Cisco CCNA for IT Supporters: Module 1 - Network Fundamentals

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The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme is open to University IT Supporters. It covers network technology, protocols and theory at deeper levels reflective of university practices. There is a fee to attend this course.

You will learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to acquire the skills required to provide a robust and secure network in your institution and it prepares you for CCNA certification.

We offer this program as instructor led with remote access to the curriculum and an online networks laboratory called NETLAB. There is a mix of lecture, demonstrations and a heavy emphasis on practical activities using live lab equipment and a simulation package. Further details and pricing information are available.

This is the first module of four modules in CCNA.

1. Networking Fundamentals 2. LAN Switching and Wireless 3. Routing Protocols and Concepts 4. Accessing the WAN

You should have a keen interest in networking technology and be prepared to self study for up to 3 - 4 hours per week depending on your previous knowledge or experience. Please see Your commitments for more details. You should also have access to a computer with Internet access for study purposes as all of the course materials for CCNA are online.

• Communication over networks
• End devices and media
• Network protocols
• TCP/IP
• OSI model
• Routing protocols
• Subnetting
• Ethernet/LANs
• Configuring a simple network

Presentations, demonstrations and practicals. Further details on course structure

A combination of systems and software will be used

Please see further details on benefits, course structure and pricing

One half day session per week for 15 weeks:

• Weeks 1 – 11 Instructor led training
• Week 12 – Revision session
• Week 13 – Theory exam
• Week 14 – Practical exam
• Week 15 – Extra week if required for exam re-take