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Shape the Future.

Starting with CCNA is a lot like jumping into a totally new adventure—like learning to play a new instrument, exploring photography, or even training for your first video game tournament. There are six main skills you’ll need to practice. Some are used almost every session, while others pop up only in certain situations, but each one is part of your journey. Here’s a look at those skills, and how much each one matters for your CCNA high score.

Some of these skills—like IP Connectivity and the fundamentals—matter more, so you’ll want to spend extra time on those. The smaller parts are still key to leveling up, but don’t need as much practice. In this guide, you’ll learn each skill step by step, with real-life examples and easy challenges, so you can become “network fluent”—even if you’re starting from zero.

Want to know what’s actually on the CCNA test—without any surprises?

Here’s the secret: Cisco gives you the whole menu of topics ahead of time! Seriously, they spell it all out in a document called the 200-301 CCNA v1.1 Exam Topics. It’s like the movie trailer for your CCNA adventure. No plot twists, no scary monsters jumping out (unless you count subnetting).

Check it out here:
https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/ccna-exam-topics

I really, really recommend you take a look—even if you feel like you won’t understand it all at first. Don’t worry if it sounds like another language or you start seeing acronyms in your dreams. That’s normal! Just scroll through, get a sense of what’s there, and soon you’ll start recognizing those words everywhere. Your Journey Starts Here!

Pro tip:
Save the link somewhere easy to find. You’ll want to peek at it now and then—kind of like checking the map during a road trip so you don’t end up in a lake. The CCNA exam topics doc is your official cheat sheet. Trust me, your future self will thank you for reading it!