Cisco CCNA Preparation Certificate (011B)

The Cisco CCNA Preparation Certificate is designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam, one of the most recognized and valued networking credentials in the industry. This comprehensive 20-credit-hour program utilizes official Cisco curriculum and provides extensive hands-on training with physical Cisco networking equipment and virtual laboratory environments including Cisco Packet Tracer. Students will gain practical experience in routing and switching protocols, network infrastructure management, and Cisco networking technologies. The curriculum covers essential networking concepts including IPv4/IPv6 addressing, VLANs, wireless technologies, virtualization, and network automation fundamentals. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, hands-on lab exercises with real Cisco equipment, and simulation-based learning, students develop expertise in network design, implementation, troubleshooting, and security. The program emphasizes real-world networking scenarios and prepares students for both the CCNA certification exam and professional networking environments.

 

Sample Jobs

Network Administrator, Cisco Network Technician, Network Support Specialist, Systems Administrator, Network Implementation Specialist, Infrastructure Technician, IT Network Specialist, Wireless Network Technician, Network Security Technician

 

This certificate program provides the specialized Cisco networking knowledge and practical skills needed for CCNA certification and prepares graduates for intermediate to advanced-level positions in network administration and engineering with organizations that utilize Cisco networking infrastructure.

 

Accreditation and Program Approval

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Academy

Graduation Requirements

1. Total Credit Hours: 20 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
2. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
3. Residency: 9 credit hours or more at Richland Community College

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

IT 140	Introduction to Networking	3.0
IT 141	Networking Fundamentals	4.0
IT 241	Network Routing Technologies	4.0
IT 242	Wireless Networking	3.0
IT 247	Virtualization Fundamentals	3.0
IT 271	Windows Server Operating Systems	3.0

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