- Course Description
Course Overview:
The Cisco NetAcademy CCNA: Introduction to Networks course teaches the fundamentals of computer networks, including networking concepts, topologies, communication models, IP addressing, and protocols. Students learn to configure routers and switches and understand the operation and functioning of local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). This course is ideal for beginners and prepares students for the CCNA certification exam, essential for careers in networking and IT.
What You Will Learn:
- Create simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes.
- Configure routers, switches, and end devices to provide access to local and remote network resources and enable full connectivity between remote devices.
- Develop critical thinking and professional problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
- Configure and troubleshoot connectivity of a small network using security best practices.
Description:
Start preparing for a career in networking. This first course in a three-course CCNA series introduces network architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that are necessary to support the operations and priorities of businesses. You will also have the chance to create simple local area networks (LANs). By developing a functional knowledge of IP addressing schemes and basic network security, you will be able to perform basic configurations for routers and switches. No prerequisites are required. After completing all three CCNA courses, you will be ready to take the CCNA certification exam.