Course overview
Cisco CCNA 2: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials City of Bristol CollegeSwitching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials is the second of three Cisco Networking Academy courses aligned to the CCNA Certification Exam 200-301.
This course deepens your understanding of the operation of routers and switches in small to medium networks, expanding your ability to configure and troubleshoot network devices.
You’ll also be introduced to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and essential network security concepts. As networks evolve, AI-enabled technologies are increasingly used to optimize performance and automate management, while sustainable networking practices are helping reduce energy consumption and support environmentally responsible IT infrastructure.
This course equips you with the skills to support intelligent, secure, and sustainable networks.
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| FGE0715C01-3 | 22/04/2026 - 01/07/2026 | Weds | 3.00 | 18:00 | College Green Centre |
This course costs £400. Please contact us to discuss your payment options.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks and wish to build on their foundational knowledge.
It is suitable for those looking to deepen their understanding of switching, routing, and wireless technologies while developing best practices and essential skills in preparation for the CCNA certification exam.
What you'll learn
The course comprises 16 modules, covering switching, routing and wireless concepts and configurations. The material is provided in an online course through the Cisco Networking Academy and will be delivered in Instructor-led classes, teaching concepts and theory, putting this into practice using Cisco switching and routing hardware and network-simulation software.
By the end of this course, you will be able to configure advanced functionality in routers and switches. You will also be able to perform basic troubleshooting of these components.
Using security best practices, you will troubleshoot and resolve common protocol issues in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Course entry requirements
Candidates should have completed the first of the three Cisco Networking Academy courses, CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks or have previously completed the CompTIA Network+ Exam.
Knowledge of IPv4 subnetting, IPv6 and the Cisco IOS is essential.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
This CCNA-aligned course is delivered through the Cisco Networking Academy platform and includes continuous assessment via quizzes, checkpoint exams, and a final certification exam.
AI and sustainability are integrated throughout the curriculum, with teaching and assessments exploring topics such as AI-driven network management, energy-efficient infrastructure, and sustainable networking practices.
Learners apply these concepts in practical, scenario-based activities and assessments that reflect real-world challenges in modern networking environments.
A formal final exam is required to complete the course and obtain a certificate from the Cisco Networking Academy.
Future career and study opportunities
Progress to the third, and final, of the three Cisco Networking Academy courses, CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation.
