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CCNA 7: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation (ENSA)

  • Complete the Second Course in CCNA Series
  • Get CISCO Recognition and Credibility
  • Develop Workforce Technical Skills
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Duration 70 hours
How it works Study Online. With a difference.
Price $495
Career opportunities Network Administrator | Security Specialist
Course topics 14 modules
Course trainers CCNA Certified Instructors
Pathways CISCO Certification
Entry requirements No formal prerequisites | Some equipment needed
Assessments Multiple small assessments
Start date Immediately or whenever you're ready
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CCNA 7: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation (ENSA)

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Key Benefits

Focus On Network Security and Reliability

The course provides practical experience with essential networking tools, including routers, switches, and wireless devices. It covers configuration and troubleshooting for VLANs, WLANs, and inter-VLAN routing, giving students a hands-on foundation.

Building Secure and Resilient Networks

Learn how to identify and mitigate LAN security threats, configure WLANs securely, and use redundancy protocols. You’ll also cover creating secure and reliable networks—key skills in modern networking.

Intermediate-level, Industry-relevant Curriculum

This course is great for those who want to advance in networking, the curriculum balances technical knowledge with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential for real-world network installation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Global Recognition

Global recognition provides confidence in both the quality of training and the universal applicability of the skills learned in the course, which is a substantial advantage in the rapidly evolving tech industry.

Course Accreditation

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Course Assessments

Assessments

This CISCO course includes several assessments to gauge your understanding and reinforce learning.

These assessments come in various forms, such as:

Exam

Upon successful completion of each individual CCNA course, including the CCNA 7: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation, you will earn a CISCO-verified Credly badge for that module.

To qualify for the CISCO Certified Network Associate (200-301 CCNA) exam voucher, all three CCNA modules must be completed.

  1. CCNA: Introduction to Networks (ITN)
  2. CCNA: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)
  3. CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation (ENSA)

This certification exam can be booked through the Pearson Vue testing centres. Exam costs are not included in your course fee.

As a CISCO Networking Academy, Monarch can offer an exam discount voucher for the 200-301 exam. The voucher can only be granted once all three CCNA modules have been completed.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

During the CCNA course series, you’ll gain practical, hands-on experience preparing you for the CCNA certification exam and career-ready skills for associate-level roles in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) industry.

Potential career paths include:

Pathways

As a network professional, you will develop in-demand skills and credentials that you can use in future employment opportunities. By achieving a CCNA, you will demonstrate and promote that you have the skills required to configure advanced networks. For more details on career paths in networking, you can view this CISCO Career Pathway guide.

This course is designed to prepare you for the CISCO Cerified Networking Associate (200-301 CCNA) exam. To be fully prepared for the certification exam you must complete all three courses in the CCNA Series or have equivalent work experience.

  1. CCNA: Introduction to Networks (ITN)
  2. CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation (ENSA)
  3. CCNA: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)

This certification exam can be booked through the Pearson Vue testing centres. Exam costs are not included in your course fee.

 

Entry requirements

It is recommended that you have completed:

CCNA 7: Introduction to Networks (ITN)

CCNA 7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)

You’ll need access to a laptop or PC with Microsoft Office and a reliable internet connection.

Course Topics

Module 1

Single-Area OSPFv2 Concepts

Explore the fundamentals of OSPFv2 and its operation in a single-area network.


Module 2

Single-Area OSPFv2 Configuration

Learn how to configure and troubleshoot Single-Area OSPFv2 for IPv4 networks.


Module 3

Network Security Concepts

Understand key concepts in network security and how to protect network resources.


Module 4

ACL Concepts

Delve into Access Control Lists (ACLs) and how they are used to control network traffic.


Module 5

ACLs for IPv4 Configuration

Learn to configure IPv4 ACLs to filter network traffic and enhance security.


Module 6

NAT for IPv4

Discover how Network Address Translation (NAT) works to map private IP addresses to public ones.


Module 7

WAN Concepts

Understand the wide area network (WAN) technologies and their role in connecting remote sites.


Module 8

VPN and IPsec Concepts

Gain insights into Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and IPsec for secure communication over the internet.


Module 9

QoS Concepts

Learn the fundamentals of Quality of Service (QoS) to manage network performance and prioritize traffic.


Module 10

Network Management

Explore network management tools and techniques to monitor and maintain network health.


Module 11

Network Design

Discover best practices for designing scalable, efficient, and resilient network architectures.


Module 12

Network Troubleshooting

Develop skills to identify and resolve common network issues and improve network reliability.


Module 13

Network Virtualisation

Learn about the benefits and implementation of network virtualisation technologies.


Module 14

Network Automation

Understand how network automation can improve operational efficiency and reduce manual configuration errors.

Course Duration

CISCO recommends around 70 hours to complete this course. There is no minimum timeframe to complete the course, but time may vary based on experience, availability, work pace, and commitment.

You have access to the course for 90 days.

 

 

How it works

How it works

More than online

You’ll get:


How does it work?

Supported by CISCO’s rich learning content and Monarch’s student support, you can study at your own pace online. Cisco Networking Academy provides extensive resources, including lecture materials, video demos, simulated activities, and trainer support to ensure you succeed in mastering advanced networking concepts.


What support will I get?

As a Monarch student, you can book one-on-one support sessions with our trainers. You can also engage with the student support group to discuss the material with other students. It’s a handy way to stay in touch with trainers and others in the same course.

Course Price

The price of this course is $495, paid upfront on checkout.

Meet your trainers

CCNA Certified Instructors
Nick Andison
"Learning is not the product of teaching. Learning is the product of the activity of learners."
— John Holt

I have 14 years of experience in IT and Vocational Education, focusing on network security, cyber security, and project management. I’ve embraced new technologies and changes in adult education, ensuring my graduates are industry-ready. In 2020, I received the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Vocational Industry Engagement and Collaboration from Federation University, highlighting the importance of skills-based training in IT.

Now, I’ve transitioned to the healthcare industry as a systems trainer and project support, while staying true to my vocational roots with Monarch.

Learn more about Nick

 

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