top of page
A man looking at a computer screen

CISCO CCNA

About the course

Exam Prefix

200-301

Level

Associate

Length

120 minutes to complete the exam

Format

100-120 questions; either multiple choice or multiple response

CCNA certification proves you have what it takes to navigate the ever-changing landscape of IT. CCNA exam covers networking fundamentals, IP services, security fundamentals, automation and programmability. Designed for agility and versatility, CCNA validates that you have the skills required to manage and optimize today's most advanced networks.


The CCNA training course and exam give you the foundation to take your career in any direction. When you certify with Cisco, you are living proof of the standard and rigour that businesses recognize and trust to meet and exceed market demands.


What does it take to earn this certification?


The Cisco Certified Network Associate v1.0 (CCNA 200-301) exam is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNA certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. The course, Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA), helps candidates prepare for this exam.


The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. To better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

Develop and specialize​

Why use CCNA?

  • Today, Cisco’s certification portfolio offers more options than ever before, empowering you to customize your learning path directly to your career, interests and aspirations. Since every Cisco exam you pass earns you a certification, each milestone you reach tells a new chapter in your story.​

Man on Computer

Average salary for CISCO CCNA Professionals

£40,000.00+

The average cisco ccna salary in the United Kingdom is £40,000 per year or £20.51 per hour. Entry level positions start at £32,500 per year while most experienced workers make up to £50,000 per year.

Job Roles

  • Entry level network engineer

  • Help desk technician

  • Network administrator

  • Network support technician

  • Cisco network engineer

  • Network support analyst

  • 1st/2nd Line Engineer

  • Network Infrastructure Support Engineer

Career with CCNA

Start your CCNA journey

Step 1: Review

Use the exam topics to evaluate what you already know, identify areas of focus, and build your study plan.

Step 2: Study and train

Once you know which topics your exam will cover, choose a study or training option that works for you.

Step 3: Connect to our community

Your free Cisco Learning Network membership includes free study resources to supplement your learning journey. Access training videos, webinars and the CCNA Community, where you can ask technical questions, join discussions, and receive study tips to help you achieve your CCNA.

Step 4: Practice

Practice with Cisco labs, simulation tools, and sandboxes.

Step 5: Assess

Test your readiness with official CCNA practice questions.

Step 6: Schedule test

Schedule to take your CCNA exam online or at a Pearson VUE location available worldwide.

Step 7: Certify

Log in to the Certification Tracking System to see your updated status and claim your digital kit. If this was your final certification exam, congratulations! It’s time to celebrate and tell the world about your accomplishment.

Step 8: Recertify

Keep your certification current and your skills sharp with Continuing Education.

bottom of page