The CCNA entry-level certification in networking can help you prepare for roles such as network administrator, network specialist, and network engineer.

What is the CCNA Certification?

Cisco's entry-level certification in information technology (IT), the CCNA, stands for Cisco Certified Network Associate. The CCNA validates your knowledge of fundamental networking concepts that are often required in IT roles.

Here are some key facts:

You will need to pass the 200-301 CCNA exam in order to obtain the CCNA certification.

The CCNA exam costs $300 plus tax.

Although there are no pre-requisites for the exam, it is recommended that you have some computer network experience and CCNA Training in Kolhapur.

CCNA is a popular IT certification. There are over 9,000 job listings on Glassdoor, and 6,000 on Indeed, that list the certification in the US.

What is the cost of the CCNA exam and how much are you paying?

The CCNA exam is $300 plus tax. Cisco Learning Credits can also be used to purchase the exam. These are prepaid credits that a company may purchase to allow their employees to choose how they want to spend their credits on Cisco.

Are you looking to reduce costs? You might consider asking your manager if they will cover the exam or CCNA Course in Kolhapur.

What is the CCNA exam like?

The 120-minute exam for the 200-301 CCNA certification takes place in English or Japanese.

These are the main components of the CCNA exam:

Network basics (20%):Network component like routers, switches and access points; network topology architecturals; physical interfaces or cabling types; IPv4/IPv6 configuration; IP parameters.

Network Access (20%):Configuring VLANs and verifying Layer 2 connectivity, Layer 2 discovery protocols and EtherChannel operations; Cisco wireless architectures; AP modes; physical WLAN components; AP and WLC management connections and wireless LAN accessibility

IP connectivity (25%)

IP services (10%) - Configuring, verifying, and syslog NAT and NTP. Per-hop behavior. Using SSH. Describe TFTP/FTP.

Security basics (15%):Security concepts such as threats and mitigation; password policies; access controls lists; Layer 2 security; wireless security protocols

Automation Programmability (10%):Comparing controller-based networks with traditional networks; automation concepts; Interpreting JSON data

How to obtain the CCNA certification

Cisco offers the 200-301 CCNA exam to help you become CCNA certified. Although there are no prerequisites, Cisco reports that CCNA candidates typically have the following experience before taking the exam.

Minimum of one year of use and implementation Cisco solutions and products

Basic knowledge about IP addressing

Understanding the fundamentals of networks

Training and courses in CCNA

You have many options for online courses that will help you prepare for the CCNA exam. You may also find classes in person at your local community college.

SevenMentor offers an CCNA Classes in Kolhapur, Implementing and Administering Solution. It is designed to help you pass your CCNA exam.   

For a complete introduction to networking, you can either take the Computer Communications specialization or individual courses to learn more about specific skills such as TCP/IP or packet switching networks. Although the specialization will not prepare you for the CCNA exam, it will teach you the basics of computer networks.