CCNA Course Syllabus
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Network Fundamentals
Basics of networking, network components, and the OSI model.
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LAN Switching Technologies
Switch operations, VLANs, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing.
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Routing Technologies
Static and dynamic routing, IP routing tables, and protocols like OSPF and EIGRP.
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WAN Technologies
WAN connections, PPP, Frame Relay, MPLS, and VPN configurations.
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IP Services
NAT, DHCP, NTP, SNMP, and quality of service (QoS) fundamentals.
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Security Fundamentals
Basic security concepts, including access control, AAA, and device hardening.
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IP Addressing
Subnetting, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and address summarization.
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IP Connectivity
Examining routing tables, troubleshooting routing issues, and implementing RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
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Network Access
Configuring and troubleshooting VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, and 802.1X access control.
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Automation and Programmability
Network automation basics, including REST APIs, JSON, and configuration management tools.
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Network Troubleshooting
Diagnostic commands, analyzing network issues, and common troubleshooting approaches.
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Wireless Networking
Basics of wireless LANs, configuring WLAN, and troubleshooting wireless connectivity.
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Security Protocols and Policies
Understanding and configuring IPsec, access control lists, and security best practices.
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Network Management
Network monitoring, NetFlow, Syslog, SNMP, and device management.
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IPv6 Fundamentals
IPv6 addressing, transition mechanisms, and deployment scenarios.
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Quality of Service (QoS)
Traffic prioritization, QoS configuration, and policies to manage network congestion.
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Infrastructure Security
Implementing secure device access, VPNs, and endpoint security practices.
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Infrastructure Services
Configuring and verifying DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing services.
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Network Security Configuration
Configuring and managing firewall settings, security zones, and ACLs.