CCNA Course outline has been revised since 2019 after a new course update. As in this course Cisco removed a few topics and added the latest concept like Automation, Security, Layer II, Layer III redundancy protocols. Removed RIP, RIP Version2 and EIGRP, as no more the part of ccna course.
Before 2019, there were 12 types of CCNA Certification, like ccna security, ccna routing and switching, ccna wireless, ccna voice, ccna design etc. Now only single ccna 200-301 with course outline as covering the all aspect that has been removed almost. CCNA Security has a lot of concepts added in the course in Module III ENSA.
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate has major 3 books as per cisco netacad.
1- CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks (ITN)
This module covers the Basic configuration of Cisco Router and switches in Chapter No. 2. Also whole books cover OSI Model briefly. Now in this course, Cisco improves the contents and more neatly classifies the IP Address and Layer 3 address in chapters. We can see the Number Systems is the separate chapter whereas the IPv4 and IPv6 are also separate. Secondly Network Layer is a separate chapter. So as I mentioned that the cisco ccna course in this format we have the brief data to read for all cisco ccna students as well as the cisco trainers. We have a separate chapter for each layer of OSI Model, We also can see the comparison with OSI Model and TCP/IP Model.
2- CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)
In this book, We can see the title as routing, switching, obviously clear cover the Layer II protocols like VLAN(Virtual Local Area Network), InterVLAN Routing using router on a stick, per VLAN per router interface, layer III switch , Ether Channel , First Hop Redundancy Protocol, LAN Security , Layer II Layer Security Concepts, WLAN Concepts and Configuration with WLAN Controllers, and end the book with Static routes and its troubleshooting.
3- CCNAv7: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA)
This module covers the OSPF Open Shortest Path First Routing Protocol with theory and configuration. Very important concept of ACL Access Control List with ACL types, Named ACL and Numbered ACL. Configuration Implementation of ACL. This is the basics and start of Cisco Firewall. NAT Network Address Translation is still part of Cisco Certified Network Associate course till today. Configuration of VPNs & IPsec (as IP is not secure and connectionless protocol) are used to secure site-to-site and remote access connectivity. QoS and Network Design, Network Management and Network Troubleshooting. Newly added Network Virtualization is now a part of the new Cisco CCNA Course. Very advanced concept of network automation is enabled through RESTful APIs and configuration management tools.
CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks (ITN)
| Module | Objective |
| Networking Today | Explain the advances in modern network technologies. |
| Basic Switch and Device Configuration | Implement initial settings including passwords, IP addressing, and default gateway parameters on a network switch and end devices. |
| Protocols and Models | Explain how network protocols enable devices to access local and remote network resources. |
| Physical Layer | Explain how physical layer protocols, services, and network media support communications across data networks. |
| Number Systems | Calculate numbers between decimal and binary systems. |
| Data Link Layer | Explain how media access control in the data link layer supports communication across networks. |
| Ethernet Switching | Explain how Ethernet operates in a switched network. |
| Network Layer | Explain how routers use network layer protocols and services to enable end-to-end connectivity. |
| Address Resolution | Explain how ARP and ND enable communication on a local area network. |
| Basic Router Configuration | Implement initial settings on a router and end devices. |
| IPv4 Addressing | Calculate an IPv4 subnetting scheme to efficiently segment your network. |
| IPv6 Addressing | Implement an IPv6 addressing scheme. |
| ICMP | Use various tools to test network connectivity. |
| Transport Layer | Compare the operations of transport layer protocols in supporting end-to-end communication. |
| Application Layer | Explain the operation of application layer protocols in providing support to end-user applications. |
| Network Security Fundamentals | Configure switches and routers with device hardening features to enhance security. |
| Build a Small Network | Implement a network design for a small network to include a router, a switch, and end devices |
CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)
| Module | Objective |
| Basic Device Configuration | Configure devices by using security best practices. |
| Switching Concepts | Explain how Layer 2 switches forward data. |
| VLANs | Implement VLANs and trunking in a switched network. |
| Inter-VLAN Routing | Troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing on Layer 3 devices. |
| STP | Explain how STP enables redundancy in a Layer 2 network. |
| EtherChannel | Troubleshoot EtherChannel on switched links. |
| DHCPv4 | Implement DHCPv4 to operate across multiple LANs. |
| SLAAC and DHCPv6 Concepts | Explain the operation of dynamic address allocation in IPv6 networks. |
| FHRP Concepts | Explain how FHRPs provide default gateway services in a redundant network. |
| LAN Security Concepts | Explain how vulnerabilities compromise LAN security. |
| Switch Security Configuration | Configure switch security to mitigate LAN attacks. |
| WLAN Concepts | Explain how WLANs enable network connectivity. |
| WLAN Configuration | Implement a WLAN using a wireless router and WLC. |
| Routing Concepts | Explain how routers use information in packets to make forwarding decisions. |
| IP Static Routing | Configure IPv4 and IPv6 floating static routes. |
| Troubleshoot Static and Default Routes | Explain how to troubleshoot static and default route configurations. |
CCNAv7: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA)
| Module | Objective |
| Single-Area OSPFv2 Concepts | Explain how single-area OSPF operates in both point-to-point and broadcast multiaccess networks. |
| Single-Area OSPFv2 Configuration | Implement single-area OSPFv2 in both point-to-point and broadcast multiaccess networks. |
| Network Security Concepts | Explain how vulnerabilities, threats, and exploits can be mitigated to enhance network security. |
| ACL Concepts | Explain how ACLs are used as part of a network security policy. |
| ACLs for IPv4 Configuration | Implement IPv4 ACLs to filter traffic and secure administrative access. |
| NAT for IPv4 | Implement NAT services on the edge router to provide IPv4 address scalability. |
| WAN Concepts | Explain how WAN access technologies can be used to satisfy business requirements. |
| VPN and IPsec Concepts | Explain how VPNs and IPsec are used to secure site-to-site and remote access connectivity. |
| QoS Concepts | Explain how networking devices implement QoS. |
| Network Management | Implement network management protocols to monitor the network. |
| Network Design | Explain the characteristics of scalable network architectures. |
| Network Troubleshooting | Troubleshoot enterprise networks. |
| Network Virtualization | Explain the purpose and characteristics of network virtualization. |
| Network Automation | Explain how network automation is enabled through RESTful APIs and configuration management tools. |
