Job-Ready Cisco CCNA Professional +AI

Programme Overview

What you will study

1. Networking Fundamentals
2. OSI and TCP/IP Models
3. IPv4 Addressing
4. IPv6 Addressing
5. Subnetting
6. Ethernet Switching
7. VLANs
8. Trunking
9. Inter-VLAN Routing
10. Static Routing
11. Dynamic Routing
12. Wireless Networking
13. Network Security Fundamentals
14. Network Services
15. Troubleshooting
16. Automation and Programmability Fundamentals

Tools & Platforms

Technologies used

• Cisco Packet Tracer
• Cisco IOS
• Cisco Routers
• Cisco Switches
• Wireshark
• Terminal / Console tools
• IP Addressing tools
• DHCP
• DNS
• Network monitoring tools
• Basic Python / automation examples
• Physical networking lab equipment

Learning Outcomes

Skills you will build

1. Understand enterprise networking fundamentals
2. Design IPv4 networks
3. Perform subnetting
4. Configure Cisco switches
5. Configure VLANs
6. Configure trunks
7. Configure routing
8. Troubleshoot connectivity issues
9. Apply basic network security
10. Use real Cisco devices
11. Analyse network traffic
12. Prepare for junior networking roles

Labs & Practicals

Hands-on learning

• 100+ real-time practical activities
• Cisco Packet Tracer labs
• Real Cisco switch practical sessions
• Real Cisco router practical sessions
• Device configuration
• VLAN implementation
• Trunk configuration
• Routing configuration
• Inter-VLAN routing
• Network troubleshooting
• IP addressing exercises
• Subnetting exercises
• Packet analysis
• Device security configuration
• Network services
• Real-world network scenarios

Certification / Exam Support

Certification pathway

• Cisco CCNA preparation pathway
• Practical lab readiness support
• Certification roadmap guidance
• Up to 58% Cisco Exam Discount where applicable.

Career Pathways

Where this can lead

• Network Engineer
• Junior Network Engineer
• NOC Engineer
• Network Administrator
• Network Support Engineer
• Infrastructure Engineer
• Systems & Network Engineer
• Field Network Engineer
• Technical Support Engineer
• Data Centre Network Technician
• Network Operations Engineer
• IT Support Engineer

Job-Ready Career Support

Sri Lankan & Overseas Job Search Support

• Practical job-focused technical training
• Additional skills development where required
• Practical assignments
• Real-world projects
• CV preparation support
• LinkedIn profile guidance
• Interview preparation
• Technical interview preparation
• Career-path guidance
• Certification roadmap guidance
• Practical portfolio development
• Job-readiness assessment
• Sri Lankan job-search guidance
• Overseas job-search guidance
• NextGen Campus academic and career support

Career guidance, CV support, interview preparation and job-search assistance are provided. Employment opportunities are subject to employer requirements, candidate qualifications and individual performance.

Recommended Next Course / Progression

Continue your pathway

• CCNP Foundation / Advanced Networking Pathway
• Job-Ready Network & Windows Data Centre Engineer +AI
• Diploma in Network Engineering with Security +AI

Admission Requirements

Before you start

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic English reading ability for technical terms
• Laptop or desktop suitable for practical labs
• Stable internet connection for online sessions
• Interest in IT, cloud, networking or infrastructure
• Prior professional certification is not mandatory
• Basic IT knowledge is an advantage
• Commitment to complete practical activities
• Willingness to complete assignments and projects
• Willingness to follow lab safety, security and acceptable-use guidelines