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Cisco® Certified Network Associate (Recognition of Achievement)

Credential:
Durham College Recognition of Achievement
Code:
CCNA

Durham College Recognition of Achievement

Program Description

The CCNA certification (through Cisco®) validates your skills and knowledge in network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. This program prepares you to challenge the Cisco® certification exam; 200-301 CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco® Solutions (CCNA), which covers a broad range of fundamentals for IT careers, based on the latest networking technologies, software development skills, and job roles.

Note: This program does not include the cost of the Cisco® certification exam(s).

There are no formal prerequisites for CCNA certification, but CCNA candidates often have:

  • One or more years of experience implementing and administering Cisco® solutions
  • Knowledge of basic IP addressing
  • A good understanding of network fundamentals

Certificate Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) including Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math (C, M or U)
    OR
    Grade 12 equivalency certificate achieved through College academic upgrading
    OR
    Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older) with Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math (C, M or U)

  • You must maintain an overall average of 60% or a GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate
  • A minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Durham College.

Program Of Study

Students are required to print or save a copy of the Program of Study when beginning the program. This document contains critical details about program progression and graduation requirements specific to the academic year in which your program was started.

Click to access the Program of Study for the current academic year.

Students who began this program prior to the current academic year may contact the Professional and Part-Time Learning office at ppl@durhamcollege.ca or 905-721-3052 to obtain your Program of Study and graduation requirements.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be equipped to:

  • Configure the components of a wired and wireless local and wide area network to establish the network infrastructure.
  • Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static and dynamic routing to transfer data across the network.
  • Configure access control to secure the network.

Career Options

Potential career and industry options may include:

  • Graduates may find entry-level IT positions which require an understanding of Cisco® networks.

Program Related Questions? Call 905.721.3052

If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please visit the Professional and Part-Time Learning OSAP Eligibility webpage.

Currently offered

Course Title Location/
Delivery Method
CISC 1280Cisco® Certified - CCNA 1 IntroductionOnline
CISC 2280Cisco® Certified - CCNA 2 EssentialsOnline
CISC 3280Cisco® Certified - CCNA 3 EnterpriseOnline