CISCO CCNA Level Training Melbourne

Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) is the qualification for anybody wanting to enter the computer network industry, wanting to make initial progress within the field or needing a thorough knowledge of network technologies. There are no entry requirements to the CCNA course. CCNA comprises of four separate stages.

The course is instructor led, and delivered at a pace which assumes no previous experience. Cisco developed multimedia course material is available online to all registered students. The online material supplements practical exercises, instructor delivered content and prepares students for the regular online tests. Each stage when successfully completed results in a qualification, and a Cisco Networking Academy Certificate. On a successful completeion of the four stages students will be ready to attempt the Sylvan Prometric test to achieve the CCNA qualification. The Sylvan test is an external exam, and attracts a separate fee.

The four Cisco stages refer to the content of the course. Cisco regulations state that the CCNA may not be completed in less than 6 months and should be completed within two years.

Stage 1
Introduction to network technology.
LAN technologies and configuration.
Introduction to OSI and TCP/IP.
Topologies and protocols.
Stage 2
Router technologies.
Router configuration, routed and routing protocols
Introduction to LAN switching.
Stage 3
Advanced router configuration.
LAN switching, network management, use of access lists for firewall configuration, WAN technologies.
Project case study.
Stage 4
Advanced network design.
Advanced network management.
WAN protocols and configuration.

Cisco CCNA Courses & Training Melbourne

VTIS offers Cisco CCNA training courses in Melbourne. We have been offering CCNA training courses in Melbourne with great success. Our Cisco courses prepare students to do the Cisco CCNA exam. VTIS has been running Cisco training for almost a year now with excellent student evaluations. Students travel regularly from all over Australia to attend our Cisco training which offers excellent training at value for money prices.

Cisco Training courses is what we specialise in. Cisco training courses include Introduction to Networking, CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCDP, Cisco PIX Firewall and VoIP IPT using Call Manager.

Cisco Certifications have become a premier certification in the I.T. industry and those that have passed the grueling exams command some of the highest salaries in the business. As of March 2003, Cisco has awarded 500,000 certifications. Cisco certification is now in the 3.0 version of their exams. CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, and CCDP certifications are valid for three years, while the CCIE is valid for 2 years from the date of passing. For more information about recertification, please visit Cisco's Website. There are a variety of Cisco Certification tracks. We have put together a list of requirements for the different tracks that can be found here. Exams vary in price, but range between $100 and $200 U.S. Exams can be taken at Prometric or VUE testing centers.