Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

About the Course

This course prepares students to take CCNA certification examinations. CCNA is a globally recognised professional qualification from Cisco Systems, the world’s largest networking equipment supplier. Cisco professional qualifications are widely regarded as the premium certifications to possess in the networking world.

ITT Dublin is an official Cisco Local Academy and has been certified by Cisco to offer courses of study leading to CCNA certification. All courses are delivered by Cisco Certified instructors in modern labs. ITT Dublin has provided CCNA for a number of years. This course, which has a strong practical focus, is being run jointly by the Department of Computing and the Department of Electronic Engineering using an experienced mix of instructors from both computing and electronic engineering backgrounds. Graduates of this programme may be considered for exemptions for studies on programmes in both of these departments. Graduates may also receive single subject certification in the networking modules of the B Sc in Computing, subject to satisfactory performance.

The CCNA course is delivered in a single academic year over two college semesters. CCNA 1 and 2 will be completed in a 12- week block commencing September 2009 while CCNA 3 and 4 will be completed in a 12-week block commencing February 2010. Class sizes will be in the region of 14 to 16 students and classes will take place from 6pm to 10pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Certificates will be awarded for successfully completed CCNA elements (CCNA1-4.)

Title of Award: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Programme code: TA_BCISC_C
Duration: 1 year
Timetable: 2 evenings per week
Commences: September 2009

Entry Level

All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English. Eligible candidates may be interviewed.

Course Content / Timetable

**Timetable**
Day	Time	Winter Semester
Tues & Wed	18:00-20:00	ICND 1: Networking Fundamentals; Connecting to a WAN; Basic Security and Wireless Concepts; Routing and Switching Fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI Models; IP Addressing; WAN Technologies; Operating and Configuring IOS Devices; Configuring RIPv2, Static and Default Routing; Implementing NAT and DHCP; Configuring Simple Networks.

**Timetable**
Day	Time	Spring Semester
Tues & Wed	18:00-20:00	ICND 2:VLSM and IPv6 Addressing; Extending Switched Networks with VLANs; Configuring, Verifying and Troubleshooting VLANs; the VTP, RSTP, OSPF and EIGRP Protocols; Determining IP Routes; Managing IP Traffic with Access lists; NAT and DHCP; Establishing Point-to- Point Connections; Establishing Frame Relay Connections

Note: Times and days of classes are indicative only and are subject to change

Career Opportunities

CCNA qualification holders can obtain positions as network designers, administrators and managers. Installation, troubleshooting and network maintenance all form part of a networking technical support brief. Holders of a CCNA qualification work as network engineers/ field technicians and as technical supports for network service providers.

Graduate Profiles

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Fees & Funding

Full fees for this course are €3250 (Inclusive of ITT Dublin registration fee and examination fee). Paid in two installments of €1625. Please note, those wishing to take the CCNA exam at the end of the course must pay an additional exam fee directly to the exam centre.

How To Apply

Pay full fees before August 31st and get a 5% reduction on your tuition fees.

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Application forms for 2010/11available to download here

Forms are also available on request directly from the Institute by contacting the information desk, Department of Lifelong Learning. Tel: +353 1 404-2101 or by emailing lifelonglearning@ittdublin.ie

Please ensure to inlcude all relevant documentation and payment with your application form as incomplete applications will not be processed and will be returned to you.

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