CCNA CERTIFICATION

The Cisco CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) certification validates the skills required for entry-level network support positions, the starting point for many successful careers in networking. Candidates should have the knowledge and skill to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. CCENT certification is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections. The CCNA™ certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA™ certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Insyte’s instructor-led CCNA course covers the exam objectives for exam 640-802. Packed with updated topics that have been added to the 2007 version of the CCNA exam, this updated course features expanded coverage of key topic areas plus new material on switching, network address translation, and OSPF. Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

• Design a simple LAN using Cisco Technology
• Design an IP addressing scheme to meet design requirements
• Select an appropriate routing protocol based on user requirements
• Design a simple internetwork using Cisco technology
• Develop an access list to meet user specifications
• Choose WAN services to meet customer requirements
• Configure routing protocols given user requirements
• Configure IP addresses, subnet masks, & gateway addresses on routers & hosts
• Configure a router for additional administrative functionality
• Configure a switch with VLANS and inter-switch communication
• Implement a LAN
• Customize a switch configuration to meet specified network requirements
• Manage system image and device configuration files
• Perform an initial configuration on a switch
• Perform an initial configuration on a router
• Implement access lists
• Implement simple WAN protocols
• Utilize the OSI model as a guide for systematic network troubleshooting
• Perform LAN and VLAN troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot routing protocols
• Troubleshoot IP addressing and host configuration
• Troubleshoot a device as part of a working network and access lists

BENEFITS FOR NETWORK PROFESSIONALS

Ability to demonstrate to your customers and colleagues that you have attained an unparalleled level of expertise in the network design and support arenas in today’s technology industry. CCNAs receive the following benefits:

• Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Cisco products and technologies.
• CCNA logo to enable you to identify your status to colleagues or clients.
• Affiliation with more than 10,000 CCNAs worldwide.