What you will study
The full Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) curriculum consists of three parts, sometimes called CCNA 1 to 3. This module covers CCNA 3 along with DevNet.1
Part 1: Enterprise Networks, Security and Automation (CCNA 3)
This part describes the architecture, components and operations of routers and switches in a small network. You’ll learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this part, you’ll be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1 and RIPv2; single-area and multi-area OSPF; virtual LANs; and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Part 2: DevNet
Following on from the CCNA Routing and Switching content, you will explore how coding is used to automate the management of infrastructure networking technologies via the DevNet associate certification content. You will explore how application development and coding applies within the context of network automation, use a range of developer tools and environments to solve automation challenges, apply API’s to automate network device management and set up an automated solution for a given problem.
Each part consists of ten or more modules. The modules are grouped, with checkpoint exams that count towards your module result. Each of the two parts also has a final online exam that also counts towards your result.
1Module Cisco networking (CCNA) part 1 (TM257) covers CCNA parts 1 and 2.
You will learn
This module will:
- make you understand to a greater level of detail, the concepts and algorithms underlying switching and routing protocols
- provide you with further practical skills for implementing switching and routing protocols in real-world scenarios
- make you aware of best practices for securing LAN (Local Area Networks) and WAN (Wide Area Networks)
- teach you the fundamental and systematic processes for troubleshooting larger networks
- teach you the fundamental and systematic processes for network automation
- provide you with an opportunity to go on and gain two industry-recognised qualifications (CCNA and DevNet certifications).
Vocational relevance
You’ll learn both theory and practical elements of network addressing and management, router configuration, switch management, securing a local area network and network automation.
In addition, this module will prepare you for the industry-standard DevNet examination, and CCNA examination when taken with Cisco networking (CCNA) part 1 (TM257).
You must make your own arrangements to sit the CCNA and DevNet certifications.
Professional recognition
Those within the networking technician and engineering discipline consider Cisco certification professional recognition and personal accreditation. Cisco CCNA and DevNet certifications are invaluable entry accreditations for the network engineering profession.