/12/2018)
"A very hard and intense course but delivered in a professional and structured way. Maybe a bit too much information to be completed across an entire week (would have preferred to spread the two elements over separate weeks) but otherwise excellent."
Martin Daley, Eventura Ltd. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (6/8/2018 to 12/8/2018)
"If you're just starting out in life Firebrand is a perfect stepping stone to start your career, you get support from start to exam."
Sam Perry, Sussex Community Dermatology Service. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (8/10/2018 to 14/10/2018)
"The instructor was very good at making the content learn-able in the short amount of time, as well as having a great personality which made the long hours bearable. The learning Facilities were very good, with fruit and sweets on demand and a soft drinks dispenser if you don't like tea of coffee which is also provided."
Jamie Arscott-Smith, Kingspan. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (6/8/2018 to 12/8/2018)
"The instructor was very good at making the content learn-able in the short amount of time, as well as having a great personality which made the long hours bearable. The learning Facilities were very good, with fruit and sweets on demand and a soft drinks dispenser if you don't like tea of coffee which is also provided."
Jamie Arscott-Smith, Kingspan. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (6/8/2018 to 12/8/2018)
"Superb!"
James Cummings, Secure Meters. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (11/6/2018 to 17/6/2018)
"I would recommend Firebrand Training - course was intense, well instructed and information rich. Compared to when I started the course, I feel so much more knowledgeable and confident about networking topics."
J.W., Dana Petroleum,=. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (11/6/2018 to 17/6/2018)
"Very good venue and trainer. Great course content."
Anonymous. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (11/6/2018 to 17/6/2018)
"Firebrand manage to compress long term training into a very short time and do it effectively. The quality and subject knowledge of the training staff is the main reason for this."
Lee Farrow, PX Limited. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (16/4/2018 to 22/4/2018)
"As usual, its been a great place to learn and (re-)certify... everything's organised for us, all we need to do is learn. The course is presented with the right focus on the points that matter and plenty of time given for hands-on practical labs to fully understand the topics. And - we even had sunshine this week!"
Steven Tremayne, Honeywell. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (16/4/2018 to 22/4/2018)
"Despite the exhausting days, I think this intensive course is better than spreading it out over 2 months.
The Firebrand trainer was very professional. "
Regin Jørgensen, Zitcom A/S. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (16/4/2018 to 22/4/2018)
"Training as usual was very good, instructor was very knowledgeable of the subject matter "
Anonymous - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (16/4/2018 to 22/4/2018)
"Great course, very fast pace and hard work but worth it.
Very knowledgeable instructor. "
Scott Rose, Oxford University. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (16/4/2018 to 22/4/2018)
"I found the experience intense. They do mean business! But the instructor was focused and efficient. The instructor was a good and an asset to the Firebrand team."
shabahat hussain, Amey. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (5/2/2018 to 11/2/2018)
"The Cisco instructor is exceptionally knowledgeable and patient. The quality of training is second to none, but you need to arrive prepared to work your socks off!"
L.S.. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (11/12/2017 to 17/12/2017)
"The course facilities and instructors are all first class."
Greg Denton, University of Birmingham. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (13/11/2017 to 19/11/2017)
"Interesting course with good delivery. Instructor ensured we stayed focused and answered any questions we may have had."
Anonymous. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (13/11/2017 to 19/11/2017)
"I have taken several courses over the years. The instructor kept a positive classroom atmosphere while keeping everyone on track with our tight schedule. She answered complex questions with her real world experience."
Richard LaRiviere, Viasat Inc.. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (13/11/2017 to 19/11/2017)
"My experience at firebrand was nothing less than awesome. Firebrand gave me a new perspective and built my confidence. I will definitely recommend them."
Nathaniel Brefo, Kosmos Energy. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (23/10/2017 to 29/10/2017)
"The trainer was exceptional trainer, a comprehensive background in the subject matter, he was able to use this experience to give context to the many topics covered in the course which aided my understanding of the different disciplines covered within the certification."
Anonymous. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (23/10/2017 to 29/10/2017)
"Though the days are long and you need to put the work in, the staff were very helpful, Instructor fast but took time to explain and was very approachable. "
Chris Peacock. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (23/10/2017 to 29/10/2017)
"Dave has taught me in 8 days more about routing & switching networks than 19 years of running mid sized (500 user, multi site) corporate Cisco networks. The trainers are a priceless asset to firebrand. I wont hesitate to come back and do my CCNP."
Mark Boardman. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (4/9/2017 to 10/9/2017)
"Best training on market. Everything clear explained and friendly trainer with big passion and flexibility. "
A.C., Adler and Allan Ltd. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (4/9/2017 to 10/9/2017)
"Best training on the market. Everything was clearly explained and a friendly trainer with big passion and flexibility. "
A.C., Adler and Allan Ltd. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (4/9/2017 to 10/9/2017)
"Fantastic instructor, teaching methods are second to none."
Anthony Cummings. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (4/9/2017 to 10/9/2017)
"A lot harder than i thought it would be but the scope of knowledge I gained was incredible. Great instructor, be prepared for long days!"
Ashley Carrigan, AJW Aviation. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (7/8/2017 to 13/8/2017)
"Hard work but good fun, thanks."
Scott Rose, Oxford University. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (7/8/2017 to 13/8/2017)
"Good course, facilities, and instructor."
Anonymous . - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (7/8/2017 to 13/8/2017)
"Hard and intensive but enjoyable!"
Darren Morgan, Oundle School. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (10/7/2017 to 16/7/2017)
"I had a great experience with firebrand this week. The course content was rich and the labs were very useful . It was difficult to choose a CCNA training with all the training providers available but the salesman pointed me in the right direction and training with the instructor transcended all my worries. The instructor's knowledge and teaching skills were so impressive it relieved the pressure of learning the CCNA in one week with two exams . He always finds real life/ situation to illustrate the course . He got me completely sold and I would love to come back for a CCNP course with him .Firebrand , the salesman sells the brand , the instructor keeps the fire burning ."
Moussa Sarr, Pret A Manger. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (10/7/2017 to 16/7/2017)
"Training is good and the location is great for learning."
Isaac Asenso. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (10/7/2017 to 16/7/2017)
"Experience is excellent , very professional, courses are official study courses just compressed somewhat (your expected to do homework) - the training labs are open 24 hours.Surroundings are very beautiful, nice walks available.Accommodation isn't luxurious but certainly adequate, en-suite , dining room menu fine and the bars comfy."
Chris Peacock. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (12/6/2017 to 18/6/2017)
"The reception is very outstanding . Firebrand at the reception desk are very helpful."
Patrick Nkomo, NHS. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (12/6/2017 to 18/6/2017)
"brilliant course, was just the right length to get through all the relevant material. The instructor knew the subject at hand very well! "
Matthew Ryan, GTMaritime (Global Technology Ltd). - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (12/6/2017 to 18/6/2017)
"Good course really pushes you to your educational limits."
Marc Jones, RPS Technology Solutions. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (14/4/2017 to 20/4/2017)
"I had a great learning experience with Firebrand, all staff were very polite and helpful. I'd train again with them, highly recommended."
Stacey Gribble, Expro Group Ltd. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (14/4/2017 to 20/4/2017)
"Great knowledge of all areas, always willing to help out, hands on training was great. Stay as long as it took too get us up to speed. "
J.W.. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (14/4/2017 to 20/4/2017)
"Firebrand is an amazing company which I would recommend to anyone willing to learn within their fields of interest.
The knowledge of my teacher was second to none and the staff around are very helpful, polite and welcoming.
10/10"
S.B, RTF Networks. - Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) (7 days) (6/3/2017 to 11/3/2017)
