Who it is for
Designed for aspiring and early-career network professionals who need broad Cisco networking, security, and automation foundations.
200-301
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
200-301 CCNA v1.1 validates associate-level knowledge of network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security, automation, and programmability.
- Level
- Associate
- Format
- Single choice · Multiple choice
- Recommended experience
- One or more years of experience implementing and administering Cisco solutions is beneficial, but not required.
- Duration
- 120 min
- Exam data updated
- Aug 20, 2024
Your exam at a glance
What it covers
Assesses network fundamentals and access, IP connectivity and services, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability.
What you gain
Passing demonstrates the foundational networking knowledge and practical judgment required to earn the CCNA certification.
Your learning path to exam readiness
Five clear stepsBeginner Path
Build the IPv4, IPv6, switching, routing, security, and Cisco IOS foundations needed for CCNA.
BeginStudy Plan
Organize all six CCNA v1.1 domains by weight, available time, and hands-on practice needs.
PlanFree Practice Test
Measure your grasp of CCNA routing, switching, IP services, security, and automation objectives.
PracticeSmart Review
Review weak CCNA objectives and connect each missed answer to the relevant protocol or configuration task.
ReviewReadiness Check
Check CCNA domain coverage, hands-on confidence, and timing before booking the current v1.1 exam.
AssessWhat to focus on
Exam blueprint
Network Fundamentals
20%
Network Access
20%
IP Connectivity
25%
IP Services
10%
Security Fundamentals
15%
Automation and Programmability
10%
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