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Networking continues to be the backbone of our interconnected world, driving innovation across industries. As technology evolves, the demand for skilled network professionals continues to grow. This program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, network security, and automation.

This CCNA program is designed to equip you with the practical skills and in-depth knowledge necessary to excel in today's dynamic networking landscape. You'll gain hands-on experience with Cisco networking devices and learn to implement, configure, and troubleshoot basic network infrastructures. This program will prepare you to successfully pass the CCNA certification exam, a globally recognized industry standard.

Department
Department
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
Campus
Campus
Colombo Campus
Level
Level
Advanced Certificate Programmes
Method
Method
Evenings on Weekdays
Duration
Duration
210 Hours (70hrs x 3)
Medium
Medium
English

Entry Requirements

IT professionals seeking to advance their networking skills.

Individuals interested in starting a career in networking.

System administrators looking to expand their knowledge.

Anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of network technologies.

Commencement

January 

Lecture Schedule

Delivery Format: Instructor-led 

Practical Labs and Hands-on Experience: In NIBM Labs

Hours: 210 Hours (70hrs x 3) (Including Theory, Hands On Practical’s, Exam Prep)

Scheduled Days: Evenings on Weekdays 

Course Structure and Modules

  1. Introduction to Networks (70 Hrs.)
    • Networking Today

    • Basic Switch and End Device Configuration 

    • Protocols and Modules

    • Physical Layer

    • Number Systems

    • Data Link Layer

    • Ethernet Switching 

    • Network layer

    • Address Resolution

    • Basic Router Configurations

    • IP Addressing v4

    • IP Addressing v6

    • ICMP

    • Transport Layer

    • Application Layer

    • Network Security Fundamentals

    • Build a small Network

 

  1. Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (70hrs.)
    • Basic Device Configurations

    • Switching Concepts

    • VLANS

    • Inter V-LAN Routing

    • Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts

    • EtherChannel

    • DHCP v4

    • SLAAC and DHCP v6

    • FHRP Concepts

    • LAN Security Concepts

    • Switch Security Configurations

    • WLAN Concepts

    • WLAN Configurations

    • Routing Concepts

    • Static Routing

    • Troubleshooting Static and Default Routes

 

  1. Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (70hrs)
    • Single Area OSPF Concepts

    • Single Area OSPF Configurations

    • Network Security Concepts

    • ACL Concepts

    • ACL for IPv4 Configurations

    • NAT for IPv4

    • WAN Concepts

    • VPN and IPSec concepts

    • QoS Concepts

    • Network Management

    • Network Design

    • Network Troubleshoot

    • Network Virtualization

    • Network Automation