CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
Level: Intermediate
Build Practical Cisco Networking Skills with Hands-On Labs
Prepare for the Cisco CCNA Certification Exam
Learn to Configure, Secure & Troubleshoot Networks
Official Cisco Course Materials Included
Welsh Government Funding Accepted
Get this course for FREE with PLA Digital Funding!
Course Overview
Duration:
5 Days (9am-5pm)
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Not included
Funding:
PLA, PLA Digital, ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Online, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
Course Overview
Duration:
5 Days (9am-5pm)
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Not included
Funding:
PLA, PLA Digital, ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Online, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) course provides a broad networking foundation for professionals starting or advancing their IT careers.
Through a combination of instructor-led learning and hands-on labs, delegates will learn how to install, operate, configure and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network.
The course covers essential network components, including switches, routers and Wireless LAN Controllers. Delegates will develop practical skills in network configuration, device management, connectivity troubleshooting and identifying common security threats. The course introduces network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking at a foundational level, along with the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in network operations. The course prepares delegates for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 CCNA examination.
Please note: this course combines five days of instructor-led training with approximately three days of additional self-paced study. The self-study content is included within the digital courseware supplied at the beginning of the course and forms an essential part of examination preparation.
Lab access covers both the instructor-led and self-study sections. Access is limited to 60 hours of use or 90 days, whichever is reached first. Delegates should exit laboratory exercises when they are not in use to preserve their available access time.
Target Audience
- Entry-level Network Engineers
- Junior Network Administrators
- Network Support Technicians
- Help Desk and IT Support Technicians
- IT professionals developing networking responsibilities
- Professionals preparing for the Cisco CCNA examination
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Explain how network devices communicate
- Configure and manage Cisco switches and routers
- Implement basic IPv4 addressing, subnetting and IPv6 connectivity
- Configure static routes and single-area OSPF
- Implement VLANs, trunks and inter-VLAN routing
- Configure EtherChannel and explain network redundancy
- Configure access control lists and Network Address Translation
- Explain wireless networking and work with Wireless LAN Controllers
- Monitor network devices and troubleshoot common connectivity problems
- Secure administrative access and harden network devices
- Explain software-defined networking, automation and programmability
- Describe how AI and machine learning support network operations
- Prepare for the 200-301 CCNA examination
The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) course provides a broad networking foundation for professionals starting or advancing their IT careers.
Through a combination of instructor-led learning and hands-on labs, delegates will learn how to install, operate, configure and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network.
The course covers essential network components, including switches, routers and Wireless LAN Controllers. Delegates will develop practical skills in network configuration, device management, connectivity troubleshooting and identifying common security threats. The course introduces network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking at a foundational level, along with the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in network operations. The course prepares delegates for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 CCNA examination.
Please note: this course combines five days of instructor-led training with approximately three days of additional self-paced study. The self-study content is included within the digital courseware supplied at the beginning of the course and forms an essential part of examination preparation.
Lab access covers both the instructor-led and self-study sections. Access is limited to 60 hours of use or 90 days, whichever is reached first. Delegates should exit laboratory exercises when they are not in use to preserve their available access time.
Target Audience
- Entry-level Network Engineers
- Junior Network Administrators
- Network Support Technicians
- Help Desk and IT Support Technicians
- IT professionals developing networking responsibilities
- Professionals preparing for the Cisco CCNA examination
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Explain how network devices communicate
- Configure and manage Cisco switches and routers
- Implement basic IPv4 addressing, subnetting and IPv6 connectivity
- Configure static routes and single-area OSPF
- Implement VLANs, trunks and inter-VLAN routing
- Configure EtherChannel and explain network redundancy
- Configure access control lists and Network Address Translation
- Explain wireless networking and work with Wireless LAN Controllers
- Monitor network devices and troubleshoot common connectivity problems
- Secure administrative access and harden network devices
- Explain software-defined networking, automation and programmability
- Describe how AI and machine learning support network operations
- Prepare for the 200-301 CCNA examination
CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
- Exploring the Functions of Networking
- Introducing the Host-To-Host Communications Model
- Operating Cisco IOS Software
- Introducing LANs
- Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
- Starting a Switch
- Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
- Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
- Exploring the Functions of Routing
- Configuring a Cisco Router
- Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
- Troubleshooting a Simple Network
- Introducing Basic IPv6
- Configuring Static Routing
- Implementing VLANs and Trunks
- Routing Between VLANs
- Introducing OSPF
- Building Redundant Switched Topologies (Self-Study)
- Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
- Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy (Self-Study)
- Introducing WAN Technologies (Self-Study)
- Explaining Basics of ACL
- Enabling Internet Connectivity
- Introducing QoS (Self-Study)
- Explaining Wireless Fundamentals (Self-Study)
- Introducing Architectures and Virtualisation (Self-Study)
- Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
- Introducing System Monitoring
- Managing Cisco Devices
- Examining the Security Threat Landscape (Self-Study)
- Implementing Threat Defence Technologies (Self-Study)
- Securing Administrative Access
- Implementing Device Hardening
Labs:
- Get Started with Cisco CLI
- Observe How a Switch Operates
- Perform Basic Switch Configuration
- Inspect TCP/IP Applications
- Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router
- Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
- Configure Default Gateway
- Explore Packet Forwarding
- Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
- Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
- Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
- Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes
- Configure IPv6 Static Routes
- Configure VLAN and Trunk
- Configure a Router on a Stick
- Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
- Configure and Verify EtherChannel
- Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs
- Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
- Configure Static NAT
- Configure Dynamic NAT and PAT
- Log into the WLC
- Monitor the WLC
- Configure a Dynamic (VLAN) Interface
- Configure a DHCP Scope
- Configure a WLAN
- Define a RADIUS Server
- Explore Management Options
- Explore the Cisco DNA Centre
- Configure and Verify NTP
- Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
- Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
- Configure WLAN Using WPA2 PSK Using the GUI
- Secure Console and Remote Access
- Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity
- Secure Device Administrative Access
- Configure and Verify Port Security
- Implement Device Hardening
CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
- Exploring the Functions of Networking
- Introducing the Host-To-Host Communications Model
- Operating Cisco IOS Software
- Introducing LANs
- Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
- Starting a Switch
- Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
- Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
- Exploring the Functions of Routing
- Configuring a Cisco Router
- Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
- Troubleshooting a Simple Network
- Introducing Basic IPv6
- Configuring Static Routing
- Implementing VLANs and Trunks
- Routing Between VLANs
- Introducing OSPF
- Building Redundant Switched Topologies (Self-Study)
- Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
- Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy (Self-Study)
- Introducing WAN Technologies (Self-Study)
- Explaining Basics of ACL
- Enabling Internet Connectivity
- Introducing QoS (Self-Study)
- Explaining Wireless Fundamentals (Self-Study)
- Introducing Architectures and Virtualisation (Self-Study)
- Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
- Introducing System Monitoring
- Managing Cisco Devices
- Examining the Security Threat Landscape (Self-Study)
- Implementing Threat Defence Technologies (Self-Study)
- Securing Administrative Access
- Implementing Device Hardening
Labs:
- Get Started with Cisco CLI
- Observe How a Switch Operates
- Perform Basic Switch Configuration
- Inspect TCP/IP Applications
- Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router
- Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
- Configure Default Gateway
- Explore Packet Forwarding
- Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
- Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
- Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
- Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes
- Configure IPv6 Static Routes
- Configure VLAN and Trunk
- Configure a Router on a Stick
- Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
- Configure and Verify EtherChannel
- Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs
- Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
- Configure Static NAT
- Configure Dynamic NAT and PAT
- Log into the WLC
- Monitor the WLC
- Configure a Dynamic (VLAN) Interface
- Configure a DHCP Scope
- Configure a WLAN
- Define a RADIUS Server
- Explore Management Options
- Explore the Cisco DNA Centre
- Configure and Verify NTP
- Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
- Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
- Configure WLAN Using WPA2 PSK Using the GUI
- Secure Console and Remote Access
- Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity
- Secure Device Administrative Access
- Configure and Verify Port Security
- Implement Device Hardening
- Exam code: 200-301
- Exam duration: 120 minutes
- No formal certification prerequisites
- Closed-book examination
- Examination available online or at an authorised Pearson VUE testing centre
- Passing the examination earns the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification
Please note:
- The examination is booked separately from the training course.
- Delegates should complete both the instructor-led and self-study components before attempting the examination.
- Candidates must follow Cisco’s examination policies and the requirements of their chosen delivery method.
- CCNA certification is valid for three years and must be renewed in accordance with Cisco’s recertification requirements.
This course prepares delegates for the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Cisco awards certification after successful completion of the required examination; attending the training alone does not confer CCNA certification.
- Exam code: 200-301
- Exam duration: 120 minutes
- No formal certification prerequisites
- Closed-book examination
- Examination available online or at an authorised Pearson VUE testing centre
- Passing the examination earns the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification
Please note:
- The examination is booked separately from the training course.
- Delegates should complete both the instructor-led and self-study components before attempting the examination.
- Candidates must follow Cisco’s examination policies and the requirements of their chosen delivery method.
- CCNA certification is valid for three years and must be renewed in accordance with Cisco’s recertification requirements.
This course prepares delegates for the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Cisco awards certification after successful completion of the required examination; attending the training alone does not confer CCNA certification.
- Five days of instructor-led training and examination preparation delivered by NILC’s accredited Cisco trainer
- Official Cisco digital courseware and learning materials, including approximately three days of additional self-paced study
- Hands-on lab access covering both the instructor-led and self-study sections. Access is valid for 60 hours of use or 90 days, whichever is reached first. Delegates should exit lab exercises when not in use.
- Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the examination after attending the course, you can retake the same training with NILC at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the examination provider. Applies to instructor-led courses only.
- Cisco certification examination voucher included. Examination vouchers are usually valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue; however, funding rules may require learners funded through schemes such as PLA, ReAct or other government-funded programmes to sit their examination within a shorter timeframe.
- Five days of instructor-led training and examination preparation delivered by NILC’s accredited Cisco trainer
- Official Cisco digital courseware and learning materials, including approximately three days of additional self-paced study
- Hands-on lab access covering both the instructor-led and self-study sections. Access is valid for 60 hours of use or 90 days, whichever is reached first. Delegates should exit lab exercises when not in use.
- Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the examination after attending the course, you can retake the same training with NILC at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the examination provider. Applies to instructor-led courses only.
- Cisco certification examination voucher included. Examination vouchers are usually valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue; however, funding rules may require learners funded through schemes such as PLA, ReAct or other government-funded programmes to sit their examination within a shorter timeframe.
No formal prerequisites apply to this training or the CCNA certification.
However, delegates are recommended to have:
- Basic computer literacy
- Confidence navigating a PC operating system
- Experience using the internet
- A basic understanding of IP addresses
Previous networking certification is not required. Delegates should be prepared to complete the accompanying self-study and practical exercises alongside the instructor-led training.
No formal prerequisites apply to this training or the CCNA certification.
However, delegates are recommended to have:
- Basic computer literacy
- Confidence navigating a PC operating system
- Experience using the internet
- A basic understanding of IP addresses
Previous networking certification is not required. Delegates should be prepared to complete the accompanying self-study and practical exercises alongside the instructor-led training.
What is included with the NILC CCNA course?
The course includes five days of instructor-led training, Cisco course materials, self-study content and laboratory access. The course fee also includes the CCNA certification exam.
Who is the Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions course suitable for?
The course is suitable for aspiring network engineers, network administrators, network support technicians, and help desk technicians who want to develop practical networking skills and prepare for CCNA certification.
Are there any prerequisites for the CCNA course?
No previous Cisco certification is required. However, learners should have basic computer literacy, experience navigating a PC operating system, familiarity with using the internet and a basic understanding of IP addresses. These foundations will help you get the most from the training.
What is included with the NILC CCNA course?
The course includes five days of instructor-led training, Cisco course materials, self-study content and laboratory access. The course fee also includes the CCNA certification exam.
Who is the Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions course suitable for?
The course is suitable for aspiring network engineers, network administrators, network support technicians, and help desk technicians who want to develop practical networking skills and prepare for CCNA certification.
Are there any prerequisites for the CCNA course?
No previous Cisco certification is required. However, learners should have basic computer literacy, experience navigating a PC operating system, familiarity with using the internet and a basic understanding of IP addresses. These foundations will help you get the most from the training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course includes five days of instructor-led training, Cisco course materials, self-study content and laboratory access. The course fee also includes the CCNA certification exam.
The course is suitable for aspiring network engineers, network administrators, network support technicians, and help desk technicians who want to develop practical networking skills and prepare for CCNA certification.
No previous Cisco certification is required. However, learners should have basic computer literacy, experience navigating a PC operating system, familiarity with using the internet and a basic understanding of IP addresses. These foundations will help you get the most from the training.
You will learn to configure and operate IPv4 and IPv6 networks using Cisco routers, switches and wireless controllers. Topics include addressing, routing, switching, network security, troubleshooting, automation and programmability.
Yes. NILC specifies five instructor-led days plus approximately three days of self-study. The digital courseware includes this additional content, which forms part of your exam preparation.
Yes. Labs support both the instructor-led and self-study sections. Access lasts for 60 hours of use or 90 days, whichever comes first. Exit the labs when you are not using them.
No. The course prepares you for the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification, but you must pass the separate 200-301 CCNA examination to become certified. Attending the training alone does not award the qualification.
The 200-301 CCNA exam lasts 120 minutes. You can take it online under supervision or at an authorised test centre. Register through Pearson Vue and follow the booking instructions. If your training is funded, confirm any required examination deadline with NILC before booking.
Eligible learners may qualify for PLA, PLA Digital or ReAct+ funding. Contact NILC to confirm eligibility and what your funding covers, including any examination costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
The course includes five days of instructor-led training, Cisco course materials, self-study content and laboratory access. The course fee also includes the CCNA certification exam.
The course is suitable for aspiring network engineers, network administrators, network support technicians, and help desk technicians who want to develop practical networking skills and prepare for CCNA certification.
No previous Cisco certification is required. However, learners should have basic computer literacy, experience navigating a PC operating system, familiarity with using the internet and a basic understanding of IP addresses. These foundations will help you get the most from the training.
You will learn to configure and operate IPv4 and IPv6 networks using Cisco routers, switches and wireless controllers. Topics include addressing, routing, switching, network security, troubleshooting, automation and programmability.
Yes. NILC specifies five instructor-led days plus approximately three days of self-study. The digital courseware includes this additional content, which forms part of your exam preparation.
Yes. Labs support both the instructor-led and self-study sections. Access lasts for 60 hours of use or 90 days, whichever comes first. Exit the labs when you are not using them.
No. The course prepares you for the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification, but you must pass the separate 200-301 CCNA examination to become certified. Attending the training alone does not award the qualification.
The 200-301 CCNA exam lasts 120 minutes. You can take it online under supervision or at an authorised test centre. Register through Pearson Vue and follow the booking instructions. If your training is funded, confirm any required examination deadline with NILC before booking.
Eligible learners may qualify for PLA, PLA Digital or ReAct+ funding. Contact NILC to confirm eligibility and what your funding covers, including any examination costs.
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