How long is the CCNA course and how is it scheduled?

The course runs for about 1.5 months. Sessions are scheduled on weekends or on weekday evenings so you can study alongside a job or degree, and new batches open regularly. You can join a group batch or request 1-on-1 training for a pace tailored to you.

Do I need any networking background before I start?

No prior certification is needed. It is beginner friendly and taught from first principles, so we start with the fundamentals and build up. You should be comfortable using a computer and a command line, and be ready to put in regular lab practice between sessions.

Can I take this online or does it have to be onsite?

Both. You can attend fully online from anywhere in the world, or onsite in Islamabad. The labs are the same either way since we use Cisco Packet Tracer and IOS-based exercises, and every session is mentor-led by a certified trainer.

Will I actually configure real Cisco devices, or just watch?

You configure, not just watch. The course is hands-on and lab based: you build VLANs, trunks, OSPF routing, NAT, ACLs, port security and wireless setups, then troubleshoot broken topologies. By the end you will have built and fixed complete small enterprise networks yourself.

Does the course include the actual Cisco CCNA exam?

The Cisco 200-301 exam is a separate, official exam that you book and sit directly with Cisco through Pearson VUE, so the exam fee and scheduling are handled on Cisco's side. Our course prepares you for it with a curriculum aligned to the real exam domains and plenty of practice questions. We cannot guarantee a pass, but we focus everything on maximising your readiness.

What certificate do I get from NUEXUS?

On finishing the course you receive a NUEXUS completion certificate recognising the training and hands-on work you completed. This is separate from the Cisco CCNA credential, which you earn by passing the official Cisco exam.

How much does the course cost?

Pricing depends on your region and the format you choose, such as online versus onsite and batch versus 1-on-1. For current details, contact the NUEXUS team at nuexus.com/contact or enroll through nuexus.com/trainings and we will guide you.

Networking1.5 monthsPrepares for Cisco CCNA 200-301

Cisco CCNA

Configure, route, secure and troubleshoot real Cisco networks, and walk into the CCNA 200-301 exam ready.

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In this programme

Mentor-led live sessions, online or onsite, in batch or 1-on-1
Hands-on labs and real-world projects, not slides alone
Recordings of your own sessions to revisit anytime
Exam-aligned study material and practice questions

Duration1.5 months

LevelBeginner to Intermediate

FormatOnline or onsite, 1-on-1 or batch

CertificateNUEXUS certificate on completion

Target exam200-301 CCNA (v1.1 blueprint)

LabsHands-on, real environment

Overview

What you will be able to do

This is a hands-on Cisco CCNA course built directly around the current 200-301 (v1.1) exam blueprint, taking you from how a packet moves across a wire to configuring routing, switching, wireless, security and basic network automation on real Cisco IOS. You spend most of your time in labs, building and breaking topologies in Cisco Packet Tracer and on IOS devices until the commands become second nature. Delivered mentor-led by certified trainers, it is designed for people who want a genuine, employable networking skill set, not just a paper credential. By the end you can stand up a small enterprise network, diagnose why it is broken and fix it, which is exactly what entry-level network roles ask for.

Outcomes

Explain and apply core networking concepts: the OSI and TCP/IP models, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting and common protocols

Configure and verify VLANs, trunking, inter-VLAN routing, EtherChannel and spanning tree on Cisco switches

Set up IP connectivity with static routes, default routes and single-area OSPFv2, and configure first-hop redundancy with HSRP

Configure essential IP services including DHCP, NAT, NTP, DNS, SNMP, syslog and QoS concepts

Secure a network using port security, access control lists, AAA concepts, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection and WLAN security such as WPA2 and WPA3

Read, interpret and troubleshoot device configurations and understand network automation basics including REST APIs, JSON, controller-based networking and tools like Ansible

Who it is for

Aspiring network engineers and administrators who want a recognised, job-focused networking foundation
IT support, helpdesk and system admin staff looking to move into networking roles
Computer science and IT students who want practical Cisco skills to complement their degree
Cybersecurity learners who need solid networking fundamentals before specialising
Career changers entering IT who want a structured, hands-on path into infrastructure

Prerequisites

No formal networking certification required; beginner friendly and taught from first principles
Basic computer literacy: comfortable using an operating system, files and a command line interface
A laptop or PC able to run Cisco Packet Tracer for lab practice (we help you set this up)
Willingness to put in regular lab and practice time between sessions

Skills you will gain

Network Fundamentals

IP Addressing & Subnetting

Network Access (VLANs & Trunking)

Spanning Tree

IP Connectivity & OSPF

Static & Inter-VLAN Routing

IP Services (NAT, DHCP, NTP)

Access Control Lists

Wireless Fundamentals

Security Fundamentals

Automation & Programmability

Enrollment

Pricing and training modes

Every mode is mentor-supported and hands-on. Pick how you want to learn; the price and what's included update as you choose.

Choose your training mode

Quoted per engagement

Private mentorAny start dateFlexible hoursPersonalised curriculum

Live mentor-led training (1.5 months), online or onsite
Pace and focus tuned to you, per participant
Doubt-clearing and revision built in

Total

On request

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Course curriculum

What you will cover

8 parts, 45 topics, with hands-on labs and scenarios throughout.

Role and function of network components: routers, Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, next-generation firewalls, access points, controllers and endpointsNetwork topology architectures: two-tier, three-tier, spine-leaf, WAN, small office and cloudPhysical interfaces, cabling types, and common Layer 1 issues (collisions, errors, duplex and speed mismatches)IPv4 addressing and subnetting, including private addressing and VLSMIPv6 addressing, prefixes and address types (global unicast, link-local, multicast, anycast)TCP versus UDP, and the difference between the OSI and TCP/IP models

In your enrollment

What's included in your training

Everything you need to learn the skill and move toward the certification, in one programme.

Manifest

01Mentor-led live sessions, online or onsite, in batch or 1-on-1

02Hands-on labs and real-world projects, not slides alone

03Recordings of your own sessions to revisit anytime

04Exam-aligned study material and practice questions

05Doubt-clearing and revision support through the program

06A verifiable NUEXUS completion certificate

07Career and next-step guidance after you finish

Hands-on lab

Learn by doing, in a real environment

Build and break real topologies rather than memorise commands.

Fig.The lab work behind Cisco CCNA, run in a live environment rather than a slide deck.

In the lab

Hands-on labs in Cisco Packet Tracer and real gear where available

Configure VLANs, trunking, OSPF, NAT and ACLs end to end

Troubleshoot broken topologies against the clock

Simulation practice modeled on the exam's lab items

Where it takes you

Career outcomes

The roles this training points toward, and what the wider market pays for them.

Job rolesNetwork EngineerNetwork AdministratorNOC EngineerSystems EngineerTechnical Support Engineer

Typical salary range (global)

EntryUSD 45,000 to 65,000

MidUSD 65,000 to 95,000

SeniorUSD 95,000 to 120,000

SourceGlobal averages from Glassdoor and PayScale, 2025. Actual pay varies by country, employer and experience.

Certification path

Two credentials, and they are not the same thing

This course prepares you for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam, code 200-301, currently on the v1.1 blueprint, which is a single exam that certifies foundational networking skills across routing, switching, wireless, security and automation. NUEXUS gives you a completion certificate at the end and aligns the curriculum tightly to the official Cisco exam objectives, but the CCNA itself is an independent, proctored Cisco exam that you book and sit through Cisco (Pearson VUE); we prepare you thoroughly and maximise your readiness, though no course can guarantee a pass.

NUEXUS training certificate

Issued by NUEXUS when you complete the course. Anyone can confirm it is genuine on our verification portal.

Verify a NUEXUS certificate

Cisco CCNA 200-301

Earned separately by passing the official exam. This credential is issued and verified by the certification body itself, through its own portal, not by NUEXUS.

Verification: with the certification body directly

Certification exam at a glance

Exam200-301 CCNA (v1.1 blueprint)

QuestionsCisco does not publish a fixed question count; expect multiple choice, drag-and-drop, and performance-based items

FormatMultiple choice, drag-and-drop, and hands-on performance items

Duration120 minutes

Passing scoreCisco does not publish a fixed passing score; it is set by statistical analysis and can vary by exam

DeliveryPearson VUE, at a test center or online proctored (English or Japanese)

NoteThe Cisco exam fee is paid separately to Cisco and quoted per engagement. The certification is valid for three years. Even when NUEXUS arranges your exam voucher, the resulting certification is issued and verified by the certification body directly.

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