Cisco CCNA Course

As a follow on from CEDIA’s 3 Day IP and Networking course, we are promoting the chance to get CISCO CCNA certified at the CISCO Academy at Birmingham City University. With the majority of systems in our world converging onto an increasingly complex IP network there has never been a better time to bring enhanced core IP skills into your company.

The course is run as a blended learning program combining online study with workshop time at Birmingham City University in their specialised CISCO labs. This is a much better option than attending a 2 week CCNA program as it allows for both deeper learning and far more hands on practice. In addition, as a CEDIA organised course you will be learning alongside your peers who have a similar perspective on networking and IP.

On successful completion of the exam (Included in the price), you will be CISCO CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Certified.

Overview

The course follows the Cisco Networking Academy Curricula for CCNA. Students are given access to online curricula and lab simulation tools, they are required to spend their time working through the elearning material, completing laboratory exercises on Netlab or Packet tracer and practice assessments.

24/7 Access to the online material and remote labs is also included as well as a network simulation program for installation at home.Each block culminates in an online exam and practical test for which the student will receive a course completion certificate. Hence attendance on these dates are compulsory.

At the end of the course some time will be available for exam preparation and the opportunity to take the CCNA certification exam at Birmingham City University.

Each block culminates in an online exam and practical test for which the student will receive a course completion certificate. Hence attendance on these dates are compulsory. At the end of the course some time will be available for exam preparation and the opportunity to take the CCNA certification exam at Birmingham City University.

Only the first day of the course, and each module's end/exam day are mandatory to attend. However it is recommended to attend all sessions where possible. In-person dates are:

CCNA-1
15th or 29th October
2nd November
23rd November
14th December

CCNA-2
7th January
28th January
25th February
15th March

CCNA-3
25th March
5th April
10th May
24th May

CCNA-4
3rd June
28th June
12th July
26th July

Course Structure

The course covers the CCNA exam objectives using the Cisco Networking Academy Online curricula. The course is split into four modules which include theory and practical tests after each stage.

Networking Fundamentals

Chapter 1. Living in a Network-Centric World
Chapter 2. Communicating Over the Network
Chapter 3. Application Layer Functionality and Protocols
Chapter 4. OSI Transport Layer
Chapter 5. OSI Network Layer
Chapter 6. Addressing the Network – IPv4
Chapter 7. Data Link Layer
Chapter 8. OSI Physical Layer
Chapter 9. Ethernet
Chapter 10. Planning and Cabling Networks
Chapter 11. Configuring and Testing Your Network

Routing Protocols and Concepts

Chapter 1. Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding
Chapter 2. Static Routing
Chapter 3. Introduction to Dynamic Routing Protocols
Chapter 4. Distance Vector Routing Protocols
Chapter 5. RIP Version 1
Chapter 6. VLSM and CIDR
Chapter 7. RIPv2
Chapter 8. The Routing Table: A Closer Look
Chapter 9. EIGRP
Chapter 10. Link-State Routing Protocols
Chapter 11. OSPF

LAN Switching and Wireless

Chapter 1. LAN Design
Chapter 2. Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration
Chapter 3. VLANs
Chapter 4. VTP
Chapter 5. STP
Chapter 6. Inter-VLAN Routing
Chapter 7. Basic Wireless Concepts and Configuration

Accessing the WAN

Chapter 1. Introduction to WANs
Chapter 2. PPP
Chapter 3. Frame Relay
Chapter 4. Network Security
Chapter 5. ACLs
Chapter 6. Teleworker Services
Chapter 7. IP Addressing Services
Chapter 8. Network Troubleshooting

The course prepares candidates to sit the CCNA certification exam. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network security; network types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals;the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending switched networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; establishing point-to-point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections.