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Learning path

From Zero to CCNA

The full journey: learn how networks work first, then everything the CCNA exam covers.

Beginner → Intermediate · 16 courses · 175 lessons

Start with Network Fundamentals →
Step 1

Network Fundamentals

How networks really work, from devices and Ethernet to IP, DNS, NAT, Wi-Fi, packet flow and troubleshooting.

LevelBeginnerLessons84
Step 2

Cisco IOS

The Cisco command line: modes, first-time setup, saving configs, show commands and CDP/LLDP.

LevelBeginnerLessons5
Step 3

IP Subnetting and VLSM

Subnet masks, CIDR, equal subnets and VLSM, with unlimited practice drills.

LevelIntermediateLessons1
Step 4

IPv6 Configuration

Addressing Cisco interfaces with IPv6, EUI-64, SLAAC and IPv6 static routes.

LevelIntermediateLessons2
Step 5

VLANs and Trunks

Access and trunk ports, 802.1Q tagging, the native VLAN and inter-VLAN routing, plus advanced VLAN topics.

LevelIntermediateLessons7
Step 6

LAN Switching

Redundant links, EtherChannel, switching modes, PoE and VTP on Cisco switches.

LevelIntermediateLessons6
Step 7

Spanning Tree Protocol

Loops, the STP algorithm, PVST+, Rapid PVST+ and the guard features, with labs.

LevelIntermediateLessons24
Step 8

Wireless for CCNA

RF basics, AP architectures, WLC configuration and WPA2/WPA3 security.

LevelIntermediateLessons4
Step 9

Routing

Routing tables, longest match, administrative distance, static and default routes.

LevelIntermediateLessons12
Step 10

OSPF

Single-area OSPFv2: neighbours, DR/BDR, configuration, verification and troubleshooting.

LevelIntermediateLessons4
Step 11

First-Hop Redundancy

Keeping the default gateway up with HSRP, VRRP and GLBP.

LevelIntermediateLessons1
Step 12

NAT Configuration

Static NAT, dynamic NAT and PAT on Cisco routers, with verification and a lab.

LevelIntermediateLessons7
Step 13

IP Services on IOS

NTP, DHCP server and relay, SNMP, Syslog, device management and QoS.

LevelIntermediateLessons5
Step 14

Security Fundamentals

Port security, DHCP snooping, DAI, device access, AAA, ACLs and VPNs.

LevelIntermediateLessons8
Step 15

Virtualization

Virtual machines, containers, virtual switches and VRFs.

LevelIntermediateLessons1
Step 16

Automation and Programmability

Controller-based networking, REST APIs and JSON, Ansible and Terraform, AI in operations.

LevelIntermediateLessons4