What is CCNA?

• CCNA is a popular certification among computer

network engineers. Full Form of CCNA is Cisco Certified
Network Associate. It is a certification program valid
for all type of engineers. It includes entry-level network
engineers, Network Administrators, Network Support
Engineers and Network Specialists.

• It is estimated that more than 1 million CCNA

certificates have been awarded since it was first
launched in 1998.
The CCNA certificate covers a broad range of networking concepts. It helps
candidates to prepare for the latest network technologies they are likely to
work on.
 Some of the common topics covered under
CCNA certification include:

 OSI models
 IP addressing
 WLAN and VLAN
 Network security and management (ACL included)
 Routers / routing protocols ( EIGRP, OSPF, and RIP)
 IP Routing
 Network Device Security
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Note: Cisco certification is valid only

for 3 years. Once the certification
expires the certificate holder has to
take CCNA certification exam again.
 Why to acquire a CCNA certification?

 The certificate validates a professional's ability to

understand, operate, configure and troubleshoot medium-
level switched and routed networks. It also includes the
verification and implementation of connections via remote
sites using WAN.
 It teaches the candidate how to create point-to-point
network
 It teaches about how to meet users requirement by
determining the network topology
 It imparts on how to route protocols in order to connect
networks
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It explains about how to construct network

addresses
It explains on how to establish a cbyonnection with
remote networks.
The certificate holder can install, configure and
operate LAN and WAN services for small networks
CCNA certificate is a pre-requisite for many other
Cisco certification like CCNA Security, CCNA
Wireless, CCNA Voice, etc.
Easy to follow study material available.
 Types of CCNA certification

To secure CCNA. There are basically two approaches as

shown below.

1.ICND1 Exam and ICND2

2.Combined CCNA Exam

Note: As we discussed earlier the validity for any CCNA

certificate last for three years.
 Exam details

Exam Code Designed for Duration and Exam fee

number of
questions in
exam
100-101 ICND1 Entry-level • 90 mins exam $150 ( for
Network duration different country
Technician • 50-60 price may vary)
questions
200-101 ICND2 Experienced o 75 mins exam $150 ( for
Network duration different country
Technician o 50-60 price may vary)
questions
200-120 CCNA Experienced 90 mins exam $295 ( for
Network duration different country
Technician 50-60 questions price may vary)
Beside this certification, new certification course enrolled
by CCNA include-
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 CCNA Cloud
 CCNA Collaboration
 CCNA Switching and Routing
 CCNA Security
 CCNA service provider
 CCNA Data center
 CCNA Industrial
 CCNA Voice
 CCNA Wireless
 For more detail on these exams, visit the link here.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-
certifications/exams/current-list.html
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• The candidate to a CCNA certification can also

prepare for the exam with the help of the CCNA
boot camp.

• To complete CCNA exam successfully. These are

the topics one must be thorough of TCP/IP and
the OSI model, subnetting, IPv6, NAT (Network
Address Translation) and wireless access.
 What does the CCNA course consist of

 The ICND1 encompasses of topics like IP routing

technologies, IP services (NAT, ACLS, DHCP), network
device security, IPv6, LAN switching technologies, etc.
 The ICND2 encompasses of topics like IP routing
technologies, IP services (FHRP, syslog, SNMP v2 and v3),
LAN switching technologies and WAN technologies.
 The CCNA combined exam covers all the topics in ICND1
and ICND2. It covers topics on installation, operation and
trouble shoot.
New changes in the current CCNA exam
includes,
 Deep understanding of IPv6
 CCNP level subjects as HSRP, DTP, EtherChannel
 Advanced troubleshooting techniques
 Network design with supernetting and subnetting
 Eligibility Criteria for Certification

 For certification, no degree is required. However, preferred

by some employers.