Cisco Certified Networks Associates (CCNA)

Introduction:

Grafton College is a local Cisco Networking Academy delivering CCNA training. CCNA, one of the Cisco Academy programs, is designed to teach students the skills needed to design, build, and maintain small to medium-sized networks. This provides them with the opportunity to enter the workforce and/or further education and training in the computer networks field. Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and social studies concepts to solve networking problems. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance and use of networking software tools and equipment in all locals, regional and national safety, building and environmental codes and regulations.
Course Breakdown :

Semester: CCNA 1
Course Title : Networking Basics Competencies
Course Content:

• Computer hardware and software, electricity, networking terminology and protocols.
• LANs and WANs, Open Systems Introduction (OSI) models, Ethernet, and internet Protocol (IP) addressing
• Design and documentation of a basic network and structured cabling
• Network-to-network communications

Semester: CCNA 2
Course Title : Routers and Routing Basics Competencies
Course Content:

• Router user interfaces, components and configurations
• Basics of IOS versions naming and software backup
• TCP/IP Protocol Suite and IP addressing and subnetting
• Interior routing protocols-RIP, IDRP

Semester: CCNA 3

Course Title : Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing Competencies

Course Content:

• Switching and VLANs
• Spanning-Tree Protocol
• Routing and routing Protocols
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Network Documentation, Security and troubleshooting

Semester: CCNA 4
Course Title : WAN Technologies Competencies
Course Content:

• WAN devices, encapsulation formats, and communication
• PPP components, session establishment, and authentication
• ISDN uses, services, and configuration
• Frame relay technology and configuration

Entry dates: Flexible