Course Overview Print

Strong foundations in networking are essential. This course builds them from the ground up. Participants will develop core skills in IP addressing, network protocols, device configuration, security, and automation. Through practical labs and guided instruction, they will gain the knowledge to support enterprise networks and begin their journey toward network engineering roles.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand core networking concepts, protocols, and architectures

  • Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, and wireless LAN controllers

  • Implement IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, routing protocols, and ACLs

  • Manage device security and perform basic automation tasks

  • Monitor network devices and troubleshoot connectivity issues

Key Topics:

  • TCP/IP stack, subnetting, and host-to-host communication

  • LAN, WAN, VLAN, OSPF, and EtherChannel configurations

  • NAT, DHCP, ACLs, and wireless LAN management

  • Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access, and SD-WAN fundamentals

  • Device hardening, logging, and monitoring

Course Outline

 

This class includes lecture sections and some self-study sections. In instructor-led classes, lectures are delivered in real-time, either in person or via video conferencing. In e-learning classes, the lectures are on recorded videos.

 

Lecture Sections

  • Exploring the Functions of Networking
  • Introducing the Host-to-Host Communications Model
  • Operating Cisco IOS Software
  • Introducing LANs
  • Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
  • Starting a Switch
  • Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
  • Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
  • Exploring the Functions of Routing
  • Configuring a Cisco Router
  • Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
  • Troubleshooting a Simple Network
  • Introducing Basic IPv6
  • Configuring Static Routing
  • Implementing VLANs and Trunks
  • Routing Between VLANs
  • Introducing OSPF
  • Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
  • Explaining Basics of ACL
  • Enabling Internet Connectivity
  • Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
  • Introducing System Monitoring
  • Managing Cisco Devices

Self-study Sections

  • Building Redundant Switched Topologies
  • Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
  • Introducing WAN Technologies
  • Introducing QoS
  • Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
  • Introducing Architectures and Virtualization
  • Examining the Security Threat Landscape

Labs Outlines

  • Get Started with Cisco Command-Line Interface (CLI)
  • Observe How a Switch Operates
  • Perform Basic Switch Configuration
  • Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
  • Inspect TCP/IP Applications
  • Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router
  • Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
  • Implement an Initial Router Configuration
  • Configure Default Gateway
  • Explore Packet Forwarding
  • Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
  • Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
  • Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
  • Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes
  • Configure IPv6 Static Routes
  • Implement IPv4 Static Routing
  • Implement IPv6 Static Routing
  • Configure VLANs and Trunk
  • Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
  • Configure Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
  • Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
  • Configure and Verify EtherChannel
  • Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
  • Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs
  • Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs
  • Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
  • Configure Static NAT
  • Configure Dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT)
  • Implement PAT
  • Explore the Cisco DNA™ Center
  • Configure and Verify NTP
  • Configure System Message Logging
  • Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
  • Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
  • Secure Console and Remote Access
  • Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity
  • Secure Device Administrative Access
  • Configure and Verify Port Security
  • Implement Device Hardening
  • Log into and Monitor the WLC
  • Configure an Open Wireless Network
  • Define a RADIUS Server and Enable SNMP and Syslog
  • Configure a WLAN to Use WPA2 PSK

Target Audience and Pre-requisites

This course is designed for anyone seeking CCNA certification. The course also provides foundational knowledge for all support technicians involved in the basic installation, operation, and verification of Cisco networks.

The job roles best suited to the material in this course are:

  • Entry-level network engineer
  • Network administrator
  • Network support technician
  • Help desk technician

Pre-requisites

  • Technical Skills and Knowledge:
    • Basic computer literacy.
    • Basic PC operating system navigation skills.
    • Basic IP address knowledge.
    • Good understanding of network fundamentals.
  • Working Experience:
    • Recommended to have at least 1-year working experience in networking technology environment.
  • Workplace Literacy and Numeracy: Level 5 (WPLN: Speaking, Writing, Listening, Reading, and Numeracy at ESS level 5 or equivalent*)

 

*participants with minimum primary school education completed would have fulfilled this requirement.

SWDA Funding Requirements

  • Trainees must scan their attendance twice daily using the SingPass application.
  • Trainees must attain at least 75% attendance.
  • Trainees must pass the in-house assessment to be eligible for funding.
  • Trainee and/or sponsoring company is/are required to meet all SWDA-mandated eligibility criteria and requirements for funding.  For more information, please refer to SkillsFuture homepage.

Appeal Policy and Procedure

  • As a candidate in this course assessment, you may appeal your results if you disagree with them.
  • To do so, submit your written appeal request via email to esv_comat_cse@stengg.com within 3 working days from date of assessment.

Cancellation, Postponement and Refund Policy

  • Request for cancellation or postponement must be submitted in writing more than 4 weeks before the class start date to avoid any charges.
  • Written notice for cancellation or postponement received 2 to 4 weeks before class start date will incur Late Cancellation Charge - 50% of course fee.
  • Written notice for cancellation or postponement received less than 2 weeks before class start date will incur Late Cancellation Charge - 100% of course fee.
  • If payment has been made and ST Engineering e-Services Pte Ltd accepts the trainee's written notification to cancel or withdraw from the course, ST Engineering e-Services Pte Ltd will issue a refund, less any applicable Late Cancellation Charges.

Feedback Policy and Procedure

  • You may submit feedback via email to esv_comat_cse@stengg.com or your servicing Account Manager.
  • Any formal feedback will be handled within 10 working days from receipt with a written reply given.  An interim reply will be provided should more time be required.
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