Computer Courses

Cisco CCNA Training Course

For Cisco exam 640-802

To do this Cisco CCNA Training Course you will need:

• 5 days free to attend classes
• A reasonable networking knowledge
• An interest in network routing
• A determination to complete the course

Who should do this course?

• Anyone who would like to gain a Cisco qualification
• Students who have an interest in Cisco products
• Students wishing to gain an international certification that is highly regarded world wide
• Students wising to get a Cisco International certification
   

Cisco CCNA Exam Objectives

The 640-802 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is the composite exam associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network.

Course topics include

• connecting to a WAN

• implementing network security

• network types

• network media

• routing and switching fundamentals

• the TCP/IP and OSI models

• IP addressing

• WAN technologies

• operating and configuring IOS devices

• extending switched networks with VLANs

• determining IP routes

• managing IP traffic with access lists

• establishing point-to-point connections

• establishing Frame Relay connections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the course take place?
Our courses are delivered at our Cape Town training centre in South Africa.

What books do I get with this course?
Our instructor led courses are all done using the latest course materials and the content will be approved for the Cisco exam

How long will the course take me?
The course is five days, Monday to Friday. If you plan to tackle the international exam, we recommend that you allow yourself at least 2 to 3 weeks after the course to study.

When does the next Cisco CCNA course start?
Our course schedule can be found here:
http://www.i2ko.com/Schedule_All.html

Does the price include the official exam?
No, the exam is not included, and usually costs around R1400  ($200-250)

How much does the course cost?
Our course is priced in the currency of your country of residence. Please contact us for pricing and for any specials that may be running.

Whys is this course only 5 days?
The course is five days and is intended as a fast track course for students who cannot afford a long time away from the office. It is quite feasible however to attend the course and then pass the exam, after good study and preparation.

What course can I take after this one?
We recommend you take the Cisco CCDA or the CCNP.

After the CCNA course you can do the CCNP! We offer these courses in five consecutive weeks!

How can payment be made?
For international students:
Payment can be made by swift transfer or by credit card. If you would like to pay by credit card, we will set up a specific secure payment for you.

For SA students:
By bank transfer, credit card, or cheque (in advance)
 

What about a job after this course?

Cisco CCNA is a highly sought after qualification. We are often approached by companies wishing to employ our successful students. This qualification is recognized internationally.

2KO’s  12 month training option

With 2KO we allow 12 months for all students to complete a course. If you start a course you may re-attend the same course any time within a 12 month period. When you re-attend you need to bring your book from the first course, and you will pay only for lunch.

So if you find the course tough, you may do the same course again, by simply booking for another future date. Access to the course is dependent on how far in advance you book and the number of available seats.

How and where can I do the exam?

You can take your official exam at any authorised test centre in any country in the world. 2KO is an authorised VUE test centre for our Cape Town clients, but for people outside Cape Town, we do assist our clients with finding a test centre closest to you.

Included in your course fees:

• Tuition
• Breakfast (Mondays to Fridays)
• Lunches on actual course days
• Stationery
• Certificate of attendance

Exam Topics

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

Describe how a network works

• Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices

• Select the components required to meet a network specification

• Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network

• Describe common networked applications including web applications

• Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models

• Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network

• Interpret network diagrams

• Determine the path between two hosts across a network

• Describe the components required for network and Internet communications

• Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach

• Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features

 Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications

• Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts

• Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks

• Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts

• Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches

• Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management

• Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands

• Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, auto negotiation, and switch hardware failures

• Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q)

• Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them

• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs

• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches

• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing

• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP

• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation

• Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network.

• Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access, management vlan other than vlan1, etc.)

Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.

• Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing

• Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS

• Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including: CLI/SDM