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 For Cisco CCNA Training Course you will need:

 Who should do this course?

• 10 days (17h00 - 20h00) free to attend classes

  A reasonable networking knowledge

  An interest in network routing

• A determination to complete the course
   

• Anyone who would like to gain a Cisco qualification

  Students who have an interest in Cisco products

  Students wishing to gain an international certification that is highly regarded world wide

• Students wising to get a Cisco International certification

 Cisco CCNA Exam Objectives

 Frequently Asked Questions

The 640-802 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is the composite exam associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. 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.

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Where does the classroom course take place?
Our courses are delivered at our Cape Town training centre in South Africa.

What books do I get with this course?
Our instructor led courses are all done using the latest course materials and the content will be approved for the Cisco exam

How long will the course take me?
The course is 10 days, Monday to Friday from 17h00 - 20h00. If you plan to tackle the international exam, we recommend that you allow yourself at least 2 to 3 weeks after the course to study.

When does the next Cisco CCNA course start?
Our course schedule can be found here:

Does the price include the official exam?
No, the exam is not included, and usually costs around R1000  ($175- 200)

How much does the course cost?
Our course is priced in the currency of your country of residence. Please contact us for pricing and for any specials that may be running.

Why is this course only 10 days?
The course is five days and is intended as a fast track course for students who cannot afford a long time away from the office. It is quite feasible however to attend the course and then pass the exam, after good study and preparation.

What course can I take after this one?
We recommend you take the Cisco CCDA or the CCNP. Note that the CCNP is designed for students with good Cisco experience.

 Frequently Asked Questions

 How can payment be made?

How to enroll for the Cisco CCNA course

• Contact our sales team by email or telephone. Details are on the Contact page of the web site.

• We will draw up and send you an invoice, and upon receipt of payment your booking will be confirmed

For international students:
Payment can be made by swift transfer or by credit card. If you would like to pay by credit card, we will set up a specific secure payment for you.

For SA students:
By bank transfer, credit card, or cheque (in advance)

 What about a job after this course?

 Included in your course fees:

Cisco CCNA is a highly sought after qualification. We are often approached by companies wishing to employ our successful students. This qualification is recognized internationally.

After the CCNA course you can do the CCNP! We offer these courses in five consecutive weeks!

• Tuition

• Stationery

• Certificate of attendance

• Pre-course preparation materials (sent by email) for paid up students

 How and where can I do the exam?

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You can take your official exam at any authorised test centre in any country in the world. You can find a list of authorised centres on the internet or send us an email

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Exam Topics The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice. Describe how a network works

• Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices

  Select the components required to meet a network specification

  Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network

  Describe common networked applications including web applications

  Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models

  Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network

  Interpret network diagrams

  Determine the path between two hosts across a network

  Describe the components required for network and Internet communications

  Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach

• Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features

 Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications

• Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts

  Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks

  Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts

  Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches

  Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management

  Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands

  Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, auto negotiation, and switch hardware failures

  Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q)

  Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them

  Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs

  Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches

  Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing

  Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP

  Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation

  Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network.

• Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access, management vlan other than vlan1, etc.)

Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.

• Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing

  Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS

  Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including: CLI/SDM)

  Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment

  Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing design to a network

  Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment

  Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4 (including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc).

  Describe IPv6 addresses

• Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices

• Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process)

  Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST, router components)

  Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts

  Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2

  Access and utilize the router to set basic parameters.(including: CLI/SDM)

  Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface

  Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH or other utilities

  Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements

  Manage IOS configuration files. (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore)

  Manage Cisco IOS.

  Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols

  Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF

  Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP

  Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH)

  Troubleshoot routing issues

  Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands.

• Implement basic router security

Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN

• Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)

  Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (Including: SSID, BSS, ESS)

  Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point

  Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2)

• Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks. (Including: Interface, missconfiguration)

Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats

• Describe today's increasing network security threats and explain the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats

  Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications

  Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications

• Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices

Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.

• Describe the purpose and types of ACLs

  Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements.(including: CLI/SDM)

  Configure and apply an ACLs to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using (including: SDM/CLI)

  Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment

  Troubleshoot ACL issues

  Explain the basic operation of NAT

  Configure NAT for given network requirements using (including: CLI/SDM)

• Troubleshoot NAT issues

Implement and verify WAN links

• Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN

  Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection

  Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers

  Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues

  Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components)

• Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers