Cisco Certified Network Associate (200-301 CCNA)
Course Overview
Networks today carry far more than email and file transfers. They connect cloud platforms, wireless devices, cameras, voice systems and business applications, often across several locations. To support them, engineers need a broad understanding of how wired, wireless, security and automation technologies work together. The Cisco Certified Network Associate (200-301 CCNA) course delivers that broad foundation.
The course starts by building a clear mental model of the network: how the OSI and TCP/IP layers relate, how devices are addressed with IPv4 and IPv6, and how traffic is forwarded through switches and routers. You will practice subnetting, compare network topologies, and learn the fundamentals of wireless communication and virtualization, including virtual machines and containers.
From there, you configure the building blocks of an enterprise network. On switches, you set up VLANs, trunks, EtherChannel, and Spanning Tree. On routers, you configure static routing and OSPFv2 and explore first-hop redundancy. For wireless, you learn how lightweight access points and wireless LAN controllers deliver secure, centrally managed Wi-Fi. IP services such as DHCP, NAT, DNS, NTP, SNMP, and syslog tie everything together.
The course also prepares you for how networks are secured and managed today. Security topics include ACLs, port security, Layer 2 protections, VPNs, AAA, and WPA3 wireless security. Automation topics introduce SDN, controller-based management, REST APIs, JSON, Ansible and Terraform, and how AI and machine learning are used to support network operations. This Cisco Certified Network Associate course is aligned with the 200-301 CCNA exam.
Course Objectives
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the role of network components, topologies, cabling, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, wireless principles, and virtualization.
- Configure Cisco switches with VLANs, trunks, EtherChannel, and Spanning Tree to build reliable Layer 2
- Describe wireless LAN architectures and configure WLANs using a wireless LAN
- Configure static routes and OSPFv2, and describe first-hop redundancy for the gateway
- Implement DHCP, NAT, DNS, NTP, SNMP, syslog, and SSH to support the network
- Secure wired and wireless networks with ACLs, port security, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, AAA, and WPA2/WPA3.
- Compare traditional and controller-based networking, and explain REST APIs, JSON, configuration management tools, and AI in networking.
Target Audience
- The Cisco Certified Network Associate (200-301 CCNA) training is intended for network professionals who aspire to develop their skills and knowledge for a wide range of networks such as LAN, WAN, and packet switched networks.
- Professionals who take this course include network engineers, network analysts, system administrators, network technicians and network designers.
- Professionals already working with Cisco platforms such as: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) can enhance their understanding of the Cisco platform further through this course.
- This course is also beneficial to those who want to transition their career to the networking field or want to learn more about the latest updates and technologies that comes with Cisco’s 200-301 CCNA certification.
Course Content
6 modules · 53 topics01Module 1: Network Fundamentals13 topics
- Explain the role and function of network components
- Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
- Compare physical interface and cabling types
- Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed)
- Compare TCP to UDP
- Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
- Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
- Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix
- Compare IPv6 address types
- Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
- Describe wireless principles
- Explain virtualization fundamentals (virtual machines)
- Describe switching concepts
02Module 2: Network Access9 topics
- Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
- Configure and verify interswitch connectivity
- Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols (Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP)
- Configure and verify (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel (LACP)
- Describe the need for and basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol and identify basic operations
- Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes
- Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP,WLC, access/trunk ports, and LAG)
- Describe AP and WLC management access connections (Telnet, SSH, HTTP,HTTPS, console, and TACACS+/RADIUS)
- Configure the components of a wireless LAN access for client connectivity using GUI only such as WLAN creation, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced WLAN settings
03Module 3: IP Connectivity5 topics
- Interpret the components of routing table
- Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default
- Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
- Configure and verify single area OSPFv2
- Describe the purpose of first hop redundancy protocol
04Module 4: IP Services9 topics
- Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools
- Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode
- Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network
- Explain the function of SNMP in network operations
- Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels
- Configure and verify DHCP client and relay
- Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS such as classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing, shaping
- Configure network devices for remote access using SSH
- Describe the capabilities and function of TFTP/FTP in the network
05Module 5: Security Fundamentals10 topics
- Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques)
- Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control)
- Configure device access control using local passwords
- Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics)
- Describe remote access and site-to-site VPN
- Configure and verify access control lists
- Configure Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security)
- Differentiate authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts
- Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, and WPA3)
- Configure WLAN using WPA2 PSK using the GUI
06Module 6: Automation And Programmability7 topics
- Explain how automation impacts network management
- Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking
- Describe controller-based and software defined architectures (overlay, underlay, and fabric)
- Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center enabled device management
- Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding)
- Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Puppet, Chef, and Ansible
- Interpret JSON encoded data
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batches| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 January 2027 - 22 January 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 19 April 2027 - 23 April 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 19 July 2027 - 23 July 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 25 October 2027 - 29 October 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic |
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Request More InformationQatar’s continued investment in smart infrastructure, digital services, and enterprise technology has created strong demand for skilled network professionals. Our Cisco Certified Network Associate course provides practical, instructor-led training in switching, routing, wireless, IP services, network security, and automation, with hands-on labs on Cisco equipment. Available for individual learners and corporate teams, this CCNA training helps IT professionals develop real-world networking skills and prepare for the 200-301 CCNA certification exam.
FAQs
What does the Cisco Certified Network Associate course cover?
It covers network fundamentals, switching, wireless, routing, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability, aligned with the 200-301 CCNA exam.
Does the CCNA course include wireless networking?
Yes. You will learn wireless principles, access point modes, wireless LAN controller architectures, WLAN configuration, and wireless security such as WPA2 and WPA3.
Who is this CCNA course designed for?
Network engineers, network administrators, IT support staff, security and systems professionals, cloud engineers, and newcomers to networking.
Does this course prepare me for the CCNA exam?
Yes. The course is aligned with the 200-301 CCNA exam topics. Passing the exam earns the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.
What is OSPF and why is it part of CCNA?
OSPF is a widely used routing protocol that lets routers share network information and choose the best paths automatically. CCNA covers single-area OSPFv2 configuration and verification.
Why is CCNA relevant to modern networks?
CCNA now includes wireless, security, cloud, virtualization and automation topics alongside traditional switching and routing, reflecting how networks are built and managed today.
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