Why Study This Course?
**This course remains open for late applications on a case by case basis. The course started originally on Jan 27th and we accept late applications for those who are prepared and capable to learn independently through a blended learning approach and synchronise with our onsite assessment schedule.
A CCNA certification opens the doors to a career in networking. Having this qualification means you have what it takes to setup and manage a small, enterprise branch network. the CCNA7 is your first step toward CCNA certification and will help you stand out from the crowd in entry-level positions.
This course comprehensive and exciting course will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to understand and set up small/medium sized routed networks using Cisco devices. The course prepares you to take the CCNA exam and is aimed at those people who wish to enter the IT industry and work in networking or IT support. The course is delivered on site but learners wishing to access the course entirely remotely can be considered on a case by case basis subject to their prior knowledge and ability to self direct learning.
Please note this course is supported by our CISCO Academy and is an intensive programme. Late starts are possible subject to you meeting specific criteria or having prior experience. For example you may be working in an IT infrastructure or networking related role and need to attain this qualification for professional development reasons. You may also have an older version of the CCNA, partial prior achievement and wish to upgrade it to the latest standard.
This course covers the three modules of the full Cisco Routing and Switching CCNA that contain the knowledge needed to prepare for the internal CCNA1, 2 and 3 exams which are CISCO certified
Those module are:
CCNA: Introduction to Networks
CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
The course is presented using presentations, exercises and hands-on labs. You will learn knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance
The Cisco Learning website contains details of the contents of this course and more information about the CCNA exam. Use the following URL:
CCNA Certification
Entry is by tutor approval only. Students should ideally have a good general knowledge of IT and may be working in the IT industry or changing careers. Students should have at least 4-6 hours per week for independent learning to keep up with the reading and practical content
Learners will need a good standard of literacy and numeracy prior to considering this course.
You will be assessed by weekly chapter tests, a hands on skills exam and theory tests for each of the CCNA modules. The college is accredited to awarding CISCO certificates for CCNA1, 2 and CCNA3 after successful completion of the practical and skills based training.
The official Cisco CCENT exam (2-31 CCNA) can be taken externally at a Pearson Vue testing centre. The learner will be responsible for arranging and purchasing this test themselves. There is the opportunity to earn a discount voucher for this exam by successful completion of the final exam.
For further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email rbs@racc.ac.uk . You can also make an appointment for further information or tutor approval on our Open Days: http://www.racc.ac.uk/opendays
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.
