Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA

The specialist qualification in routing and networking

Course Contents:

Stage 1: Networking and Telecommunications Fundamentals

Stage 2: Lan Technologies

Stage 3: Wan Technologies

Stage 4: Network Protocols

Stage 5: Network Support

Stage 6: Exam 640-802 Cisco Certified Network Associate

Course Code:

CNA-1

Course Duration:

12 months

Typical Study Hours:

120 - 140 hours

Course Fees:

See our Fee Guide

Study Prerequisite:

PC hardware, software and networking skills or Certifications, or relevant industry experience.

Additional Information for Stage 1:

• Networking and Telecommunications Fundamentals:
  • Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
    • LDAP Fundamentals
    • Designing and Maintaining LDAP Directory Services
  • Networking and Telecommunications Fundamentals
    • TCP/IP Management
      • SNMP
    • Routing Protocols
      • NetWare RIP and NLSP Routing
    • B-ISDN
      • Architecture and Channels
      • Networks and Protocols
    • Introducing ISDN
    • ISDN Protocols
    • ISDN D-Channel Protocols

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Additional Information for Stage 2:

• Lan Technologies:
  • Enterprise Operating System Principles
  • Enterprise Operating System Technologies
  • LAN Media and Components
  • LAN Topologies and Techniques
  • Network Operations and Protocols:
    • IEEE and the 802.2 LLC
    • IEEE Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
    • IEEE 802.5 Token Ring
    • FDDI, ATM, and High-Speed LANs
  • Wireless LAN Technologies

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Additional Information for Stage 3:

• Wan Technologies:
  • SONET and SDH
  • WAN Basics
    • Introduction to Signals and Signal Transmission
    • Introduction to Communications Methods and Equipment
    • Introduction to WAN Technologies
  • Analog Networks
  • Modem and Interface Testing
  • SMDS, MANs and Fiber Networks
  • The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
  • Introduction to X.25 Networking
  • X.25 Protocols and Operation

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Additional Information for Stage 4:

• Network Protocols:
  • TCP/IP
    • Mobile IP and IP Mobility
    • Network Management Protocols
    • Protocols for Securing Web Transactions

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Additional Information for Stage 5:

• Network Support:
  • Data Communications
    • Networks and Standards
  • Enterprise Operating System Technologies
  • Networking Technologies
    • The OSI Model Part I
    • The OSI Model Part II
  • LAN Topologies and Techniques
  • Network Operations and Protocols
    • IEEE 802.5 Token Ring
    • IEEE Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
  • Microsoft TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0
    • Introduction to TCP/IP and IP Addressing
    • Subnetting, IP Routing and Browsing
    • WINS
    • Host Name Resolution
  • Networking Essentials
    • Data Transmission
    • Data Integrity
    • Data Security
    • Network Troubleshooting
  • LAN Media and Components
  • Networking Technologies
    • Network Devices
  • Internetworking
    • Devices
  • IntranetWare - NetWare Service and Support
    • Network Boards
    • Network Cabling
    • Mobile Support
    • Principles of Service and Support
  • Technical Support
    • Interaction with Customers
  • Microsoft TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0
    • Troubleshooting Microsoft TCP/IP
  • Technical Support
    • Safety and Preventative Maintenance

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Additional Information for Stage 6:

• Exam 640-802 Cisco Certified Network Associate:
  • Cisco ICND1 1.0:
    • Network Fundamentals
    • Network Communications and Connections
    • Switched LANs
    • Switch Optimisation, Security, and Troubleshooting
    • Wireless LANs
    • Routing and Addressing in the LAN
    • WAN Technologies and Routing

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