The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is a popular entry-level IT certification offered by Cisco. It covers a broad range of networking fundamentals and prepares candidates for roles like network administrator, network engineer, and support engineer.
As of the latest update, the CCNA 200-301 exam syllabus includes the following topics:
🔹 1. Network Fundamentals (20%)
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OSI and TCP/IP models
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IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting
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Switching concepts
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TCP/UDP protocols
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Ethernet and cabling types
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Router and switch functions
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Wireless concepts
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Virtualization fundamentals
🔹 2. Network Access (20%)
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VLANs and trunks
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Inter-VLAN routing
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Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
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EtherChannel
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Switch management and configuration
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Wireless LAN components (WLC, APs)
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WLAN configuration and security settings
🔹 3. IP Connectivity (25%)
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Static and dynamic routing (RIP, OSPF)
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IPv4/IPv6 configuration and troubleshooting
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First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRP)
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Routing table components and interpretation
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Path selection process
🔹 4. IP Services (10%)
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NAT (Network Address Translation)
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NTP (Network Time Protocol)
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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
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DNS (Domain Name System)
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SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
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Syslog
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QoS (Quality of Service)
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TFTP/FTP
🔹 5. Security Fundamentals (15%)
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Device access control (passwords, login banners)
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Remote access (SSH, Telnet)
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Access Control Lists (ACLs)
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VPN concepts
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Layer 2 security (DHCP snooping, port security, etc.)
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Wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2)
🔹 6. Automation and Programmability (10%)
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Introduction to controller-based networking
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REST APIs and basic JSON
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Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc.)
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Cisco DNA Center basics
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Software-Defined Networking (SDN) fundamentals
📝 Additional Info:
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Exam Code: 200-301
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Duration: 120 minutes
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Exam Format: Multiple choice, simulations, drag & drop
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Languages: English and Japanese