Version 6.0 | Released November 2016

Course Overview
CCNA R&S: Introduction to Networks (ITN) covers networking architecture, structure, and functions. The course introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations to provide a foundation for the curriculum. 

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Explain network technologies.
2. Explain how devices access local and remote network resources.
3. Describe router hardware.
4. Explain how switching operates in a small to medium-sized business network.
5. Design an IP addressing scheme to provide network connectivity for a small to medium-sized business network.
6. Configure initial settings on a network device.
7. Implement basic network connectivity between devices.
8. Configure monitoring tools available for small to medium-sized business networks.
9. Instructor-led course is the 1st of 4 courses in the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum. The course includes activities using Packet Tracer, hands-on lab work, and a wide array of assessment types and tools.

Requirements
The curriculum is appropriate for students at many education levels and types of institutions, including high schools, secondary schools, universities, colleges, career and technical schools, and community centers.

Languages
English

Certification and Careers
The CCNA Routing & Switching curriculum helps students develop workforce readiness skills and builds a foundation for success in networking-related careers and degree programs.