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Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation (CCNA 3) - Blended

The Cisco Networking Academy CCNA 7.0 curriculum is for candidates who are seeking associate-level jobs in the ICT industry or hope to fulfil prerequisites in pursuit of more specialized ICT skills. ENSA is the third module within the three-module CCNAv7 course.

  • DeliveryBlended
  • Study levelShort Course or CPD
  • Estimated duration5 sessions between 3 April 2027 – 26 June 2027; 1530-1630 per session
  • Start date3 April 2027
  • Course fee£425

Overview

The CCNA 7.0 curriculum provides an integrated and comprehensive coverage of networking topics including IP routing and switching fundamentals, network security and network programmability, while providing extensive opportunities for hands-on practical experience and career skills development.

The curriculum consists of three modules, with Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation (ENSA) being the third.

ENSA describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. This course covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks. Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks, and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the technologies involved in WAN networks.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of emerging network technologies.

  • Design and build LANs consisting of switches and routers, implementing WAN connectivity and security between them.

  • Troubleshoot and rectify faults within a given IP network.

Who would benefit?

CCNAv7 teaches comprehensive networking concepts and skills, from network applications to the protocols and services provided to those applications, which are vital skills for candidates seeking employment in the network engineering field. Learners will progress from basic networking to more complex enterprise and theoretical networking models later in the curriculum.

Course in Depth

This course runs entirely online and students are required to self-study using the Cisco online curriculum and BCU tutorial videos as per the schedule below. Online tutorial sessions via MS Teams at 1530-1630 on the dates shown below will provide an opportunity to discuss course progress and any issues. Assessment session 5 can be performed either remotely or candidates can attend MP380/381 provided space is available.

What's included?

  • Session 1: Chapters 1-3

    •  Single Area OSPFv2 Concepts
    •  Single Area OSPFv2 Configuration
    •  Network Security Concepts

  • Session 2: Chapters 4-6

    • ACL Concepts
    • ACL for IPv4 Configuration
    • NAT for IPv4

  • Session 3: Chapters 8-10

    • VPN & IPSec Concepts
    • Quality of Service (QoS) Concepts
    • Network Monitoring & Management

  • Session 4: Chapters 7, 11-14

    • WAN Concepts
    • Network Design
    • Network Troubleshooting
    • Network Virtualisation
    • Network Automation
    • Static Routing & Troubleshooting

  • Session 5: Assessment

    • Theory – online Cisco multiple choice assessment 
    • Practical – network build and testing

Schedule and Location

Schedule

• Tutorial 1: 3 April 2027 09:00 - 15:30
• Tutorial 2: 17 April 2027 09:00 - 15:30
• Tutorial 3: 8 May 2027 09:00 - 15:30
• Tutorial 4: 22 May 2027 09:00 - 15:30
• Session 5: 26 June 2027 09:00 - 15:30

Location - For all sessions

Room MP 380-381
Birmingham City University
Curzon Building
Cardigan Street
Birmingham
B4 7BD