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The CCNA Roadmap (2025 Edition) outlines steps to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 200-301) exam, focusing on key networking concepts and skills. It includes a week-by-week study plan, recommended tools and platforms for practice, and details about the exam format and costs. After obtaining the CCNA certification, individuals can pursue further certifications like CCNP or specializations in various networking fields.

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Ccna

The CCNA Roadmap (2025 Edition) outlines steps to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 200-301) exam, focusing on key networking concepts and skills. It includes a week-by-week study plan, recommended tools and platforms for practice, and details about the exam format and costs. After obtaining the CCNA certification, individuals can pursue further certifications like CCNP or specializations in various networking fields.

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🛣️ CCNA Roadmap (2025 Edition)

Goal: Clear the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 200-301) exam and build strong
networking skills.

✅ Step 1: Understand What CCNA Is

 Focus Areas:
o Networking Fundamentals
o IP Connectivity & IP Services
o Network Access
o Security Fundamentals
o Automation & Programmability

📘 Step 2: Learn the Prerequisites

 No official prerequisites, but helpful if you know:


o Basic computer networks
o IP addressing
o Subnetting
o OSI & TCP/IP models

🧠 Step 3: Study Plan (Topic-Wise)

Week Topics to Cover


1 Introduction to Networking, OSI Model, TCP/IP
2 IP Addressing (IPv4/IPv6), Subnetting
3 Network Devices: Switches, Routers, Hubs
4 VLANs, Inter-VLAN Routing, Trunking
5 Routing Protocols (Static, RIP, OSPF)
6 DHCP, NAT, NTP, DNS Services
7 ACLs, Port Security, Wireless Concepts
8 Network Automation: REST APIs, Python Basics
9 Practice Labs (Packet Tracer, GNS3, Cisco Labs)
10 Revision + Full Mock Tests

🧰 Step 4: Tools & Platforms


 🔧 Cisco Packet Tracer (Free tool by Cisco NetAcad)
 🖥️GNS3 or EVE-NG (For advanced simulations)
 📚 Cisco Networking Academy (Free official online course)
 🎓 Platforms: Udemy, Coursera, YouTube (David Bombal, Jeremy’s IT Lab)

🧪 Step 5: Practice

 Hands-on lab setup:


o Configure routers, switches
o Create VLANs, assign IPs
o Set up DHCP, NAT, and ACLs
 Use simulators to build confidence

📝 Step 6: Take the Exam

 Exam Code: 200-301


 Format: 120-minute test, ~100 questions (MCQs + Simulations)
 Cost: ~$300 USD (varies by country)
 Pass Score: No fixed score, typically 800–850/1000

🎯 Step 7: After CCNA – What’s Next?

 ➤ CCNP Enterprise – Next level certification


 ➤ Specializations – Security, Wireless, Data Center
 ➤ Jobs – Network Engineer, NOC Engineer, System Admin

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