CCNA courses : Fees, List, Admission

Cisco Certified Networking Associate certification, popularly known as the CCNA course is one of the most popular programs in the field of IT networking. CCNA course consists of three certifications which are done separately; Entry Level, Specialist and Expertise. The duration of the CCNA course is three months and the programs of study are different in all three certifications covering Networking Fundamentals, Network Access, IP Connectivity, IP Services, Security Fundamentals and Automation & Programmability.

CCNA course is provided by Cisco Network Academy in online mode and also in offline mode through its partner institutes located in several countries across the globe. CCNA course fees generally range from INR 20,000 to INR 30,000 but mainly depends on the institute offering the course. A CCNA certification could help get a job in a wide variety of IT fields, including:

• Infrastructure Engineer

• Network Engineer

• IT Specialist

• Network Technician

• Network/Systems Administrator

• Business roles in IT organizations, from sales and marketing to the management track

CCNA Course Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name of course	Cisco Certified Network Professional
Duration of course	3 Months
Validity of course	3 Years
Eligibility	No prerequisites, basic knowledge of computer
Fees	INR 20,000 to 30,000
Mode of Admission	Direct

Popular CCNA Course

• CCNA: Introduction to Networks

• CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

• CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

How to Get CCNA Course Certification

To get CCNA certification, candidates need to pass the CCNA exam offered by the CCNA Academy through its partner institutes. There are no prerequisites of training or course required to attend the CCNA exam but, as candidates need to know the basic concepts of networking, switching, routing and other related fields, they attend the course through partner institutes and then attend the exam.

CCNA Exam v1.0 (CCNA 200-301) is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNA certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.

What would I learn from the CCNA Course?

By undergoing a CCNA certification course, candidates would be able to

• Build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes.

• Configure routers, switches and end devices to provide access to local and remote network resources and to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices.

• Configure and troubleshoot connectivity of a small network using security best practices.

CCNA Course Learning Components

Top CCNA Course Institutes and Fees

CCNA courses are provided by the CCNA Academy with partner institutes located in all states across the country in several states. Candidates can also attend the course at CCNA Academy located in New Delhi, India.

Institute Name	Fees
Amity Institute of Information Technology, Lucknow	INR 25,000
Maharana Pratap Engineering College, Kanpur	INR, 28000
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Nagpur	INR 20,000
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, New Delhi	INR 22,000
NIIT Foundation, New Delhi	INR 30,000
PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore	INR 30,000
National Skill Training Institute Bangalore	INR 20,000
National Skill Training Institute, Mumbai	INR 20,000
ICT Academy, Pune	INR 22,000
Computer Society of India, Chennai	INR 20,000

CCNA Course Recertification

The validity of CCNA certification is 3 years from the date of passing the exam. After 3 years, candidates need to recertify themselves by appearing in the CCNA exam of the next level. The list of courses that can be taken to recertify the CCNA certification are:

• Pass any one associate exam

• Pass any one professional concentration exam

• Pass one technology core exam

• Pass any one expert-level written exam

• Pass any one expert-level Lab/Practical exam

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the CCNA course difficult to pass?

A. Although CCNA course is considered difficult, it can be passed easily through proper understanding of the subjects and computer lab.

Q. What is the fees of the CCNA course?

A. The fees of CCNA course is generally INR 20,000 to 30,000 but depends on the institute from which the course is pursued. Course fees also cover the exam fees of CCNA certification.

Q. Can I appear in CCNA exam from my home?

A. Yes, CCNA exam is conducted online as a remote-proctored exam. Candidates can appear in the exam from their institute or home.

Q. What is the validity of CCNA course?

A. The validity of CCNA course is three years and the programs of study are different in all three certifications covering Networking Fundamentals, Network Access, IP Connectivity, IP Services, Security Fundamentals and Automation & Programmability.

Q. What happens if I do not pass the exam?

A. If any candidate does not obtain the minimum marks to qualify the exam, they need to re-appear in the exam.

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