This course gives you a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers. You will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network. The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and Wireless LAN Controllers; managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats. The course also gives you a foundation in network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking. This course helps you prepare to take the 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam to earn CCNA certification. This course consists of 5 days of instructor-led training with hands-on lab practice, plus the equivalent of 3 days of self-paced material. 

Who Should Attend? 

• Entry-level network engineer 
• Network administrator 
• Network support technician 
• Help desk technician

Course Outcomes 

After completing this course you should be able to: 

• Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics 
• Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router 
• Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel 
• Configure internet access using DHCP clients and explain and configure NAT on Cisco routers 
• Install a switch and perform the initial configuration 
• Describe IPv6 main features, addresses and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity 
• Implement a basic security configuration of the device management plane 
• Implement basic steps to harden network devices