CCNA 200-301 — Part 1
Starts October 1, 2026
CCNA 200-301 Part 1 is a 4-week, instructor-led program built around the Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad) curriculum. NetAcad provides the structured course content; our instructors add live teaching, clarification, hands-on Cisco Packet Tracer practice, troubleshooting exercises, and Q&A support on top of it. Part 1 builds the networking foundations required for the next stages of CCNA study — students can progress to Part 2 after completing Part 1.
How each week runs
3 sessions per week for 4 weeks — 12 instructor-led sessions in total.
Concept & Theory
Live, instructor-led walkthrough of the week's NetAcad concepts.
Packet Tracer Practical Lab
Hands-on practice applying the week's concepts in Cisco Packet Tracer.
Q&A, Review & Troubleshooting
Open Q&A, review of the week's material, and guided troubleshooting exercises.
CCNA program
Part 1 is the first stage of our structured CCNA learning program.
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What Part 1 covers
- Networking fundamentals
- OSI and TCP/IP models
- Ethernet and MAC addressing
- IPv4 addressing and subnetting
- IPv6 fundamentals
- TCP and UDP
- ICMP and ARP
- Basic Cisco IOS
- Basic switch and router configuration
- Basic network troubleshooting
- Cisco Packet Tracer
Part 1 builds the foundation for continued CCNA study. It does not, on its own, mean a student is ready for the CCNA certification exam.
Curriculum
Week 1
Networking Fundamentals & Models
- Networking fundamentals
- OSI model
- TCP/IP model
- Ethernet and MAC addressing
Week 2
Addressing
- IPv4 addressing
- Subnetting
- IPv6 fundamentals
Week 3
Protocols & Cisco IOS
- TCP and UDP
- ICMP
- ARP
- Basic Cisco IOS
Week 4
Configuration & Troubleshooting
- Basic switch configuration
- Basic router configuration
- Basic network troubleshooting
- Packet Tracer practice
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- Comfort navigating a command-line interface is helpful but not required
- A laptop and a stable internet connection for live sessions and labs
Your instructors
Eugene Narh
NOC Engineer · CCNA Program Instructor
Eugene is a practicing NOC Engineer who helps students understand networking concepts and apply them through practical exercises, guided learning, and troubleshooting.
Worlanyo Amewu
NOC Engineer · CCNA Program Instructor
Worlanyo is a practicing NOC Engineer focused on practical networking, troubleshooting, and helping students build a strong foundation in networking through hands-on learning.
FAQ
Is this the full CCNA course?
No. This is Part 1 of our three-part CCNA learning program.
Will I become CCNA certified after Part 1?
No. Part 1 is the foundation stage of the program. Cisco CCNA certification requires meeting Cisco's certification requirements and passing the applicable certification exam.
When does Part 1 start?
October 1, 2026.
How much does Part 1 cost?
GHS 500.
How many sessions are there?
Three instructor-led sessions per week for four weeks, giving a total of 12 sessions.
Do I need physical Cisco equipment?
No. The practical sessions use Cisco Packet Tracer.
Who teaches the course?
Two instructors/facilitators who guide students through the NetAcad material, explain difficult concepts, conduct practical Packet Tracer sessions, and provide troubleshooting and Q&A support.
Do I need prior IT experience to get started?
No. Our programs are structured to take motivated beginners through foundational networking concepts step by step, though prior exposure to computers and basic troubleshooting is helpful.
What do I need for the practical sessions?
A laptop or desktop computer with a stable internet connection, and Cisco Packet Tracer installed for hands-on labs.
Will I get a certificate of completion?
Yes — students who complete a program receive a certificate of completion from the academy. This is separate from Cisco's official CCNA certification, which requires meeting Cisco's certification requirements and passing the applicable certification exam.
CCNA 200-301 — Part 1
GHS 500
- Starts
- October 1, 2026
- Sessions
- 3/week · 12 total
- Format
- Live Online
- 4-week program
- 12 instructor-led sessions
- NetAcad course access
- Packet Tracer practical sessions
- Weekly Q&A
- Troubleshooting guidance
- Practical activities
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