The CCNA or the Cisco Certified Network Associate program is an entry-level certification in the Cisco Career certification program, offering a test of knowledge in the fundamentals of the network using Cisco branded equipment. CCNA certification can be earned through two exam paths, the single exam, # 640-802, or double exams, # 640-822 ICND1 (Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1), and # 640-811 ICND2 (Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 2 ).

Content exam

There is no sure way to know exactly what the exam will be, even if the general exam content is known. The exams consist of multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank questions and simulation covering topics that include subnet, access lists, switching and routing protocols. The exam is intended to test the practical application of knowledge of the subject, so questions will be geared towards solving network problems and configuring.

The single exam, 640-802 is 90 minutes long and contains 40 to 55 questions. The 640-822 ICND 1 exam is 90 minutes with 40 to 50 questions and focuses on small networks, while the 640-816 ICND2 exam is 75 minutes covering small and medium business networks. The two ICND exams cover the same information as that contained in the single exam.

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courses

For more complete training there are multiple CCNA training courses available. In-person and online, these training courses offer personalized education in all areas covered by the CCNA exams. training courses can take anywhere from six weeks to six months, depending on the intensity and time invested. Together with the instructors, most of the courses offer simulations to test your knowledge and against practice exams. Some may even offer actual equipment for hands-on experience.

While these are most likely to give you the level of training needed to fully understand the topic covered, training courses are the most expensive way to learn information. Also, the time it takes to take a course can make them prohibitively expensive if you are trying to do the course at work. For those who do not have the opportunity to dedicate a great deal of time to a course, there is the self-study or preparation method.

Study guides


If you need to get the information and can't do it on a training course, your next best method of studying for CCNA is through some of the many books and study guides available. When choosing a study guide, it is best to go with numerous guides rather than just one. Through a combination of books and study guides, it is possible to obtain all the theory for the necessary exams. They cover all aspects of networking and can prepare you for most questions in the exams.

What study guides cannot give you is practical experience in dealing with installation and troubleshooting. While nothing can replace hands-on work with the equipment, the studio leads with additional simulation software that can provide the next best thing about being in front of a real router or switch.