Training Format
Classroom, live online, and hybrid learning options.
CCNA Networking Course
Build practical skills in routing, switching and network administration
Learn how computer networks are designed, configured, secured, and maintained using Cisco networking concepts and practical lab exercises.
Suitable for students, graduates, IT support professionals, and beginners preparing for networking, infrastructure, cloud-support, and system-administration roles.
RoutingOSPF & static
SwitchingVLANs & trunks
SecurityACLs & hardening
Course at a Glance
Cisco networking skills with practical lab confidence
Practical Learning
Router, switch, VLAN, routing, ACL, and troubleshooting labs.
Tools Used
Cisco Packet Tracer, Cisco IOS, and Wireshark fundamentals.
Project
Design and configure a complete business network.
Career Support
Weekly assessments, mock interviews, and placement-readiness activities.
What Is CCNA?
Learn the essentials of modern computer networks
CCNA training introduces the essential concepts required to understand and manage modern computer networks.
Learners gain practical knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, Cisco routers and switches, VLANs, routing protocols, network services, security, wireless networking, and troubleshooting.
Configure routers and switches
Plan IP addressing and subnetting
Troubleshoot network issues
What You Will Be Able to Do
Build skills for routing, switching and network support
Network Foundations
- Network architecture
- OSI and TCP/IP models
- LAN, WAN and topologies
Router & Switch Setup
- Basic Cisco device configuration
- VLANs and trunks
- Static routing and OSPF
Network Services
- DHCP and DNS
- NAT and PAT
- SSH and ACLs
Troubleshooting
- Connectivity testing
- IP-addressing issues
- Network performance checks
CCNA Course Curriculum
Accordion-style curriculum for easy editing
- Types of networks
- LAN, WAN, and network topologies
- Routers, switches, and access points
- OSI and TCP/IP models
- Ethernet concepts
- Network cables and connectors
- IPv4 addressing
- Public and private IP addresses
- Subnet masks
- Subnetting
- VLSM and CIDR
- IPv6 fundamentals
- IPv6 address types
- Introduction to Cisco IOS
- Cisco command-line interface
- User and privileged modes
- Basic device configuration
- Interface configuration
- Password and hostname setup
- Saving and verifying configurations
- MAC addresses
- Switch operation
- VLAN configuration
- Access and trunk ports
- Inter-VLAN routing
- Spanning Tree Protocol
- EtherChannel fundamentals
- Routing-table concepts
- Static routes
- Default routes
- Dynamic routing fundamentals
- OSPF
- Route selection
- Routing verification
- DHCP
- DNS
- NAT and PAT
- NTP
- SNMP
- Syslog
- Quality of Service fundamentals
- Common network threats
- Device hardening
- Secure passwords
- SSH configuration
- Standard ACLs
- Extended ACLs
- Port security
- Basic security practices
- Wireless standards
- Access points and SSIDs
- Wireless security
- WAN technologies
- VPN concepts
- Remote-access connectivity
- Controller-based networking
- Software-defined networking
- APIs
- JSON fundamentals
- Network automation concepts
- Troubleshooting process
- Ping and traceroute
- Interface issues
- IP-addressing problems
- VLAN and routing issues
- DHCP and DNS issues
- ACL troubleshooting
- Network performance checks
- Network requirement analysis
- IP addressing plan
- Router and switch configuration
- VLAN implementation
- Routing setup
- Security configuration
- Network testing
- Troubleshooting
- Project documentation
Tools and Technologies
Cisco Packet Tracer
Cisco IOS
Wireshark
Practice networking with simulation and analysis tools
Routers & Switches
IPv4 & IPv6
VLANs
OSPF
DHCP
NAT
ACLs
SSH
Hands-On Lab Practice
Learn by configuring and troubleshooting networks
Configuring Cisco Routers
Configuring Cisco Switches
Creating Subnetting Plans
VLANs and Trunks
Static Routes and OSPF
DHCP and NAT
Access Control Lists
Port Security
Troubleshooting Network Failures
Who Can Join?
For beginners entering networking and IT support
Previous networking experience is not required. This course is suitable for students and recent graduates, IT support professionals, desktop support engineers, networking beginners, system-administration learners, cloud and cybersecurity learners, and working professionals planning a career change.
Career Opportunities
- Network Engineer Trainee
- Network Support Engineer
- Junior Network Administrator
- NOC Engineer
- Technical Support Engineer
- IT Support Engineer
- Infrastructure Support Associate
- System and Network Support Engineer
- Cloud Support Associate
Career Preparation Support
Support to become interview-ready
Weekly Assessments
Performance assessments to strengthen networking concepts and lab confidence.
Interview Preparation
Technical preparation, networking scenario questions, and project-presentation practice.
Mock Interviews
Practice interview conversations and build confidence for entry-level roles.
Resume Support
Resume guidance, aptitude training, and placement-readiness support. Placement assistance does not guarantee employment.
Certification
Completion certificate and CCNA-aligned concepts
Learners who meet applicable attendance, assessment, and project requirements receive a NexEdge CCNA Course Completion Certificate. The training also introduces concepts aligned with the Cisco CCNA certification syllabus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers before you start learning
Yes. The course begins with networking fundamentals and gradually progresses to routing, switching, security, and troubleshooting.
Yes. IPv4, subnet masks, subnetting, VLSM, CIDR, and IPv6 concepts are included.
Yes. Learners complete practical router, switch, VLAN, routing, security, and troubleshooting exercises.
Yes. Cisco Packet Tracer is used for network configuration and simulation practice.
Yes. The program includes technical preparation, mock interviews, resume guidance, and placement-readiness activities.
Begin your networking career with NexEdge
Develop practical Cisco networking skills and prepare for network support, infrastructure, cloud, and IT operations opportunities.