CCNA R&S: Introduction to Networks (ITN) covers networking architecture, structure, and functions. The course introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations to provide a foundation for the curriculum.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

* Explain network technologies.
* Explain how devices access local and remote network resources.
* Describe router hardware.
* Explain how switching operates in a small to medium-sized business network.
* Design an IP addressing scheme to provide network connectivity for a small to medium-sized business network.
* Configure initial settings on a network device.
* Implement basic network connectivity between devices.
* Configure monitoring tools available for small to medium-sized business networks.

The 70-hour, instructor-led course is the 1st of 4 courses in the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum. The course includes activities using Packet Tracer, hands-on lab work, and a wide array of assessment types and tools.

Certification and Careers :

The CCNA Routing & Switching curriculum helps students develop workforce readiness skills and builds a foundation for success in networking-related careers and degree programs.

CCNA R&S: Routing and Switching Essentials (RSE) covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:


* Determine how a router will forward traffic based on the contents of a routing table.
* Explain how switching operates in a small to medium-sized business network.
* Use monitoring tools and network management protocols to troubleshoot data networks.
* Configure monitoring tools available for small to medium-sized business networks.
* Configure initial settings on a network device.
* Configure Ethernet switch ports.
* Implement VLANs.
* Implement static routing.
* Implement DHCP on a router.
* Implement network address translation (NAT).
* Implement access control lists (ACLs) to filter traffic.

Prerequisite: CCNA R&S: Introduction to Networks

The 70-hour, instructor-led course is the second of 4 courses in the Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching curriculum. The course includes activities using Packet Tracer, hands-on lab work, and a wide array of assessment types and tools.

CCNA R&S: Scaling Networks (ScaN) covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality.

By the end of this course, students will be able:

* Configure and troubleshoot routers and switches
* Resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks
* Implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network

Prerequisite: CCNA R&S: Routing and Switching Essentials

The 70-hour, instructor-led course is the 3rd of 4 courses in the Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching curriculum. The course includes activities using Packet Tracer, hands-on lab work, and a wide array of assessment types and tools.

CCNA R&S: Connecting Networks (CN) discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements.

By the end of this course, students will be able:

* Configure and troubleshoot network devices
* Resolve common issues with data link protocols
* Resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks
* Implement virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network

Prerequisite: CCNA R&S: Scaling Networks Overview.

The 70-hour, instructor-led course is the 4th of 4 courses in the Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching curriculum. The course includes activities using Packet Tracer, hands-on lab work, and a wide array of assessment types and tools.