| Networking Fundamentals |
Network components (routers, switches, firewalls, APs)LAN, WAN, WLAN concepts Network topologies & architecturesOSI & TCP/IP models Encapsulation & data flow |
| IP Connectivity |
IPv4 & IPv6 addressing Binary & subnetting fundamentals VLSM & CIDRDefault gateways Static routing basicsIntro to OSPF concepts |
| Network Access |
Ethernet fundamentalsSwitching & MAC address tablesVLANs & trunking (802.1Q)Inter-VLAN routingWireless standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Wireless Networking |
WLAN architecturesAccess points & controllers SSID configuration concepts Wireless security fundamentals |
| IP Services |
DNS, DHCP, NTP,SNMP & Syslog , QoS fundamentals , Network monitoring basics |
| Security Fundamentals |
Security threats & attack types Standard & extended ACLs Layer 2 security concepts Device hardening best practicesWireless security (WPA2/WPA3)Firewall & VPN overview |
| Automation & Programmability |
Network automation concepts Controller-based networking SDN fundamentalsCisco DNA Center overview REST APIs basicsIntro to Python for networking |
| Network Operations |
Cisco IOS & CLI navigation Configuration management Backup & restore configurations Network documentationTroubleshooting methodology (L1–L3) |
| Hands-On Labs |
Router & switch configurationVLAN & inter-VLAN labs IP addressing & subnetting labs Wireless configuration labs ACL implementation labs |
| Exam Preparation |
CCNA exam domains overview Exam strategies & questions Mock exams & final review |