Overview What You Will Learn Curriculum Instructor

Course Overview

The CCNA Certification Preparation course provides a foundational understanding of networking principles, protocols, and infrastructure essential for IT professionals. Mastering these concepts is critical for configuring, troubleshooting, and securing modern network environments. This course equips learners with the knowledge needed to pass the CCNA exam and excel in real-world networking roles.

This course begins with an in-depth exploration of general networking concepts, including the OSI model, TCP/IP model, and network devices such as hubs, bridges, and switches. It then progresses to VLANs and services, covering STP, DNS, DHCP, TCP/UDP, and IP subnetting. Learners will explore WAN technologies such as NAT fundamentals and IP addressing before diving into hands-on networking labs, including network configuration, trunking, cryptography, and Wireshark analysis. The final section focuses on routing and switching labs, encompassing switch configuration, WAN technologies, and switch security.

By completing this course, learners will gain hands-on experience in configuring and troubleshooting networks, understanding key protocols, and enhancing security—preparing them for both the CCNA exam and real-world networking challenges.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn about the networking tools and their functionalities
  • Learn about OSI model.
  • Learn about routing, switching, trunking.

Program Curriculum

  • OSI Model
  • OSI Part 2
  • OSI Part 3
  • Hubs, Bridges and Switches
  • Routing
  • TCP/IP Model
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  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • STP
  • DNS
  • IP Subnetting
  • DHCP
  • TCP and UDP
  • VLANs and Trunks
  • IPv6 Addressing
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • NAT Fundamentals
  • IP Addressing
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Network Configuration
  • ARP
  • Trunking
  • Cryptography
  • Wireshark
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Switch Configuration
  • Routing and WAN's
  • Switch Security
  • Chapter 5 Quiz
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Instructor

Corey Charles

Corey Charles is Security+, Qualys Vulnerability Management Specialist Certified. Mr. Charles has 11 years’ experience in IT Security with a direct focus in Vulnerability Management. Mr. Charles also taught on the collegiate level, teaching IT Security at Herzing University. Mr. Charles also holds two Bachelors of Arts Degrees, Digital Design and Media Arts, one Associates, Digital Design from Tulane University. Two master’s degrees from Strayer University, Master of Science in Computer.

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