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Scope and Sequence: CCNA Exploration v4.0
Last Updated November 12, 2007, 2007
Target Audience
The target audience for CCNA® Exploration includes Cisco® Networking Academy® students with
advanced problem solving and analytical skills typically associated with degree programs in
engineering, math, or science.
Prerequisites
CCNA Exploration is composed of four courses: Network Fundamentals, Routing Protocols and
Concepts, LAN Switching and Wireless, and Accessing the WAN. Network Fundamentals is the
first course and it has no prerequisites. It is a prerequisite for the other three courses.
Routing Protocols and Concepts is the preferred second course in the sequence, but variations are
possible as shown in Figure 1. LAN Switching and Wireless can be taught before Routing Protocols
and Concepts, or concurrently. Network Fundamentals, Routing Protocols and Concepts, and LAN
Switching and Wireless are all prerequisites for Accessing the WAN.
Figure 1. CCNA Exploration Course Delivery Options
Fu
Accessing the WAN
Acce
Fu
LAN Switching and
Wireless
Routing Protocols
and Concepts
Accessing the WAN
Network
Fundamentals
Target Certifications
After completing CCNA Exploration, students will be prepa
Curriculum Description
This curriculum presents a comprehensive overview of net
applications and services. It is based on the top-down app
many colleges and universities. The course emphasizes co
Network
ndamentals
Network
ndamentals
Routing Protocols
and Concepts
LAN Switching and
Wireless
Routing Protocols
and Concepts
LAN Switching and
Wireless
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ssing the WAN
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