The CCNA® (Cisco® Certified Network Associate) is suitable for those who wish to move into the career area of inter-networking. Routers and switches are the devices that interconnect networks within an organisation or indeed between organisations around the world and Cisco® is widely acknowledged as the leader in this field. The CCNA® award is a Cisco® certification that is widely respected within the industry that shows employers that you have the pre-requisite theoretical knowledge and practical hand-on skills to configure a small to medium sized Cisco® routed and switched network.
The CCNA® is the first in the Cisco® qualification route and is therefore suitable for those new to the industry wishing to gain entry via a suitable qualification route and also for experienced internetworking engineers wishing to gain formal accreditation for their knowledge and skills. The course is presented in two distinct stages comprising two foundation modules covering the basics of networking and a single study book covering the CCNA® syllabus. All practical elements are supported by real-world exercises that build the student’s practical abilities to configure a Cisco® routed and switched network. This is facilitated by PC based simulator software that emulates various real-world routed and switched network configurations and can also be customised to create your own networks.
Communications (or 'Comms’) Engineers design network topologies and configure the connections between networks and network devices such as computers and printers. Comms engineers specialise in the configuration of devices called routers and switches that allow this connectivity to take place. Without routers and switches it would not be possible for computers around the world to communicate with each other.
Those undertaking CCNA® training can consider any of the career pathways listed below, for example:
We at Seetec have designed this and all of our training programmes to furnish you not only with the technical knowledge required for successful certification, but to provide the ‘hands-on’ practical experience necessary to become a proficient in your chosen area of expertise. Our courses are designed and developed by qualified IT professionals and as such we can capitalise on ‘real’ industry experience to ensure you gain the most from your training programme.
The CCNA® (Cisco® Certified Network Associate) is the first of 3 high level qualifications offered by Cisco® which is designed to provide the necessary skills and experience to implement, maintain and troubleshoot small to medium size routed networks.
The CCNA® consists of a single exam, which tests your theoretical knowledge such as network concepts, routing and switching and also includes live 'simulator' sessions to test your ability to configure Cisco® hardware devices.
This is a mandatory step in the journey to further Cisco® qualifications such as CCNP® (Cisco® Certified Network Professional) or the final CCIE® (Cisco® Certified Internet Engineer).
The course consists of two Seetec authored study books covering the foundation elements and one main external study book covering the individual elements of the CCNA® programme. An additional study book is also supplied which is used as reference and contains Network Simulator software, which simulates a real routing and switching environment, is supplied with the study programme.
We have our own learning and management system called the Virtual Training Centre or VTC which comprises an on-line learning system that delivers interactive learning resources via any Internet connection. From here students can access elements of their training to support and reinforce the topics covered in the study books. The areas available are: -
We offer full support for all programme routes comprising e-mail support to a tutor with a maximum 3 day response to all learning queries, tutor initiated telephone support if query response requires it and VTC help elements of forum, chat room and FAQs.
12 months - to start 28 days after enrolment has been confirmed.
Exams are included on most programme routes. Check with your selection advisor for clarification and details of the optional 'Exam Pack' if required.
In-centre attendance is available on this programme. This comprises theory ‘Tutorial’ based evening sessions to help improve your knowledge and understanding.
Network Simulator software is included with the course. A PC running the Windows® operating system is required.