Cisco CCNA (200-301) Exam Prep

Master foundational networking, IP connectivity, security, and automation to pass the Cisco CCNA 200-301 certification exam.

This comprehensive course aligns directly with the official Cisco CCNA 200-301 blueprint to develop practical skills across modern enterprise networks. Learners will gain hands-on proficiency in configuring, troubleshooting, and securing Cisco routers and switches while deploying key IP services. By the end of the course, candidates will possess the essential technical knowledge and confidence required to earn CCNA certification and launch an enterprise networking career. Every lesson includes tutor notes, a video, a hands-on lab, exercises and a 12-question quiz you must pass at 80%, followed by a pooled final exam and free and paid practice tests. Erudex is independent and not affiliated with Cisco.

120h Certificate available

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Curriculum

One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.

8 modules aligned to the official exam/course outline, with a pooled final exam (80% to pass).

Explore core networking hardware, reference models, cabling standards, and transport proto

1.1 Role and Function of Network Components (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Access Points) Lab75 min
1.2 Network Topology Architectures (Two-Tier, Three-Tier, Spine-Leaf, and SOHO) Lab75 min
1.3 Physical Layer Characteristics, Cabling Media, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) Lab75 min
1.4 TCP and UDP Transport Layer Operations, Port Numbers, and Flow Control Lab75 min
1.5 Diagnosing Physical Layer Faults, Interface Errors, and Duplex Mismatches Lab75 min

You will learn to

Configure and troubleshoot enterprise switching technologies, including VLANs, trunking, STP, and EtherChannels.
Implement and verify IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and unicast routing using single-area OSPFv2.
Deploy critical IP infrastructure services such as DHCP, DNS, NTP, and Network Address Translation (NAT).
Apply network security baselines using Access Control Lists (ACLs), Layer 2 security features, and secure management protocols.
Describe network automation concepts, REST APIs, software-defined networking architectures, and configuration management tools.

Prerequisites

• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with general computing operating systems and hardware.
• Fundamental understanding of binary math, basic IP addressing, and basic internet connectivity concepts.

Format

40 lessons · ~120 hours · 80-question exam

Careers this prepares you for

Network Engineer
Network Administrator

How you study

Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.

Cisco CCNA (200-301) Exam Prep

Curriculum

Module 1Module 1: Network Fundamentals: Architecture and Components

Module 2Module 2: Network Fundamentals: IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing

Module 3Module 3: Network Access: LAN Switching and VLAN Technologies

Module 4Module 4: Network Access: Redundancy, Aggregation, and Wireless

Module 5Module 5: IP Connectivity: Routing Principles and OSPFv2

Module 6Module 6: IP Services: Infrastructure Support and High Availability

Module 7Module 7: Security Fundamentals: Access Control and Device Hardening

Module 8Module 8: Automation and Programmability: SDN, APIs, and DevOps Tools

Careers this prepares you for

How you study