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Your career in networking begins with CCNA
CCNA Certification
Take your IT career in any direction by earning a CCNA. CCNA validates a broad range of fundamentals for all IT careers - from networking technologies, to security, to software development - proving you have the skills businesses need to meet market demands.
Networking fundamentals
Showcase your knowledge of networking equipment and configuration. Be able to troubleshoot connectivity issues and effectively manage networks.
IP Services
Demonstrate your ability to configure routing for different IP versions and describe the purpose of redundancy protocols. Be able to interpret the components of a routing table.
Security fundamentals
Understand threats and ways to prevent them. Identify key elements of a security program, like user awareness and training. Demonstrate practical skills like setting up secure access to devices and networks.
Automation
Understand how automation affects network management, and compare traditional networks with controller-based networking. Leverage APIs, and understand configuration management tools.
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CCNA certification training videos
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CCNA certification guide
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