CCNA

200-301 CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate

A CCNA course organized by domains, focused exam topics, concise lessons, and embedded simulated Cisco IOS labs.

83 lessons 29 simulated IOS labs Intermediate

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1.0 Network Fundamentals 20%

1.1 Explain the role and function of network components How Core Network Devices Work Exposure · 12 min Preview

1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures Compare Common Network Topologies Exposure · 12 min Preview

1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types Choose Ethernet Interfaces and Cables Exposure · 12 min Preview

1.4 Identify interface and cable issues Diagnose Interface and Cable Problems Validation · 15 min IOS Lab

1.5 Compare TCP to UDP Choose Between TCP and UDP Exposure · 12 min Preview

1.6 Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting Read IPv4 Addresses and Masks Exposure · 12 min IOS Lab Calculate IPv4 Subnets and Host Ranges Validation · 15 min Preview Configure and Verify IPv4 Interface Addressing Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab

1.7 Describe private IPv4 addressing Use Private IPv4 Address Space Exposure · 10 min Preview

1.8 Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix Read and Shorten IPv6 Prefixes Exposure · 12 min IOS Lab Configure and Verify IPv6 Interface Addressing Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab

1.9 Describe IPv6 address types Recognize IPv6 Address Types Exposure · 12 min Preview

1.10 Verify IP parameters for client operating systems Verify Host IP Settings Validation · 12 min Preview

1.11 Describe wireless principles Explain Wireless RF and Channels Exposure · 12 min Preview Compare Wireless Topologies and AP Roles Exposure · 12 min Preview

1.12 Explain virtualization fundamentals Explain Virtualization and Cloud Network Building Blocks Exposure · 12 min Preview

1.13 Describe switching concepts Explain MAC Learning and Frame Forwarding Exposure · 12 min Preview Predict Switching Behavior from the MAC Table Validation · 12 min Preview

2.0 Network Access 20%

2.1 Configure and verify VLANs spanning multiple switches Create VLANs and Assign Access Ports Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Configure Voice VLANs Configuration · 12 min Preview Route Between VLANs Configuration · 12 min Preview

2.2 Configure and verify interswitch connectivity Build an 802.1Q Trunk Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Verify Native and Allowed VLANs Validation · 12 min Preview

2.3 Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols Verify CDP and LLDP Neighbors Validation · 15 min IOS Lab

2.4 Configure and verify EtherChannel with LACP Build and Verify an LACP EtherChannel Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Troubleshoot EtherChannel Mismatches Troubleshooting · 18 min IOS Lab

2.5 Interpret basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Interpret Rapid PVST+ Roles and States Validation · 12 min IOS Lab Use PortFast and STP Protection Features Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab

2.6 Describe Cisco wireless architectures and AP modes Compare Wireless Architectures and AP Modes Exposure · 12 min Preview

2.7 Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components Connect APs and WLCs to the Wired Network Exposure · 12 min Preview

2.8 Describe network device management access Choose Secure Device Management Access Exposure · 12 min Preview

2.9 Interpret wireless LAN GUI configuration for client connectivity Read WLAN Client Security Settings Validation · 12 min Preview Interpret WLAN QoS and Advanced Settings Validation · 12 min Preview

3.0 IP Connectivity 25%

3.1 Interpret the components of a routing table Read the Routing Table Validation · 12 min Preview

3.2 Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default Predict Router Forwarding Decisions Validation · 12 min Preview

3.3 Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing Configure Default and Network Static Routes Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Configure Host and Floating Static Routes Configuration · 12 min Preview Configure IPv6 Static Routes Configuration · 12 min Preview

3.4 Configure and verify single area OSPFv2 Form OSPF Neighbor Adjacencies Exposure · 12 min Preview Configure Single-Area OSPFv2 Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Verify OSPF Routes and Interfaces Validation · 12 min Preview Troubleshoot Basic OSPF Problems Troubleshooting · 18 min IOS Lab

3.5 Describe the purpose and function of first hop redundancy protocol Explain First Hop Redundancy Exposure · 12 min Preview

4.0 IP Services 10%

4.1 Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools Configure Static NAT Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Configure Dynamic NAT and PAT Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Verify and Troubleshoot NAT Troubleshooting · 12 min Preview

4.2 Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode Configure Time Synchronization with NTP Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Verify NTP Client and Server Behavior Validation · 12 min Preview

4.3 Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network Explain DHCP and DNS Services Exposure · 12 min Preview

4.4 Explain the function of SNMP in network operations Explain SNMP Monitoring Exposure · 12 min Preview

4.5 Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels Read Syslog Facilities and Severity Levels Validation · 12 min Preview

4.6 Configure and verify DHCP client and relay Configure DHCP Relay Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Verify DHCP Client Behavior Validation · 18 min IOS Lab

4.7 Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior for QoS Explain QoS Per-Hop Behavior Exposure · 12 min Preview

4.8 Configure network devices for remote access using SSH Secure Remote Access with SSH Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Verify SSH Management Access Validation · 18 min IOS Lab

4.9 Describe the capabilities and function of TFTP and FTP Use TFTP and FTP for Network Files Exposure · 12 min Preview

5.0 Security Fundamentals 15%

5.1 Define key security concepts Recognize Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Exploits Exposure · 12 min Preview Choose Common Security Mitigations Exposure · 12 min Preview

5.2 Describe security program elements Apply Security Awareness and Physical Controls Exposure · 12 min Preview

5.3 Configure and verify device access control using local passwords Secure Privileged and Console Access Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Verify Local Password Protection Validation · 12 min Preview

5.4 Describe security password policy elements Build Strong Password Policy Exposure · 12 min Preview

5.5 Describe remote access and site-to-site VPNs Compare Remote Access and Site-to-Site VPNs Exposure · 12 min Preview

5.6 Configure and verify access control lists Match ACL Logic to Traffic Exposure · 12 min IOS Lab Configure and Apply IPv4 ACLs Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Verify and Troubleshoot ACLs Troubleshooting · 18 min IOS Lab

5.7 Configure and verify Layer 2 security features Enable DHCP Snooping Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Protect ARP with Dynamic ARP Inspection Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab Configure Switch Port Security Configuration · 18 min IOS Lab

5.8 Compare authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts Compare AAA Functions Exposure · 12 min Preview

5.9 Describe wireless security protocols Compare WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 Exposure · 12 min Preview

5.10 Configure and verify WLAN within the GUI using WPA2 PSK Configure WPA2-PSK WLAN Settings Configuration · 12 min Preview

6.0 Automation and Programmability 10%

6.1 Explain how automation impacts network management Explain How Automation Changes Network Operations Exposure · 12 min Preview

6.2 Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking Compare Traditional and Controller-Based Networks Exposure · 12 min Preview

6.3 Describe controller-based and software-defined architecture Separate Control Plane and Data Plane Exposure · 12 min Preview Explain Overlay, Underlay, and Fabric Designs Exposure · 12 min Preview

6.4 Explain AI and machine learning in network operations Explain AI and Machine Learning in Network Operations Exposure · 12 min Preview

6.5 Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs Use REST API Concepts Exposure · 12 min Preview Match CRUD Operations to HTTP Verbs Validation · 12 min Preview

6.6 Recognize capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Recognize Ansible and Terraform Capabilities Review · 12 min Preview

6.7 Recognize components of JSON-encoded data Read JSON Objects and Arrays Review · 12 min Preview Recognize JSON Data Types Review · 12 min Preview