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Cisco CCNA Certification

A Firebrand Training


6


Day Course

Cisco CCNA Certification - Overview

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

The Cisco CCNA Certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.

This new Cisco CCNA Certification includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This new Cisco CCNA Certification also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs).

During our 6 day Cisco CCNA Certification Training Program, you will live, learn, and take the exams at one of our state-of-the-art education centres.  This blended-learning Cisco CCNA Certification program employs outcome-based (Lecture | Lab | Review) delivery - that focuses on preparing you with the real-world skills required to pass the simulator-based CCNA exam and to hit the ground running in your career. 

A CCNA can do the following

  • Install and configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks using LAN and WAN interfaces
  • Provide Level 1 troubleshooting service
  • Improve network performance and security

Our Cisco CCNA Certification program

  • Allows you to achieve your Cisco CCNA Certification in half the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages
  • Helps students grasp complex technical concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
  • Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information required for the CCNA to long-term memory

Cisco CCNA Certification - Benefits

Reasons for Cisco CCNA Certification include career advancement, personal improvement, skills enhancement, higher earnings, and increased on-the-job productivity.

Why the Cisco CCNA Certification?

  • Cisco Certified Professionals are among the highest paid in the world.
  • Cisco CCNA Certification gives you respect in IT Industry by allowing you to provide great value and service to any organisation you work for.
  • Cisco CCNA Certification validates an individual's achievement, thereby increasing the holder's professional credibility by ensuring high standards of technical expertise.
  • Industry trend shows that with each certification there is an increase in salary of the certificate holders. Additionally, multiple certifications directly correlate to further increases.

Cisco CCNA certifications also afford you special membership benefits

  • A certificate of accomplishment.
  • A wallet card, logo and designation for your personal promotion to clients or potential employers.
  • Access to the secure Cisco on-line tracking system so you can download logos, and track your Cisco CCNA certification progress throughout your career.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including

  • Intensive group instruction
  • One-on-one instruction attention
  • Hands-on labs
  • Lab partner and group exercises
  • Question and answer drills
  • Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.

Cisco CCNA Certification - Curriculum

The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.

This new Cisco CCNA Certification includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills.

Cisco CCENT - CCNA Pyramid

This new Cisco CCNA Certification curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs).

CCNACourse Content

CCNA ICND v.10

Operation of Data Networks

  • Purpose and functions of network devices
  • OSI and TCP/IP models
  • Common networking applications
  • Impact of voice and video on a network

Implementing a small switched network

  • Layer 2 LAN technologies
  • Network segmentation and traffic management
  • Basic switch and operation of Cisco switches
  • Implement basic switch security

Implementing an IP addressing scheme

  • Assignment of valid IP addresses in a network
  • Introduction to NAT
  • Introduction to DNS
  • Private & Public addressing
  • Using Cisco SDM for DHCP and DNS

Implementing a small routed network

  • Basic router concepts
  • Operation of Cisco routers
  • Configure RIPv2 protocol
  • Verify router operation using standard utilities
  • Configure Static routes
  • Manage IOS configuration files
  • Implement router security

Concepts of Wireless LANs

  • Wireless standards
  • Components in a wireless network
  • Configure a wireless network
  • Wireless security

Identifying security threats to a network

  • Current security threats
  • Threat mitigation
  • Introduction to security appliances
  • Recommended security practices

Introducing WAN links

  • Connectivity methods
  • Configure a basic WAN serial connection

CCNA ICND2 v1.0

Configuring VLANS

  • Configure verify and troubleshoot VLANS
  • Configure VTP
  • Configure RSTP
  • Implement basic switch security

Implementing advanced IP addressing

  • Apply VLSM IP addressing to a network
  • Introduction to address summarisation
  • Introduction to IPv6

Configuring Routing on Cisco Devices

  • Configure and troubleshoot OSPF
  • Configure and troubleshoot EIGRP
  • Use connectivity tools
  • Implement basic router security

Implementing NAT and ACLs

  • Configure and apply Access Control Lists
  • Verify and monitor ACLs
  • Configure Network Address Translation

Implementing Wan Links

  • Configure Frame Relay
  • Troubleshoot WAN issues
  • Configure PPP between Cisco routers
  • Introduction to VPNs

Cisco CCNA Certification - Exam Track

Cisco CCNA Certification exams

The CCNA qualification will be achieved by passing the following exams:

  • CCNA Exam 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1
  • CCNA Exam 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2

Note also that delegates who complete the CCNA Exam 640-822 will achieve the Cisco CCENT Certification

Cisco CCNA Certification - What's Included

During the Cisco CCNA Certification course you will be working hands-on with the latest Cisco 2800 series routes and 2960 switches.

You will have 24-hour access to quality personal workstations, audiovisual equipment, supplies, and lab equipment. You and your lab partner will share:

  • Router 2800 Series
  • Catalyst Switch 2960 Series
  • ISDN Simulator

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

  • Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery
  • Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
  • Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
  • Examination vouchers *
  • On site testing **
  • Accommodation, All Meals, Beverages, and Snacks
  • Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
  • Examination Passing Policy

Please note

  • *  Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
  • ** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year.  Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

Cisco CCNA Certification - Prerequisites

Successful Cisco CCNA Certification delegates are required to meet the following prerequisites:

  • Experience of a desktop operating system
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals

Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.

Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

CCNA Certification Testimonials

"Firebrand provide training of an exceptionally high quality."
Steve Wright, Bootham School.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (19/5/2008 to 24/5/2008)

"The Instructor was brilliant he knew everything he spoke about and if you asked a question, he could answer straight away and his style of teaching kept everyone alert and awake and able to absorb lots of information that led me to leave with my CCNA."
Ricky Hines, Tesco.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (10/3/2008 to 15/3/2008)

"Hard work, but learnt everything I came to learn!!"
Ian Larkin, Sellafield Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (24/3/2008 to 29/3/2008)

"Action packed days! 14-16 hours a day + Self study. But worth the efforts. Instructor was great. Canteen staff were very helpful and the food was good throughout. You will see me again!"
NM, Associated Newspapers.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (28/7/2008 to 2/8/2008)

"Thoroughly helpful staff who go out of their way to help, outstanding food. Good overall setup and a very professional setup."
RJ, n/a.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (3/12/2007 to 8/12/2007)

"It was really useful...The lecturer was amazing and left enough time to have one on one sessions after lectures. The Food is Superb and everyone is really helpful! Will definately be coming back to do my CCDA and CCNP when i get round to it."
Paul Smith, Dynamic ICT Services Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (19/11/2007 to 24/11/2007)

"Extremely hard work but learnt so much. Brilliant course!"
Ian Wooltorton, Norfolk Probation Area.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (24/3/2008 to 29/3/2008)

"The CCNA course is an excellent course but it is helpful if you have some Cisco experience first."
Graeme Gebbie, N/A.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (5/11/2007 to 10/11/2007)

"The CCNA tutor and training facility was first rate. I fully recommend this course."
Jonathan Baker, National Grid Wireless.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (28/1/2008 to 2/2/2008)

"Very intensive, but great surroundings & food! "
Dave Curtis, Ticketmaster UK Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (7/4/2008 to 12/4/2008)

"My experience at Firebrand Training, provided a highly focused review of the key exam topics. I would readily recommend this form of training to individuals that have a fundamental understanding of networking concepts and Cisco Technologies; for those new to the industry, however, pick up a book before attending: the speed and intensity of the course will otherwise kill you."
Gordon Speck, Stockport College.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (30/6/2008 to 5/7/2008)

"An excellent centre if you want to achieve your results rapidly and in a very intensive format. Do not underestimate the intensity of the course, but it will get you where you want to be if youre prepared to work hard!"
Matthew Shoebridge, Hampshire Medical Services.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (22/9/2008 to 27/9/2008)

"The instructor was exceptional, knowledgeable and keen to pass on this knowledge. I will definitely be using Firebrand again both for myself and for others within my company."
Gareth James, Aiken Group.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (17/12/2007 to 22/12/2007)

"A well qualified instructor; concentrated learning environment; superb food and accommodation; extremely helpful staff; what more can you ask for to get certified - the first time!"
Buddy Liyanage, Thames Water.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (16/6/2008 to 21/6/2008)

"This was my second time at Firebrand Training and the experience was great. It was hard work but worth it in the end."
Gavin Yon, Cable & Wireless SA Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (28/7/2008 to 2/8/2008)

"Firebrand have created an environment where the student can be properly focused on their studies and not have to worry about anything external to that. The instructor was enormously helpful and always available after-hours for any further questions regarding the course curriculum. The availability of course materials and knowledge from the instructor make the experience nothing but a positive one and the learning process is vastly improved due to this."
BC, n/a.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (10/3/2008 to 15/3/2008)

"Instructor was excellent, quite hard and intense but good, learned a lot."
DL, me.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (10/3/2008 to 15/3/2008)

"A great experience - fantastic!"
AK, n/a.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (17/12/2007 to 22/12/2007)

"With very little Cisco hands-on experience prior to the course, I was able to achieve my CCNA qualification within the 6 days. "
NW, CBT Networks Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (5/11/2007 to 10/11/2007)

"I came on this course to get a good grounding in networking but with the practical experience I badly needed and could not have possibly have got elsewhere. I certainly got that and more. The labs were excellent and worked! The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and approachable. I certainly got what would have taken me years to achieve done in one week. I had planned to spend the whole of next year just on the learning phase of the CCNA so to have the knowledge in one week is priceless. Many thanks."
SJ, Myself.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (16/6/2008 to 21/6/2008)

"Very efficient, hammers everything home, eventually."
David Brooks, Cambridgeshire Police.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (8/9/2008 to 13/9/2008)

"Excellent course, very intense and can't believe just how much I have learnt in such a short time. The food was superb. Outstanding instructor with full knowledge of the course and available out of hours for any help needed. Many thanks."
Andrew Stevens, Pfizer.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (10/3/2008 to 15/3/2008)

"Was an amazing course, very good instructor, I just need a little bit more time to process all this info and then retake the exam...I passed the first exam so I'm happy."
Steven Bell, TNT.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (21/4/2008 to 26/4/2008)

"Do as much as you can before you attend and be prepared to work harder still during your stay. Be prepared for the long days. Get to the stage where you feel in your mind you can pass the exam before you attend. This will take the pressure off. Then you can use the week to max your skillset and iron out any things youre not certain of. You will not regret the effort when pass the exam. "
James Reeve, WR Evans (Chemist) Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (8/9/2008 to 13/9/2008)

"This was my second time at Firebrand Training and the experience was great. It was hard work but worth it in the end."
Gavin Yon, Cable & Wireless SA Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (28/7/2008 to 2/8/2008)

"Excellent course, very intense and can't believe just how much I have learnt in such a short time. The food was superb. Outstanding instructor with full knowledge of the course and available out of hours for any help needed. Many thanks."
Andrew Stevens, Pfizer.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (10/3/2008 to 15/3/2008)

"Be prepared for a hard slog, but if you put the time and effort in you will succeed. Good experience."
Jason Bramley, Restaurant.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (19/5/2008 to 24/5/2008)

"It was really useful...The lecturer was amazing and left enough time to have one on one sessions after lectures. The Food is Superb and everyone is really helpful! Will definately be coming back to do my CCDA and CCNP when i get round to it."
Paul Smith, Dynamic ICT Services Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (19/11/2007 to 24/11/2007)

"My time at Firebrand was a very enjoyable experience, the course was fast moving but very well planned. I hope to do it again soon."
Paul Hanner, Eurotel.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (24/3/2008 to 29/3/2008)

"As ever a good experience, lots of fun and well co-ordinated by a high qualitly trainer. Many thanks."
Gareth Dent, Aegis CSS Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (5/11/2007 to 10/11/2007)

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