Course Information

  • Sessions 5 days
  • Duration 37.5 hrs
  • Level Intermediate
  • Assessment NA

Venue

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Certification

  • Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Training

Course Code: C975

What's This Course About

In the ever-evolving landscape of networking, the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) stands as a hallmark of foundational proficiency. Our CCNA Exam Preparation course is tailored to ensure that aspiring network professionals grasp the intricate details of networking, setting them on the path to certification success. We demystify the complexities of networking, making it accessible and understandable for all.

From routing and switching to network security and automation, our course encompasses every domain of the CCNA syllabus. With a blend of theoretical concepts and hands-on labs, learners will gain practical experience, ensuring they're well-equipped to tackle real-world challenges post-certification. Whether you're kickstarting your networking career or aiming to solidify your foundational knowledge, our CCNA Exam Prep is your trusted companion on this journey.
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WSQ Funding

Full Fee ₵7,000.00 Before GST
GST ₵630.00 9% of fee
Baseline Nett ₵4,130.00 SG/PR age 21+ · 50% funded
MCES / SME Nett ₵2,730.00 SG age 40+ · 70% funded
Funding and Grant Applications

No funding is available

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Course Fee

₵7,000.00

Course Date

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Additional Note

Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

Post-Course Support

  • We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
  • Please email your queries to info@tertiarycourses.com.gh and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts and get back to you as soon as possible.

Cancellation & Reschedule Policy

  • We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% to participants.
  • Note: the venue of the training is subject to changes due to class size and availability of the classroom. The minimum class size to start a class is 3 Pax.

Course Details

Course Details

What You'll Learn

This course prepares you for the 200-301 certification exam, covering all official exam domains and their approximate weightings:

Domain 1 Network Fundamentals (20%)

  • Explain the role and function of network components (routers, L2/L3 switches, next-gen firewalls/IPS, access points, controllers, endpoints, servers, PoE)
  • Describe network topology architectures (two-tier, three-tier, spine-leaf, WAN, SOHO, on-premises and cloud)
  • Configure and verify IPv4 addressing/subnetting and IPv6 addressing/prefix, including IPv6 address types
  • Compare TCP to UDP; compare physical interface and cabling types and identify interface/cable issues
  • Explain virtualization fundamentals (server virtualization, containers, VRFs) and describe switching concepts (MAC learning/aging, frame switching/flooding, MAC address table)
  • Describe wireless principles (nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels, SSID, RF, encryption)

Domain 2 Network Access (20%)

  • Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches, including access ports and InterVLAN connectivity
  • Configure and verify interswitch connectivity (trunk ports, 802.1Q, native VLAN) and Layer 2 discovery protocols (CDP, LLDP)
  • Configure and verify Layer 2/Layer 3 EtherChannel (LACP)
  • Interpret basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol (root port/bridge, port states/roles, PortFast, root guard/loop guard/BPDU filter/BPDU guard)
  • Describe Cisco Wireless Architectures, AP modes, and physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP, WLC, access/trunk ports, LAG)
  • Describe network device management access (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, TACACS+/RADIUS, cloud managed) and interpret wireless LAN GUI configuration for client connectivity

Domain 3 IP Connectivity (25%)

  • Interpret the components of a routing table (routing protocol code, prefix, network mask, next hop, administrative distance, metric, gateway of last resort)
  • Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default (longest prefix match, administrative distance, routing protocol metric)
  • Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing (default, network, host, floating static routes)
  • Configure and verify single area OSPFv2 (neighbor adjacencies, point-to-point, broadcast DR/BDR selection, router ID)
  • Describe the purpose, functions, and concepts of first hop redundancy protocols

Domain 4 IP Services (10%)

  • Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools
  • Configure and verify NTP in client and server mode, and DHCP client/relay
  • Explain the role of DHCP and DNS, and the function of SNMP, within the network
  • Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and severity levels
  • Explain forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS (classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing, shaping)
  • Configure network devices for remote access using SSH; describe TFTP/FTP capabilities

Domain 5 Security Fundamentals (15%)

  • Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, mitigation techniques) and security program elements (user awareness, training, physical access control)
  • Configure and verify device access control using local passwords and security password policy elements (MFA, certificates, biometrics)
  • Describe IPsec remote access and site-to-site VPNs
  • Configure and verify access control lists and Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, port security)
  • Compare authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) concepts
  • Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, WPA3) and configure/verify WLAN within the GUI using WPA2 PSK

Domain 6 Automation and Programmability (10%)

  • Explain how automation impacts network management; compare traditional networks with controller-based networking
  • Describe controller-based, software-defined architecture (overlay, underlay, fabric; separation of control/data plane; northbound/southbound APIs)
  • Explain AI (generative and predictive) and machine learning in network operations
  • Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (authentication types, CRUD, HTTP verbs, data encoding)
  • Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms such as Ansible and Terraform
  • Recognize components of JSON-encoded data

Course Info

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Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

  • Able to operate using computer functions
  • Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

  • Positive Learning Attitude
  • Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Age Group: 18-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

TBD

Hardware: Window or Mac Laptops

Job Roles

Job Roles

  • Network Engineer
  • Network Administrator
  • Systems Administrator
  • IT Support Specialist
  • Network Technician
  • IT Network Analyst
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • Telecommunications Specialist
  • Field Network Technician
  • Network Consultant
  • IT Manager
  • Help Desk Technician
  • Network Support Specialist
  • Data Center Technician
  • WLAN Administrator

Trainers

Trainers

is an accomplished IT and data specialist with over 20 years of experience in academia, ICT leadership, and professional training, with a strong focus on data analytics and Excel-based solutions. He has developed and delivered specialized training programs on Statistical Data Analysis with Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for Excel, equipping learners with advanced data manipulation, automation, and reporting skills. His expertise extends to automating institutional reporting systems, where he successfully streamlined academic records management through Excel-based tools, integrating macros and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy. As a trainer and consultant, Dr. Siraj has taught Excel to diverse audiences, including university staff, administrative teams, and professionals in banking, security, and education, ensuring they can apply Excel for decision-making, statistical modeling, and process automation. His practical mastery of Excel is complemented by his deep knowledge of office automation and ICT project management, making him a highly sought-after trainer in data analysis and productivity tools. With his blend of hands-on technical expertise and instructional experience, Dr. Siraj stands out as a credible authority in leveraging Excel to drive organizational efficiency and data-driven strategies

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