COURSE OBJECTIVES
The CCNA v8 curriculum in the Cisco Networking Academy is designed for individuals seeking entry-level ICT roles or advancing toward specialized networking engineering positions. It delivers comprehensive, hands-on experience in configuring, securing, and troubleshooting resilient enterprise LAN and WAN infrastructures across IPv4 and IPv6. Key topics include enterprise switching and routing, first-hop redundancy, single-area OSPF, wireless LANs (WLAN), network virtualization, and multi-layered security. The curriculum also integrates modern network automation and emerging AI technologies—including Agentic AI in networks—supported by interactive simulations and lab tools.
COURSE OUTLINE (CCNA v8 CURRICULUM)
1. Introduction to Networks
- Networks, Protocols, and Models
- Physical Layer
- The Data Link Layer, Ethernet, and WiFi
- Ethernet LANs
- Network Layer Addressing
- IP addressing
- Routing
- Basic Device Configuration
- Transport Layer
- Application Layer
- Network Security Fundamentals
- Implement and Troubleshoot a Small Network
2. Implementing Enterprise Networks
- Network Documentation and Troubleshooting
- VLANs and Inter-VLAN routing
- Wireless LAN
- Spanning Tree
- EtherChannel
- First Hop Redundancy Protocols
- DHCP
- Network Security
- Enterprise Network Design
- Automation in the Network
- AI in the Network
- Implement and Troubleshoot a Resilient Enterprise Network
3. Connecting Enterprise Networks
- IP Static Routing
- Single-Area OSPF
- Enterprise Network Security
- Access Control Lists
- Network Address Translation
- The Enterprise Edge, WANs, and the Internet
- VPN and IPsec Concepts
- Network Management
- Virtualization
- Agentic AI in Networks
- Implement and Troubleshoot Enterprise Network Operations
Certification Exam Details:
The CCNA v8 curriculum directly aligns with the CCNA Version 2 (200-301) examination objectives. While attempting the vendor certification exam is optional, students who successfully complete the program at the University of Moratuwa Cisco Networking Academy qualify for an official Academy discount voucher—reducing the standard $300 exam fee to $125.
WHAT WE OFFER
- In-person Classes: Physical sessions with hands-on lab equipment (learn more)
- Virtual Live Classes: Interactive real-time remote sessions (learn more)
- On-Demand Program: Self-paced flexible learning (learn more)
NEXT INTAKE
- In-person Class:
- To be announced (Class size limited to 65 students)
- Held on-premises: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Duration: Approx. 6 to 7 months
- Virtual Live Class:
- November 11, 2026
- Held online: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Duration: Approx. 6 to 7 months
- Virtual On-Demand Program:
- Registrations currently open
COURSE INVESTMENT
- In-Person: Rs. 59,000 (Payable in 2 installments: Rs. 35,000 + Rs. 24,000)
- Virtual Live: Rs. 49,000 (Payable in 2 installments: Rs. 35,000 + Rs. 14,000)
- Virtual On-Demand: Rs. 35,000