University of
Greenwich
Medway
School of Engineering
Cisco CCNA
The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is a certification in
computer networking. It involves four semesters of study leading to
your final industry qualification. Areas covered include PC
architecture, internetworking models, switch and router configuration,
Network design, IP addressing (CIDR, subnetting, supernetting), Router
security, VLAN design and configuration, Novell NOS, Frame Relay,
ISDN and network management issues. You will also learn practical
skills
such as making patch, crossover and rollover cables, installation and
upgrade
of Cisco's own Internetworking Operating System (IOS) and of course you
will become proficient in configuring a router in a wide variety of
situations.
The CCNA certification indicates that a student has a foundation in and
apprentice knowledge of computer networking. CCNA certified
professionals can install, configure operate, and
troubleshoot Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks that interconnect
small networks (100 nodes or fewer) including, but not limited to, the
use of the following technologies: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP
RIP, VLANs, EIGRP, Ethernet, Access Control Lists. (read
Cisco's documentation)
The CCNA qualification will open the door to a higher level of study,
namely the CCNP (Cisco
Certified Networking Professional).
All course materials are provided online including e-labs and
assessment tests (both formal and informal). Our dedicated Cisco
laboratory is fully equipped with the latest P4 PCs with flat screens,
Cisco 1800, 2600 and 2800 series routers and Cisco 2950 Catalyst
switches for you to practice your configurations.
We also have a NetlabTM server
for you to work on your routing skills remotely.
We also have a wide variety of software available to you as a student
to
practice and hone your networking skills.
Download the public
application form for semesters 1
& 2 or 3
& 4
Download the University of Greenwich student
application
form for semesters 1
& 2 or 3
& 4
