CISCO CCNA

Type

Professional / Short Course

Duration

Daytime x 18 Saturdays (9.30am - 3.30pm)

Validated by

Griffith College

Mode

Part-Time

Campus

Dublin

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Course Overview

Explore the dynamics behind application protocols, computer networking and functionality

The CCNA Exploration course explores the main application protocols and delves into their relationship with the protocols and services provided by the Transport, Internet, Data Link and Physical layers of the network.

This course focuses on the development of professional skills and does not sit on the national framework; however, it leads to a Griffith College award.

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Why Study Cisco Certified Network Associate at Griffith College?

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is conducted on a part-time weekend basis over an 18-week period. This comprehensive course will encompass the basics of routing – both static and dynamic – and incorporates the configuration and implementation of various routing protocols.

You will gain a firm understanding of key networking principles like LAN Switching, Wireless, WANs, Security, VLANS and IP Telephony.
You will learn to design, build and configure multiple networks through simulation-based activities, using Packet Tracer.
Experiment with different topologies and observing network traffic flow with a wide variety of equipment and features to choose from.
You will develop a capacity for problem-solving and critical thinking while using terminology that provides an in-depth, theoretical understanding of networking concepts.
You will receive a highly regarded qualification within the global networking industry.
Griffith College is not an exam testing centre. Exams are separate to the course and are booked and paid separately through http://www.pearsonvue.com/

Intake Dates

Dublin - Part-Time - January 2024

Course Details

The CCNA Exploration curriculum consists of four modules.

CCNA qualification exam 604-802 includes both ICND1 640-822 and ICND2 640-816.

Year One Core Subjects

Living in a Network-Centric World
Communicating over the Network
Application Layer Functionality and Protocols
OSI Transport Layer
OSI Network Layer
Addressing the Network – IPv4
Data Link Layer
OSI Physical Layer
Ethernet
Planning and Cabling Your Network
Configuring and Testing Your Network

Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding
Static Routing
Introduction to Dynamic Routing Protocols
Distance Vector Routing Protocols
RIP version 1
VLSM and CIDR
RIPv2
The Routing Table: A Closer Look
EIGRP
Link-State Routing Protocols
OSPF

LAN Design
Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration
Virtual LANs
VLAN Trunking Protocol
Spanning Tree Protocol
Inter-VLAN Routing
Basic Wireless Concepts and Configuration

Wide Area Networks
Point to Point Protocol
Frame Relay
Network Security
Access Control Lists
Connecting Teleworkers to the WAN: Cable, DSL, Broadband Wireless, VPNs
IP Addressing Services: DHCP, NAT, IPv6
Network Troubleshooting

Course Contacts

If you have any questions please get in touch with us at [email protected] or 01 415 0429.

Timetables

This course is scheduled to commence in January 2024. Contact [email protected] for further information.

This weekend course will run one day per week from 9.30am - 3.30pm over 18 weeks, course dates to be confirmed.

Year 2024

Jan: Dates TBC

How to Apply

Entry Requirements

We recommend that participants have familiarity with IT systems. Ideal candidates would have completed the CompTIA Network + qualification. Also suitable would be people with experience in troubleshooting and repair.
Fluency in English is a requirement.
Students who are not working in the IT industry should be prepared to commit extra time to study.