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IT - CCNA Exam Prep

9 Credit Certificate

The IT - CCNA Exam Prep Certificate provides learners with the skills needed to earn the CISCO’s Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification by learning how to install, configure, operate and troubleshoot medium-sized routed and switched networks. Explore basic security threat mitigation, wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. Excel in supporting complex network infrastructures with this in-demand professional certification. After completing the certificate courses, learners will take and pass the exam to earn the CCNA Certification.

Found in These Career Fields:

Information Technology

Approximate Program Cost

$1,465
Tuition & Fees: $1,465
Books & Supplies: $0

Financial Aid

Not Available
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Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Perform basic configurations for routers and switches
  • Resolve common issues for protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks
  • Examine and analyze network architecture and wireless local area networks(WLAN)
  • Configure and troubleshoot OSPFv2, ACLs, NAT, and QoS on IPv4 and IPv6 networks
  • Understand various network devices and implement IP network addressing.

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Entry Level Help Desk Technician
  • Network Support Technician
  • Entry Level Network Engineer

Courses

The IT - CCNA Exam Prep Certificate is a 9 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

Credit for Prior Learning Available

Cisco 1 - Network Communications 1 3.00
Cisco 3 - Network Communications 3 3.00
Cisco 2 - Network Communications 2 3.00
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Pathways

Pathways at NTC are designed to help you progress toward your career and education goals, one step at a time. Many programs are structured to build upon each other, allowing you to earn valuable credentials along the way.

Completing the IT - CCNA Exam Prep Certificate Earns You:

38% of the total credits in the IT-Network Technician Technical Diploma (9 of 24 credits)

15% of the total credits in the IT - Network and Systems Administration Associate Degree (9 of 61 credits)

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