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Cisco CCNA 200-301 course overview.

Cisco's associate-level networking certification for enterprise networking, IP connectivity, automation and security fundamentals.

Included in selected IT Career Switch traineeships as part of a wider career pathway.

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Associate networking

CCNA

Cisco networking certifications that build confidence with enterprise networks and infrastructure.

Official breakdown source

Cisco

Course provider

200-301 CCNA

Exam/code

2

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What this course helps you build.

CCNA gives learners deeper coverage of network infrastructure and is highly transferable into network engineering and cyber security pathways.

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Network fundamentals and access

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IP connectivity and services

03

Security fundamentals and automation

What the official exam covers.

Cisco states that the 200-301 CCNA exam tests the knowledge and skills needed for core network administration and Cisco solution operation.

Exam snapshot

  • 120-minute exam
  • English and Japanese
  • Earns CCNA certification
  • Cisco associate-level networking

Network Fundamentals

Exam topic

Network models, addressing, topology, cabling, interfaces and foundational network behavior.

Network Access

Exam topic

Switching, VLANs, wireless LANs, access ports and basic layer-2 operations.

IP Connectivity

Exam topic

Routing concepts, IPv4 and IPv6 routing, route selection and connectivity verification.

IP Services

Exam topic

Common services such as NAT, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SNMP and related operations.

Security Fundamentals

Exam topic

Device access, security concepts, basic controls and secure network operation.

Automation and Programmability

Exam topic

Controller-based networking, APIs and automation concepts used in modern networks.

Breakdown based on Cisco 200-301 CCNA exam overview.

Where CCNA can fit into your career.

CCNA is a recognised networking milestone for learners who want to progress into infrastructure, enterprise networks and cyber-adjacent roles.

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Junior Network Engineer

2

Network Administrator

3

Infrastructure Engineer

4

Network Support Analyst

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Step into specialist networking

CCNA supports our network engineering and cyber security routes by adding enterprise networking depth to your profile.

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