CCNA 200-301 covers six topic areas. This is a plain-English summary with weightings; Cisco’s official exam topics are authoritative.
| # | Topic | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Network Fundamentals | 20% |
| 2 | Network Access | 20% |
| 3 | IP Connectivity | 25% |
| 4 | IP Services | 10% |
| 5 | Security Fundamentals | 15% |
| 6 | Automation and Programmability | 10% |
1 — Network Fundamentals
OSI and TCP/IP models, cabling and interfaces, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, and subnetting.
2 — Network Access
VLANs and trunking, EtherChannel, spanning tree, and wireless fundamentals.
3 — IP Connectivity
Routing concepts, the routing table, static routing, and OSPF single-area.
4 — IP Services
DHCP, DNS, NAT, NTP, SNMP, syslog and QoS basics.
5 — Security Fundamentals
Access control lists, port security, device hardening, and secure access concepts.
6 — Automation and Programmability
Controller-based networking, REST APIs, data formats like JSON, and configuration management.