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What is CCNA?

The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. This new curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. It also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs).

Technology Education offers two avenues for CCNA certification: CCNA Boot Camp and Cisco Certified Network Academy (CCNA Exploration Academy Network Fundamentals & CCNA Exploration Academy Network WAN Access & Wireless) courses.

Why certify?

Certification benefits both individual workers and their employers because of the close relationship between CCNA program goals and the fundamental job skills necessary for IT workers in today's job market. The certification test is challenging, but if you are interested in the following careers, it is well worth the effort.

Passing the CCNA certification exam proves you have a firm foundation in the most important components of the Cisco product line—routers and switches. It also proves that you have broad knowledge of protocols and networking technologies.

  • Technical Support Professionals
  • Network Design and Administration
  • Programming and Software Engineering
  • Database Development and Administration

Our courses cover the following objectives:

  • Understanding Cisco IOS® (Internetworking Operating System) commands for configuring and managing Cisco® networking devices
  • Understanding Cisco® configuration techniques (backing up and restoring configuration files from remote locations)
  • Understanding routing protocols (such as RIP & IGRP) and how they function as well as configuration and management of such protocols
  • IP addressing, subnetting, and assignment
  • Interface and subinterface configuration
  • WAN topics such as Frame Relay, PPP, HDLC, ISDN and DDR
  • Connectivity to a WAN switch for Frame Relay and ISDN
  • VLANs
  • LAN segmentation (bridges, switches and routers)
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
  • Access lists and filtering

Of course, the only place to enroll in Cisco training is at a Cisco-Authorized provider with the expertise and passion to provide the best learning experience possible. That place is Technology Education at the University of Utah. With an unparalleled roster of experienced instructors and deep resources, the University of Utah is ideally suited to provide you with the training that will fully prepare you to pass the CCNA exams. Better yet, the U will help you get connected to companies looking to hire skilled employees through the University's Alumni Connection career development and job placement resources.

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