CCNA 7: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation (ENSA)
Duration: 70 hours
Price: $495
How it works: Study Online. With a difference.
Start date: Immediately or whenever you're ready
Entry requirements: No formal prerequisites | Some equipment needed
Qualification type: Non-accredited
The course is offered in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy.
The course is offered in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy.
Focus On Network Security and Reliability
Building Secure and Resilient Networks
Intermediate-level, Industry-relevant Curriculum
Global Recognition
Course Summary
The course is offered in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy.
CCNA: 7 Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation is the final course in the three-course Cisco CCNA series. This course introduces topics such as IP routing, switching, network security, and network automation to ensure efficient and secure data flow within an organisation.
You’ll learn to implement and manage advanced network functions, analyse traffic, and automate network operations, preparing them for roles in enterprise networking and cybersecurity.
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:
Network administrator
Network support specialist
Network analyst
Security Specialist
Automation Specialist
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.
More than online
You’ll get:
Lecture materials
Online multiple-choice knowledge checks
Video introductions and demos
Simulated activities
Course assessment
Heaps of support from your course trainers (phone, email, Teams)
A dedicated admin team on hand to guide you
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.
This CISCO course includes several assessments to gauge your understanding and reinforce learning.
These assessments come in various forms, such as:
Check Your Understanding (CYU) quizzes
Dynamic Final Exam
Packet Tracer Practice
Six Module Group Exams
Self-assessment quizzes
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.
CCNA: Introduction to Networks (ITN)
CCNA: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)
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.
Immediately, or whenever you’re ready.
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"They definitely have the most helpful and supportive group of tutors and administrative staff. They have definitely made it easier for me to complete the course with absolutely a lot of valuable information to take with me into my career progression."
- Jessy John, Monarch Institute graduate
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.
What you'll learn
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CISCO Networking Academy Partner.
The course is offered in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy.
CCNA: 7 Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation is the final course in the three-course Cisco CCNA series. This course introduces topics such as IP routing, switching, network security, and network automation to ensure efficient and secure data flow within an organisation.
You’ll learn to implement and manage advanced network functions, analyse traffic, and automate network operations, preparing them for roles in enterprise networking and cybersecurity.
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