Cisco CCNA Certification Fast Track Programme

This course will prepare you for the new version of the CCNA Composite Exam (640-802 CCNA).

Based on our Cisco ICND1 and ICND2 courses, our CCNA Boot Camp is an intensive program, designed to help you achieve your CCNA certification in the shortest period of time possible. To maximize your classroom experience and ensure that you get comprehensive coverage of the CCNA materials, our three-step, blended learning approach to the CCNA Boot Camp consists of:

Pre-Class Activity, Classroom Instruction, Post-Class Lab Practice, The Pre-Class Activity provides you with approximately ten hours of review materials and exercises, including a pre-test assessment, Self-Paced e-Learning content, and a readiness test, all designed to give you a firm foundation and get you focused and prepared to get the most out of Classroom Instruction.

Classroom Instruction includes intensive instructor-led training and hands-on labs where you'll learn to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-sized routed and switched networks. You'll also learn the basics of wireless networking as well as mitigating security threats. During Classroom Instruction, you'll have 24-hour lab access.

We have also introduced real world equipment into classrooms, to enhance the delegate learning experience. The additional equipment allows the delegate to test out lab practical’s in a safe environment, interconnect devices, diagnose faults and importantly practice cable repair / production before they get “on the job!”

Following Classroom Instruction, ten e-Lab credits for Post-Class Lab Practice allow you to hone your skills using the same hands-on lab equipment you used in the classroom. And, to make learning even easier, we include both the ICND1 and ICND2 Self-Paced e-Learning CDs so you can continue your studying any time, anywhere.

We have delivered an Authorized CCNA Boot Camp longer than any other Cisco Partner, the best available, to make sure you achieve your goals.

You Get...Approximately 10 hours of pre-class activity, Enhanced content that exceeds standard authorized Cisco content, World-class Certified Cisco Systems instructors, CCNA workbook and lab guide, including exclusive additional labs, Additional study aids to help you pass the CCNA exam, Free ICND1 and ICND2 Self-Paced e-Learning CDs, 10 e-Lab credits for lab practice during the week following class, Access to Self Test Software's exam prep products, One free exam voucher for 640-802 CCNA

Please note: The CCNABC is an accelerated programme that delivers 10 days of training in 5. As a result the start and finish times may vary dependent on delegate skills / experience and speed of learning but typically will start at 9am and may extend to 7pm in the evening

It is imperative that you complete the pre-course work prior to attending. The content covers items essential to the successful running of the programme and will enhance both your and the classes learning experience.

Course Content

Building a Simple Network (ICND1)

Exploring the Functions of Networking
Securing the Network
Host-to-Host Communication Model
TCP/IP's Internet Layer
TCP/IP's Transport Layer
Packet Delivery Process
Understanding Ethernet
Connecting to an Ethernet LAN

Ethernet LANs (ICND1)

Challenges of Shared LANs
Solving Network Challenges with Switched LAN Technology
Packet Delivery Process
Operating Cisco IOS Software
Starting the Switch
Understanding Switch Security
Maximizing the Benefits of Switching
Troubleshooting Switch Issues

Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANS) (ICND1)

Exploring Wireless Networking
Understanding WLAN Security
Implementing a WLAN

LAN Connections (ICND1)

Functions of Routing
Understanding Binary Basics
Constructing a Network Addressing Scheme
Starting a Router
Configuring a Router
Packet Delivery Process
Understanding Router Security
Using Cisco Router and Security Device Manager
Using a Router as a DHCP Server
Accessing Remote Devices

Network Environment Management (ICND1)

Discovering Neighbors on the Network
Managing Router Startup and Configuration
Managing Cisco Devices

Small Network Implementation (ICND2)

Review Lab: Review of a Small Network Environment

Medium-Sized Switched Network Construction (ICND2)

Implementing VLANs and Trunks
Improving Performance with Spanning Tree
Routing Between VLANs
Securing the Expanded Network
Troubleshooting Switched Networks

Wide Area Networks (WANs) (ICND1)

WAN Technologies
Enabling the Internet Connection
Enabling Static Routing
Configuring Serial Encapsulation
Enabling Routing Information Protocol (RIP)

LAN Extension into a WAN (ICND2)

Establishing a Point-to-Point WAN Connection with PPP
Establishing a WAN Connection with Frame Relay
Troubleshooting Frame Relay WANs
Introducing VPN Solutions
Medium-Sized Routed Network Construction (ICND2)

Reviewing Routing Operations
Implementing VLSM

Single Area OSPF Implementation (ICND2)

Implementing OSPF
Troubleshooting OSPF

EIGRP Implementation (ICND2)

Implementing EIGRP
Troubleshooting EIGRP

Access Control Lists (ACLs) (ICND2)

Introducing ACL Operation
Configuring and Troubleshooting ACLs

Address Space Management (ICND2)

Scaling the Network with NAT and PAT
Transitioning to IPv6

Skills

At the end of this course delegates will be able to;
How networks function, network components and their functions, and the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model
Binary, decimal, and hexadecimal numbering
Switching operations and theory
Host-to-Host packet delivery process
TCP/IP network addressing and routing
IP subnetting
Providing Local Area (LAN), Wide Area (WAN), and remote access services
Advanced network theory, including Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Intranets and extranets, and wireless networking
Introduction to Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS)
Initial configuration of Cisco Catalyst Switches and Routers
Network discovery and management using Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), telnet, and Trivial FTP (TFTP)
Interconnect networks using TCP/IP
Dangers of redundant switching
Spanning Tree
Concepts of VLANs and trunking
Distance vector routing protocols
Link state routing
Review how to configure and troubleshoot a switch and router in a small network environment
Expand the switched network from a small to medium network environment
Implementing VLSM
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP
Determine when to use access control lists (ACLs)
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot ACLs
Configure NAT and PAT
IPv6 addressing
Configure PPP, CHAP, and PAP
Frame Relay operation
VPN solutions

Prerequisites

Prior to attending CCNA, you should be very familiar with networking topics such as TCP/IP, IP configuration, peer-to-peer networking, subnetting, building a routing table, and other network protocols, standards, and architecture. If you're new to networking and to Cisco IOS, consider taking the ICND1 and ICND2 classes. We strongly encourage career changers and people new to internetworking to gain the foundation knowledge needed by taking our CCENT e-Camp.