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Updated 1 March, 2013

 

Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) CTP


Course Details

Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) validates knowledge required to design a Cisco converged network. With a CCDA certification, a Network Professional demonstrates that they have the skills required to design routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, and broadband access for businesses and organisations. The CCDA curriculum includes designing basic campus, data center, security, voice, and wireless networks.

 

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This comprehensive elearning course prepares students for the Cisco CCDA Certification. The course is completed online, at your own time, at a location that suits you. You progress through the course materials and complete the online lessons and tests.

Students are provided with Flash-based instructional demonstrations. Simulations teach learners to perform specific tasks in applications through guided, multi-step exercises. Activities allow learners to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment. Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application being studied. The course challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank, and a skill assessment generates a customised learning path based on the results of a pre-test. Bookmarking tracks your progress throughout the course.




Topics Covered in this Course


Network Design Methodology
  • Describe SONA and IIN
  • Describe the Cisco PPDIOO network lifecycle
  • Identify network requirements to support the organization
  • Characterize an existing network
  • Describe the top down approach to network design
  • Describe network management protocols and features

Network Structure and Modularity
  • Describe the Cisco Enterprise Architecture
  • Describe the Modular Approach in Network Design
  • Describe the Cisco Enterprise Architecture

Basic Enterprise Campus Networks
  • Describe Campus Design considerations
  • Design the Enterprise Campus Network
  • Design the enterprise data center

Enterprise Edge and Remote Networks Modules
  • List WAN transport technologies
  • Identify Business and Technology considerations for WAN design
  • Design the Enterprise Edge
  • Design Branch and Remote Networks

IP Addressing and Routing Protocols
  • Explain IP addressing
  • Describe routing protocols and functions
  • Design a routing scheme to support optimal scalability and network performance

Security Services
  • Identify security risks
  • Define security policies
  • Design the network security plans

Voice Networking Considerations
  • Describe voice architectures and features
  • Describe Cisco IP telephony
  • Identify design considerations for voice services

Wireless Networking Considerations
  • Define wireless networking technologies and standards
  • Describe Cisco Unified Wireless Network architecture
  • Design wireless networks for efficiency, security and redundancy


4 Practice Exams





Who should complete this course?

  • Network, Broadband, Data and Voice Technicians.
  • LAN and WAN Administrators
  • Existing CCDA certified professionals who wish to update their certification.


Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

  • You must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
  • You must be working in the sector.


Assessment

  • Once you successfully pass the programme, you will receive a Diploma in Advanced Network Design from CMIT.


Technical Requirements

  • The following technical requirements apply: 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.


Accreditation

  • Once you successfully complete the programme, you will receive a Diploma in Advanced Network Design from CMIT.



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