Course Summary
The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) course gives you a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers.
Through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs, you will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers;
managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats.
Course Information
Course Objective
The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) course gives you a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers. Through a combination of lecture, hands-on labs, you will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers, managing network devices, and identifying basic security threats.
The course also gives you a foundation in network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking.
Course Fees & SkillsFuture Funding
| WSQ Funding Course Fees | ||||
| WSQ Funding for
Singapore Citizens & Singapore PRs |
Total Fee Incl Regn Fee |
Less SkillsFuture Course Fee Funding |
NETT Fee Excl GST 9% |
NETT Fee Incl GST 9% |
| SME Company | S$1,800.00 | S$1,225.00 | S$575.00 | S$737.00 |
| Non-SME Company | S$1,800.00 | S$875.00 | S$925.00 | S$1,087.00 |
| Self-Sponsored | S$1,800.00 | S$875.00 | S$925.00 | S$1,087.00* |
| Mid-Career Enhanced Scheme (MCES) - Singaporean, 40 yrs & above | S$1,800.00 | S$1,225.00 | S$575.00 | S$737.00* |
| Note: * - SkillsFuture Credit Claims or/and PSEA may be used to offset the course fees. | ||||
| Course Fees (Applicable to Non-SkillsFuture Trainee/Foreigner) | |||
| Course Title | Normal Course Fees | Promotional Course Fees valid till 30-Jun-2023 |
Promo Course Fees w |
| Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA v1.0 | S$2,000.00 | S$1,750.00 | S$1,907.50 |
| Registration Fee | S$50.00 | S$50.00 | S$54.50 |
| Total Fee | S$2,050.00 | S$1,800.00 | S$1,962.00 |
Course fee above does not include Cisco Exam Fee (S$489, subject to prevailing GST).
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Course Prerequisite
Before taking this course, you should have:
• Basic computer literacy & Basic PC operating system navigation skills
• Basic Internet usage skills & Basic IP address knowledge
Course Outline
1.0 Network Fundamentals
1.1 Explain the role and function of network components
1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types
1.4 Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed)
1.5 Compare TCP to UDP
1.6 Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
1.7 Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
1.8 Configure and verify IPv6 addressing
1.9 Compare IPv6 address types
1.10 Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
1.11 Describe wireless principles
1.12 Explain virtualization fundamentals (virtual machines, containers, and VRFs)
1.13 Describe switching concepts
This course prepares the participant for Cisco CCNA Exam (Exam code: 200-301 ver 1.1)
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2.0 Network Access
2.1 Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
2.2 Configure and verify interswitch connectivity
2.3 Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols (Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP)
2.4 Configure and verify (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel (LACP)
2.5 Interpret basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol
2.6 Describe Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes
2.7 Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP,WLC, access/trunk ports, and LAG)
2.8 Describe network device management access (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, TACACS+/RADIUS, and cloud managed)
2.9 Interpret the wireless LAN GUI configuration for client connectivity, such as WLAN creation, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced settings
3.0 IP Connectivity
3.1 Interpret the components of routing table
3.2 Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default
3.3 Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
3.4 Configure and verify single area OSPFv2
3.5 Describe the purpose, functions, and concepts of first hop redundancy protocol
4.0 IP Services
4.1 Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools
4.2 Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode
4.3 Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network
4.4 Explain the function of SNMP in network operations
4.5 Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels
4.6 Configure and verify DHCP client and relay
4.7 Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS such as classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing, shaping
4.8 Configure network devices for remote access using SSH
4.9 Describe the capabilities and function of TFTP/FTP in the network
5.0 Security Fundamentals
5.1 Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques)
5.2 Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control)
5.3 Configure and verify device access control using local passwords
5.4 Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics)
5.5. Describe remote access and site-to-site VPNs
5.6 Configure and verify access control lists
5.7 Configure Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security)
5.8 Compare authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts
5.9 Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, and WPA3)
5.10 Configure and verify WLAN within the GUI using WPA2 PSK
6.0 Automation and Programmability
6.1 Explain how automation impacts network management
6.2 Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking
6.3 Describe controller-based and software defined architectures (overlay, underlay, and fabric)
6.4 Explain AI (generative and predictive) and machine learning in network operations
6.5 Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding)
6.6 Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Puppet, Chef, and Ansible
6.7 Recognize components of JSON encoded data