Course Modules
Modulo I: Exploring the Functions of Networking
- What is a computer network?
- Components of a network
- Characteristics of a network
- Physical vs. Logical Topologies
- Interpreting a network diagram
- Impact of user applications on the network
Modulo II: Introducing the Host-To-Host Communications Model
- Host-to-host communications overview
- ISO OSI reference model
- TCP/IP protocol Suite
- Peer-to-peer communications
- Encapsulation and de-encapsulation
- TCP/IP stack vs OSI reference model
Modulo III: Operating Cisco IOS Software
- Cisco IOS software features and functions
- Cisco IOS software CLI functions
- Cisco IOS software models
- Discovery 1: Get started with Cisco CLI
Modulo IV: Introducing LANs
- Local area networks
- LAN components
- Need for switches
- Characteristics and features of switches
Modulo V: Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
- Ehernet LAN connection media
- Ethernet frame structure
- LAN communication types
- MAC addresses
- Frame switching
- Discovery 2: Observe how a switch operate
- Duplex communication
Modulo VI: Starting a Switch
- Switch installation
- Connecting to a console port
- Switch LED indicators
- Basic show commands and information
- Discovery 3: Perform basic switch configuration
- Implement the initial switch configuration
Modulo VII: Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
- Internet protocol
- Decimal and binary number systems
- Binary-to-decimal conversion
- Decimal-to-binary conversion
- IPv4 address representation
- IPv4 header fields - IPv4 address classes
- Subnet masks
- Subnets - Implementing subnetting: Bowwing bits
- Implementing subnetting: Determining the addressing scheme
- Benefits of VLSM and Implementing VLSM - Private vs. Public IPv4 addresses
- Reserved IPv4 addresses - Verifying IPv4 address of a host
Modulo VIII: Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
- TCP/IP transport layer functions
- Reliable vs. Best-effort transport
- TCP characteristics
- UDP characteristics
- TCP/IP application layer
- Introducing HTTP
- Domain name system
- Explaining DHCP for IPv4
- Discovery 4: Inspect TCP/IP applications
Modulo IX: Exploring the Functions of Routing
- Role of a router
- Router components
- Router functions
- Routing table
- Path determination
Modulo IX: Exploring the Functions of Routing
- Role of a router
- Router components
- Router functions
- Routing table
- Path determination
Modulo X: Configuring a Cisco Router
- Initial router setup
- Configuring router interfaces
- Configuring IPv4 addresses on router interfaces
- Checking interface configuration and status
- Discovery 5: Configure an interface on a Cisco router
- Exploring connected devices
- Using Cisco Discovery Protocol
- Configure and verify LLDP
- Disconvery 6: Configure and verify layer 2 discovery protocols
- Implement an initial router configuration
Modulo XI: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
- Layer 2 addressing
- Layer 3 addressing
- Default gateways
- Address resolution protocol
- Discover 7: Configure default gateway
- Host-to-host packet delivery
- Discovery 8: Explore packet forwarding
Modulo XII: Troubleshooting a Simple Network
- Troubleshooting methods
- Troubleshooting tools
- Troubleshooting common switch media issues
- Troubleshooting common switch port issues
- Discovery 9: Troubleshoot switch media and port issues
- Discovery 10: Troubleshoot port duplex issues
- Troubleshooting common problems associated with IPv4 addressing
Modulo XIII: Introducing Basic IPv6
- IPv4 address exhaustion workarounds
- IPv6 features
- IPv6 addresses and address types
- Comparison of IPv4 and IPv6 header
- Internet control message protocol version 6
- Neighbor discovery
- IPv6 address allocation
- Discovery 11: Configure basic IPv6 conncetivity
- Verification of end-to-end IPv6 connectivity
Modulo XIV: Configuring Static Routing
- Routing Operation
- Static and dynamic routing comparison
- When to use static routing
- IPv4 static route configuration
- Default routes
- Verifying static and default route configuration
- Discovery 12: Configure and verify IPv4 static routes
- Configuring IPv6 static routes
- Discovery 13: Configure IPv6 static routes
- Implement IPv4 static routing
- Implement IPv6 static routing
Modulo XVII: Introducing OSPF
- Dynamic routing protocols
- Path selection
- Link-State routing protocol overview
- Link-State routing protocol data structures
- Introducing OSPF
- Establishing OSPF neighbor adjacencies
- OSPF neighbor states
- SPF algorithm
- Building a Link-State database
- Discovery 16: Configure and verify single-area OSPF
- Routing for IPv6
Modulo XVIII: Building Redundant Switched Topologies (Self-study)
- Physical redundancy in a LAN
- Issues in redundant topologies
- Spanning tree operation
- Types of spanning tree protocols
- PortFast and BPDU guard
- Rapid spanning tree protocol
Modulo XIX: Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
- EtherChannel overview
- EtherChannel configuration options
- Configuring and verifying EtherChannel
- Discovery 17: Configure and verify EtherChannel
- Improve redundant switched topologies with EtherChannel
Modulo XX: Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy (Self-study)
- Need for default gateway redundancy
- Understanding FHRP
- Understanding HSRP
Modulo XXI: Introducing WAN Technologies (Self-study)
- Introduction to WAN technologies
- WAN devices and demarcation point
- WAN topology options
- WAN connectivity options
- Virtual private networks
- Enterprise-manged VPNs - Provider-managed VPNs
Modulo XXII: Explaining Basics of ACL
- ACL overview - ACL operation
- ACL wildcard masking - Wildcard mask abbreviations
- Types of basic ACLs - Configuring standard IPv4 ACLs
- Configuring extended IPv4 ACLs
- Verifying and modifying IPv4 ACLs
- Applying IPv4 ACLs to filter network traffic
- Discovery 18: Configure and verify IPv4 ACLs
- Implement numbered and named IPv4 ACLs
Modulo XXII: Explaining Basics of ACL
- ACL overview - ACL operation
- ACL wildcard masking
- Wildcard mask abbreviations
- Types of basic ACLs
- Configuring standard IPv4 ACLs
- Configuring extended IPv4 ACLs
- Verifying and modifying IPv4 ACLs
- Applying IPv4 ACLs to filter network traffic
- Discovery 18: Configure and verify IPv4 ACLs
- Implement numbered and named IPv4 ACLs
Modulo XXIII: Enabling Internet Connectivity
- Discovery 19: Configure a provider-assigned IPv4 address
- Introducing network address translation
- NAT terminology and translation mechanisms
- Benefits and drawbacks of NAT
- Static NAT and port forwarding
- Dynamic NAT
- Port address translation
- Configuring and verifying inside IPv4 NAT
- Discovery 20: Configure static NAT
- Discovery 21: Configure dynamic NAT and PAT
- Implement PAT
Modulo XXIV: Introducing QoS (Self-study)
- Quality of service defined
- QoS policy
- QoS mechanisms
- QoS models
- Deploying end-to-end QoS - Converged networks
Modulo XXIV: Introducing QoS (Self-study)
- Converged networks- Quality of service defined
- QoS policy
- QoS mechanisms
- QoS models
- Deploying end-to-end QoS
Modulo XXV: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals (Self-study)
- Wireless technologies
- WLAN architechtures
- WiFi channels
- AP and WLC management
- Discovery 22: Log into the WLC
- Discovery 23: Monitor the WLC
- Discovery 24: Configure a dynamic (VLAN) interface
- Discovery 25: Configure a DHCP scope
- Discovery 26: Configure a WLAN
- Discovery 27: Define a RADIUS server
- Discovery 28: Explore management options
Modulo XXVI: Introducing Architectures and Virtualization (Self-study)
- Introduction to network design
- Enterprise three-tier hierarchical network design
- Spine-leaf network design
- Cisco enterprise architecture model
- Cloud computing overview
- Network device architecture
- Virtualization fundamentals
Modulo XXVII: Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
- Overview of network programmability in enterprise networks
- Software-defined networking
- Common programmability protocols and methods
- Configuration management tools - Introducing Cisco DNA center
- Discovery 29: Explore the Cisco DNA center
- Introducing Cisco SD-Access - Introducing Cisco SD-WAN
Modulo XXVIII: Introducing System Monitoring
- Introducing Syslog
- Syslog message format
- SNMP overview
- Enabling network time protocol
- Discovery 30: Configure and verify NTP
- Configure system message logging
Modulo XXIX: Managing Cisco Devices
- Cisco IOS intergrated file system adn devices
- Stages of the router power-on boot sequence
- Loading and managing system images files
- Loading Cisco IOS configuration files - Validating Cisco IOS images using MD5
- Managing Cisco IOS images and device configuration files
- Discovery 31: Create the Cisco IOS impage backup
- Discovery 32: Upgrade Cisco IOS image
Modulo XXX: Examining the Security Threat Landscape (Self-study)
- Security threat landscape overview
- Malware
- Hacking tools
- Denial of service and distributed denial of service
- Spoofing - Reflection and amplification attacks
- Social engineering - Evolution of Phishing
- Password attacks
- Reconnaissance attacks
- Buffer overflow attacks
- Man-in-the-middle attacks
- Vectors of data loss and exfiltration
- Other considerations
Modulo XXXI: Implementing Threat Defense Technologies (Self-study)
- Information security overview
- Firewalls - Intrusion prevention systems
- Protection against data loss and phishing attacks
- Defending against DoS and DDoS attacks
- Introduction to cryptographic technologies
- IPsec security services
- Seccure sockets Layer and transport layer securiy
- Wireless security protocols - Discover 33: Configure WLAN using WPA2 PSK using the GUI
Modulo XXXII: Securing Administrative Access
- Network device security overview
- Securing access to privileged EXEC mode
- Securing console access - Securing remote access
- Discover 34: Secure console and remote access
- Configuring the login banner
- imiting remote access with ACLs
- Discovery 35: Enable and limit remote access connectivity
- External authentication options - Secure device administrative access
Modulo XXXIII: Implementing Device Hardening
- Securing unused ports
- Infrastructure ACL
- Disabling unused services
- Port security
- Discovery 36: Configure and verify port security
- Mitigating VLAN attacks
- DHCP snooping
- Dynamic ARP inspection
- Mitigation STP attacks - Implement device hardening
Current process description
The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions course (CCNA) is designed to provide complete networks, covering from the foundations to advanced configurations of Routers and Switches Cisco.
This program prepares participants to obtain international certification:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Exam 200-301.
Students will learn to install, configure, operate and solve IPV4 and IPV6 networks, including advanced safety, automation and network services aspects.
Under the practical Learning Method approach, participants will work on laboratories, practical workshops and/or projects in real environments (physical Cisco laboratories in the infinity facilities) and simulated on the Cisco platforms enabled for Cisco academies students, ensuring the effective application of knowledge acquired in business environments.
Objectives
At the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify the key components of a computer network and understand its basic functions.
- Describe the host to host communication model, the Cisco iOS software and its characteristics.
- Configure Switches and Routers Cisco, including interfaces, Vlans, static and dynamic routes.
- Understand and apply IP addressing concepts (IPV4 and IPV6), subnets and VLSM.
- Implement routing protocols such as OSPF and understand the operation of STP, RSTP and Etherchannel.
- Configure ACLS (access control lists) to filter traffic and secure the network.
- Establish Internet connectivity with NAT and DHCP, and verify the configuration.
- Apply security concepts on network devices, including hardening (Hardening) and administrative access protection.
- Describe and apply foundations of wireless and QOs (quality of service).
- Explore modern network architectures, virtualization, software defined networks (SDN) and tools such as Cisco Dna Center and SD-Wan.
- Monitor networks with tools such as Syslog, SNMP and NTP, and manage Cisco devices efficiently.
- Recognize security threats and apply defense technologies such as firewalls, IPS and cryptography.
Prerequisites
To participate in this training, attendees must meet the following requirements:
- Basic computer knowledge
- Basic knowledge of the operating system for PC
- Basic knowledge of browsing on operating systems.
- Basic Knowledge of IP addressing.
These requirements ensure that participants can focus on the configuration and administration of Cisco networks without initial technical difficulties.
What Does This Course Include?
| Our Value Proposition | Benefit for Participant or Company |
|---|---|
| International Certification Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) | 70 hours |
| • E-learning reinforcement topics and exclusive materials and simulators | • Complementary platform with digital resources, study guides, support recordings and exam simulators. |
| • Flexible educational model (in-person or live remote) | • Possibility to choose modality without losing human interaction and teaching support. |
| • Focus on employability and professional performance and exam preparation. | • Preparation oriented to certification, job performance and professional scaling based on practice, enhanced with AI support. |
| • Integration of Artificial Intelligence in learning | • Students use AI tools to reinforce understanding, practice exams and enhance their productivity. |
| • International Certification included | • Official endorsement with global recognition. Includes certification exams and access to the partner platform. |
| • Laboratories in real learning environments. | • Unlimited practical experience with real lab accounts and access to professional cloud infrastructure. |
| • Live classes with certified expert instructors. | • Guided and personalized training with direct real-time support, not offline. Recorded classes only for review. |
| • Personalized attention, small groups. | • Individual tracking, progress evaluations and technical support during training. AI-proctored performance examiner. |
| • Post-certification support and extended access to resources | • Post-assistance, access to materials for and continuous updates. |
| • Practical methodology and real and/or simulated projects. | • Applied learning from day one: simulations, business cases, projects and real cloud environments. |
| • Certificates of Approval and/or participation. | • International Certification by Cisco Networking Academy
• Infinity Training Institute USA: International Certification Diploma in English • Aula Matriz IETDH Colombia - Certificate of participation |
Why choose Infinity Training Institute?
1. Internationally guaranteed certifications
All our courses are Internationally certified:
- Infinity Training Institute USA: International Certification Diploma in English.
- International Certification from our partners Microsoft, Oracle, Certitalents, AWS, PMI, Cisco, etc.
2. We are not an automatic platform, nor self-study through videos
We are a unique model, in-person or Remote modality (with live instructor). Technology + pedagogy + AI + expert instructors + real practice — not self-study or outdated content.
3. Training designed for today's job market
Experience applicable immediately in interviews, technical tests and real work environments.
4. Real or simulated projects with international standards
Students access real environments such as Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, develop real or simulated projects, building a demonstrable technical portfolio depending on the type of course or certification they have chosen.
5. A unique combination in Latin America and the USA
Certification + real practice + AI + continuous support + dual diploma.
6. Proven results
More than 95% of our graduates obtain official certification and improve professionally in less than six months.
7. Competency level guarantee
If the student during the practical training process does not reach a minimum performance level of 75%, they must repeat the course if the instructor determines so, and the student has shown the commitment and minimum class attendance required by the model.
Your professional future starts here
At Infinity Training Institute we boost your growth with an innovative, flexible model focused on real learning and performance evaluation. Certified instructors, intensive practice, integrated AI and constant support: world-class training.
All our courses are Internationally certified:
- Infinity Training Institute USA: International Certification Diploma in English.
- International Certification from our partners Microsoft, Oracle, Certitalents, AWS, PMI, Cisco, etc.
2. We are not an automatic platform, nor self-study through videos
We are a unique model, in-person or Remote modality (with live instructor). Technology + pedagogy + AI + expert instructors + real practice — not self-study or outdated content.
3. Training designed for today's job market
Experience applicable immediately in interviews, technical tests and real work environments.
4. Real or simulated projects with international standards
Students access real environments such as Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, develop real or simulated projects, building a demonstrable technical portfolio depending on the type of course or certification they have chosen.
5. A unique combination in Latin America and the USA
Certification + real practice + AI + continuous support + dual diploma.
6. Proven results
More than 95% of our graduates obtain official certification and improve professionally in less than six months.
7. Competency level guarantee
If the student during the practical training process does not reach a minimum performance level of 75%, they must repeat the course if the instructor determines so, and the student has shown the commitment and minimum class attendance required by the model.
Your professional future starts here
At Infinity Training Institute we boost your growth with an innovative, flexible model focused on real learning and performance evaluation. Certified instructors, intensive practice, integrated AI and constant support: world-class training.
Learning Methodology
At Infinity Training Institute, we apply a comprehensive, ever-evolving methodology centered on practical learning, powered by Artificial Intelligence, enabling personalized instruction, performance assessment, and optimized preparation for international certifications with certified instructors, real labs, simulators, and e-learning platforms. Participants learn by doing, developing technical and professional skills in small groups, with personalized follow-up and pre and post-certification support. Infinity Training Institute: Learn. Apply. Get Certified. Transcend.
Current process description
The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions course (CCNA) is designed to provide complete networks, covering from the foundations to advanced configurations of Routers and Switches Cisco.
This program prepares participants to obtain international certification:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Exam 200-301.
Students will learn to install, configure, operate and solve IPV4 and IPV6 networks, including advanced safety, automation and network services aspects.
Under the practical Learning Method approach, participants will work on laboratories, practical workshops and/or projects in real environments (physical Cisco laboratories in the infinity facilities) and simulated on the Cisco platforms enabled for Cisco academies students, ensuring the effective application of knowledge acquired in business environments.
Objectives
At the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify the key components of a computer network and understand its basic functions.
- Describe the host to host communication model, the Cisco iOS software and its characteristics.
- Configure Switches and Routers Cisco, including interfaces, Vlans, static and dynamic routes.
- Understand and apply IP addressing concepts (IPV4 and IPV6), subnets and VLSM.
- Implement routing protocols such as OSPF and understand the operation of STP, RSTP and Etherchannel.
- Configure ACLS (access control lists) to filter traffic and secure the network.
- Establish Internet connectivity with NAT and DHCP, and verify the configuration.
- Apply security concepts on network devices, including hardening (Hardening) and administrative access protection.
- Describe and apply foundations of wireless and QOs (quality of service).
- Explore modern network architectures, virtualization, software defined networks (SDN) and tools such as Cisco Dna Center and SD-Wan.
- Monitor networks with tools such as Syslog, SNMP and NTP, and manage Cisco devices efficiently.
- Recognize security threats and apply defense technologies such as firewalls, IPS and cryptography.
Prerequisites
To participate in this training, attendees must meet the following requirements:
- Basic computer knowledge
- Basic knowledge of the operating system for PC
- Basic knowledge of browsing on operating systems.
- Basic Knowledge of IP addressing.
These requirements ensure that participants can focus on the configuration and administration of Cisco networks without initial technical difficulties.
What Does This Course Include?
| Our Value Proposition | Benefit for Participant or Company |
|---|---|
| International Certification Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) | 70 hours |
| • E-learning reinforcement topics and exclusive materials and simulators | • Complementary platform with digital resources, study guides, support recordings and exam simulators. |
| • Flexible educational model (in-person or live remote) | • Possibility to choose modality without losing human interaction and teaching support. |
| • Focus on employability and professional performance and exam preparation. | • Preparation oriented to certification, job performance and professional scaling based on practice, enhanced with AI support. |
| • Integration of Artificial Intelligence in learning | • Students use AI tools to reinforce understanding, practice exams and enhance their productivity. |
| • International Certification included | • Official endorsement with global recognition. Includes certification exams and access to the partner platform. |
| • Laboratories in real learning environments. | • Unlimited practical experience with real lab accounts and access to professional cloud infrastructure. |
| • Live classes with certified expert instructors. | • Guided and personalized training with direct real-time support, not offline. Recorded classes only for review. |
| • Personalized attention, small groups. | • Individual tracking, progress evaluations and technical support during training. AI-proctored performance examiner. |
| • Post-certification support and extended access to resources | • Post-assistance, access to materials for and continuous updates. |
| • Practical methodology and real and/or simulated projects. | • Applied learning from day one: simulations, business cases, projects and real cloud environments. |
| • Certificates of Approval and/or participation. | • International Certification by Cisco Networking Academy
• Infinity Training Institute USA: International Certification Diploma in English • Aula Matriz IETDH Colombia - Certificate of participation |
Why choose Infinity Training Institute?
1. Internationally guaranteed certificationsAll our courses are Internationally certified:
- Infinity Training Institute USA: International Certification Diploma in English.
- International Certification from our partners Microsoft, Oracle, Certitalents, AWS, PMI, Cisco, etc.
2. We are not an automatic platform, nor self-study through videos
We are a unique model, in-person or Remote modality (with live instructor). Technology + pedagogy + AI + expert instructors + real practice — not self-study or outdated content.
3. Training designed for today's job market
Experience applicable immediately in interviews, technical tests and real work environments.
4. Real or simulated projects with international standards
Students access real environments such as Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, develop real or simulated projects, building a demonstrable technical portfolio depending on the type of course or certification they have chosen.
5. A unique combination in Latin America and the USA
Certification + real practice + AI + continuous support + dual diploma.
6. Proven results
More than 95% of our graduates obtain official certification and improve professionally in less than six months.
7. Competency level guarantee
If the student during the practical training process does not reach a minimum performance level of 75%, they must repeat the course if the instructor determines so, and the student has shown the commitment and minimum class attendance required by the model.
Your professional future starts here
At Infinity Training Institute we boost your growth with an innovative, flexible model focused on real learning and performance evaluation. Certified instructors, intensive practice, integrated AI and constant support: world-class training.
Learning Methodology
At Infinity Training Institute, we apply a comprehensive, ever-evolving methodology centered on practical learning, powered by Artificial Intelligence, enabling personalized instruction, performance assessment, and optimized preparation for international certifications with certified instructors, real labs, simulators, and e-learning platforms. Participants learn by doing, developing technical and professional skills in small groups, with personalized follow-up and pre and post-certification support. Infinity Training Institute: Learn. Apply. Get Certified. Transcend.