Course Overview
The Cisco CCNA Associate Training programme equips learners with the essential skills required to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot small to medium-sized networks. This mentor-led course focuses on practical scenarios to help participants understand how networks function in real-world enterprise environments.
Over five intensive days, learners explore networking fundamentals including IP addressing, routing and switching, wireless networking, network security, and automation basics. The course bridges theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, ensuring participants can confidently apply concepts in operational settings.
Aligned with CCNA fundamentals, this training supports learners preparing for networking roles or progressing towards Cisco certification pathways. It provides a strong technical base for roles in network engineering, infrastructure support, and IT operations.
Hands-On Learning
Hands-on labs and scenario-based network configuration exercises
Mentor-Led Sessions
Expert-led sessions focused on real-world networking scenarios
Career-Ready Skills
Practical networking skills for enterprise environments
Learning Outcomes
Design a safe workflow for network changes.
Analyse switching and routing behaviours in faults.
Implement VLAN, trunk, and basic routing configs.
Evaluate IP services issues using structured checks.
Communicate clear evidence notes for escalations.
Lead repeatable troubleshooting for network incidents.
Prerequisites
Comfort with basic IT concepts and devices.
Familiarity with IP addressing is helpful.
Willingness to practise CLI configurations.
Detailed Syllabus
Organized by professional domains with comprehensive coverage
Topics Covered:
- •Routers, switches, firewalls, APs, controllers, endpoints
- •Campus and WAN topology patterns
- •Physical vs logical design thinking
Skills You'll Gain
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
Career Progression
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Configure and troubleshoot switching, routing, and access issues independently with escalation-ready evidence.
Ways to Learn
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
Live Online
Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- Live instructor interaction (real-time)
- Trainer-led walkthroughs and real examples
- Guided resources and session notes provided
- Structured Q&A and practical discussion
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
Prefer a Faster, Personalised Route into IT?
Not everyone learns best in a group. If you want focused guidance, faster clarity, and confidence you can use on the job, our 1-to-1 Fast-Track Training gives you private, mentor-led support tailored to your experience and goals.
"Many learners choose 1-to-1 when they want understanding, not memorisation."
Exam & Certification Information
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
Required Exams
Administering Cisco Solutions
Important Information
This programme is aligned with the official exam objectives. Exam registration and certification are managed directly by the awarding body.
Credential
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of Cisco CCNA Associate Training, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and is aligned with globally recognised frameworks and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this course
Yes. It is aligned with the 200-301 CCNA v1.1 exam domains and official topic outline.
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