Cisco CCNA (200-301) Online Training & Certification Prep
Master enterprise networking fundamentals with hands-on Cisco IOS practice on real routers and switches. Our CCNA course pairs structured video instruction with Live Labs so you configure actual devices — not simulations — from day one.
Course Overview
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is the industry’s most recognised entry-level networking credential, validating your ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks. The single 200-301 exam replaced the previous dual-exam track in 2020, broadening coverage to include network automation, programmability, and security fundamentals alongside classic routing and switching.
Boost eLearning’s CCNA course is built around three integrated modalities: on-demand video instruction from Cisco Certified Partner instructors, reading-reinforcement materials aligned to every exam domain, and — most importantly — Live Labs that put you in front of real Cisco routers and switches over the internet. Where other providers rely on packet simulators, our infrastructure connects you to physical IOS devices, so the CLI behaviour, timing, and output you see in training matches exactly what you will encounter in a production environment.
You will work through all six official exam domains in a logical sequence: network fundamentals first, followed by network access (VLANs, trunking, Spanning Tree), IP connectivity (OSPFv2, static routing), IP services (DHCP, NAT, NTP, QoS concepts), security fundamentals (ACLs, port security, VPNs at a conceptual level), and automation and programmability (REST APIs, Ansible basics, JSON/YANG/NETCONF/RESTCONF overview).
Each module closes with graded practice questions mapped to exam objectives, and the course culminates in two full-length timed practice exams that mirror the 200-301 format and question style. Our Pass Guarantee means that if you sit the official exam and do not pass, we provide continued access and a voucher credit so you can study further and re-sit without additional cost.
Whether you are moving from a helpdesk role into network engineering, working toward a Cisco specialisation, or simply need a vendor-neutral baseline credential with real Cisco depth, CCNA 200-301 is the recognised starting point. This course gives you the structured path and the practical hours to get there confidently.
What You'll Learn
- Explain the OSI and TCP/IP models and map protocols to each layer
- Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and summarisation
- Implement VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, and 802.1Q trunking on Cisco Catalyst switches
- Configure OSPFv2 in a single area and verify neighbour adjacencies and route tables
- Deploy DHCP and NAT/PAT on a Cisco IOS router
- Apply standard and extended ACLs to control traffic flow
- Configure and verify EtherChannel (LACP and PAgP)
- Explain Spanning Tree Protocol operation and configure PortFast and BPDU Guard
- Describe wireless LAN architecture, WLC deployment, and basic WLAN security
- Identify device management options including SSH, Syslog, SNMP, and NetFlow
- Explain network automation concepts and compare controller-based vs. traditional networking
- Interpret basic Python scripts and REST API calls used in network automation
Who This Course Is For
- Junior network engineers and network support technicians
- IT helpdesk professionals moving into infrastructure roles
- Systems administrators who manage LAN/WAN connectivity
- Students pursuing a career in networking or cybersecurity
- Professionals renewing or upgrading from legacy CCNA tracks
- Network operations centre (NOC) analysts
Course Outline
- OSI and TCP/IP models
- Ethernet and switching concepts
- IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting
- Wireless standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Network topology types and cabling
- VLAN creation and port assignment
- 802.1Q trunking and native VLANs
- Inter-VLAN routing (router-on-a-stick and SVIs)
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP, PVST+)
- PortFast, BPDU Guard, and Loop Guard
- EtherChannel with LACP and PAgP
- Static routing and default routes
- OSPFv2 single-area configuration and verification
- IPv6 routing concepts
- Floating static routes and route selection
- Basic troubleshooting of routing tables
- DHCP server and relay configuration
- NAT/PAT (static, dynamic, overload)
- NTP client and server
- QoS concepts: DSCP, queuing, policing, shaping
- SNMP, Syslog, and NetFlow fundamentals
- TFTP and FTP for IOS image management
- Standard and extended IPv4 ACLs
- Switch port security (violation modes, sticky MAC)
- DHCP snooping and Dynamic ARP Inspection
- VPN types: site-to-site, remote-access, SSL/TLS overview
- AAA concepts and 802.1X introduction
- SSH hardening and management plane security
- Autonomous vs. controller-based WLAN
- WLC deployment and AP modes
- SSID, BSS, and ESS concepts
- WPA2 and WPA3 security standards
- Basic WLAN troubleshooting
- Traditional vs. controller-based networking
- REST API methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
- Data serialisation formats: JSON, XML, YAML
- YANG, NETCONF, and RESTCONF overview
- Ansible basics for network configuration
- Interpreting a Python script for device interaction
- Guided Live Lab scenarios on real Cisco hardware
- Two full-length timed 200-301 practice exams
- Domain-by-domain gap analysis
- Exam strategy and time management
About the Certification Exam
- Exam code
- 200-301
- Length
- 120 minutes
- Questions
- 95u2013105 (multiple choice, drag-and-drop, simulation)
- Passing score
- 825 out of 1000
- Exam cost
- ~$330 USD
- Where
- Pearson VUE (test centre or online proctored)
The certification exam fee is paid separately to the testing provider and is not included in the course price unless stated otherwise.
Live Labs Included
Hands-on practice on real environments
This course includes Live Labs — direct access to real hardware and cloud environments so you build the skills the exam actually tests.
- Configure VLANs, 802.1Q trunks, and inter-VLAN routing on real Cisco Catalyst switches and a router-on-a-stick topology
- Build and verify a multi-router OSPFv2 single-area network, inspect LSDB entries, and troubleshoot neighbour adjacency failures
- Implement NAT overload (PAT) and DHCP on a Cisco IOS router and verify translation table entries with show commands
- Deploy standard and extended ACLs on a live router interface and confirm traffic permit/deny behaviour with extended ping
- Configure EtherChannel (LACP) between two Catalyst switches and verify port-channel status and load-balancing
- Harden a switch management plane: enable SSH, disable Telnet, configure port security with sticky MAC, and enable DHCP snooping
Pass Guarantee Included
Complete this course and if you don't pass the certification exam on your first attempt, we'll refund your course fee or give you a free retake — your choice.
