“I kept hearing how getting your CCNA would change your life. Well it’s true.
I ‘crushed’ the CCNA exam thanks to Neil’s course, and went from being a mail courier to my first tech job as a network lab engineer working for Cisco.”
– John Salmon
Trouble is, you need the CCNA certification to get it.
Passing the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam is the quickest way for you to climb the IT career ladder.
As you’re reading this, other people are taking the training, passing the exam, and getting those jobs.
And every week you wait to get your CCNA is another week you’re losing money.
It has the highest review rating of any CCNA course online with a stellar 4.8 out of 5 average from over 20,000 public student reviews. It’s verified as the gold standard in CCNA training.
You’ll develop full understanding of all the CCNA exam topics through a proven step-by-step system of HD video tutorials, quizzes, study notes and Anki flashcards.
And you’re not just going to learn the book smarts – full configuration and troubleshooting lab exercises are included so you’ll get the hands-on practical skills you need to work on real world networks.
The Cisco CCNA Gold Bootcamp gives you an easy to understand, structured approach to shortcut your path to mastering Cisco networking and passing 2024’s CCNA exam.
“I took the CCNA exam yesterday and I passed it in the first attempt. It would not have been possible without taking this course.”
– Srinivasan Manohar
Cisco CCNA 200-301 Gold Bootcamp comes with an unconditional risk-free 30 day money-back guarantee. If you are unsatisfied with the course then email me within 30 days and I will issue a full refund – that’s my personal promise of your success.
Accountability is built into the course to ensure you remain on track. You’ll receive a suggested timetable of video tutorials, quizzes and lab exercises to complete every week.
You have access to the course forever so it’s always there if you need more time, but I want to give you the knowledge, hands-on skills and exam practice to get your CCNA and prepare you for a real world networking role as quickly as possible.
“I found Neil’s course and quickly realized that it was designed to help candidates not only pass the exam, but also to understand how networks function in the real world.
Six weeks later I passed the CCNA exam, and I am now a Technical Consultant at a Telecommunication Service Provider.”
– Abdulai Fadiga
Yes it’s true that getting your CCNA takes time and work. That’s one of its biggest benefits – it proves you have the motivation to succeed..
None of the topics are hard to understand, but you do need to spend the time to learn them. The harsh truth is that most people are too lazy to learn the skills that will take their career to the next level.
I make the topics easy to understand, whether you already have years of experience or are starting as a complete beginner. I’m with you every step of the way, and if you have any questions just ask, I love to help.
“After experiencing at least four other CCNA instructors/courses Neil’s CCNA course is by far the best. This course just puts it all into action in a clear and concise way.
One of the best things I like is how much of a complete course this is. He provides instructions on how to setup your lab environment with many practice labs, sample study plans and extra guidance and resources.
But to me the real cherry on top is Neil’s active involvement. He is quick at responding to questions and really has a genuine care to help us all succeed.”
– John Artinian
Staff members don’t sit in the cloud, they sit in a corporate office or work from home. Companies using cloud services need network connections between their cloud servers, their offices and their staff, the same as if those servers were in the company’s own data center.
Cloud has made enterprise class data centers more affordable to more companies, and they all need qualified network engineers to support them. Demand for network engineers is at its highest ever:
Network Engineer Job Vacancy Trend. ITJobsWatch.co.uk
“100% Satisfied with the course…I honestly can’t think of anything that I can mention to make this course any better because it is already perfect….the downloadable slides and the answer keys to labs, the tempo of his speaking and everything is 100% excellent for me.”
– Ali Tajvidi
When you take classroom training you’re taking a gamble on the quality of the course content and instructor. You’ll often find a supernerd who knows the technology but can’t explain it in simple terms, or a lifelong trainer who has no real world experience. When it’s over you can’t experience the tutorials again or ask the instructor any more questions.
With the CCNA Gold Bootcamp you know you’re getting the best training possible, verified by over 10,000 outstanding reviews. I explain things in an easy to understand and friendly way, and the course is filled with explanations of how things work in the real world so you’ll be ready to work on production networks.
You can learn in the comfort of your own home, and I’m always here for you whenever you need any help.
No classroom training comes close to providing the depth of content or quality of this course.
“Breaks everything down and is easy to follow. Also, the format of the course is great because he goes through the entire explanation of the subject then has the lab and with the provided documents it makes it great for retaining information.”
– Brian Briggs
“Explanations are precise and concise. This is the best material on networking in general and on the CCNA. It is very good for those who are new to networking as well as those who are advanced and even experts.”
– Elikem Affram
“Impressive amount of detail in every explanation – I have some years of active networking experience and am still finding myself compelled to sit through to learn more efficient methods.
I wanted a test study guide, and I actually got a much more solid fundamental understanding of networking.”
– Tyler Grimmett
The CCNA is the most in-demand networking certification today and opens the door to your career in IT. Here are the benefits you’ll attain after taking the course and passing the exam:
“I’m very satisfied with the presentation of the material, every question that comes to mind is answered. Having a lab demo after the lecture is really helpful as well as the study notes to refer to. I’m very glad I chose this course for my CCNA training.”
– Vytas Banionis
Hi, I’m Neil Anderson. My main focus since 2007 has been development and delivery of technical training for large enterprise and service provider customers such as Cisco, NetApp, Verizon and IBM. I train the engineers who design and implement the largest Cloud and Data Center deployments throughout Asia Pacific and the rest of the world.
Prior to focusing on training I worked in the field for over 10 years in a variety of network engineering roles. I love sharing my knowledge and can’t wait to help you take your career to the next level.
Some of the companies who’ve chosen me to train their engineers:
Introduction
How to Make the Most of This Course
The Study Plan
Recommended Practice Exams
Why Passing the Cisco CCNA is Going to Turbo Charge Your Career
How to Set Up the Lab Introduction
Cisco Packet Tracer Installation
Packet Tracer Installation Notes and FAQ
Host to Host Communications Intro
A (Very) Basic Introduction to Networking
Open Systems Interconnection OSI Model Overview
The TCPIP Stack (Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol)
The Upper OSI Layers
The Lower OSI Layers
Host to Host Communications Quiz
The IOS Operating System Intro
Cisco Operating Systems
Initial Connection to a Cisco Device
Navigating the Cisco IOS Operating System Part 1
Navigating the Cisco IOS Operating System Part 2
IOS Configuration Management
The IOS Operating System - Lab Exercises
The Cisco IOS Operating System Quiz
OSI Layer 4 - The Transport Layer Intro
The Transport Layer Header, TCP and UDP
OSI Layer 4 - The Transport Layer Quiz
OSI Layer 3 - The Network Layer Intro
The IP Header
Unicast, Broadcast and Multicast Traffic
Converting from Decimal to Binary
IPv4 Addresses
Calculating an IPv4 Address in Binary
The Subnet Mask
Slash Notation
OSI Layer 3 - The Network Layer Quiz
IP Address Classes Intro
Class A IP Addresses
IP Address Classes B and C
IP Address Classes D and E
IP Address Classes Quiz
Subnetting Intro
CIDR Classless Inter-Domain Routing
Subnetting Overview
Subnetting Class C Networks and VLSM
Subnetting Practice Question
VLSM Example Part 1
VLSM Example Part 2
Subnetting Large Networks Part 1
Subnetting Large Networks Part 2
Subnetting on the 4th Octet - Written Example
Subnetting on the 3rd Octet - Written Example
Private IP Addresses Part 1
Private IP Addresses Part 2
Where to Get More Subnetting Practice
Additional Subnetting Practice Sites
Subnetting Quiz
OSI Layer 2 - The Data-Link Layer Intro
Local Area Network Layer 2 - Ethernet
OSI Layer 2 - The Data-Link Layer Quiz
OSI Layer 1 - The Physical Layer Intro
Ethernet Connection Media
OSI Layer 1 - The Physical Layer Quiz
Cisco Device Functions Intro
Switches vs Hubs
Switch Operation
Routers
Other Cisco Devices
Cisco Device Functions - Lab Exercises
Cisco Device Functions Quiz
The Life of a Packet Intro
DNS The Domain Name System
DNS on Cisco Routers
ARP Address Resolution Protocol
ARP for Routed Traffic
The Life of a Packet Example Part 1 - DNS
The Life of a Packet Example Part 2 - HTTP
The Life of a Packet - Lab Exercises
The Life of a Packet Quiz
The Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology Intro
The Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology
The Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology Lab Example
The Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology - Lab Exercises
The Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology Quiz
Cisco Router and Switch Basics Intro
Basic Router and Switch Configuration
The Setup Wizard
Speed and Duplex Settings
CDP and LLDP
Basic Layer 1 and 2 Troubleshooting
Basic Layer 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Lab Demo
Cisco Router and Switch Basics - Lab Exercises
Cisco Router and Switch Basics Quiz
Cisco Device Management Intro
The Boot Up Process
The Boot Up Process Lab Demo
Factory Reset and Password Recovery
Password Recovery Lab Demo
Backing up the System Image and Configuration
Upgrading IOS
Cisco Device Management - Lab Exercises
Cisco Device Management Quiz
Routing Fundamentals Intro
Connected and Local Routes
Connected and Local Routes Lab Demo
Static Routes
Static Routes Lab Demo
Summarisation and Default Routes
Summary Routes and Longest Prefix Match Lab Demo
Default Routes and Load Balancing Lab Demo
Routing Fundamentals - Lab Exercises
Routing Fundamentals Quiz
Dynamic Routing Protocols Introduction
Dynamic Routing Protocols vs Static Routes
Dynamic Routing Protocols Lab Demo
Routing Protocol Types
Routing Protocol Types Lab Demo
Routing Protocol Metrics
Routing Protocol Metrics Lab Demo
Equal Cost Multi Path
Equal Cost Multi Path Lab Demo
Administrative Distance
Administrative Distance Lab Demo
Loopback Interfaces
Adjacencies and Passive Interfaces
Adjacencies and Passive Interfaces Lab Demo
Dynamic Routing Protocols - Lab Exercises
Dynamic Routing Protocols Quiz
Connectivity Troubleshooting Introduction
Basic Connectivity Troubleshooting
Connectivity Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
Connectivity Troubleshooting Quiz
IGP Introduction
RIP Routing Information Protocol
RIP Lab Demo
EIGRP - Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
EIGRP Lab Demo
IGP Fundamentals Configuration - Lab Exercises
IGP Fundamentals Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
IGP Interior Gateway Protocol Fundamentals Quiz
OSPF Introduction
OSPF Characteristics
OSPF Basic Configuration
OSPF Basic Configuration Lab Demo
OSPF Advanced Topics
OSPF Advanced Topics Lab Demo
Bandwidth vs Clock Rate and Speed
OSPF Cost Metric
OSPF Cost Metric Lab Demo
OSPF Adjacencies
OSPF DR and BDR Designated Routers
OSPF DR and BDR Lab Demo
OSPF Areas
OSPF Areas Lab Demo
OSPF Configuration - Lab Exercises
OSPF Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
OSPF Quiz
VLANs Introduction
Campus LAN Design - Core, Distribution and Access Layers
Spine-Leaf Network Design
Why we have VLANs
VLAN Access Ports
VLAN Access Ports Lab Demo
VLAN Trunk Ports
VLAN Trunk Ports Lab Demo
DTP Dynamic Trunking Protocol
VTP VLAN Trunking Protocol
VTP Lab Demo
VLAN Lab Exercises
VLANs Virtual Local Area Networks Quiz
Inter-VLAN Routing Introduction
Router with Separate Interfaces
Router on a Stick
Layer 3 Switch
Layer 3 Switch Lab Demo
VLAN and Inter-VLAN Routing Configuration - Lab Exercises
Inter-VLAN Routing Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
Inter-VLAN Routing Quiz
DHCP Introduction
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Cisco DHCP Server
External DHCP Server
Cisco DHCP Client
Windows, Mac and Linux client IP settings
DHCP Configuration - Lab Exercises
DHCP Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Quiz
HSRP Introduction
Network Redundancy
FHRP First Hop Redundancy Protocols
HSRP Hot Standby Router Protocol
HSRP Advanced Topics
HSRP Configuration - Lab Exercises
HSRP Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
HSRP - Hot Standby Router Protocol Quiz
Spanning Tree Protocol Introduction
Layer 3 Path Selection and Loop Prevention Review
Why we have the Spanning Tree Protocol
Spanning Tree Terminology - The Bridge
How Spanning Tree Works
Spanning Tree Versions
Verification - show spanning-tree
Verification - show mac address-table
Manipulating the Root Bridge Election
Spanning Tree and HSRP Alignment
Portfast, BPDU Guard and Root Guard
STP Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
STP Configuration - Lab Exercises
STP - Spanning Tree Protocol Quiz
EtherChannel Introduction
Why we have EtherChannel
EtherChannel Load Balancing
EtherChannel Protocols and Configuration
EtherChannel Lab Demo
StackWise, VSS and vPC
Layer 3 EtherChannel
EtherChannel Configuration - Lab Exercises
EtherChannel Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
EtherChannel Quiz
Switch Security Introduction
DHCP Snooping
DAI Dynamic ARP Inspection
802.1X Identity Based Networking
Preventing Unauthorised Devices with Port Security
Preventing Unauthorised Devices with Port Security Lab Demo
Locking Ports to Hosts with Port Security
Locking Ports to Hosts with Port Security Lab Demo
Switch Security Configuration - Lab Exercises
Switch Security Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
Switch Security Quiz
Access Control Lists Introduction
Access Control Lists Overview
Standard, Extended and Named ACLs
ACL Syntax
ACL Operations
Numbered ACLs Lab Demo
Named ACLs Lab Demo
ACL Configuration - Lab Exercises
ACL Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
ACLs - Access Control Lists Quiz
Network Address Translation Introduction
IPv4 Address Exhaustion and NAT
Static NAT
NAT Translations - Inside Local, Inside Global, Outside Local, Outside Global
Static NAT Lab Demo
Dynamic NAT
Dynamic NAT Lab Demo
PAT Port Address Translation
PAT Port Address Translation Lab Demo
NAT Configuration - Lab Exercises
NAT Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
NAT - Network Address Translation Quiz
IPv6 Addressing and Routing Introduction
Why We Need IPv6
The IPv6 Address Format
IPv6 Global Unicast Addresses
IPv6 Global Unicast Addresses Lab Demo
EUI-64 Addresses
Unique Local and Link Local Addresses
Link Local Addresses Lab Demo
SLAAC Stateless Address AutoConfiguration
IPv6 Static Routes
IPv6 Static Routes Lab Demo
IPv6 Addressing and Routing Configuration - Lab Exercises
IPv6 Addressing and Routing Quiz
WAN Introduction
WAN Overview
VPN Virtual Private Networks
WAN Connectivity Options
Leased Lines
MPLS Multi Protocol Label Switching
PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet
WAN Topology Options
WAN - Wide Area Networks Quiz
The Security Threat Landscape Introduction
The Security Threat Landscape
Common Attacks
Firewalls and IDS/IPs
Firewalls vs Packet Filters
Cryptography
TLS Transport Layer Security
Site-to-Site VPN Virtual Private Networks
Remote Access VPN Virtual Private Networks
Threat Defense Solutions
The Security Threat Landscape Quiz
Cisco Device Security Introduction
Line Level Security
Privileged Exec and Password Encryption
Line Level Security Lab Demo
Usernames and Privilege Levels
SSH Secure Shell
SSH Secure Shell Lab Demo
AAA Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
AAA Configuration
Global Security Best Practices
Global Security Best Practices Lab Demo
Cisco Device Security Configuration - Lab Exercises
Cisco Device Security Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
Cisco Device Security Quiz
Network Device Management Introduction
Syslog
Terminal Monitor and Logging Synchronous
Syslog Lab Demo
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SNMP Lab Demo
SNMPv3 Configuration
SNMPv3 Lab Demo
Syslog vs SNMP
Network Device Management - Lab Exercises
Network Device Management Quiz
QoS Introduction
QoS Overview
Classification and Marking
Congestion Management
Policing and Shaping
QoS Quality of Service Quiz
Cloud Computing Introduction
Traditional IT Deployment Models
Defining Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Case Study
Server Virtualization
Virtualizing Network Devices
Cloud Service Models
Cloud Deployment Models
Cloud Computing Advantages
Cloud Computing Quiz
Wireless Fundamentals Introduction
Wireless Network Types
Infrastructure Mode and Wireless Access Points
Wireless LAN Controllers and CAPWAP
Switch Configuration for Wireless Networks
Wireless Channels and Radio Frequencies
Wireless Security
Switch Configuration for Wireless - Lab Demo
Wireless Network Configuration - Lab Demo
Wireless Networking Fundamentals - Lab Exercises
Wireless Networking Fundamentals Quiz
Network Automation and Programmability Introduction
The Benefits of Network Automation and Programmability
Python, Git, GitHub and CI-CD
Data Serialization Formats - XML, JSON and YAML
APIs - CRUD, REST and SOAP
Model Driven Programmability - YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF and gRPC
Lab Demo - Testing APIs with Postman
Configuration Management Tools - Ansible, Puppet and Chef
Lab Demo - Ansible Network Automation
SDN Software Defined Networking
Software Defined Architecture - Cisco DNA Center
Software Defined Architecture - Cisco SD-Access
Software Defined Architecture - Cisco SD-WAN
Further Automation Learning Resources
Network Automation and Programmability Quiz
Yes, it starts off with the basics of networking and takes you all the way through to CCNA level knowledge and skills.
It's self-paced training - you can watch the videos and do the lab exercises whenever and wherever is best for you.
You have access to the course forever - your enrolment never expires.
To complete the course in 6 weeks you'll need to study for around 2 hours per day - the same time it takes to watch a movie. Remember that passing your CCNA is a better use of your time than watching the latest episode of 'Dancing with the Stars'! The timetable is laid out in weekly segments so you can spend longer on the days which are more suitable for you, or skip a few days and catch up on the weekend.
6 weeks is a suggested time frame to get the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to pass the CCNA exam as quickly as possible. You can take as long as you need to work through the course material though - it's not a problem if you want to go at a slower pace or if something comes up during your studies.
Yes, you can install the Teachable app on your tablet or mobile (or using an emulator on your PC) to download the videos and quizzes and watch them offline. All of the study notes, Anki flashcards and lab exercises are provided as downloadable PDFs, Anki packages and Packet Tracer projects.
Yes, you will receive a verifiable course certificate upon course completion.
The CCNA 200-301 exam, the latest version.
I'd love to be able to provide consultancy for individual production environments but I'm unable to take on new clients right now sorry.
Yes, please purchase an individual copy for each team member.
I go above and beyond to make sure you are more than happy with the course. If however you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact me in the first 30 days and I will give you a full refund.
Imagine how it will feel when you’re a certified Cisco CCNA expert…
You’ll have complete confidence working on real world networks, the respect and trust of employers and your colleagues in the industry, and the golden ticket to the career you want.
Cisco CCNA 200-301 Gold Bootcamp comes with an unconditional risk-free 30 day money-back guarantee. If you are unsatisfied with the course then email me within 30 days and I will issue a full refund – that’s my personal promise of your success.
Any questions? Drop me a line, I’m here to help: neil@flackbox.com