Cisco CCNA
Addressing, switching, routing, IP services, security fundamentals and automation basics. The most widely recognised entry credential in networking.
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7 certification tracks mapped to the exam domains of widely requested credentials. Each track names the Tungabadra Networks course that covers it.
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How do Tungabadra Networks certification tracks work?
A certification track is a Tungabadra Networks course whose curriculum covers the topic areas assessed by a third-party exam. You take the course, complete its graded projects, then register and pay for the exam directly with the vendor. Tungabadra Networks does not administer, issue or resell any of these exams, and is not an authorized training partner of any vendor listed below.
At a glance
Every track, and the course that covers it
Compare level and coverage before choosing which exam to prepare for.
| Exam | Vendor | Level | Covered by | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco CCNA | Cisco | Foundation | CCNA Advanced Training | Anyone entering networking, including candidates with no IT background. It is the first certification most engineers attempt. |
| Cisco CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR) | Cisco | Advanced | CCNP Enterprise & Service Provider | Working engineers with CCNA-level knowledge who are moving from support into design and escalation. |
| Palo Alto Networks PCNSA | Palo Alto Networks | Intermediate | Palo Alto NGFW | Network engineers adding a security specialisation, and engineers already supporting a Palo Alto estate. |
| Juniper JNCIA-Junos | Juniper Networks | Intermediate | Juniper JNCIA | Engineers in multi-vendor environments, and anyone targeting service provider roles where Junos is common. |
| Aruba Certified Associate (ACA) | HPE Aruba Networking | Intermediate | Aruba Certified Associate (ACA) | Engineers supporting campus or wireless estates, particularly in organisations standardised on Aruba. |
| Cisco DevNet Associate (200-901) | Cisco | Intermediate | Cisco DevNet / Network Automation | Network engineers with no software background whose roles are beginning to expect automation. |
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) | Amazon Web Services | Foundation | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | Network and infrastructure staff whose estate is extending into cloud, and anyone needing a first cloud credential. |
Tracks
Certification preparation tracks
Cisco CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR)
Advanced routing, BGP, MPLS, VPN, infrastructure security and network assurance at enterprise and service provider scale.
Palo Alto Networks PCNSA
Next-generation firewall administration: zones, security policy, App-ID, Content-ID, NAT and VPN.
Juniper JNCIA-Junos
Junos fundamentals: the configuration model, commit workflow, routing policy and firewall filters.
Aruba Certified Associate (ACA)
Campus switching, WLAN design, controller and access point configuration, and campus security.
Cisco DevNet Associate (200-901)
Software development and design for network engineers: Python, APIs, data formats, version control and programmability.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
Cloud concepts, core services, security and the shared responsibility model, with VPC networking covered in additional depth.
Vendor relationship disclosure
CompTIA, Cisco, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation and HashiCorp are the owners of the credentials referenced on this page. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Tungabadra Networks is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized training partner of any of these organizations. Course curricula are mapped to publicly published exam objectives. Exam registration, fees, administration and certification issuance are handled entirely by the vendor.
FAQ
Certification questions
Does Tungabadra Networks issue these certifications?
No. These are third-party credentials issued by CompTIA, Cisco, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation and HashiCorp. Tungabadra Networks courses cover the topic areas those exams assess; the exams themselves are registered, administered and issued by the vendors.
Is Tungabadra Networks an authorized training partner?
No. Tungabadra Networks is not an authorized or accredited training partner of any certification vendor and does not claim affiliation with any of them.
Which certification should I take first?
Take the one named most often in the job postings you are actually targeting. For people new to IT, CompTIA Network+ or Security+ are the usual starting points; for people already in an infrastructure role, Cisco CCNA or an associate-level cloud certification is generally more useful.
Do I need to buy the exam separately?
Yes. Exam registration and fees are paid directly to the vendor and are not included in Tungabadra Networks course tuition.
How long does exam preparation take?
The course covering each track runs 8 to 14 weeks at 7 to 9 hours per week. Most people schedule the exam two to four weeks after finishing the course, after dedicated revision.
Does a certification alone get me hired?
A certification usually gets a resume past screening. Interviews test whether you can apply the knowledge, which is why every TBN course pairs exam-relevant content with graded lab work and projects.
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