IMPLEMENTING AND ADMINISTERING CISCO SOLUTIONS (CCNA) (SF)

IMPLEMENTING AND ADMINISTERING CISCO SOLUTIONS (CCNA) (SF)

Funded

Course Duration

40.0 hr(s)

Mode of Assessment

Practical and Written Assessment

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for anyone seeking CCNA certification. The course also provides foundational knowledge for all support technicians involved in the basic installation, operation, and verification of Cisco networks.

Course Overview

The NICF-Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) (SF) course gives you a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers. Through a combination of lecture, hands-on labs, and self-study, you will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, wireless LAN controllers, managing network devices, and identifying basic security threats.

Course Schedule

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Course Objectives

Upon course completion, you will be able to

  • Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics
  • Understand the model of host-to-host communication
  • Describe the features and functions of the Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS®) software
  • Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs
  • Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe the operation of switches
  • Install a switch and perform the initial configuration
  • Describe the TCP/IP Internet layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting
  • Describe the TCP/IP Transport layer and Application layer
  • Explore functions of routing
  • Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router
  • Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers
  • Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing
  • Describe IPv6 main features and addresses, and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity
  • Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing
  • Describe, implement, and verify virtual local area networks (VLANs) and trunks
  • Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing
  • Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
  • Explain how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) work
  • Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel
  • Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols
  • Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts
  • Describe the operation of access control lists (ACLs) and their applications in the network
  • Configure Internet access using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients and explain and configure network address translation (NAT) on Cisco routers
  • Describe basic quality of service (QoS) concepts
  • Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built, and how to use Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs)
  • Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization

Pre-requisites

  • Participants of this course should have
    • Foundation network implementation experience (Internet Protocol, IP addressing, Network Access, Security Fundamental)

      OR

    • Have previously attended CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+

  • Hardware & Software
    This course will be conducted as a Virtual Live Class (VLC) via Zoom platform. Participants must own a zoom account and have a laptop or a desktop with “Zoom Client for Meetings” installed. This can be downloaded from https://zoom.us/download

System Requirement

Must Have:

Please ensure that your computer or laptop meets the following requirements.

  • Operating system: Windows 10 or MacOS (64 bit or above)
  • Processor/CPU: 1.8 GHz, 2-core Intel Core i3 or higher
  • Minimum 20 GB hard disk space.
  • Minimum 8 Gb RAM
  • Webcam (The camera must be turned on for the duration of the class)
  • Microphone
  • Internet Connection: Wired or Wireless broadband
  • Latest version of Zoom software to be installed on computer or laptop prior to the class.

Good to Have:

  • Wired internet connection
    Wired internet will provide you with stable and reliable connection.

  • Dual monitors
    Using a dual monitor setup will undoubtedly improve your training experience, enabling you to simultaneously participate in hands-on exercises and maintain engagement with your instructor.

Not Recommended:

Using tablets is not recommended due to their smaller screen size, which could cause eye strain and discomfort over the course of the program's duration.

Course Outline

Section title

Learning mode

Exploring the Functions of Networking

Lecture

Introducing the Host-to-Host Communications Model

Lecture

Operating Cisco IOS Software

Lecture

Introducing LANs

Lecture

Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer

Lecture

Starting a Switch

Lecture

Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets

Lecture

Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer

Lecture

Exploring the Functions of Routing

Lecture

Configuring a Cisco Router

Lecture

Exploring the Packet Delivery Process

Lecture

Troubleshooting a Simple Network

Lecture

Introducing Basic IPv6

Lecture

Configuring Static Routing

Lecture

Implementing VLANs and Trunks

Lecture

Routing Between VLANs

Lecture

Introducing OSPF

Lecture

Building Redundant Switched Topologies

Self-study

Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel

Lecture

Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy

Self-study

Introducing WAN Technologies

Self-study

Explaining Basics of ACL

Lecture

Enabling Internet Connectivity

Lecture

Introducing QoS

Self-study

Explaining Wireless Fundamentals

Self-study

Introducing Architectures and Virtualization

Self-study

Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks

Lecture

Introducing System Monitoring

Lecture

Managing Cisco Devices

Lecture

Examining the Security Threat Landscape

Self-study

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

  • Certificate of Completion from NTUC LearningHub

Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NTUC LearningHub.

  • Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore

After passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a SOA from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the following Competency Standard(s):

  • ICT-DIT-3009-1.1 Network Configuration

  • External Certification

The participant will be able to attempt the 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam after attending this course. Upon passing the exam, you will receive the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) accreditation from CISCO. This certification validates a participant's proficiency in configuring, operating, and troubleshooting medium-sized networks.

  • Exam 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Exam Overview
    The course fees do not cover the cost of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 200-301 exam voucher. Those interested in taking the exam need to purchase their own voucher, which is available for purchase via this LHub's Exam e-Shop.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam voucher: $490.39 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Purchase subsequent exam voucher: LHub's Exam e-Shop.

Exam duration: 120 minutes

Exam format: 100 to 120 questions consisting of multiple-choice questions, drag-and-drop questions, simulations, and simlets

Passing score: The minimum passing score is around 800-850 out of a maximum score of 1000

Find out more information about the CCNA Exam.

You will be awarded with the following digital badge(s) upon passing the official 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam:

CCNA - Credly

Additional Details

Medium of Instruction: English
Trainer to trainee ratio: 1:16
Mode of Delivery: Virtual Live Class (VLC) via Zoom or Physical class (F2F)
Courseware: Cisco Official Digital Courseware and Digital Lab

Price

Course Fee and Government Subsidies

 

Individual Sponsored

Company Sponsored

Non-SME

SME

Before GST

After GST

Before GST

After GST

Before GST

After GST

Full Course Fee

(For Foreigners and those not eligible for subsidies)

 $2,950.00

 $3,215.50

 $2,950.00

 $3,215.50

 $2,950.00

 $3,215.50

For Singapore Citizens aged 39 and below

and

For all Singapore Permanent Residents

(The minimum age for individual sponsored trainees is 21 years)

 $1,475.00

 $1,740.50

 $1,475.00

 $1,740.50

 $885.00

 $1,150.50

For Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above

 $885.00

 $1,150.50

 $885.00

 $1,150.50

 $885.00

 $1,150.50

Funding Eligibility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Company Sponsored Trainee
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Remarks

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Company Sponsored Trainee

SkillsFuture Credit: 

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

PSEA:

  • To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, visit:
    (a)     SkillsFuture (TGS-2022016062) for Virtual Learning Class (VLC)​
    (b)     SkillsFuture (TGS-2021010349) for Face-to-Face class​
  • Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.  
  • And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA. 
  • Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: 

  • $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
  • AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.
  • Note: Courses / Modules under Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) will not be eligible for AP funding claim.

Terms & Conditions apply. NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to make changes or improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.

Prices are subject to other LHUB miscellaneous fees.

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