Earn a Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate

The Cisco Certified Network Associate certificate imparts foundational theories and practices that train students to become a certified network engineer!

Blue Ridge CTC’s CISCO Certified Network Associate Certificate offers practical and academic training that develops aspirants’ career proficiency in networking and prepares them for Cisco™ Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.

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Why Earn a Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate

With the CiscoTM Certified Network Associate certificate, students develop skills to operate simple LANs, WLANs, and WANs to pursue careers as network engineers in the contemporary labor market. The program allows students to:

    • Learn the foundations to install, configure, and troubleshoot various networks.
    • Gain exposure to Switched LAN Emulation networks made up of Ciscoâ„¢ equipment.
    • Build a solid base to become a skilled network engineer
    • Earn credits to be used toward a future degree.

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Plan a Rewarding Career with a CiscoTM Certified Network Associate Certificate

Become a skilled network engineer with guidance from certified experts. The Cisco Certified Network Associate certificate program prepares students to demonstrate in-demand technical skills required in the modern IT industry.

As an outcome of the program, students gain a practical understanding of the networking environment through technical modules, hands-on laboratories, and equipment training.

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What You Will Learn - Curriculum Overview

With the CiscoTM Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate, students receive hands-on training from highly trained faculty about the essentials of network engineering.

Students learn core concepts in the network engineering field such as networking fundamentals, switch/router/wireless essentials, introduction to cyber security, and more. Our CiscoTM Certified Network Associate certificate program’s outcome includes:

    • Become adept at troubleshooting skills to restore network operations.
    • Develop proficiency in configuring small business networks.
    • Construct and design any business networks through capstone projects.
    • Develop effective skills to communicate with various teams while working on a project.

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Still have questions about the CISCO Certified Network Associate certificate? We can help!

With a 1-year economical, flexible Certificate in CISCO Certified Network Associate, students gain foundation knowledge on technical skills required to potentially seek entry as networking professionals in the IT field. Our CISCO Certified Network Associate certificate program develops workforce-ready skills through hands-on training and expert guidance from qualified faculty.
With our Certificate in CISCO Certified Network Associate, students learn core concepts and theories to become successful in the network engineering field. The CCNA certificate delivers job-ready skills to install, configure, and troubleshoot LANs, WLANs, and WANs within various infrastructures.

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Note: All salary projections are based on the current position and educational needs. BRCTC cannot guarantee that job titles or the projections given will be the salaries students or graduates will ultimately receive. Two year completion is approximate and based on full-time enrollment. Student testimonials, income statements, and examples on the College website are the results of real students. These testimonials are not intended to guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Each individual’s success depends on his or her desire, commitment, dedication, and motivation to pursue academic and workforce opportunities. Testimonials are not intended to create a contract between a student and the College.

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