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CCNA Exploration teaches networking based on technology. It covers protocols and theory at deeper levels to help students succeed in networking-related degree programs and a range of professions. Learn more about CCNA Exploration.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

The widely respected Cisco Career Certifications bring valuable, measurable rewards to network professionals, their managers, and the organizations that employ them.

The CCNA indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, Serial, Frame Relay, VLANs, Ethernet, Access Lists.

Industry related jobs

Typical job roles include Network Support, Network Administrator, Network Engineer.

Course description

This course helps you prepare for CCNA certification.

You will learn decision-making and problem solving techniques in the application of science, mathematics and communication to solve networking problems.

Through hands on activities and labs, you will learn to install and configure Cisco switches and routers in multi-protocol networks using local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), provide level 1 troubleshooting service, and improve network performance and security.

Your acquired competencies include:

• Install and configure Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Setup, configure, and maintain a LAN/WAN.
• Implement, maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
• Improve network performance and security.

Find out more about CCNA certification from Cisco Systems. 

Course Delivery

This course has been designed as a 280-hour curriculum and is delivered on a part-time basis with two full classroom and lab based days per week.

The course will cover the first two semesters in class over six months, with the remaining two semesters delivered by blended distance learning once in the work place.

During the course, you’ll have access to official Cisco online learning resources and assessment tools, study guides, and lab equipment, as well as instructor support and career guidance.

The programme is delivered at Net Resources Academy.

Qualifications

CCNA is part of The Cisco Networking Academy Program, a comprehensive e-learning program, which provides students with the Internet technology skills essential in a global economy. The Academy program delivers Web-based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, hands-on labs, instructor training and support, and preparation for industry standard certifications.