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CCNA® – Academy Alignment to the Cisco Certified Network
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The Cisco Networking Academy provides students with foundation training
in the area of small networks, typically consisting of 100 or fewer nodes. This training is offered
in four courses called CCNA1, CCNA2, CCNA3, and CCNA4. In addition to this foundation
training, these courses assist the student in developing the necessary skills and knowledge to
successfully pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. The CCNA
certification is recognized by the networking industry as a leading qualification.
Cisco Industry Certification Information
A Cisco certification ensures employers that certified workers have demonstrated high levels of
technical knowledge and hands-on skills. Achieving Cisco certification, at any level, means that
individuals join the ranks of skilled network professionals who have earned recognition and
respect in the industry. Additionally, IT professionals who are Cisco certified typically earn more
in the workplace than those without certification.
CCNA Certification Information
Professionals holding the CCNA certification will be able to design, install, maintain, and
troubleshoot most PC-based networks found in small and medium sized businesses. By
demonstrating an ability to learn and apply complex networking concepts, these professionals
have also proven that they have the foundationa l skills and knowledge necessary to learn and
excel in higher level IT careers.
To be certified, a candidate must have knowledge of networking concepts that includes IP and
advanced IP addressing (including NAT and VLSM), common network routing protocols
(including RIP v1, RIP v2, EIGRP, and OSPF), Wide Area Network architecture and
technologies (including Frame Relay, PPP and ISDN), switching operation and configuration, and
basic network design and troubleshooting.
Certification Path and Training
A candidate for the CCNA has two examination path options.
Path (1) INTRO (640-821) + ICND (640-811)
or
Path (2) CCNA (640-801)
= CCNA
= CCNA
For more information, please see:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le3/le2/le0/le9/learning_certification_type_home.html
Cisco Certification Exams
INTRO
ICND
CCNA
Required Cisco Networking Academy Training
CCNA1 and CCNA2*
CCNA2, CCNA3 and CCNA4
CCNA1, CCNA2, CCNA3 and CCNA4
* The INTRO exam does not include tasks from routing protocol configuration and operation or
access control lists even though they are covered in CCNA2.
Exam Preparation Resources
The educational tools and resources made available to Academy students provide a robust
foundation and will assist the student in developing the necessary skills and knowledge to
successfully complete CCNA certification.
In addition to the extensive hands-on lab experience that students receive in the Cisco
Networking Academy program, other educational tools and resources are available to Academy
students. These additional resources include:
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Instructor-led lectures
Online curriculum
Online quizzes and assessments (presented in a similar format as the certification exam)
Instructor-assisted hands-on labs
Practice certification exams
Practice simulations (eLabs and Packet Tracer)
External resources for exam preparation available to Academy students include the CCNA Prep
Center.
The CCNA Prep Center is designed to assist those preparing for the CCNA certification.
Although this site contains useful content for CCNA candidates, it does not cover all the skills
and knowledge that a candidate needs to prepare for the CCNA Certification exams. Additional
information, training, and support are required to pass the exam.
The CCNA Prep Center website can be found at:
http://forums.cisco.com/eforum/servlet/PrepCenter?page=main
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