Online Programme

Cisco Certified Network Associate

CCNA — Build the Networking Skills Employers Demand

Duration
12 Weeks

Schedule
Saturdays or 2 Evenings Per Week

Delivery
Fully Online

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About This Course

The CCNA programme is a structured, practical networking course that develops the skills and knowledge needed to configure, manage, and secure modern network infrastructure. Covering four progressive parts — from fundamental networking concepts through to enterprise-level automation — this course prepares you for real-world roles in IT networking.

All sessions are delivered fully online, with tutor support throughout the programme. Learners are encouraged to pursue CCNA certification independently upon completion.

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Schedule & Format

Option Days Session Length
Weekend Saturdays 2 – 3 hours
Weekday Evenings Two evenings per week 2 – 3 hours
Platform All sessions delivered online via Teams or Zoom

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Course Structure

The programme is delivered across four progressive parts. Each part includes checkpoint assessments and a final module assessment.

Part 01
Introduction to Networks
A solid grounding in networking theory and practice, focusing on local area networks (LANs), key hardware and software, and internet addressing.

Part 02
Switching, Wireless & Routing Essentials
How to configure routers and switches for operation in wide-area and local-area networks, building practical configuration skills.

Part 03
Enterprise Networks, Security & Automation
Architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger networks. Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols, VLANs, and inter-VLAN routing in IPv4 and IPv6.

Part 04
Network Automation
How coding automates network infrastructure management. Covers APIs, developer tools, and automated solutions. Aligns with the CCNA Automation certification pathway (previously DevNet Associate, rebranded by Cisco from February 2026).

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What You Will Learn

  • How computer networks work — protocols, addressing, and data flow across local and wide-area networks
  • Practical skills to configure routers and switches, manage VLANs, and implement routing protocols
  • Best practices for securing LANs and WANs
  • Systematic troubleshooting processes for larger network environments
  • Fundamental concepts of automating network management through coding and APIs

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Tutor Support

Each learner is assigned a tutor for the duration of the programme who provides personalised guidance, assignment feedback, study support, and access to additional learning resources.

Online tutorials run throughout the module. Where possible, session recordings will be made available for review.

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What’s Included

Platform
Learning Platform Access
Week-by-week study planner, course materials, audio and video content.

Assessment
Assessment & Feedback
Checkpoint assessments, end-of-module assessment, and detailed tutor feedback.

Community
Student Forums
Online discussion forums to collaborate with fellow learners throughout the programme.

Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded on successful completion of the programme.

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Certification Pathway

This programme is designed to support learners who wish to work towards the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and the CCNA Automation certification. The course covers the key subject areas relevant to these qualifications, and learners are encouraged to pursue certification independently upon completion.

Certification exams are booked and sat independently by candidates, directly with exam centres in their region. Exam fees are payable by the candidate to the relevant exam body and are not included in the course fee.

All course content is developed independently. NextGEN IT Skills does not imply authorised training partner status with any certification body.

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Course Fee

Full Programme Fee
$300
Per learner — all countries
  • 12 weeks of online tutor-led sessions
  • Learning platform access throughout
  • Assessment and tutor feedback
  • Certificate of completion
Not Included
  • Certification exam fees
  • Exam booking (arranged independently)
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