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The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 200-301): Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions is an international certification program for entry-level network engineers that helps maximize your investment in foundational networking knowledge and increase the value of your employer's network and IT infrastructure.
The new CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions course provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to install, operate and troubleshoot a small to medium branch network. The curriculum includes LAN Switching Technologies, Troubleshooting, WAN Technologies and IP Services (SNMP, Syslog, FHRP). The curriculum also includes the Operation of IP Data Networks, IP Addressing, Network Security, Basic Troubleshooting and DHCP, NAT, ACLs and other IP Routing Technologies.
The CCNA certification helps build the necessary foundational knowledge required for job roles such as network engineer, network specialist or network administrator and provides students with network infrastructure know how.
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By the end of this certification you will have detailed knowledge of Cisco switches, routers, basic migration of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts. In addition, the course provides the necessary knowledge and skills required for the following protocols: IP, OSPF, ACLs (Ethernet and Access Control Lists), VLANs, Frame Relay, Serial Line Interface Protocol and EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol.
The CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions consists of one 120 minutes exam, the 200-301. The exam syllabus will test and feature the following key areas:
In 2023, Cisco completed a study targeted at understanding the value of Cisco certification for employers of Cisco certified professionals. Designed to measure employer perceptions about employees with Cisco certifications, the study specifically focused on how employers measure the value of Cisco certified individuals in their business. Three-quarters of 200 network managers surveyed concurred that their Cisco certified employees are more knowledgeable and more valuable than their noncertified employees.
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Here are 6 employee performance metrics that were considered as part of the study:
In addition, the Cisco certified employees were found to be more likely to innovate with new ideas and creating new opportunities and solutions for their projects.
The Cisco CCNA is a globally recognised qualification across the IT and Telecommunications industry. A variety of government organisations, training institutions and corporations around the UK recommend or require the CCNA certification for their staff or channel partners. These includes Staples, BT, AT&T and the Cabinet Office. Within the UK, the average salary of a CCNA certified professional is £38,600pa with more than 84% being offered a salary of more than £27,000pa. The average salary for a CCNA graduate is estimated to be £24,900pa. After graduation, you can find work such as a Network Engineer or a Support Engineer with relative ease. Below are examples of the starting range of career opportunities offered to CCNA Professionals:
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All methods of Cisco training are available - Classroom, Global Online, mobiles, nights and on the move. Certification exams can be taken all over the UK.
We have helped hundreds of students to reach their goal, obtaining jobs and certifications and an immense understanding of IT that some had thought unattainable. Do not allow your lack of experience or self-confidence deny you from a career in IT - it is a lot easier (and enjoyable too) than most people think.
Upon passing your training and Cisco exam you will become Cisco Certified. A Cisco Certification is globally recognised within the professional IT industries and communities.
Your career path would already be planned after Step 1 but before Step 2. Depending on your career goal, we can work with you to ensure that you will find work in IT (and not in any job) through job interviews and guarantee applications.
We have helped hundreds of students to reach their goal, obtaining jobs and certifications and an immense understanding of IT that some had thought unattainable. Do not allow your lack of experience or self-confidence deny you from a career in IT - it is a lot easier (and enjoyable too) than most people think.
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