What topics does a CCNA certification cover?

The CCNA certification covers a broad range of networking fundamentals, including: <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW134243395 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> Network access and IP connectivity <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW134243395 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> IP services and addressing <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW134243395 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> Security fundamentals <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW134243395 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> Automation and programmability <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW134243395 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"> Routing and switching concepts <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW134243395 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"> Wireless networking basics These topics are designed to reflect real-world networking environments and prepare candidates for modern IT roles.

How do I earn a CCNA certification?

To earn the CCNA certification, you must: <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191251401 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> Prepare using official Cisco training or a QA course like Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191251401 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> Schedule and pass the Cisco 200-301 CCNA exam via Pearson VUE <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191251401 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> Receive your digital certification from Cisco upon passing No additional coursework or experience is required, but hands-on practice is highly recommended.

What are the pre-requisites of a CCNA certification?

There are no formal prerequisites for the CCNA exam. However, Cisco recommends: Basic knowledge of computer literacy Understanding of IP addressing Familiarity with networking fundamentals Our Cisco CCNA course is designed to help bridge any knowledge gaps before taking the exam.

Which roles require a CCNA certification?

The CCNA is ideal for individuals pursuing roles such as: <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW36851556 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> Network Engineer <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW36851556 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> Network Administrator <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW36851556 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> Systems Administrator <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW36851556 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> IT Support Specialist <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW36851556 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"> Helpdesk Technician It’s also a strong foundation for more advanced Cisco certifications like CCNP.

Absolutely. The CCNA is one of the most respected entry-level certifications in IT. It: <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148576745 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> Opens doors to networking and infrastructure roles <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148576745 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> Validates your skills with Cisco technologies <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148576745 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> Increases your earning potential <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148576745 BCX8" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> Serves as a stepping stone to more advanced certifications Employers often list CCNA as a preferred or required qualification for networking roles.

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Cisco CCNA

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is a globally recognised certification for IT professionals looking to build foundational networking skills. It validates your ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot networks using Cisco technologies.

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What is CCNA?

The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is Cisco’s foundational certification for networking professionals. It demonstrates your ability to manage and optimise today’s most common networks, including routing and switching, IP connectivity, security fundamentals, and automation.

This certification is ideal for those starting a career in networking or IT infrastructure.

The CCNA certification covers a broad range of networking fundamentals, including:

Network access and IP connectivity

IP services and addressing

Security fundamentals

Automation and programmability

Routing and switching concepts

Wireless networking basics

These topics are designed to reflect real-world networking environments and prepare candidates for modern IT roles.

To earn the CCNA certification, you must:

Prepare using official Cisco training or a QA course like Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

Schedule and pass the Cisco 200-301 CCNA exam via Pearson VUE

Receive your digital certification from Cisco upon passing

No additional coursework or experience is required, but hands-on practice is highly recommended.

There are no formal prerequisites for the CCNA exam. However, Cisco recommends:

Basic knowledge of computer literacy
Understanding of IP addressing
Familiarity with networking fundamentals

Our Cisco CCNA course is designed to help bridge any knowledge gaps before taking the exam.

The CCNA is ideal for individuals pursuing roles such as:

Network Engineer

Network Administrator

Systems Administrator

IT Support Specialist

Helpdesk Technician

It’s also a strong foundation for more advanced Cisco certifications like CCNP.

Absolutely. The CCNA is one of the most respected entry-level certifications in IT. It:

Opens doors to networking and infrastructure roles

Validates your skills with Cisco technologies

Increases your earning potential

Serves as a stepping stone to more advanced certifications

Employers often list CCNA as a preferred or required qualification for networking roles.

"I can confidently say that the CCNA certification is one of the most respected and widely recognised credentials in the IT industry."

That's the view of our Principal Learning Specialist for Network Infrastructure, Scott Stephenson, who is Cisco CCNA certified himself.

"Earning a CCNA signals to employers and peers that an individual has the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to operate and troubleshoot modern networks. It’s not just a stepping stone-it’s a professional milestone that opens doors to advanced roles and validates a commitment to excellence in network engineering."

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