عراب ال IT 
امتحانات دوليه
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
About the Certification
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is Cisco’s most fundamental and widely recognized certification. It is considered the entry point to the networking world for any engineer or technician looking to build a strong foundation in Routing & Switching, Security, Wireless Networking, Automation, and IP Services. The certification covers network infrastructure from the ground up to a professional level that enables candidates to work in Enterprise and Service Provider environments. CCNA is an Associate-level Network Engineer certification and represents the first official step in a professional networking career path.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into seven main sections
- IP Connectivity
-
- Static routing
- Dynamic routing (OSPFv2 / OSPFv3)
- First-Hop Redundancy concepts
- IPv6 routing
- Automation & Programmability
-
- Python fundamentals (conceptual level)
- APIs
- REST and JSON
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts
- Cisco DNA Center fundamentals
- Network Access
-
- VLANs
- Trunking (802.1Q)
- STP and RSTP
- EtherChannel
- Wireless networking fundamentals
- Security Fundamentals
-
- Device hardening
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) concepts
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- VPN fundamentals
- Layer 2 security
- IP Services
-
- DHCP
- NAT / PAT
- NTP
- Quality of Service (QoS) concepts
- DNS / SNMP / Syslog
- Troubleshooting
-
- Basic connectivity troubleshooting
- Interface and routing issues
- VLAN / STP problems
- Wireless network troubleshooting
- Network Fundamentals
-
- OSI models
- TCP/IP
- Ethernet
- Collision and broadcast domains
- IPv4 / IPv6
- Subnetting
Exam Details :
- Exam code: 200-301
- Exam duration: 120 minutes
- Number of questions: 60–65 questions
- Question types: Multiple choice + Drag & Drop + Lab simulations
- Language: English
- Passing score: 700 out of 1000
- Exam fee: USD 300 (taxes may apply in some countries)
- Certification validity: 3 years
Do I need certifications before it ?
No, not at all.
However, basic understanding of computer fundamentals and IP addressing is recommended, along with general familiarity with IT concepts.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory.
However, for those seeking a strong career path in Cisco networking fundamentals—especially in network configuration, router and switch management, and protocol understanding—the CCNA certification is the strongest starting point.
What are the main uses of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification ?
- CCNP Enterprise – The natural next step after CCNA, focusing on advanced Routing & Switching
- CCNP Security – For specialization in network security and infrastructure protection
- DevNet Associate – Combine networking with programming and automation using APIs
- CyberOps Associate – Ideal for cybersecurity, threat monitoring, and SOC operations
- CCNA Wireless or CCNA Collaboration – For specialization paths Wireless: wireless networking Collaboration: voice and video communication systems
Your First Step Toward Professional Networking :
The CCNA certification is the best starting point for anyone looking to enter the networking field. It provides a strong foundation that can be built upon all the way to CCNP and CCIE. Mastering the CCNA curriculum opens the door to broad job opportunities across the IT industry.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Beginners in networking seeking a strong foundation
- IT technicians or engineers transitioning into networking
- Help Desk or NOC professionals aiming to advance
- Candidates planning to pursue CCNP or Cybersecurity later
- University students or IT / telecommunications trainees