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II. Course Overview Target Audience
The target audience is anyone who desires a practical and technical introduction to the field of
networking. This includes high school, community college, and lifelong-learning students who
are interested in careers as network technicians, network engineers, network administrators,
and network help-desk staff.
Prerequisites
The successful completion of this course requires the following:
• Reading age level of 13 or higher
• Successful completion of CCNA 1
The following prerequisites are beneficial, but not required:
• Prior experience with computer hardware and command line interfaces
• Background in computer programming
Course Description
CCNA 2: Routers and Routing Basics is the second of four CCNA courses that lead to the
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. CCNA 2 focuses on initial router
configuration, Cisco IOS Software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and
access control lists (ACLs). Students will learn how to configure a router, manage Cisco IOS
software, configure routing protocols on routers, and set access lists to control access to
routers.
Course Objectives
The CCNA certification indicates knowledge of networking for the small office, home office
(SOHO) market and the ability to work in small businesses or organizations that use networks
with fewer than 100 nodes. A CCNA-certified individual can perform the following tasks:
• Install and configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks that
use LAN and WAN interfaces
• Provide Level 1 troubleshooting service
• Improve network performance and security
• Perform entry-level tasks in the planning, design, installation, operation, and
troubleshooting of Ethernet and TCP/IP Networks