Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is a certification program for today’s associate-level job roles in IT technologies. It now includes security and automation and programmability. The program has one certification that covers a broad range of fundamentals for IT careers, with one exam and one training course to help you prepare.
Cisco has introduced the new training program for CCNA certification program which has all the latest and necessary changes needed to cover all the latest networking technologies and methodologies. Cisco has also introduced some new set of skills like software development skills, more advanced knowledge on the matter and new job roles as well. This new update has made the CCNA certification program to move towards perfectness and successful IT career.
One of the most important and greeted updates was regards to examination that is individuals don’t need to give two exams anymore. They only need to pass one exam to earn their reputed CCNA certification.
Course description
CCNA training course and exam provides the foundation which can take your career into any trend. CCNA certification covers a breadth of topics, including:
- Network fundamentals
- Network access
- IP connectivity
- IP services
- Security fundamentals
- Automation and programmability
Prerequisites
NO Prerequisites.
CCNA is a First step in Cisco Certifications and there is no prerequisites to do CCNA training. Anyone from any background with a keen interest in networking can go for it.
Boot Camp
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Why learn CCNA?
CCNA is one of the most respected Associate level Certification in the technological world. There are a lot of employment opportunities in this field because there are numerous technical glitches in the industry, and the industries require proper and suitable solution immediately. Hence the demand for CCNA professionals is quite large.
Exam Overview:
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the CCNA exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. The guidelines below may change at any time without notice in order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes (Cisco).
Topics | Percentage |
Network fundamentals | 20% |
Network access | 20% |
IP connectivity | 25% |
IP services | 10% |
Security fundamentals | 15% |
Automation and programmability | 10% |
Exam Description & Recommended Training:
The course, Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA), helps candidates prepare for this exam.
Required Exam(s) | Recommended Training | Length of Exam |
200-301 CCNA | Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
| Cisco Certified Network Associate V1.0 (CCNA 200301) is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNA certification. |
Course Delivery
This course has been designed to be delivered in the classroom along with labs. During the course, you’ll have access to official Cisco online learning resources and assessment tools, study guides, and lab equipment, as well as instructor support and career guidance.
Further Information
To find out when the next intake is planned for, consult our course schedule. Alternatively, if you have further queries, please, contact ITPT for more information.
Funding Available:
This course is FREE (SAAS part-time funding) to anyone who is on benefits or earning £25,000 or less, given that they have not used SAAS/ILA funding towards any other course/training in the last 12 months.
Those in receipt of following benefits are automatically eligible:
- Jobseekers allowance
- Income support
- Incapacity Benefit/Employment Support Allowance
- Child Tax Credit (minimum rate)
- Pension Credit
Apply for course funding
Our Courses are fully funded by SAAS: Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Please visit the SAAS website www.saas.gov.uk to see your eligibility.
Download: SAAS Part Time Funding Guide, Part Time Forms
Read: Part Time Students Eligibility Criteria, Disabled students’ allowance (DSA)
For Students who don’t qualify for the above fundings:
How much this course will cost?
If for any reason you do not qualify for SAAS funding our fees are as follows for students living in UK or the European Union:
CCNA R&S | FEE |
Vender Neutral (can be paid in instalments) | £800 |
SQA Accredited (PDA) (can be paid in instalments) | £800 |
5 days Boot Camp + Exam voucher + CCNA Book | £1599 |
Fees are payable in advance at the start of course unless otherwise agreed.
We also provide flexible fee instalments to help students in paying their fee.
There are a number of other funding opportunities available to UK and EU students to help them to pay for their studies. Contact the college for more details.