Network Engineer I-CCNA

About This Course

CCNA certification is a first-level Cisco Career certification. CCNA certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.

To secure a role as a network engineer or IT network specialist in a dynamic organization, utilizing Cisco CCNA certification to design, implement, and manage efficient, secure, and scalable network solutions. leverage aquired skills in network troubleshooting, routing, switching, and security protocols to enhance network performance and contribute to the seamless operation of IT infrastructure.

Occupational Goal

Network Engineer
CCNA Network Engineer
Network Administrator
IT Support Engineer
Systems Engineer
Network Support Engineer
Junior Network Engineer
Cisco Network Engineer

Main Job Skills

As a CCNA Cisco Engineer, you will typically need the following key skills:

Networking Fundamentals
- Understanding of networking concepts like IP addressing (IPv4 and IPv6), subnetting, and routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP).
- Knowledge of Layer 2 technologies such as VLANs, STP (Spanning Tree Protocol), and Ethernet.
Routing and Switching
- Configuring and troubleshooting routers and switches in both small and large networks.
- Knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP) and switch configuration (VLANs, trunking, and port security).
TCP/IP & OSI Model
- In-depth understanding of the TCP/IP model and OSI layers.
- Knowledge of how protocols like TCP, UDP, ICMP, and others operate across layers.
Network Security
- Implementing basic security measures such as ACLs (Access Control Lists), NAT (Network Address Translation), and VPNs.
- Configuring firewalls and understanding secure network communication.
Wireless Networking
- Configuring and troubleshooting wireless networks (Wi-Fi, access points).

Certification

200 – 301: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA v1 exam)