Taught at secondary and post-secondary levels, CCNA features:

• CCNA1 - Networking Basics
• CCNA2 - Routers and Routing Basics
• CCNA3 - Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing
• CCNA4 - WAN Technologies

CCNA1 - Networking Basics Competencies

Upon completion of CCNA1, students have an understanding of networking basics including:

• Computer hardware and software, electricity, networking terminology, and protocols
• LANs and WANs, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, Ethernet, and Internet Protocol (IP) addressing
• Design and documentation of a basic network and structured cabling
• Network-to-network communications

CCNA2 - Routers and Routing Basics Competencies

Upon completion of CCNA2, students have an understanding of routers and routing including:

• Router user interfaces, components and configurations
• Basics of IOS versions, naming and software backup
• TCP/IP Protocol Suite and IP addressing and subnetting
• Interior routing protocols?RIP, IGRP

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CCNA3 - Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing Competencies

Upon completion of CCNA3, students have an understanding of switching and intermediate routing including:

• Switching and VLANs
• Spanning-Tree Protocol
• Routing and Routing Protocols
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Network documentation, security and troubleshooting

CCNA4 - WAN Technologies Competencies

Upon completion of CCNA4, students have an understanding of WAN technology basics including:

• WAN devices, encapsulation formats, and communication
• PPP components, session establishment, and authentication
• ISDN uses, services, and configuration
• Frame relay technology and configuration Industry-recognized Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) coursework prepares students for CCNA certification.