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200-301: CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate

Configure and troubleshoot Cisco networks with confidence, and prepare for the CCNA 200-301 exam.

  • 40 hours of live, trainer-led sessions
  • Covers all six CCNA exam topic areas
  • Daily configuration labs on Cisco IOS
  • Subnetting and OSPF practice until they feel routine
  • Mock exam with question-by-question review
Aligned to Cisco exam 200-301
Duration
5 Days | 40 Hrs
Next batch
Batches on request
Delivery
Live Online · Classroom · Onsite · Corporate
Level
Intermediate
Exam
200-301
Language
English

Why learn 200-301 with Ace Skills

  • Hands-on every day

    Configure switches and routers at the command line daily, rather than only watching demonstrations.

  • Troubleshooting mindset

    Use show and debug commands to find faults in broken topologies, as the exam and real work demand.

  • Automation basics

    See how controllers, APIs and JSON change network operations, an area many courses skip.

  • Career foundation

    CCNA opens network engineer roles and leads into CCNP Enterprise, Security and Data Center.

Course overview

CCNA remains one of the most requested certifications for network engineers in India and the Gulf, because it proves you can actually build and fix the networks businesses run on. This five-day course combines clear explanations with configuration practice every day, and it is aligned to the CCNA 200-301 exam.

Day one covers network fundamentals: the role of routers, switches, firewalls and access points, cabling, TCP and UDP, IPv4 subnetting and IPv6 addressing. Day two is about network access, including VLANs, trunks, EtherChannel, Spanning Tree and wireless architectures. Day three focuses on IP connectivity: routing tables, static routes, single-area OSPF and first-hop redundancy. Day four covers IP services such as NAT, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, syslog and QoS, along with security fundamentals including ACLs, port security, VPN concepts and wireless security. Day five introduces automation and programmability, controller-based networking, REST APIs and JSON, and finishes with exam preparation.

You will spend a large part of each day at the command line. Labs include building a multi-VLAN campus switch block, configuring OSPF between routers, setting up NAT and DHCP, writing ACLs and port security, and troubleshooting broken topologies. By the end, common IOS commands become second nature.

This course is aligned to the CCNA 200-301 exam. Cisco can revise exam topics, so confirm the current version and pricing on the Cisco Learning Network before booking.

Key features

  • Trainer with hands-on Cisco enterprise networking experience
  • Plan aligned to the six CCNA topic areas
  • Daily Cisco IOS configuration labs
  • Subnetting drills and OSPF practice
  • Troubleshooting challenges with broken topologies
  • Automation and API introduction
  • Mock exam with review
  • Course completion certificate from Ace Skills Consulting

Who should attend

  • Aspiring and junior network engineers
  • IT support engineers moving into networking
  • System administrators who manage network devices
  • Network+ holders moving to Cisco platforms
  • Engineering graduates targeting infrastructure roles

Prerequisites

  • Basic computer and IP networking knowledge
  • Network+ level understanding is helpful but not required

Curriculum

5 Days · 40 Hours · 15 Modules · 9 Labs

  1. Network components

    • Routers, switches and firewalls
    • Access points and wireless controllers
    • Topologies and architectures
    • Cabling and interfaces

    Protocols and addressing

    • TCP vs UDP
    • IPv4 addressing and subnetting
    • Private addressing
    • IPv6 addressing and types
    • Lab: Subnetting drills and an addressing plan · 50 min

    Cisco IOS basics

    • CLI modes and navigation
    • Basic device configuration
    • Saving and verifying configuration
    • Lab: Initial switch and router configuration · 40 min

  2. VLANs and trunking

    • VLAN configuration
    • 802.1Q trunks
    • Inter-VLAN routing
    • Lab: Build a multi-VLAN switch block with inter-VLAN routing · 60 min

    Layer 2 resilience

    • Rapid PVST+ operation
    • Root bridge and port roles
    • EtherChannel with LACP
    • Lab: Configure EtherChannel and tune Spanning Tree · 40 min

    Wireless

    • Wireless LAN architectures
    • WLC and AP modes
    • Configuring a WLAN
    • Management access connections

  3. Routing fundamentals

    • Routing table components
    • Forwarding decisions
    • Administrative distance and metrics

    Static routing

    • IPv4 and IPv6 static routes
    • Default and floating static routes
    • Lab: Configure static and floating static routes · 35 min

    OSPF

    • Single-area OSPFv2
    • Neighbour adjacencies
    • Router ID and DR/BDR
    • Verification
    • Lab: Configure and troubleshoot single-area OSPF · 60 min

    First-hop redundancy

    • Purpose of FHRP
    • HSRP concepts

  4. IP services

    • NAT and PAT
    • DHCP and DNS
    • NTP, SNMP and syslog
    • QoS concepts
    • SSH and TFTP/FTP
    • Lab: Configure NAT, DHCP and NTP · 45 min

    Security fundamentals

    • Threats and mitigation
    • Device access control and passwords
    • Standard and extended ACLs
    • Port security and DHCP snooping
    • VPN and wireless security concepts
    • Lab: Write ACLs and enable port security · 45 min

  5. Automation and programmability

    • Traditional vs controller-based networking
    • Software-defined architectures
    • REST APIs and JSON
    • Configuration management tools overview

    Troubleshooting

    • Structured troubleshooting
    • Layer 2 and Layer 3 faults
    • Lab: Troubleshooting challenge: repair a broken campus network · 60 min

    Exam readiness

    • Exam strategy
    • Mock exam and review
Download full syllabus (PDF)

Skills you will gain

  • Subnetting
  • IPv6
  • Cisco IOS
  • VLANs
  • Trunking
  • Spanning Tree
  • EtherChannel
  • Static routing
  • OSPF
  • NAT
  • DHCP
  • ACLs
  • Port security
  • Wireless LANs
  • Network automation basics
  • REST APIs

Tools & technologies

  • Cisco Packet Tracer
  • Cisco IOS
  • Wireshark
  • Postman

Certification exam

Exam details
Exam nameCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Exam code200-301
Duration120 minutes
Voucher includedNo — book directly with the vendor
DeliveryOnline proctored or Test centre
Validity & renewal3 years

Skill areas measured

  1. Network Fundamentals
  2. Network Access
  3. IP Connectivity
  4. IP Services
  5. Security Fundamentals
  6. Automation and Programmability

Exam details are pending verification. Vendors change exams; confirm on the official vendor page before booking. Official exam page (opens in a new tab)

Schedule & Pricing

Live Online

Individual

Price on request

  • 40 hours of live, trainer-led sessions
  • 9 hands-on labs
  • Ace Skills course completion certificate

Onsite / Classroom

At your office or our centre

Pricing depends on location, group size and dates.

  • Delivered at your premises or an Ace centre
  • Same curriculum and labs as live online
  • Dates planned around your team

Corporate / Team

Private batch for your organisation

A private batch with content adapted to your environment and goals.

  • Customised curriculum
  • Private batch, online or onsite
  • Progress and assessment reports
  • GST invoice and PO-based billing

No public batches scheduled — Talk to an Advisor for a private batch.

Projects & labs you will build

  • Day 2 · 60 min

    Build a multi-VLAN switch block with inter-VLAN routing

  • Day 3 · 60 min

    Configure and troubleshoot single-area OSPF

Your certificate

Certificate of Completion — Ace Skills Consulting

Awarded on completing the course. It records the course title and training hours, and you can share it on your LinkedIn profile.

The Cisco certification itself is awarded by Cisco when you pass exam 200-301.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior networking experience?

No formal experience is required, but basic IP networking knowledge helps. We start with fundamentals on day one.

Will I practise on real Cisco devices?

Labs run on Cisco simulation and emulation tools, which cover everything the exam requires and let you practise after class.

Is the exam fee included?

Only when the batch shows the "Exam voucher included" badge. Otherwise you book the exam directly with Cisco through Pearson VUE.

How long is CCNA valid?

Three years. You can renew by passing a qualifying exam or by earning Cisco continuing education credits.

Can you train our network team?

Yes. Request a corporate quote for a private online or onsite batch.

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