Large enterprises depend heavily on the smooth operation of their network infrastructures. This final course in the CCNA series describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. It covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks. This course is offered in partnership with Michigan Information Technology Training.
Prerequisites: CCNA 1: Introduction to Networking and CCNA 2: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to...
- Configure single-area OSPFv2 in both point-to-point and multiaccess networks.
- Explain how to mitigate threats and enhance network security using access control lists and security best practices.
- Implement standard IPv4 ACLs to filter traffic and secure administrative access.
- Configure NAT services on the edge router to provide IPv4 address scalability.
- Explain techniques to provide address scalability and secure remote access for WANs.
- Explain how to optimize, monitor, and troubleshoot scalable network architectures.
- Explain how networking devices implement QoS.
- Implement protocols to manage the network.
- Explain how technologies such as virtualization, software defined networking, and automation affect evolving networks.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Single Area OSPFv2 Concepts
Module 2: Single Area OSPFv2 Configuration
Module 3: Network Security Concepts
Module 4: ACL Concepts
Module 5: ACLs for IPv4 Configuration
Module 6: NAT for IPv4
Module 7: WLAN Concepts
Module 8: VPN and IPsec Concepts
Module 9: QoS Concepts
Module 10: Network Management
Module 11: Network Design
Module 12: Network Troubleshooting
Module 13: Network Virtualization
Module 14: Network Automation
Resources Included: Students will have access to the Cisco Networking Academy (Netacad) curriculum and course resources (Labs, Packet Tracer Activities, Reading Guides, Assessments, etc.). Michigan Information Technology Training is a Cisco Networking Academy and is offering the Cisco Netacademy Program in an asynchronous e-learning environment to enable students to learn valuable information and skills for increased access to opportunities in the global economy.
Additional Costs: None
Scoring System: Michigan Virtual and Michigan Information Technology Training do not assign letter grades, grant credit for courses, nor issue diplomas. A final score earned will be submitted to your school mentor for conversion to their own letter grading system. The final score will be calculated through total points earned within the following weighted categories: Chapter Reading Guides (15%); Lab/Packet Tracer/Syntax Checker Assignments (25%); Group Module Exams (20%); Skills-Based Exam (20%); Final Exam (20%).
Time Commitment: Semester sessions are 18-weeks long: Students must be able to spend 1 or more hours per day in the course to be successful. Summer sessions are 10 weeks long: Students must be able to spend a minimum of 2 or more hours per day, or about 90 hours during the summer, for the student to be successful in any course. Trimester sessions are 12-weeks long: Students must be able to spend 1.5 or more hours per day in the course to be successful.
Technology Requirements:
- A computer with either Windows (7 or later), Linux, Macintosh Operating System, or Chromebook. Chromebook users will need to contact their instructor to request installation of a virtual machine.
- Reliable Internet Access;
- Ability to download and install Packet Tracer, a stand-alone program that is required for all Cisco NetAcademy Courses;
- Ability to download/upload PDF files as well as Packet Tracer files (.pka);
- A PDF reader to complete assignments (Recommend: Adobe Reader); Note: All Reading Guides/Labs are fillable PDF files.
- Up to date Chrome and/or Firefox Web Browser to access the curriculum;
- Java (JRE) to access Packet Tracer testing environment;
- Students also require access to YouTube.
Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements: https://michiganvirtual.org/about/support/knowledge-base/technical-requirements/
Instructor Support System: For technical issues within your course, contact the Customer Care Center by email at [email protected] or by phone at (888) 889-2840.
Instructor Contact Expectations: Students can use email or the private message system within the Student Learning Portal to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside the learning management system. The Instructor Info area of their course may describe additional communication options.
Academic Support Available: In addition to access to a highly qualified, Michigan certified teacher, students have access to academic videos and outside resources verified by Michigan Virtual. For technical issues within the course, students can contact the Michigan Virtual Customer Care by email at [email protected] or by phone at (888) 889-2840.
Required Assessment: Online assessments consist of formative and summative assessments represented by computer-graded multiple choice, instructor-graded writing assignments, including labs/lab reports, Packet Tracer Activities and Skills-Based Assessments.
Technical Skills Needed: CCNA 1: Introduction to Networking and CCNA 2: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials are the required prerequisites for this course. Basic technology skills necessary to locate and share information and files as well as interact with others in a Learning Management System (LMS), include the ability to:
- Download, edit, save, convert, and upload files
- Download and install software
- Use a messaging service similar to email
- Communicate with others in online discussion or message boards, following basic rules of netiquette
- Open attachments shared in messages
- Create, save, and submit files in commonly used word processing program formats and as a PDF
- Edit file share settings in cloud-based applications, such as Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides
- Save a file as a .pdf
- Copy and paste and format text using your mouse, keyboard, or an html editor’s toolbar menu
- Insert images or links into a file or html editor
- Search for information within a document using Ctrl+F or Command+F keyboard shortcuts
- Work in multiple browser windows and tabs simultaneously
- Activate a microphone or webcam on your device, and record and upload or link audio and/or video files
- Use presentation and graphics programs
- Follow an online pacing guide or calendar of due dates
- Use spell-check, citation editors, and tools commonly provided in word processing tool menus
- Create and maintain usernames and passwords
Additional Information: Students who successfully complete CCNA3: Enterprise, Networking, Security and Automation will receive a certificate of completion for each course. Students who successfully complete all three courses in the CCNA Sequence will be eligible to sit for the CCNA Certification Exam.
While Michigan Virtual and Michigan Information Technology Training assist in preparing students for this exam, the certification exam is not part of this course. It is the responsibility of the student or parent to register for the CCNA exam.
For more information about certification exams, go to: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/book-your-exam
CISCO web accessibility statements can be reviewed on the CISCO Accessibility Initative webpage. Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) documents are also available for select NetAcademy courseware on the CISCO website.