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Study Time
Exam Domains
Difficulty
Questions
Exam Code
CCNA 200-301
Duration
120 minutes
Questions
100-120 questions
Passing Score
825/1000 (82.5%)
Exam Fee
$300
Validity
3 years
Study Time
6-8 weeks
CCNA certification opens doors to networking roles at top companies with average salaries of $70K+.
Understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architectures
Key Topics:
OSI model and TCP/IP protocols
Network topologies and architectures
IP addressing and subnetting
Network media and cabling
Network troubleshooting methodologies
Recommended Study Time: 20 hours
Configuration and troubleshooting of network access technologies
Key Topics:
VLAN configuration and management
Ethernet switching concepts
Wireless network fundamentals
Network security basics
Port security and access control
Recommended Study Time: 20 hours
Routing concepts and configuration of IP connectivity
Key Topics:
Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP)
IP routing concepts and configuration
Network troubleshooting and diagnostics
Router configuration and management
Network address translation (NAT)
Recommended Study Time: 25 hours
Configuration and verification of IP services
Key Topics:
DHCP configuration and troubleshooting
NAT and PAT implementation
NTP configuration and management
QoS concepts and implementation
Network time protocols
Recommended Study Time: 10 hours
Network security concepts and implementation
Key Topics:
Access control lists (ACLs)
VPN technologies and configuration
Network security threats and mitigation
Security best practices
Authentication and authorization
Recommended Study Time: 15 hours
Network automation and programmability concepts
Key Topics:
Network automation concepts
Software-defined networking (SDN)
REST APIs and JSON
Network programmability
Automation tools and frameworks
Recommended Study Time: 10 hours
Activities:
Study OSI model and TCP/IP protocols
Practice IP addressing and subnetting
Complete practice questions on network fundamentals
Set up lab environment
Activities:
Configure VLANs and trunking
Practice Ethernet switching concepts
Study wireless network fundamentals
Complete hands-on labs
Activities:
Configure routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP)
Practice IP routing configuration
Study network troubleshooting
Complete routing labs
Activities:
Configure DHCP and NAT
Study QoS concepts
Practice IP services configuration
Complete service configuration labs
Activities:
Configure ACLs and VPNs
Study network security threats
Practice security configurations
Complete security labs
Activities:
Study SDN and automation concepts
Practice REST APIs and JSON
Complete automation labs
Review all domains
Activities:
Review all exam domains
Take full-length practice exams
Identify weak areas
Focus on problem areas
Activities:
Take multiple practice exams
Review exam strategies
Final domain review
Exam day preparation