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Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified Specialization

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Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified Specialization

Master Cisco Networking Essentials to Earn Your CCNA 200-301 Certification

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

from 151 reviews of courses in this program

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Configure and manage Cisco routers and switches to support network functionality.

  • Apply and implement IP addressing and subnetting strategies in network configurations.

  • Analyze and troubleshoot network protocols to ensure proper communication and functionality.

  • Secure and control network devices by managing access controls effectively.

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master OSI and TCP/IP networking models for troubleshooting and design.

  • Navigate and configure Cisco IOS to manage network devices efficiently.

  • Develop subnetting skills, including CIDR, VLSM, and binary conversions.

  • Simulate real-world networking scenarios with Cisco Packet Tracer.

Skills you'll gain

Category: OSI Models
Category: TCP/IP
Category: General Networking
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Virtual Networking
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Network Routers
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Network Routing
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Troubleshooting
CCNA Intermediate – Switching, VLANs & Routing

CCNA Intermediate – Switching, VLANs & Routing

Course 2, 11 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand OSI Layer 1 and 2 concepts, including Ethernet and Cisco devices.

  • Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, VLANs, and routing protocols.

  • Master static and dynamic routing, including Equal Cost Multi Path and administrative distance.

  • Apply Cisco’s troubleshooting methodology to diagnose and resolve network issues.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Routing
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Network Routers
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Network Switches
Category: Network Protocols
Category: OSI Models
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: System Configuration
Category: TCP/IP
CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

Course 3, 24 hours

What you'll learn

  • Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP.

  • Implement VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel, and network security best practices.

  • Deploy WAN technologies such as MPLS, VPNs, and redundancy protocols like HSRP.

  • Strengthen network security using ACLs, DHCP snooping, and cryptographic techniques.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Network Security
Category: Wide Area Networks
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: Network Switches
Category: Network Routing
Category: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Category: Network Administration
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Computer Networking
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Multiprotocol Label Switching
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Threat Management
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Threat Detection

What you'll learn

  • Secure Cisco devices using AAA, SSH, and best security practices.

  • Implement network automation with Python, APIs, and Ansible.

  • Configure cloud networking, virtualization, and SD-WAN.

  • Explore AI-driven networking and machine learning applications.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Security
Category: Ansible
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Authentications
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Virtualization
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Engineering
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Cloud Deployment
Category: Event Monitoring
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: Cloud Technologies
Category: IT Automation
Category: Network Administration

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