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CONTENTS

CCNA Certification Training Overview 01

Why get CCNA Certified? 02

What will you learn in CCNA Certification Training? 03

Who can get CCNA Certified? 04

CCNA Certification Exam Overview 05

CCNA Certification Career Path 07

CCNA Training Delivery Methods 08

CCNA Recertification Policy 09

NetCom Learning’s Cisco Training Resources 10

Why Choose NetCom Learning for the CCNA Certification Training? 11

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 CCNA CERTIFICATION
TRAINING OVERVIEW

Boost Your Teams’ IT and Networking Skills with CCNA Training

Networking is the foundation of the IT industry and modern technology, and Cisco is
its undisputed global leader. Cisco’s globally recognized certifications help businesses
upskill their employees and help develop a better understanding of the key Cisco
technologies. To keep up with the ever-changing networking landscape, it becomes
essential to upgrade your teams’ skills on the latest industry trends - and the best
place to start is with CCNA.

CCNA or Cisco Certified Network Associate is an associate-level certification covering fundamentals based on the latest
technologies, software development skills, and job roles. CCNA Certification training helps learners acquire the ability to
grasp, design, monitor, and troubleshoot medium-level switched and routed networks. CCNA training helps to understand
several technological areas and skills such as network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security
fundamentals, and automation and programmability. After getting CCNA certified, your teams will have the skills to maintain
intent-based networking, develop multi-domain solutions and drive innovation with application programming interfaces.

Required Exam: 200-301 CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions

Duration: 120 minutes
Recommended Training: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Prerequisites for the Exam: There is no formal requirement to appear for the CCNA examination. However, basic
knowledge of network fundamentals, exam topics, and one or more years of experience with computer networks and cisco
equipment is recommended.

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WHY GET CCNA CERTIFIED?
CCNA certified employees are highly trusted when it comes to automating or securing Cisco networks around the world.
Here are some key points that would provide an understanding as to why your teams should get CCNA certified:

CCNA Escalates Value and Growth of CCNA Provides Multi-Domain Solutions

the Organization CCNA provides solutions in multiple domains such as

Interestingly, 94% of the recruiters highlight that the cross-enterprise, data center, service provider, and

certified IT professionals have added overall value to security. The curriculum of CCNA covers all the

their organization. With the CCNA certification training, fundamental networking concepts, which helps the

your employees would gain upscaled skills to increase learners outperform other non-certified counterparts due

their strengths and interests. Hence, it imparts to their vast knowledge of the domain. A deep

tremendous advantages to the organization. understanding of specific subjects through the certification
course helps them implement their inherited skills in the
organization and reap maximum benefits. Hence, the CCNA
CCNA Certification Validates the Right
certification helps your employees stand out from the rest.
Skill Set
As quoted by Cisco, 52% of the IT professionals said
that CCNA certification helped them improve their
productivity. So, CCNA certification allows the
employees to attain a refined skill set. According to the
statistics, CCNA certifications provide reputed
validation to your employees and further to your
business.

CCNA Updates on New-Age Network

Evolution
With digitalization, businesses are evolving, and
network infrastructure is also experiencing
fundamental changes. Much of the manual process of
operating traditional networks have shifted to a
programmable network architecture that depends on
virtualization, automation, analytics, security,
extensibility, and more. CCNA certification covers
fundamentals for network installation, operations,
troubleshooting, and more. Organizations looking to
upskill their workforce should take advantage and
enter the new-age networking solutions with CCNA
certification.

CCNA Offers Versatility

There is a constant upgradation happening in the IT world. To adapt to the environment, it is mandatory for your
organization to hire employees who are highly skilled. 84% of the professionals agree that they are able to map various
concepts with a large subject domain. CCNA covers a broad range of fundamentals based on networking, security, IP,
automation, and programmability. It further keeps the organization at par with the latest trends in the technological
ecosystem.

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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
IN CCNA CERTIFICATION
TRAINING?
The CCNA certification makes the learners proficient in a wide range of topics, such
as routing and switching, security, wireless networking, and even some programming
concepts. Here are the modules listed in the new CCNA curriculum:

Network Fundamentals – routers, switches, cabling, TCP and UDP, IPv4 and IPv6

IP Connectivity – IP routing, OSPFv2

IP Services – NTP, DHCP, QoS, SNMP

Security Fundamentals – VPNs, wireless security, port security

Network Access – VLANs and trunking, EtherChannel

Automation and Programmability – REST APIs, Puppet, Chef, JSON, SDN

As it is evident, acquiring knowledge in these fields would further increase the value of
your IT organization.

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WHO CAN GET
CCNA CERTIFIED?
The CCNA certification gives an edge to your
employees having the below-mentioned job roles:

• Network Engineers

• Infrastructure Engineers

• Network/System Administrators

• IT Specialists

• Business roles in Sales, Marketing, or

management roles in IT organizations

• Network support technicians

• Help desk technicians

• Network Specialists

• Network Support Engineers

• Network Analysts

• Network Managers

• System Engineers

• Network Designers

• Professionals aiming for CCNA certification

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CCNA CERTIFICATION
EXAM OVERVIEW

The CCNA exam covers installing, configuring, and maintaining network

devices and efficiently engaging with Cisco networking equipment and
environments. Help your teams prepare meticulously for the exam
through instructor-led training or self-paced training with NetCom
Learning. NetCom Learning’s CCNA certification is recognized by Army
Credentialing Assistance (CA) program as well. One essential thing to
prepare for the certification exam is the CCNA exam blueprint. If the
tasks are completed for each topic, your employees are ready to achieve
the CCNA certification.

The exam duration is 120 minutes. The users have the liberty to take the exam in the test center, at the office, or even at
home.

The passing score is 82%, i.e., 825/1000. The language in the exam is either English or Japanese.

Latest Modifications in the CCNA Course Curriculum

The New CCNA certification has been updated on Feb 24, 2020. It has replaced all the CCNA exams and certifications,
including CCNA routing and switching, CCNA Cloud, CCNA collaboration, CCNA data center, CCNA service provider, and
CCNA wireless to a single, comprehensive exam.

Removed Topics

The following topics have been removed from the CCNA curriculum:

• Network fundamentals – OSI model

• LAN Switching – Frame, VTP, Switch stack
• Routing – EIGRP, RIPv2, OSPFv3, Inter-VLAN routing
• WAN – PPP, MLPPP, PPPoE, GRE, BGP, WAN access

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CCNA 200-301 Exam Topics

1.0 Network Fundamentals

• 1.1 Explain the function of network components and network topology
• 1.2 Compare physical interface and cabling types
• 1.3 Identify interface and cable issues
• 1.4 Compare TCP to UDP
• 1.5 Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
• 1.6 Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
• 1.7 Describe wireless and switching principles, virtualization fundamentals

2.0 Network Access

• 2.1 Configure and verify VLANs spanning multiple switches, (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel
• 2.2 Describe the need for and basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol
• 2.3 Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes
• 2.4 Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components
• 2.5 Describe AP and WLC management access connections
• 2.6 Configure the components of a wireless LAN access using GUI only

3.0 IP Connectivity
• 3.1 Interpret the components of the routing table
• 3.2 Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default
• 3.3 Explain IPv4 and IPv6 static routing, single area OSPFv2
• 3.4 Describe first hop redundancy protocol

4.0 IP Services
• 4.1 Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools
• 4.2 Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network
• 4.3 Explain the function of SNMP in network operations and Syslog features
• 4.4 Configure and verify DHCP client and relay
• 4.5 Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB)
• 4.6 Configure network devices for remote access using SSH
• 4.7 Describe the function of TFTP/FTP in the network

5.0 Security Fundamentals

• 5.1 Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques)
• 5.2 Describe security program (user awareness, training, and physical access control)
• 5.3 Describe security password policies elements, remote access, site-to-site VPNs
• 5.4 Configure and verify access control lists, layer 2 security features, device access control
• 5.5 Differentiate authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts
• 5.6 Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, and WPA3)
• 5.7 Configure WLAN using WPA2 PSK using the GUI

6.0 Automation and Programmability

• 6.1 Explain automation impacts network management, controller-based and software-defined architectures
• 6.2 Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center enabled device management
• 6.3 Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs
• 6.4 Capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Puppet, Chef, and Ansible
• 6.5 Interpret JSON encoded data

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CCNA CERTIFICATION CAREER PATH
In Cisco certifications, there are 5 different levels including Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert, and Specialist. CCNA
certifications fall below the Associate level. Refer to the latest Cisco career path by NetCom Learning below to choose the
best skilling plan for your teams:

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Associate Level: The associate level includes a foundation level of networking certifications for network installation,
operations, troubleshooting, and more. CCNA certification falls under this level.

Professional Level: At the professional level, the focus is on building the expertise of your teams with respect to core
technology. You must select a core technology track along with a focused concentration exam for your professional-level
certifications. This level includes certifications like Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certification, CCNP® Enterprise
Certification, CCNP® Security Certification, and more.

Expert Level: This level is comprised of the most prestigious certifications. It increases the credibility and effectiveness of
working professionals as it develops proficiency on network-track and design-track Cisco certification programs. This level
includes certifications like CCIE DevNet Certification, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certification, and more.

Specialist Level: With the specialist level, it becomes easier to escalate the networking knowledge in domains such as
data Center, security, or video. It validates the expertise of your workforce at the associate, professional, & expert levels.
This level includes certifications like Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 1 (ECMS1) v2.0, Engineering Cisco Meraki
Solutions Part 2 (ECMS2) v2.0, and more.

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 CCNA TRAINING
DELIVERY METHODS
NetCom Learning prepares learners for the CCNA certification by providing various training delivery methods such as:
Virtual Instructor-led Training
It includes virtual instructor-led training with a
hands-on and real-time virtual lab environment
and 24/7 support. With five days of the classroom
and three days equivalent of self-study material, it
offers seamless instructor-peer interaction.
Instructor-led Training
This training method offers in-person instructor
support and includes five days of classroom
instruction and three days of self-study.
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e-Learning
This training constitutes eight days of self-paced
classroom sessions. It includes hands-on training labs,
instructional videos with a flexible engagement model.
Leverage our CCNA e-Learning course and help your
teams learn at their own pace.
Private Group Training
It is a group training scheduled for employees with
customized training content. Your teams can leverage
private group training as per flexible schedules and
locations.
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 CCNA RECERTIFICATION
POLICY

The validity of a CCNA certification is up to 3 years. However, it is possible to apply for recertification. Certification holders
can recertify by passing any of the following exams:

Any one associate exam

Any one professional concentration exam

One CCIE lab exam

One technology core exam

In addition, if the candidate has 30 CE (Continuing Education) credits, they can recertify. To earn these credits, attend the
Cisco Live training sessions or online training courses.

NetCom Learning, the Authorized Learning Partner of Cisco, offers the Cisco recertification program through which your
employees can renew their certifications by taking exams, completing continuing education activities, or a combination of
both. Let us help you renew your Cisco certifications with a few simple steps.

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 WHY CHOOSE NETCOM LEARNING FOR
THE CCNA CERTIFICATION TRAINING?

NetCom Learning helps build innovative learning organizations in the workplace by structuring a smarter workforce,
supporting changes, and driving growth. Since 1998, NetCom Learning has serviced over 80 percent of Fortune 1000
companies and helped over 14,000 organizations achieve their business goals. Being a Cisco Authorized Learning Partner,
NetCom Learning offers CCNA certification training exclusively designed to improve, develop networking knowledge, and
evaluate the IT and networking expertise of your workforce. Delivered by Cisco certified instructors, CCNA certification
training will prepare your teams to install, secure, operate, and troubleshoot issues smoothly within enterprise networks.
We adhere to the official CCNA curriculum in all our training courses that fulfill employees’ requirements with unique
backgrounds and work experiences.

Cisco training courses and certifications offered by NetCom Learning will help your teams get a deep understanding and
knowledge of various technologies such as Networking, Data Center, Enterprise, Security, DevNet, and Service Provider.
NetCom Learning also supports organizations in redeeming Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs) with Cisco and upskill teams on
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