Exam Tips: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (200-301)
45mBeginner2020-08-17
Authors

Jenny Griffith
Computer Networking Instructor
Course details
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is a great entry point to a career in IT. The revised and more robust CCNA exam—released in February 2020—tests your knowledge on a variety of topics, including network access, IP services, security, and automation. This short course helps you understand the scope and objectives of the 200-301 exam and find resources to inform your studies, including practice tests, textbooks, and hands-on labs. Instructor Jenny Griffith also provides sample questions along with tips for choosing the right answers. By the end of the course, you'll be prepared to pursue this valuable entry-level certification required by so many of today's top employers.
Skills covered
First StepsCisco SwitchesCisco RoutersCiscoNetwork AdministrationNetwork and System Administration
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Cisco certification opportunities
1. CCNA 200-301 Overview
- 02 - Exam description and details
- 03 - 200-125 vs. 200-301 demonstration questions
2. Published Resources
- 04 - Choose the right certification study guide
- 05 - Official Cisco labs for the 200-300 exam vs. other options
- 06 - What to look for in a practice test
3. Beyond Published Resources
- 07 - Beyond the textbook
- 08 - Packet Tracer vs. GNS3 vs. CML vs. real equipment
4. Question Types and Tips
- 09 - Tips and techniques - Choosing the correct answers
Conclusion
- 10 - Design your study plan
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