From 06/9/2022 to 15/9/2022

CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks (ITN)

This course introduces the architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.

Day	Topics	Objectives
Day 1	Networking Today	Explain the advances in modern network technologies.
	Basic Switch and End Device Configuration	Implement initial settings including passwords, IP addressing, and default gateway parameters on a network switch and end devices.
	Protocols and Models	Explain how network protocols enable devices to access local and remote network resources.
Day 2	Physical Layer	Explain how physical layer protocols, services, and network media support communications across data networks.
	Number Systems	Calculate numbers between decimal, binary, and hexadecimal systems.
	Data Link Layer	Explain how media access control in the data link layer supports communication across networks.
	Ethernet Switching	Explain how Ethernet operates in a switched network.
Day 3	Network Layer	Explain how routers use network layer protocols and services to enable end-to-end connectivity.
	Address Resolution	Explain how ARP and ND enable communication on a network.
	Basic Router Configuration	Implement initial settings on a router and end devices.
	IPv4 Addressing	Calculate an IPv4 subnetting scheme to efficiently segment a network.
Day 4	IPv6 Addressing	Implement an IPv6 addressing scheme.
	ICMP	Use various tools to test network connectivity.
	Transport Layer	Compare the operations of transport layer protocols in supporting end-to-end communication.
	Application Layer	Explain the operation of application layer protocols in providing support to end-user applications.
	Network Security Fundamentals	Configure switches and routers with device hardening features to enhance security.
Day 5	Build a Small Network	Implement a network design for a small network to include a router, a switch, and end devices.
Day 5	Final Exam

CCNA 2: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)

This course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLANs) and security concepts. Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They can perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify, and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN.

Day	Topics	Objectives
Day 1	Basic Device Configuration	Configure devices by using security best practices.
	Switching Concepts	Explain how Layer 2 switches forward data.
	VLANs	Implement VLANs and trunking in a switched network.
Day 2	Inter-VLAN Routing	Troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing on Layer 3 devices.
	STP	Explain how STP enables redundancy in a Layer 2 network.
	EtherChannel	Troubleshoot EtherChannel on switched links.
	DHCPv4	Implement DHCPv4 to operate across multiple LANs.
Day 3	SLAAC and DHCPv6 Concepts	Configure dynamic address allocation in IPv6 networks.
	FHRP Concepts	Explain how FHRPs provide default gateway services in a redundant network.
	LAN Security Concepts	Explain how vulnerabilities compromise LAN security.
	Switch Security Configuration	Implement switch security to mitigate LAN attacks.
Day 4	WLAN Concepts	Explain how WLANs enable network connectivity.
	WLAN Configuration	Implement a WLAN using a wireless router and WLC.
	Routing Concepts	Explain how routers use information in packets to make forwarding decisions.
	IP Static Routing	Configure IPv4 and IPv6 static routes.
Day 5	Troubleshoot Static and Default Routes	Troubleshoot static and default route configurations.
Day 5	Final Exam