Graduates of the Cisco Networking Academy gain in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills in computer networking, information security and infrastructure administration based on Cisco technologies and equipment.
Cisco Networking Academy is an international educational program for students, engineers and IT professionals that has been preparing future network and system administrators, cybersecurity analysts and DevOps specialists for over 25 years.
The program combines solid theoretical training with practical exercises in the Cisco Packet Tracer simulator and on Cisco equipment, as well as preparation for official Cisco certifications. Upon completion, participants take an exam and can obtain an international certificate (CCNA or CyberOps).
Program Modules
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| CCNA | Network fundamentals, IP addressing, routing, security and working with Cisco IOS |
| CCNP | Professional level: scalable networks, advanced routing and switching |
| CyberOps Associate | SOC analyst skills: threat detection and incident response |
| Security | Network security, access policies, VPN, IDS/IPS |
Courses
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
The CCNA course consists of three modules (semesters) that cover fundamental and intermediate knowledge in designing, configuring and maintaining computer networks.The program is developed by Cisco and prepares students for the certification exam CCNA 200-301.
- CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks – focuses on the basic principles of building local and wide area networks, the OSI model and TCP/IP stack, network devices (switches, routers), fundamentals of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing (including subnetting), network topologies and configuration of Cisco equipment using the Command Line Interface (CLI). Students also study the basics of network security and the principles of designing a simple local network. After completing this module, learners understand how networks operate and can design and configure a basic LAN.
- CCNA 2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials – concentrates on the principles of switching, routing and wireless networking. It covers VLANs, trunks, STP and EtherChannel, as well as static and dynamic routing using RIP and OSPF protocols. Students learn to configure DHCP, NAT and Access Control Lists (ACL), study WLAN fundamentals and explore methods for identifying and mitigating threats in local networks. After this module, students are able to configure VLANs, NAT, ACLs and routing and switching solutions for small and medium-sized networks.
- CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation – dedicated to scaling enterprise networks, implementing remote access technologies and introducing automation. It examines enterprise network architectures, inter-VLAN routing, WAN protocols (PPP, GRE, VPN), Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms, and the basics of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and network automation using REST API, Python and virtualization technologies. This module prepares students to work with large enterprise networks, focusing on modernization and automated administration.
After completing all three modules, students receive a certificate of completion from Cisco Networking Academy and possess the full range of theoretical and practical skills necessary to pass the CCNA 200-301 certification exam.
CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise)
The CCNP Enterprise course is an advanced training program for network engineers who already possess foundational knowledge, typically at the CCNA level, and aim to design, implement and optimize scalable enterprise networks. The program covers advanced routing and switching, modern network architectures, security integration, virtualization and automation using contemporary tools. The course consists of two parts: a mandatory core module, ENCOR (Enterprise Core), which builds fundamental enterprise networking knowledge, and one concentration module chosen according to specialization. The ENCOR core module covers topics such as routing with OSPF, EIGRP and BGP, enterprise switching (VLAN, STP, EtherChannel), SD-WAN and SD-Access architectures, network security technologies (802.1X, VPN, ACL, AAA), virtualization (VRF, GRE, LISP) and fundamentals of programmability and automation using REST API, YANG/NETCONF, Ansible and Python. The most common specialization is ENARSI, which focuses on implementing complex routing schemes, troubleshooting networks, configuring BGP, routing policies, VPN services, DHCP, NAT and diagnostics using logs and monitoring tools. Other specialization options include ENSLD (Enterprise Network Design), ENAUTO (Automation and Programmable Networks), NWLSI (Cisco Wireless Solutions) and ENSDWI (Software-Defined WAN). After completing the course, students gain practical skills in building, deploying and managing large-scale enterprise networks and are prepared to take the ENCOR 350-401 core exam and the corresponding concentration exam. Passing both exams earns the international Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification, while passing only ENCOR grants the status of Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.
CyberOps Associate (Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate)
The CyberOps Associate course is designed for beginners in the field of cybersecurity who plan to work as security analysts in Security Operations Centers (SOCs). The program builds an understanding of modern cyber threats, attack techniques, threat models, methods for detecting incidents and ways to respond to them. Special attention is given to practical aspects such as working with network traffic, logs, SIEM systems, intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS) and digital artifacts for basic incident investigation. During the course, students learn about networks from a security perspective, study the operation of core protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP), analyze event logs, use tools such as Syslog and NetFlow, identify suspicious activity, record incidents, classify types of attacks and respond according to procedures. The curriculum also covers SOC team roles and interactions, information security policies and incident management stages. After completing the course, students gain fundamental skills in security event analysis, are prepared to work as Tier 1 SOC analysts, and can take the CBROPS 200-201 certification exam to obtain the international Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate credential. Prior knowledge of networking fundamentals, at the level of the first CCNA module, is recommended.
Security
Network security: VPN, IPSec, ACL, access policies, IDS/IPS. Practical training in attack detection and incident response.
Continuous course updates, certification support and the NetAcad online platform ensure knowledge relevance and compliance with modern IT industry standards.