Cisco CCNA — Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions

The Cisco CCNA (200-301) is the industry's leading entry-to-intermediate networking certification. It validates a broad range of skills — from networking fundamentals and IP services to security concepts, automation, and programmability. CCNA is the gateway to the entire Cisco certification pathway and is recognized by employers worldwide as the benchmark for networking professionals.

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What is the Cisco CCNA (200-301)?

Who Should Take This Course?

Network Engineers and Administrators starting their careers
IT Support professionals moving into networking
System Administrators managing network infrastructure
Security engineers who need strong networking foundations
Anyone pursuing CCNP or Cisco specialist certifications
IT professionals targeting network operations roles

What You Will Learn in the CCNA Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

Networking Fundamentals

Core networking concepts underpinning the entire CCNA exam.

OSI and TCP/IP model layers and functions
Ethernet, switching concepts, and MAC addresses
IPv4 addressing, VLSM, and subnetting
IPv6 addressing and configuration

Switching Technologies

Configure and troubleshoot switched networks.

VLAN configuration and trunking (802.1Q)
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid PVST+
EtherChannel and Port Aggregation
Layer 2 security: port security, DHCP snooping, DAI

Routing Technologies

Configure and troubleshoot routing in enterprise networks.

Static routing and default routes
OSPFv2 single-area configuration
Inter-VLAN routing with Router-on-a-Stick and SVIs
First Hop Redundancy Protocols (HSRP, VRRP)

IP Services and WAN

Configure essential IP services and WAN connectivity.

DHCP server and relay configuration
Network Address Translation (NAT): static, dynamic, PAT
NTP, SNMP, Syslog, and SSH configuration
VPN concepts: site-to-site and remote access

Security Fundamentals

Implement basic security controls on Cisco devices.

Access Control Lists (ACLs): standard and extended
Device hardening: password policies, SSH, AAA basics
Wireless security: WPA2/WPA3 and 802.1X
Threat landscape: malware, phishing, and DoS attacks

Automation and Programmability

Understand network automation and programmability basics.

REST API concepts and JSON data structures
Cisco DNA Center and intent-based networking
Configuration management tools overview (Ansible, Puppet)
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

Basic computer literacy and IT awareness
CompTIA Network+ or equivalent networking knowledge recommended
Familiarity with command-line interface (CLI) helpful

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the CCNA certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
Exam Code	200-301
Exam Type	Multiple Choice, Drag-and-Drop, Fill-in-the-blank
Total Questions	85–100
Passing Score	825 (out of 1000)
Exam Duration	120 minutes
Language	English, Japanese
Exam Provider	Pearson VUE (in-person or online proctored)
Exam Focus	Networking fundamentals, routing/switching, IP services, security, and automation
Exam Registration	Cisco Certification Tracker or Pearson VUE
Retake Policy	5-day waiting period between attempts; 3-attempt limit within 12 months
Certification Validity	3 years