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Cisco - CCNA Course | Implementing & Administering Cisco Solutions

Duration:

Only 6 Days

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date:

26/9/2022 (Monday)

Overview

This accelerated Cisco CCNA course - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions - is replacing all CCDA and CCNA certifications, including the popular CCNA Routing and Switching.

You'll be immersed in a broad range of IT fundamentals; from networking technologies, to security essentials, automation and programmability.

Achieve your CCNA certification in just 6 days – that’s 33% faster than traditional training. On this accelerated course, you’ll get everything you need to certify, including exam 200-301 CCNA.

Traditional providers do not include Cisco’s required 3-day self-study modules. Train with Firebrand and cover these modules during the course.

Similar to the soon-to-be-retired CCNA Routing and Switching, through this CCNA certification you'll learn how to navigate network access, IP connectivity and IP services, enabling your business to be more flexible and scalable. In just 6 days, you'll learn the fundamentals of:

The TCP/IP Internet layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme and subnetting
Implementing and verifying virtual local area networks (VLANs) and trunks
WAN, VPN and QoS concepts

At the end of the course, you'll sit exam 200-301 CCNA and achieve the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. You'll get access to official courseware and learn from certified Cisco instructors, as Firebrand are a Cisco Learning Partner.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

Entry-level network engineers
Network administrators
Network support technicians
Help desk technicians

This Cisco certification is the starting point for your career in networking, giving you the specialist skills you need to operate Cisco equipment. This certification is an ideal follow-up to the CompTIA Network+.

The new CCNA explained

After 23^rd February 2020, Cisco will be retiring all existing CCDA and CCNA certifications and replacing them with the Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA). The popular CCNA Routing and Switching is also being retired.

Here's the full list of CCNA and CCDA certifications that are retiring:

If you have already started working towards any of the above CCDA or CCNA certifications, or are interested in doing so before February 23^rd, you should continue to pursue it - you have until then to complete these certifications.

For a comprehensive guide to the updates, take a look at this blog covering Cisco's massive 2020 certification changes.

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Benefits

Use your Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs)

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.

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.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

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Curriculum

Module 1: Exploring the Functions of Networking
Module 2: Introducing the Host-to-Host Communications Model
Module 3: Operating Cisco IOS Software
Module 4: Introducing LANs
Module 5: Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
Module 6: Starting a Switch
Module 7: Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
Module 8: Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
Module 9: Exploring the Functions of Routing
Module 10: Configuring a Cisco Router
Module 11: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Module 12: Troubleshooting a Simple Network
Module 13: Introducing Basic IPv6
Module 14: Configuring Static Routing
Module 15: Implementing VLANs and Trunks
Module 16: Routing Between VLANs
Module 17: Introducing OSPF
Module 18: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
Module 19: Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Module 20: Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
Module 21: Introducing WAN Technologies
Module 22: Explaining Basics of ACL
Module 23: Enabling Internet Connectivity
Module 24: Introducing QoS
Module 25: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
Module 26: Introducing Architectures and Virtualisation
Module 27: Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
Module 28: Introducing System Monitoring
Module 29: Managing Cisco Devices
Module 30: Examining the Security Threat Landscape

Lab outline

Module 1: Get Started with Cisco Command-Line Interface (CLI)
Module 2: Observe How a Switch Operates
Module 3: Perform Basic Switch Configuration
Module 4: Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
Module 5: Inspect TCP/IP Applications
Module 6: Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router
Module 7: Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
Module 8: Implement an Initial Router Configuration
Module 9: Configure Default Gateway
Module 10: Explore Packet Forwarding
Module 11: Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
Module 12: Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
Module 13: Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
Module 14: Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes
Module 15: Configure IPv6 Static Routes
Module 16: Implement IPv4 Static Routing
Module 17: Implement IPv6 Static Routing
Module 18: Configure VLAN and Trunk
Module 19: Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
Module 20: Configure a Router on a Stick
Module 21: Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
Module 22: Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
Module 23: Configure and Verify EtherChannel
Module 24: Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Module 25: Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs
Module 26: Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs
Module 27: Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
Module 28: Configure Static NAT
Module 29: Configure Dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT)
Module 30: Implement PAT
Module 31: Log into the WLC
Module 32: Monitor the WLC
Module 33: Configure a Dynamic (VLAN) Interface
Module 34: Configure a DHCP Scope
Module 35: Configure a WLAN
Module 36: Define a Remote Access Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) Server
Module 37: Explore Management Options
Module 38: Explore the Cisco DNA™ Center
Module 39: Configure and Verify NTP
Module 40: Configure System Message Logging
Module 41: Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
Module 42: Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
Module 43: Configure WLAN Using Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Pre-Shared Key (PSK) Using the GUI
Module 44: Secure Console and Remote Access
Module 45: Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity
Module 46: Secure Device Administrative Access
Module 47: Configure and Verify Port Security
Module 48: Implement Device Hardening

Exam Track

As part of your accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Cisco Certified Network Associate v2.0 (CCNA 200-301)

Exam number: 200-301 CCNA
Duration: 120 minutes
Domains:

Network Fundamentals (20%)
Network Access (20%)
IP Connectivity (25%)
IP Services (10%)
Security Fundamentals (15%)
Automation and Programmability (10%)

These domains are general guidelines for the content likely to be included in the exam. As Cisco continue to develop this certification, other related topics may also appear.

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. 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 (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this accelerated course. However, Cisco recommend you have basic knowledge in:

IP addressing
Internet usage skills
PC operating system navigation skills
Computer literacy

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 125505 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.60% 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. (4/12/2017 (Monday) to 10/12/2017 (Sunday))

"Great course, very well given"
R.H.. (22/3/2021 (Monday) to 27/3/2021 (Saturday))

"Having very minimal knowledge with Cisco before starting, I now feel confident to take the exam and to get hands-on with Cisco kit. The method of teaching from slides, taking that information and then putting them into simpler, more relatable terms on the whiteboard was a great way to make it all understandable for a first-time user. The instructor did a great job."
Jordan Hornby. (22/3/2021 (Monday) to 27/3/2021 (Saturday))

"A good course, providing solid teaching of subject with a large amount of course material and without making it confusing allowing me to learn the subject matter at hand. No questions were off limits and subjects were covered until they were understood"
Richard Jones, South Derbyshire District Councl. (22/3/2021 (Monday) to 27/3/2021 (Saturday))

"Highly skilled instructor leading an interactive and informative boot camp course."
R.J.. (22/3/2021 (Monday) to 27/3/2021 (Saturday))

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