CCNA (Routing and Switching) Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching is a certification program for entry-level network engineers that helps maximize your investment in foundational networking knowledge and increase the value of your employer's network. CCNA Routing and Switching is for Network Specialists, Network Administrators, and Network Support Engineers with 1-3 years of experience. The CCNA Routing and Switching validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks.
Prerequisite
No prerequisites
ICOMM - Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration
- Exam Number: 640-461 ICOMM
- Associated Certifications: CCNA Video / CCNA Voice
- Duration: 90 minutes (60-70 questions)
- Available Languages: English and Japanese
- Register: Pearson VUE
- Exam Policies: Read current policies and requirements
- Exam Tutorial: Review type of exam questions
Exam or recommended training
- 200-120 CCNA - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (CCNAX)
Or
- 100-101 ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
- 200-101 ICND2 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)
The best way to prepare for this certification is to take the Cisco-approved training:
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and support a small switched and routed network.
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Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)
This five-day course focuses on using Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco routers that are connected in LANs and WANs typically found at medium-sized network sites.
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Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices:
Accelerated (CCNAX)This five-day training, consists of ICND1 and ICND2 content in it's entirety, but merged into a single course.
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200-120 CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate Exam
- Exam Number: 200-120 CCNA
- Associated Certifications: CCNA Routing and Switching
- Duration: 90 Minutes (50-60 questions)
- Available Languages: English, Japanese
- Register: Pearson VUE
- Exam Policies: Read current policies and requirements
- Exam Tutorial: Review type of exam questions
200-120 CCNA Exam Description and Topics
CCNA Composite Exam: The 200-120 CCNAX is the composite exam associated with the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (CCNAX) course. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include all the areas covered under ICND 1 and ICND2 Exams.
- 5% 1.0 Operation of IP Data Networks
- 20% 2.0 LAN Switching Technologies
- 5% 3.0 IP addressing (IPv4/IPv6)
- 20% 4.0 IP Routing Technologies
- 10% 5.0 IP Services
- 10% 6.0 Network Device Security
- 20% 7.0 Troubleshooting
- 10% 8.0 WAN Technologies
100-101 ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1
- Exam Number: 100-101 ICND1
- Associated Certifications: CCENT /CCNA Routing and Switching / CCNA Security / CCNA Service Provider Operations
- / CCNA Voice / CCNA Wireless
- Duration: 90 Minutes (40-50 questions)
- Available Languages: English, Japanese
- Register: Pearson VUE
- Exam Policies: Read current policies and requirements
- Exam Tutorial: Review type of exam questions
100-101 ICND1 - CCNA EXAM DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS
The 100-101 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) is the exam associated with the CCENT certification and a tangible first step in achieving the CCNA Routing and Switching certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) course. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office network. The exam includes topics on the Operation of IP Data Networks; LAN Switching Technologies; IP Addressing (IPv4 & IPv6); IP Routing Technologies; IP Services (DHCP, NAT, ACLs); Network Device Security; Basic Troubleshooting.
- 6% 1.0 Purpose and Functions of Various Network Devices such as Routers, Switches, Bridges and Hubs
- 21% 2.0 LAN Switching Technologies
- 11% 3.0 IP addressing (IPv4 / IPv6)
- 26% 4.0 IP Routing Technologies
- 8% 5.0 IP Services
- 15% 6.0 Network Device Security
- 20% 7.0 Troubleshooting
200-101 ICND2 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2
- Exam Number: 200-101 ICND2
- Associated Certifications: CCNA Routing and Switching
- Duration: 75 Minutes (50-60 questions)
- Available Languages: English
- Register: Pearson VUE
- Exam Policies: Read current policies and requirements
- Exam Tutorial: Review type of exam questions
200-101 ICND2 - CCNA EXAM DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS
The 200-101 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) is the exam associated with the CCNA Routing and Switching certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) version 2 course. The exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium-size enterprise branch network. The exam includes topics on LAN switching technologies, IP routing technologies, IP services (FHRP, syslog, SNMP v2 and v3), troubleshooting, and WAN technologies.
- 21% 1.0 LAN Switching Technologies
- 26% 2.0 IP Routing Technologies
- 6% 3.0 IP Services
- 32% 4.0 Troubleshooting
- 15% 5.0 WAN technologies