Course Details

A complete hands-on path that takes you from networking fundamentals to Routing, Switching, Automation & Security skills, and prepares you for the Cisco CCNA certification and a strong start in the Networking field.

Course Name: Cisco Certified Network Associate — CCNA

Duration: 80 Hours

Schedule: 25 Days

Available Study Modes: Offline & Online Learning

Course Overview

Start Your Networking Career with a Globally Recognized Learning Path

If your goal is to start a strong career in Networking or develop your technical skills

practically, the CCNA path with New Horizons gives you the right foundation to understand networks, work with Cisco devices, and solve technical problems through labs, simulations, and hands-on experiences close to the real work environment.

The path starts with networking fundamentals, then gradually takes you to more advanced topics such as Routing, Switching, Wireless, Security, and Automation, so you're ready for entry-level Networking opportunities and prepared for the Cisco CCNA Certification exam.

What Makes This Path Different?

A Complete Journey from Fundamentals to Enterprise Networking

The CCNA path consists of three interconnected stages, each building on the previous one and taking you from a beginner level to a deeper understanding of modern networks.

  • Introduction to Networks — ITN

  • You start with networking fundamentals, devices, protocols, IP Addressing, and the basics of Routing and Switching.
  • Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials SRWE

  • You deepen your understanding of Switching, VLANs, Routing, Wireless Networks, DHCP, STP, EtherChannel, and Network Security concepts.
  • Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation — ENSA

  • You move to a higher level of networking through OSPF, ACLs, NAT, WAN, VPN, QoS, Network Design, Troubleshooting, and Network Automation.
  • What You'll Learn

  • By the end of the path, you'll have learned and applied fundamental and in-demand networking skills, including:
  • Networking Fundamentals

  • Understanding networking basics, types, components, and how data travels within the network.
  • Switching & Routing

  • Working with Switches and Routers concepts, and basic and advanced device configurations.
  • IP Addressing & Subnetting

  • Understanding IPv4 and IPv6, subnetting, and managing addresses practically.
  • Wireless Networking

  • Learning about wireless networking concepts and basic configurations.
  • Network Security Basics

  • Understanding network security fundamentals, ACLs, Switch Security, and ways to protect the infrastructure.
  • Troubleshooting Skills

  • Developing skills to detect failures, analyze problems, and solve them systematically.
  • Network Automation & Programmability

  • An introduction to Automation concepts and their role in managing modern networks.

Hands-on Learning Experience

Practice. Simulate. Troubleshoot.

During the training, you'll learn through a complete hands-on experience that includes: Hands-on Labs to apply concepts step by step

  • Cisco Packet Tracer Simulations to experience real scenarios
  • Interactive Quizzes to measure your understanding as you go Practice Activities to help you reinforce the material
  • Assessments that give you direct feedback on your level
  • Troubleshooting scenarios that develop your technical thinking

Course Modules

Semester 1: Introduction to Networks

In the first stage, you'll learn networking fundamentals from scratch, including:

  •          Networking Today
  • Basic Switch and End Device Configuration Protocols and Models
  • Physical Layer
  • Number Systems Data Link Layer Ethernet
  • Switching Network Layer
  • Address Resolution
  • Basic Router Configuration IPv4 Addressing
  • IPv6 Addressing ICMP
  • Transport Layer Application Layer
  • Network Security Fundamentals
  • Build a Small Network

Semester 2: Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials

In the second stage, you'll start going deeper into configurations and concepts specific to local and wireless networks:

  • Basic Device Configuration Switching Concepts
  • VLANs
  • Inter-VLAN Routing STP Concepts EtherChannel
  • DHCPv4
  • SLAAC and DHCPv6
  • FHRP Concepts
  • LAN Security Concepts
  • Switch Security Configuration WLAN Concepts
  • WLAN Configuration Routing Concepts
  • IP Static Routing
  • Troubleshoot Static and Default Routes

Semester 3: Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation

In the third stage, you'll deal with concepts closer to work environments and larger networks: Single-Area OSPFv2 Concepts

  • Single-Area OSPFv2 Configuration Network Security Concepts
  • ACL Concepts
  • ACLs for IPv4 Configuration NAT for IPv4
  • WAN Concepts
  • VPN and IPsec Concepts QoS Concepts
  • Network Management Network Design
  • Network Troubleshooting Network Virtualization
  • Network Automation

Who Is This Course For?

The CCNA path is suitable for:

  • Students and graduates who want to start a career in IT
  • Anyone interested in Networking who wants to start off right Technical Support Specialists who want to level up their skills IT Professionals early in their career
  • Anyone preparing for the Cisco CCNA certification
  • Those who want to move later into fields such as Network Administration, Infrastructure, or Cybersecurity

Prerequisites

You don't need prior networking experience to start the path, but it's preferred that you have: Basic knowledge of using a computer

  • Ability to work with operating systems at a basic level
  • Good use of the internet
  • Readiness for hands-on practice and problem-solving

Career Outcomes

After completing the path, you'll be qualified to start or develop your career in entry-level Networking roles such as:

  • Network Support Technician Junior Network Engineer
  • IT Support Specialist
  • Network Administrator Assistant Technical Support Engineer
  • Infrastructure Support Associate

Ready to Build Your Future in Networking?

Start the CCNA path with New Horizons and learn through clear, practical steps that help you develop your skills and prepare for real opportunities in the job market.

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