Networking

Cisco CCNA 200-301

Master networking fundamentals, routing, switching and automation.

3–6 months
Prep time
120
Exam questions
82%
Pass score

About this course

CCNA 200-301 is the industry-standard networking certification. It covers network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, automation and programmability — essential for any network engineer.

Learning roadmap

1
Network fundamentals
OSI model, TCP/IP, subnetting, IPv4/IPv6
2 weeks
2
Switching & VLANs
STP, EtherChannel, inter-VLAN routing
2 weeks
3
Routing protocols
OSPF, static routes, NAT, DHCP
3 weeks
4
Security & WAN
ACLs, VPNs, SD-WAN, QoS basics
2 weeks
5
Automation & exam prep
Python basics, REST APIs, Ansible, mock exams
3 weeks

Certification details

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Issued by Cisco  ·  Valid for 3 years  ·  Exam code: 200-301
120 questions · 120 min · Multiple choice  ·  Cost: USD 330
Globally recognized

Market demand

85K+
Open jobs globally
15%
YoY job growth
Top 3 networking cert
Industry ranking
1M+
Certified worldwide

Salary range (annual, USD equivalent)

USA
$70K–$130K
UK
$60K–$110K
Germany
$58K–$105K
UAE
$45K–$88K
India
$8K–$22K

Career growth path

Network Technician
Entry
Network Engineer
Mid
Sr. Network Engineer
Senior
Network Architect
Expert
Head of Infrastructure
Lead

Interesting facts

Cisco controls over 50% of the global enterprise networking market.
Over 1 million CCNA certifications have been awarded since its launch.
CCNA is consistently ranked among the top 10 IT certifications by salary.
The new CCNA 200-301 consolidates 6 older CCNA tracks into one comprehensive exam.

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