Cisco Certified Network Associate

Potential Certification: CCNA Certification

Potential Apprenticeships: IT apprenticeship applications available

Participants sponsored through NIB-affiliated organizations may be eligible for full tuition coverage provided by NIB upon acceptance and successful course completion.

NSITE’s CCNA will prepare you for the fundamentals of connecting computers to networks.

NSITE’s CCNA covers computer fundamentals and teaches the career skills needed for entry-level IT jobs. You’ll enjoy working with the Cisco Networking Academy’s advanced simulation tools and completing multiple hands-on labs that hone your troubleshooting skills. There are no prerequisites for this program.

You’ll Learn These Core Skills:

• Build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes.
• Configure routers, switches, and end devices to provide access to local and remote network resources and to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Configure and troubleshoot connectivity of a small network using security best practices.

CCNA Certification Opportunity:

Participants who successfully complete the program have an opportunity to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. Professionals with a CCNA certification have the industry-recognized credential to take their IT careers in any direction they wish.

Key Components of the NSITE CCNA Program:

• Blended Learning – 40-week virtual instructor-led group sessions with a highly experienced, Cisco-certified instructor for six hours a week and access to teacher’s assistant as needed.
• Accessibility – an accessible academy that has been adapted for the learning styles of individuals who are blind or low vision.
• Certificate – Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate in the form of a digital credential that provides independent validation of their achievement.
• Certification – Two opportunities to sit for the CCNA Certification Exam with approved PearsonVue test centers are included in the tuition.
• Work Readiness – Students are invited to participate in workshops and one-on-one consultations that address topics such as resume writing, networking, mock interviews, and workplace etiquette.
• LinkedIn, resume-writing assistance, and interview preparation are provided as part of the training.
• Assistance with job placement at the completion of the program.