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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.
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
"Great course, and as in depth as you want to take it. Definitely makes you want to look at and take further training with Cisco/Firebrand."
Mark Conabeare, Booking Services International LTD.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (21/4/2008 to 26/4/2008)
"It was a tough experience, long days, lots of material, but coupled with outstanding tuition, good food, and a great class, and of course a PASS! It was worth it!"
Bryan Celentano, Ultra Electronics Controls Division.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (6/10/2008 to 11/10/2008)
"This was one of the best training courses that I have been on. Very, very good."
Graham Cowlin, Global Crossing.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (28/1/2008 to 2/2/2008)
"What sets Firebrand apart is the caliber of the instructors, full stop!"
Stephen Joy, Peavey Electronics LTD.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (20/10/2008 to 25/10/2008)
"The Trainer is a legend, he was there for all of us explaining in detail where it was needed and helping to understand the tricky parts, again I say it the Trainer is a legend!"
Jide Olanlokun, SHH Limited.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (5/11/2007 to 10/11/2007)
"Everything was excellent from the standard of the teaching to the food. Simply the best environment to learn in."
DA,
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (8/9/2008 to 13/9/2008)
"Very good location, extremely good instructors and a good atmosphere. I did MCSE 2003 at home on my own and it was not the same. It is so good having other people to talk to about the subject. Also being away from home means much more time is spent learning and not being distracted. I strongly recommend Firebrand Training to anybody wanting to get qualified (and quick too!)"
Tom Sage, Balfour Beatty (interroute).
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (20/10/2008 to 25/10/2008)
"Very intense, but very informative."
JC, Park Air Systems Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (28/7/2008 to 2/8/2008)
"I think 14 passes out of a class of 15 says it all! Full credit to the trainer, EXCELLENT instructor."
Chris Catlow, DRV Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (3/12/2007 to 8/12/2007)
"Firebrand proviede me with me with all of the facilities required for me to comfortably complete my CCNA. The instructor was exceptional in his method of teaching and was always willing to help after hours.
I coud not think of a better way to train for any Cisco Cetification and would recommend Firebrand Training to anyone."
Colum Keenan, Ticketmaster.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (21/4/2008 to 26/4/2008)
"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)
"Firebrand Training provided me with a clean, comfortable, functional environment from which to study in helping me focus on fully on the technical detail of my course. "
Tracey Hill, Retail Assist.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (19/11/2007 to 24/11/2007)
"The immersive environment allowed us to eat, sleep and breath the course material. Whilst the relative isolation & austerity of Heythrop Park ensured that we stayed focused on the training.
I whole-heartedly recommend the Firebrand style of training for those serious about achieving certification and willing to stand the pace."
Jez Clement, PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (<--Please Select-->)
"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)
"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)
"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)
"The instruction and coaching I received here was outstanding, I learned more in 6 days than a year evening study."
JV, nationa grid wireless.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (28/1/2008 to 2/2/2008)
"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 instruction and coaching I received here was outstanding, I learned more in 6 days than a year evening study."
JV, nationa grid wireless.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (28/1/2008 to 2/2/2008)
"Very efficient, hammers everything home, eventually."
David Brooks, Cambridgeshire Police.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (8/9/2008 to 13/9/2008)
"The training that you get at Firebrand is first class with the instuctors helping anyway possible.
Although there is only one choice of meal at dinner if you approach the chefs they will do there best to accomidate you if possible.
I would reccomend anyone that is thinking of coming for a CCNA course to get the cram book for the course and read it before attending. Come with no knowledge and you will struggle.
Last of all be prepared for long days drifting off into long nights. "
Christopher Spence, Fluor Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (20/10/2008 to 25/10/2008)
"The purpose of any training centre is to provide an environment that reinforces the learning process. Our trainer, instilled in me a craving to gain knowledge to a level I did not know I was able attain in such a short space of time. As a result of this experience, I intend to continue with the Cisco accreditation processes and proceed with further education, and I sincerely hope trainers with the calibre of the trainer I had will be available to encourage and inspire me.
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MA, DRV Group Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (10/3/2008 to 15/3/2008)
"Superb training - not for the faint hearted but can achieve what seems to be the impossible...!"
Colin Welch, Unemployed.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (17/12/2007 to 22/12/2007)
"Work hard and you will be rewarded - no exam is easy but you are given every opportunity to pass at Firebrand Training. Rewarding.
Pre-course reading and preparation helps you throught the week. The Firebrand instructors are excellent at driving the information home with further clarity though.
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HH, Arqiva Services Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (20/10/2008 to 25/10/2008)
"In 24 years of being an engineer this was the best course with the best instruction I have ever attended. The tutor was exceptional with knowledge, delivery and assistance throughout. I would certainly come back."
Keith Dowber, Sellafield Ltd.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (10/3/2008 to 15/3/2008)
"Very intense but you learn a lot, preparation before hand is crucial. "
Bhaves Prajapati, ADAS Group LTD.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (10/3/2008 to 15/3/2008)
"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)
"Excellent environment! Will attend again!"
Chris Fereday, Travelex.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (7/4/2008 to 12/4/2008)
"The first thing you notice is how beautiful the grounds are. The next thing you notice is that you are certified. In between is solid study. Firebrand is the best place to obtain certifications without distraction."
SL, Thames Water.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (28/1/2008 to 2/2/2008)
"The CCNA 2007 is highly recommended and I could not have done this without Firebrand Training. Two exams and passed both. Very pleased with the training and overall experience.
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Chris Howden, Scottish Borders Council.
Cisco CCNA 2007 Certification (6 Days) (11/8/2008 to 16/8/2008)
CCNA Certification Course Dates
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17/11/2008 |
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1/12/2008 |
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20/12/2008 |
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17/1/2009 |
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