CCNA for Control System Techs 16th – 20th June 2025 (Weekdays)
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The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) for Control System Technicians course is specifically designed to provide foundational networking knowledge that can be applied to industrial automation, control systems, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. The course focuses on networking concepts, protocols, and technologies that are essential for managing and maintaining communication in control systems.
This course aims to prepare control system technicians with the essential networking skills needed for maintaining and optimizing industrial automation networks. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience to ensure readiness for the CCNA certification and real-world applications.
Course Objectives:
1. Understand Networking Fundamentals:
Learn the basic concepts of networking, including the OSI model, TCP/IP protocols, and IP addressing.
Understand how these networking concepts apply specifically to industrial networks.
2. Configure and Troubleshoot Network Devices:
Gain hands-on experience with configuring routers, switches, and other network devices using Cisco IOS.
Learn troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and resolve common networking issues in control systems.
3. Develop Skills in Network Security:
Understand the importance of securing industrial networks.
Learn how to implement basic security measures, such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) and VPNs, to protect control systems.
4. Integrate Control Systems with IT Networks:
Learn best practices for integrating control systems and devices with enterprise IT networks.
Understand protocols like Modbus, DNP3, and Ethernet/IP that are commonly used in industrial automation.
5. Implement VLANs and Subnetting:
Learn how to design and implement VLANs for segmenting traffic in industrial networks.
Understand subnetting to optimize network performance and address IP addressing needs in control systems.
Course Contents:
1. Introduction to Networking:
Overview of Networking Concepts (LANs, WANs, and IP Addressing)
OSI Model and TCP/IP Model
Role of Networking in Industrial Control Systems
2. Routing and Switching Essentials:
Configuring Cisco Routers and Switches
Static and Dynamic Routing (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF)
VLANs, Inter-VLAN Routing, and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) for Redundancy
3. IP Addressing and Subnetting:
IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing Schemes
Subnetting Techniques and CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)
IP Addressing for Industrial Devices
4. Network Protocols and Services:
Understanding ARP, DHCP, and DNS
TCP/UDP and Application Layer Protocols
Industrial Protocols (Modbus TCP, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET)
5. Network Security Fundamentals:
Introduction to Network Security for Industrial Systems
Configuring Access Control Lists (ACLs) on Cisco Devices
Implementing Network Address Translation (NAT) and VPNs for Secure Remote Access
Basics of Firewall Configuration and Secure Network Design
6. Wireless Communication in Industrial Networks:
Overview of Wireless Networking Concepts (Wi-Fi Standards)
Wireless Communication for SCADA Systems
Configuring Wireless Routers and Access Points for Industrial Applications
7. Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
Tools and Techniques for Network Monitoring (Wireshark, SNMP)
Identifying and Troubleshooting Network Issues
Diagnosing and Resolving Communication Problems between Control Devices
8. Industrial Networking Best Practices:
Redundancy Protocols (HSRP, VRRP)
Best Practices for Industrial Network Design
Integration of Control Systems with IT Networks and Data Centers
9. Simulation and Hands-On Labs:
Use of Simulation Tools like Cisco Packet Tracer and GNS3 for Hands-On Practice
Practical Lab Exercises with Realistic Industrial Network Scenarios
Configuration and Troubleshooting Practice with Industrial Protocols
10. Certification Exam Preparation:
Review of CCNA Exam Objectives and Topics
Practice Exams and Test-Taking Strategies
