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Training Course Summary:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Basics presents important networking fundamentals using the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) seven layer model concepts; terminology and technologies are explained and illustrated using text and graphics animation. The course includes online assessments that allow learners to measure their progress throughout the learning experience.

Pre-Requisites:

there are no pre-requisites for this course

Who Should Attend:

• This course is intended for individuals new to networking concepts and terminology, and/or individuals preparing to take Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND).

Training Course Overview/Content:

After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Identify the major components of the network system
• Examine the primary types and use of network cabling
• Compare the functions or usage of a local area network (LAN) versus wide area network (WAN)
• Describe the standard topologies and the advantages and disadvantages of each
• Discuss the functions of each of the seven layers of the OSI reference model
• Describe the basic process of communication between the layers of the OSI reference model
• Define the major network access methods and outline the key features of each
• Describe the functions and features of devises used at Layers One, Two and Three of the OSI model
• Explain the significance of each of the following to the following to a network system: IP addresses and classes and reserved address space
• Identify and described common routed and routing protocols
Computing Basics
The OSI Model
Local Area Networks (LANs)
Layer 1 - Media, Connections and Collisions
Layer 2 - Concepts
Layer 2 - Technologies
Layer 3 - Routing and Addressing
Layer 3 - Protocols
Layer 4 - The Transport Layer
Layer 5 - The Session Layer
Layer 6 - The Presentation Layer
Layer 7 - The Application Layer