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Ashish Rana - CCIE#68585

Are you ready to excel in your networking career? This is the perfect course at the perfect time to gain the skills you need. Our comprehensive Cisco CCNA 200-301 course on Udemy covers all the critical topics required to pass the CCNA 200-301 and CCNP exams. From configuration to troubleshooting IT infrastructure, this course equips you with hands-on knowledge to succeed in the field of networking.

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Are you ready to excel in your networking career? This is the perfect course at the perfect time to gain the skills you need. Our comprehensive Cisco CCNA 200-301 course on Udemy covers all the critical topics required to pass the CCNA 200-301 and CCNP exams. From configuration to troubleshooting IT infrastructure, this course equips you with hands-on knowledge to succeed in the field of networking.

This is one of the most popular and best-selling CCNA and CCNP courses on Udemy. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced IT professional, this course is designed to provide a deep understanding of networking concepts, making it a top choice for students worldwide. With CCNA certification now a gateway to advanced networking streams, this course ensures a solid foundation in fundamental concepts and prepares you for further certifications like CCNP.

The course offers over 56+ hours of detailed video content with full access to download all lessons on Udemy App or watch them online at your convenience. You'll have lifetime access to this invaluable resource, enabling you to learn at your own pace. Additionally, our interactive Q&A forum provides personalized support where I’ll answer your questions to ensure your success.

By the end of this course, you’ll be confident in configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting network routing and switching. The practical knowledge and expertise gained here will empower you to manage and work remotely on complex IT networks and servers. This in-depth training is specifically tailored to provide the skills required to handle real-world networking challenges.

Earning a CCNA certification has become essential for network administrators and engineers aspiring to work with top MNCs. Employers worldwide recognize CCNA as a must-have credential for IT professionals, and this course is your stepping stone to a successful networking career.

Start your journey today by enrolling in this course. Let’s build your networking skills together and ensure you're well-prepared to pass the CCNA 200-301 and CCNP exams while advancing your career in the IT industry.

This is what people have to say about this course

Amador P. Torrez  - Ashish is a very good instructor. Once you get used to his accent it's an enjoyable experience. Personally, it wasn't hard to get used to. I like that he provides labs that can be created in virtual environments such as GNS3 and can be applied to live equipment if provided on your own. I'm thankful that the instructor took the time to create this course which is full of hands on examples that you can retake as many times as you need in order to drill the concepts home. He communicates often and has added labs along the way which is just icing on the cake. I highly recommend this instructor and his courses. 5 STARS.  

Farshid Miri - The course is very informative, right on the point, no unnecessary information and entirely a hands-on course.

It is good for someone who would like to learn Cisco networking in action and be capable of DOING rather than just be able to pass Cisco exams. It might be still very useful for Cisco exams, but it might not cover all the details for that matter.

I personally enjoyed this course a lot and I can apply all the knowledge I learned from it in my workplace on a daily basis.

Regarding the language and accent, if the trainee has lived his entire life with one single accent around him in a small town, this course might be a bit challenging to follow, but if one is coming with an international mind-set, he can follow every single line of the course.

The only negative comment could be that the course pace might be very fast for new learners and before each session, a bit of definitions, terminology and concepts could be helpful.

the course starts with a list of tasks and then goes right away to terminal and commands. Good for me, but for new people in Cisco world, it might be a bit challenging to follow.

Overall I recommend this course a lot and will buy more courses from Ashish :-)

Kenel Doantien  - I'm impressed with how the teacher is explaining EIGRP in a simple and short way.   

Abbe katerega - Personally, no reservation i love the instructor . You make this course so simple and then you give students take to listen to each of your words. I appreciate and HIGHLY recommend other students to join 

Daniel Ramsay - The content is right to the point and simple to follow and Lab yourself. Many times we don't spend time testing our troubleshooting abilities. This course, and, the way it's taught allows me strengthen this critical skill. 

Mark fruge  - Practical knowledge of the subject matter with clear and concise instructions. Being able to simultaneously watch Ashish guide me while I do the labs myself help a ton. Plus, if I'm feeling confident enough to figure something out on my own, I can try in my own lab and then watch the video afterwards should I run into any obstacles.

Tim Pastick - This is a great course which I haven't been able to find anywhere else. Well layed out and easy to understand and follow. IF you work in a large Database Environment I would definitely recommend

Wallace Nelson - Great Video so far. Clear Teacher and instructional videos. I'm really enjoying it. Plus it gets right to the point. Not all the fluff that's some of the other videos have.

Jose Antonio Alejos Bravo - Exelente con GNS3 se entiende todo =) , espero que NEXUS lo haga lo mismo

Adam Foots - It has lot of Labs and every lap has v important Information.

John Elliott -Very clear and precise. Also goes at a good pace. Thanks.

It has rating of 4.5+ . If you have any question, Always post to me or in forum. I will try to jump on it as soon as possible. In case you are not happy with course- apply for refund with in 30 days time.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Configure vlan & trunk port on switches
  • Learn to add/remove vlans in trunking
  • Configuration of dtp ( dynamic trunking protocol )
  • Configure routing on stick
  • Vtp configuration on switches
  • Understand stp, root bridge election, root port and cost
  • Understand etherchannel and it's modes
  • Configure port security on switchports
  • Learn to setup ip addresses on routers and switches.
  • Learn to secure router access
  • Understand static, default & floating route
  • Configure rip - routing information protocol
  • Configure eigrp - enhanced interior gateway routing protocol
  • Understand feasible condition lab in eigrp
  • Understand eigrp timers and passive interface
  • Ospf configuration on cisco routers
  • Understand ospf vs eigrp vs static route comparison
  • Understand ospf dr/bdr election
  • Configure layer 2 dynamic switchports
  • Understand 802.1q dynamic trunking & 802.1q native vlan
  • Understand dtp negotiation
  • Learn to configure vtp domain, vtp transparent, vtp pruning
  • Configure vtp prune eligible list, version 3 in vtp
  • Understand layer 2 etherchannel configuration
  • Set up layer 2 etherchannel using pagp and lacp
  • Configure layer 3 etherchannel
  • Understand root bridge election & root port election
  • Learn to do stp root port selection using port priority
  • Lab of stp designate port selection & timers in spanning-tree
  • Configure portfast and global portfast in spanning-tree
  • Configure uplinkfast & backbonefast in spanning-tree
  • Configure bpduguard in spanning-tree
  • Learn to enable bpduguard globally in spanning-tree
  • Configure bpdu filter in spanning-tree
  • Configure root guard & loop guard in spanning-tree
  • Understand mst root bridge selection
  • Lean to do mst path selection using cost and port priority
  • Configure udld & protected ports in lan switching
  • Configure traffic storm control, span and rspan
  • Learn the quick way to run eigrp
  • Configure static neighbors, hello hold timers in eigrp
  • Understand metric calculation and configure auto/unequal load sharing in eigrp
  • Configure authentication in eigrp
  • Understand auto summary, manual summarization in eigrp
  • Learn to configure maximum path in eigrp
  • Configure redistribution between different as, eigrp/ospf redistribution
  • Configure passive interfaces, distribute list, offset list in eigrp
  • Learn to do basic ospf configuration, ospf inter area
  • Configure inter area, dead timer lab in ospf
  • Understand router-id election in ospf
  • Configure plain and md5 authentication in ospf
  • Understand authentication area vs interface level
  • Understand dr bdr election, multicast ips in ospf
  • Understand metric calculation, autocost reference bandwidth in ospf
  • Configure passive interfaces, virtual links in ospf
  • Understand external metric types e1 and e2 & comparison
  • Understand ospf inter area summarization and summarization of external subnets in ospf
  • Configure stub area, totally stub area, nssa in ospf
  • Configure nssa stub , nssa totally stubby area in ospf
  • Understand default information originate in ospf
  • Understand and configure ibgp/ ebgp on cisco routers
  • Configure bgp neighborship using non-directly-connected ips + ebgp multihop
  • Learn to read bgp table, advertise networks in bgp
  • Configure next hop self, auto summary in bgp
  • Understand bgp neighbor adjacency states
  • Understand bgp messages using wireshark
  • Learn to troubleshoot bgp neighorship, network advertisement
  • Understand and weight, local preference, as-prepend attribute in bgp
  • Understand and configure bgp origin code, med , communities attributes
  • Learn to configure no-advertise, no-export community in bgp
  • Configure bgp prevent transit as using filter list, no-export community, prefix list & distribution list
  • Understand and configure peer group, route reflector, confederation in bgp
  • Understand dhcp, it's overview and packet flow with wireshark
  • Learn to configure dhcp server and client on cisco router
  • Learn to exclude ip or ip range in dhcp server which is configured on cisco router
  • Learn to modify client id on dhcp client router, reserve dhcp ip on cisco router
  • Dhcp relay agent configuration, troubleshooting dhcp on cisco router
  • Understand and configure static nat, dynamic nat, pat (port address translation)
  • Configure pat with multiple outside interfaces, nat port forwarding, nat troubleshooting
  • Configure hsrp with tracking interfaces and troubleshoot hsrp
  • Configure vrrp with tracking interfaces
  • Learn to configure glbp (gateway load balancing protocol)
  • Ipv6 understanding and configuring on cisco router
  • Shortening of ipv6 address, link-local address in ipv6
  • Learn to change link-local address in ipv6
  • Understand ipv6 multicast groups, neighbor discovery in ipv6
  • Understand router advertisement packets, ipv6 address autoconfiguration
  • Configure static routing with ipv6, ripng ( rip using ipv6)
  • Configure ospfv3, eigrp with ipv6
  • Understand unicast, broadcast, multicast and multicast components
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Syllabus

Basic Networking Overview
Welcome
About Your Instructor
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This lecture has downloadable compressed folder which has Labs which includes GNS3 Project files, pdf files and router configurations.

Expectation is that students prepare their own topology from scratch

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Covers configuration to troubleshooting IT infrastructure, equipping learners with hands-on knowledge to manage complex IT networks and servers
Prepares learners to pass the CCNA 200-301 and CCNP exams, which are essential for network administrators and engineers aspiring to work with top MNCs
Offers over 56 detailed video lessons with downloadable content, providing learners with lifetime access to learn at their own pace
Includes labs that can be created in virtual environments such as GNS3 and applied to live equipment, providing hands-on experience
Requires learners to prepare their own topology from scratch, which may be challenging for new learners in the Cisco world
Teaches skills and knowledge that are relevant to the CCNA 200-301 and CCNP exams, but may not cover all the details for exam preparation

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Reviews summary

Practical, hands-on ccna/ccnp networking skills

According to learners, this course stands out for its strong focus on practical, hands-on labs, often utilizing GNS3, which students find directly applicable to real-world networking jobs. The instructor, Ashish, is frequently praised for being clear, concise, and straight to the point, effectively simplifying complex Cisco concepts. While many appreciate the fast pace and the emphasis on doing rather than just theory, some absolute beginners found the lack of foundational explanation and quick jump into configurations challenging. A small number of reviewers also noted the instructor's accent as requiring adjustment. Despite minor challenges, the consensus points to an highly effective course for building job skills, particularly for those who learn best through hands-on practice.
Skills directly useful in the workplace
"I can apply all the knowledge I learned from it in my workplace on a daily basis."
"allows me strengthen this critical skill [troubleshooting]."
"Practical knowledge of the subject matter..."
"align with real-world scenarios."
"directly applicable."
Instructor explains topics simply and concisely
"Very clear and precise."
"The instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and explains complex topics clearly."
"Ashish is a very good instructor."
"I'm impressed with how the teacher is explaining EIGRP in a simple and short way."
"You make this course so simple..."
"The content is right to the point and simple to follow..."
"Practical knowledge... with clear and concise instructions."
"Clear Teacher and instructional videos."
Strong emphasis on practical configuration
"I like that he provides labs that can be created in virtual environments such as GNS3..."
"entirely a hands-on course."
"simple to follow and Lab yourself."
"Being able to simultaneously watch Ashish guide me while I do the labs myself help a ton."
"It has lot of Labs and every lap has v important Information."
"The labs are hands-on and perfectly align with real-world scenarios."
Instructor's accent challenging for some
"Once you get used to his accent it's an enjoyable experience."
"Regarding the language and accent, if the trainee has lived his entire life with one single accent..."
"although his accent took a little getting used to."
"I found the instructor's accent quite challenging to understand at times"
May be challenging for absolute beginners
"the course pace might be very fast for new learners"
"the course starts with a list of tasks and then goes right away to terminal and commands."
"Sometimes the pace feels a bit fast, especially if you're completely new to a topic."
"it jumps straight into configurations without much foundational explanation."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in The Complete Cisco CCNA 200-301 & CCNP Course 2025 with these activities:
Review TCP/IP Fundamentals
Solidify your understanding of the TCP/IP model to better grasp network communication concepts covered in the course.
Browse courses on TCP/IP Model
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  • Read articles and watch videos on the TCP/IP model.
  • Summarize the functions of each layer.
  • Explain how data travels through the layers.
Read 'CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1'
Supplement your learning with the official certification guide to reinforce key concepts and prepare for the CCNA exam.
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  • Read each chapter carefully, taking notes on key concepts.
  • Complete the review questions and practice exams.
  • Focus on areas where you need more clarification.
Subnetting Practice
Master subnetting skills to efficiently manage IP address allocation in network design and configuration.
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  • Solve subnetting problems using different methods.
  • Use online subnet calculators to verify answers.
  • Practice subnetting scenarios with varying network sizes.
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Read 'Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide'
Deepen your understanding of routing protocols with this companion guide, focusing on RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF.
Show steps
  • Read the chapters on RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF.
  • Complete the chapter quizzes and review questions.
  • Compare and contrast the different routing protocols.
Follow Cisco Configuration Examples
Enhance your practical skills by following configuration examples provided by Cisco for various networking scenarios.
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  • Find configuration examples on the Cisco website.
  • Implement the configurations in a lab environment.
  • Analyze the configuration commands and their effects.
Simulate a Small Network
Apply your knowledge by designing and configuring a virtual network using GNS3 or Cisco Packet Tracer.
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  • Design a network topology with routers and switches.
  • Configure IP addresses, routing protocols, and VLANs.
  • Test network connectivity and troubleshoot issues.
Contribute to Network Simulation Projects
Gain experience by contributing to open-source network simulation projects, enhancing your understanding of network behavior.
Show steps
  • Find open-source network simulation projects on GitHub.
  • Identify areas where you can contribute, such as bug fixes or documentation.
  • Submit your contributions and participate in code reviews.

Career center

Learners who complete The Complete Cisco CCNA 200-301 & CCNP Course 2025 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Network Engineer
Network engineers design, implement, and manage the network infrastructure of an organization. This role is a natural fit for those who complete this comprehensive Cisco networking course. A network engineer needs to understand the inner workings of network protocols like EIGRP and OSPF, which this course provides an in depth look at. The course's focus on hands-on labs and configuration exercises using virtual environments will be particularly useful for aspiring network engineers. With its comprehensive coverage of both CCNA and CCNP level concepts, this course is an ideal resource for those seeking to enter the field of network engineering.
Network Administrator
A network administrator is responsible for maintaining and managing an organization's computer network. This role requires a deep understanding of networking concepts, including routing and switching, which is a core focus of this course. The course's emphasis on hands-on configuration and troubleshooting for network devices, provides an excellent foundation for a network administrator role. Specifically, the topics covered by this course, such as configuring VLANs, trunk ports, routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP, provide practical skills that can be applied daily in the field. One who takes this course will find themselves prepared for the real world challenges of maintaining network infrastructure.
Network Security Engineer
Network security engineers design and implement security measures for network infrastructure. This course focuses on Cisco networking, giving a solid foundation for this kind of work. The detailed understanding of network protocols and configurations will help to better understand the underlying infrastructure. This can help in the securing of data as well as the identification of vulnerabilities. The course's practical exercises help to provide the skills necessary to work with network security at a technical level. This makes this course a good investment for a future network security engineer.
Systems Engineer
A systems engineer works with all components of a computer system, including network infrastructure. This course's focus on Cisco networking technologies makes it useful to anyone looking to become a systems engineer. The ability to configure and troubleshoot network routing and switching, as taught in this course, will enhance a systems engineer's capabilities. Furthermore, this course's content on network protocols and their practical applications will be incredibly helpful for managing the complex systems that are often part of the job. This course's practical hands-on approach will enable a systems engineer to work efficiently in the field.
Network Analyst
Network analysts monitor and analyze network performance to ensure optimal functionality. This course provides a strong foundation in Cisco networking technologies. The course's emphasis on network protocols, configurations, and troubleshooting will make one well-suited for analyzing network data and metrics. A network analyst also needs to be able to work with network infrastructure. The hands-on labs and practice in this course will help with that. The course material on the CCNA and CCNP exams specifically addresses many of the issues that analysts deal with daily, making this course very useful to future network analysts.
Technical Support Engineer
Technical support engineers assist with complex technical issues, often involving network infrastructure. This course, with its focus on Cisco networking, is directly applicable to this role. Mastering network configuration, troubleshooting, and protocols as covered in the course is essential for this type of work. A technical support engineer deals with real-world network problems and the hands on approach of this course will be very useful in resolving these issues. The content of this course can help the support engineer better serve clients.
IT Support Specialist
An IT Support Specialist often handles networking issues as part of their daily responsibilities. This course focused on networking will be helpful to someone working in IT support. This course includes practical learning about configuring and troubleshooting network devices and protocols. This builds a strong foundation for the type of work expected of an IT support specialist. The course will provide a deeper understanding of how networks operate. Gaining that knowledge is important for those who want to move beyond basic IT support. This detailed understanding of network management, makes this a very useful course.
IT Consultant
An IT consultant often advises clients on networking solutions. This course focused on Cisco technologies is very relevant. The consultant role requires the kind of in depth understanding of routing and switching that this course provides. The course's focus on hands-on configuration and troubleshooting of network infrastructure will be very helpful, as will the knowledge of protocols learned in the course. An IT consultant can use this knowledge to solve real world problems for clients, and the hands-on experience from the course will help them better advise on networking issues. This makes this course worth considering.
Technical Trainer
Technical trainers need a deep understanding of technical topics. This course's focus on Cisco networking makes it relevant for a trainer who needs to teach this material. The course's comprehensive approach and hands-on labs provide the knowledge and experience that a confident trainer needs. This course will help build a solid base for one who would like to teach network administration. Knowing the material by completing labs and exercises will make a trainer more effective at teaching.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity analysts are tasked with protecting networks from threats, and a strong foundation in networking is critical for this role. This course, with its focus on Cisco networking, provides the underlying knowledge needed to understand how networks operate. By understanding network protocols and configurations, a cybersecurity analyst can better identify vulnerabilities and implement security measures. This course's practical emphasis on configuration and troubleshooting helps build a good foundation for the kind of network analysis that cybersecurity analysts do. For these reasons, this course may be useful.
Cloud Solutions Architect
A cloud solutions architect needs a broad understanding of networking, including the technologies taught in this course. While cloud based networking has some differences from traditional networking, this course provides a good foundation in network protocols. The concepts learned here, such as routing, switching, and network security, are useful to anyone who needs to design and implement cloud based systems. Anyone who needs to work with cloud resources should be aware of the underlying networking concepts; this course may be a good place to start.
Telecommunications Specialist
A telecommunications specialist works with network systems, and while not all networks are Cisco, this course provides a strong foundation in networking principles. The skills gained in this course around network configurations, troubleshooting, and protocols will be very useful for anyone who has to work with routers and switches on a daily basis. This course may be useful for those seeking to understand the foundational components of a telecommunications network. The knowledge gained from this type of course will allow one to work effectively in this field.
Data Center Technician
Data centers rely heavily on robust network infrastructure, and a data center technician needs to be familiar with the technology covered in this course. This course provides a good foundation in Cisco networking, including routing, switching, and network security. The skills taught here will enable the technician to handle, troubleshoot, and monitor data center devices. The hands on training and in depth look at network protocols will help the technician better understand the environment they work in. The course may be useful for a technician who wants to gain additional knowledge.
Information Technology Manager
An information technology manager is responsible for overseeing the IT infrastructure of an organization. This leadership role requires understanding networking, and this course covers the kind of technical concepts that a manager has to be aware of. While this role is less hands-on and more managerial, a deeper practical understanding of the components that make up a network is useful. The content about configuring network devices and managing network protocols in this course may help one who wishes to move towards the position of IT manager.
Wireless Network Engineer
Wireless networking underlies much of modern business, and so this network-focused course can be of use to someone in this field. Although this is not a course about wireless networking, many of the underlying concepts, such as network protocols and configuration, apply equally to both wireless and wired networks. This course will help provide a solid foundation on which to build additional skills. A wireless network engineer needs a broad base of skills, but this course can be helpful on that journey.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in The Complete Cisco CCNA 200-301 & CCNP Course 2025.
Is the official certification guide for the CCNA 200-301 exam. It provides comprehensive coverage of all exam topics, including networking fundamentals, IP addressing, routing, switching, and security. It valuable resource for both beginners and experienced IT professionals preparing for the CCNA exam. This book adds depth to the course by providing detailed explanations and real-world examples.
This companion guide provides a detailed overview of routing protocols and concepts. It is particularly useful for understanding RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF. is helpful in providing background knowledge and is more valuable as additional reading than as a current reference. It is commonly used as a textbook at academic institutions.

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