AWS, Azure, and GCP are networking products with a billing system bolted on. VPC, VNet, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, transit gateways, security groups, peering, BGP for hybrid cloud — every one of these is a Layer-2/Layer-3 concept that started in the OSI model. Cloud engineers without networking foundations hit a hard ceiling: they can spin up a VPC from a Terraform template, but can't explain why an asymmetric routing path is dropping their packets, can't troubleshoot a misconfigured BGP peering with on-prem, can't pass an interview when the question moves past "what is a load balancer". CCNA is the mental model that lets cloud make sense — and the credential that proves you have it.
CCNA Course in Bangalore · Cisco 200-301 · ₹9,912 · 45 Days
CCNA Course in Bangalore · Cisco 200-301 · ₹9,912 · 45 Days
20 years · 45,000+ placed · 4.7★ on 1,173 Google reviews. Real Cisco rack 24×7 via vpn.networkershome.com. Free NHPREP.com pass (157+ courses, 75+ labs). Monthly Founder AI Workshop. ₹9,912 with 20% off — incl. GST.
Why We're Bangalore's Top CCNA Institute
Is Networkers Home a good place for CCNA training?
Yes — Networkers Home is among India's most established CCNA training institutes. The institute has trained network engineers since 2007, placed 45,000+ engineers across 800+ hiring partners, and operates from HSR Layout in Bangalore with 24×7 remote access to real Cisco hardware. The CCNA programme is currently 20% OFF — MRP ₹12,390, you pay ₹9,912 incl. GST (1-month intensive), with the same trainers and lab access offered in both classroom and live-online formats.
For someone deciding "where should I learn CCNA in India", the practical factors that matter are: trainer credibility, lab device authenticity, batch consistency, and placement infrastructure. Networkers Home is founded by Vikas Swami (Dual CCIE #22239, Routing & Switching + Security) — actively credentialed, independently verifiable on Cisco's CCIE database. Lab access is on production-grade Cisco hardware (not Packet Tracer or GNS3 simulators), available 24×7 via vpn.networkershome.com. CCNA batches start the 1st of every month — both weekday (10am-1pm IST) and weekend (Sat-Sun) tracks. Every CCNA student gets free 12-month access to NHPREP.com (157+ courses, 75+ labs) bundled with enrolment.
- Trainer credential — founder is Dual CCIE #22239, independently verifiable. Most CCNA sessions taught by CCNP/CCIE-credentialed trainers on staff.
- Lab authenticity — real Cisco IOS-XE devices, not simulators. Catalyst 9300, ISR 4451, ASR routers — same families used in Fortune 500 deployments.
- Batch reliability — monthly batches confirmed for 19 years straight. Next batch start date visible in the transactional strip on this page.
- Placement Guarantee* — written terms, 800+ hiring partners, structured 4-month placement support after certification. Full terms at /placement-guarantee-terms/.
- Pricing transparency — MRP ₹12,390, currently 20% OFF = ₹9,912 incl. 18% GST, no hidden fees. EMI available across 3 months at ₹3,304/month.
- Independent reviews — 4.7★ across 1,173 Google reviews (visible on Google Business profile, not curated on-site).
Honest caveats worth knowing: Networkers Home is classroom-and-online, not video-only — students who prefer purely self-paced video courses may find platforms like Udemy or CBT Nuggets a better fit for raw video consumption. Networkers Home's strength is live instruction + real lab time + placement support, which suits candidates targeting paid network engineer roles within 60-90 days of certification. If your goal is purely the CCNA exam pass with no career transition, lower-cost video alternatives may be more economical.
Why CCNA Still Matters in 2026 — Even With Cloud Everywhere
The lazy take you'll see on Reddit and LinkedIn: "Cloud killed networking, skip CCNA." The honest take, drawn from 18 years of placing engineers into Bangalore's actual hiring pipeline: cloud relocated networking — it didn't replace it. Here's the case for CCNA in 2026, backed by data we see every month.
"Every cloud architect interview I've sat in for our 14+ AI networking companies starts with a Layer-3 question. CCNA isn't dead. It's the prerequisite that quietly filters who gets shortlisted."
Bangalore's network engineering hiring is at all-time highs. 8,000+ active network engineer postings on LinkedIn India as of April 2026. Naukri JobSpeak shows 22% YoY growth in networking roles. Cisco's largest India presence is here. The roles are evolving — pure CLI work is commoditised — but CCNA + automation + cloud networking is now the highest-paid network engineering track in India, with senior NetDevOps salaries crossing ₹35 LPA. The careers compounding fastest in Bangalore right now are the ones built on a CCNA foundation, then layered with Python, Terraform, and AWS/Azure networking — not the ones that skipped Layer 3.
87% of Bangalore network engineer JDs require CCNA at minimum. Without CCNA, your CV gets filtered out at the ATS layer before a human ever reads it. We see this every week — a B.E. graduate with strong fundamentals applies to 40 jobs and gets zero interviews because every JD has "CCNA preferred" or "CCNA required" as a hard filter. Add the cert — same candidate, same CV — and the interview rate jumps to 1 in 4. CCNA in 2026 isn't optional if you want network engineering interviews. It's the floor. The students who skip CCNA don't save time. They lose the cert that opens every door.
Why Networkers Home is the Best CCNA Course in Bangalore
Join Bangalore's most trusted CCNA training institute with proven placement track record at top IT companies
18+ Years in Bangalore
Trusted CCNA training institute since 2007
45,000+ Alumni Network
Largest CCNA alumni network in Bangalore
800+ Hiring Partners
Top Bangalore companies hire our graduates
24×7 Lab Access
Real Cisco equipment, anytime access
What Makes Us the Best CCNA Training Center in Bangalore?
Top Bangalore Companies Hiring Our CCNA Graduates
Students From All Bangalore Areas
Online + classroom options for all Bangalore residents
The Networkers Home CCNA Advantage — Why We're Different
Most institutes offer features. We offer 20 years of compounded ecosystem. Each row below is independently verifiable — through our 800+ hiring partner network, our 1,173 Google reviews, our 172K-subscriber YouTube channel, and the live ₹7,999/yr NHPREP.com platform you can subscribe to standalone.
The fee is ₹9,912. The asset is institutional access — accumulated since 2007, not assembled for marketing.
20 years (since 2007). The longest-running specialised CCNA institute in South India. Every Cisco exam revision since CCNA v1 has been taught here, end-to-end.
Most are 5–10 years old. Many learned from us — and still send students to us when they hit ceilings.
Dual CCIE #22239 (Security + R&S). Founder of 14+ AI networking companies — Quickztna, QuickSDWAN, 21Tunnel, 21Bill, Quick21, 24Observe, more. Vikas Swami still personally teaches signature batches.
CCNA / CCNP-level instructors. Most haven't shipped a production network in 5+ years.
Real Cisco rack 24×7 via vpn.networkershome.com — Catalyst 9300/9500, ISR 4000, ASR 1001-X. Equipment refreshed within 6 months of Cisco's GA dates. Calendar-blocked, dedicated time per student.
Cisco Packet Tracer or GNS3 simulators. Production behaviour, IOS quirks, and hardware-specific commands don't match.
NHPREP.com — 157+ courses, 1,519+ lessons, 75+ hands-on labs, 1,668 quiz questions, AI-powered mock interviews. Standalone subscription ₹7,999/yr — included free for 12 months with CCNA admission.
PDF notes or 30-day trial access to a generic LMS.
Pearson VUE / Cisco does not publish India pass rates publicly; structured practice + NH labs target first-attempt pass. Methodology: the 3-mock rule — students don't book the Cisco exam until they score 80%+ on three consecutive NHPREP.com mocks across 47 CCNA batches in 2024–2025.
Not disclosed.
45,000+ placed alumni across India and the Gulf. Active Slack network of 6,800+ engineers. Most placements happen via warm referrals from alumni who sat in the same chair.
Limited or no measurable alumni network. Marketing claims rarely backed by referral pipelines.
Monthly Founder AI Workshop — free for every NH student. Live deep-dive on what's actually shipping in production AI networking, drawn from 14+ company operating data.
None.
172,000+ YouTube subscribers. 1,000+ unscripted placement story videos. Every claim on this page is verifiable on a single channel.
Curated 30-second marketing reels. No long-form social proof.
4.7★ on 1,173 verified Google reviews — top 0.5% of Indian IT training institutes by review density.
3.5–4.2 typical. 50–200 reviews vs our 1,173.
What You Actually Get With a CCNA Admission
One fee. Six included assets. The course is the start, not the whole product — the rack, the LMS, the monthly workshop, the alumni network, and the placement video library all keep working long after the 1-month classroom phase ends.
All-inclusive of 18% GST. Cisco 200-301 exam voucher (~$300) paid separately to Pearson VUE.
1-Month Live CCNA Course
40+ hours of live instructor-led training. Weekday and weekend batches. Classroom at HSR Layout or live-online with the same instructor.
NHPREP.com — 12-Month Pass
157+ courses · 1,519+ lessons · 75+ hands-on labs · 1,668 quiz questions · AI-powered mock interviews. Covers CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Cloud, Cybersecurity. Use it to prep your next cert too.
Real Cisco Rack Access — 24×7
Dedicated rack time on Catalyst 9300, ISR 4000, ASR 1001-X via vpn.networkershome.com. No simulator. Equipment refreshed within 6 months of Cisco GA dates.
Monthly Founder AI Workshop
Free seat at every monthly workshop with Vikas Swami (Dual CCIE, founder of 14+ AI networking companies). Live deep-dives on what's shipping in production AI networking.
1,000+ Placement Video Library
Access to our 172K-subscriber YouTube library — 1,000+ unscripted alumni placement stories, 500+ technical tutorials covering every CCNA topic.
Alumni Slack Network
6,800+ active engineers across India and the Gulf. Hiring referrals, salary negotiation advice, study buddies. Most NH placements happen here.
CCNA 200-301 Curriculum – Networking, Security & Automation Foundation
Trusted by 45,000+ Bangalore IT professionals • Complete industry-standard syllabus aligned with Cisco's latest exam topics
Network Fundamentals
Days 1-10
- Network Components (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, APs)
- Network Topology Architectures (2-tier, 3-tier, Spine-leaf)
- Physical Interfaces & Cabling (Fiber, Copper, Ethernet)
- TCP vs UDP Protocols
- IPv4 Addressing & Subnetting
- IPv6 Addressing & Prefix Configuration
- Wireless Principles (Channels, SSID, RF, Encryption)
- Virtualization Fundamentals (VMs, Containers, VRFs)
- Switching Concepts (MAC learning, Frame switching)
Network Access & IP Connectivity
Days 11-20
- VLANs Configuration & Management
- Trunk Ports & 802.1Q
- Layer 2 Discovery Protocols (CDP, LLDP)
- EtherChannel (LACP)
- Spanning Tree Protocol (Rapid PVST+)
- Wireless Architectures & AP Modes
- Routing Table Components
- Static Routing (IPv4 & IPv6)
- OSPF Single-Area Configuration
- First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP)
IP Services, Security & Automation
Days 21-30
- NAT Configuration (Static, Dynamic, PAT)
- NTP & DHCP Configuration
- DNS Functionality
- SNMP Monitoring
- Syslog & Network Management
- ACLs (Standard & Extended)
- Layer 2 Security (Port Security, DHCP Snooping, DAI)
- Wireless Security (WPA2, WPA3)
- Network Automation & Programmability
- Python Basics for Network Engineers
- REST APIs & JSON
- Final Review & Certification Prep
Join Bangalore's Best CCNA Training
Join 45,000+ successful Bangalore professionals • Live hands-on labs • Expert CCIE instructors • Structured exam prep
HSR Layout Sector 6 campus, Bangalore. Real Cisco production-grade hardware — accessible 24×7 from anywhere
in India via vpn.networkershome.com.
Why a Real Rack Beats Every Simulator — and How vpn.networkershome.com Works
Cisco Packet Tracer and GNS3 are good enough to learn syntax. They are not good enough to pass an interview where the panellist asks you about IOS-specific behaviour, hardware-feature mismatches, or how a config behaves on a stack vs a chassis. Production hardware behaves differently from simulators — and that's exactly the difference between a candidate who clears the interview and one who doesn't.
- OpenVPN-based remote access. Log in from any laptop with a browser. Get a console session on real Catalyst, ISR, ASR, FirePOWER hardware — exactly what's running in Bangalore enterprise NOCs today.
- Calendar-blocked dedicated time. No fighting for slots. Reserve your rack window through the student portal — 100+ hours included with CCNA admission, extendable on request.
- Equipment refreshed within 6 months of Cisco's GA dates. When Cisco ships a new IOS-XE feature, our rack runs it weeks later. You train on what's actually shipping — not on a simulator stuck on IOS 15.x from a decade ago.
nhprep.com — India's #1 Network Engineering Platform. Standalone subscription ₹7,999/yr. Free for 12 months with every CCNA admission.
NHPREP.com — Your Full-Cert Prep System for the Next 12 Months
NHPREP.com is the LMS we built to make structured first-attempt CCNA outcomes repeatable. It's not a marketing PDF or a generic third-party platform — it's the same system our CCIE candidates use to prep their lab attempts, stripped down for CCNA learners and given to every student free for a year.
Full CCNA → CCNP → CCIE coverage
One subscription covers your next two certifications. CCNA students who continue with us use the same NHPREP.com pass to prep for CCNP — saving them ₹16,000+ vs buying separately.
AI-powered mock interview engine
Voice-based mock interviews trained on real Bangalore CCNA interview transcripts. Surfaces weak topics before recruiters do. Most students complete 8–12 mock interviews before their first real one.
75+ hands-on virtual labs
Browser-based labs with full CLI access. Practice OSPF, EIGRP, NAT, ACLs, VLANs without scheduling rack time. Used as warm-up before real-rack sessions.
The 3-mock rule
Don't book the Cisco exam until you score 80%+ on three consecutive full-length CCNA mocks. Structured-practice discipline is what drives strong first-attempt outcomes across NH's CCNA learners.
Career Pathways & Scope
Explore career trajectories across our AI-powered programs
| Program | Core Skills | Entry-Level | Mid-Level | Senior/Leadership | Industries | Growth |
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AI Full Stack Network Security | Networking (CCNA–CCNP), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), SOC/NOC, SIEM, Threat Detection, AI-driven Security Analytics |
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| IT Services, BFSI, Telecom, MNCs, Data Centers | High demand due to cyber threats; strong job stability and global opportunities |
AI Fullstack Network Engineering | Routing & Switching, SD-WAN, Automation (Python), Network Monitoring, AI Ops (AIOps) |
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| Enterprises, ISPs, Cloud Providers, Managed Services | Core networking never fades; automation + AI future-proofs career |
AI Cloud Security & Cybersecurity | Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Cloud Security, IAM, DevSecOps, Compliance, AI Threat Detection |
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| SaaS, Cloud Providers, Startups, MNCs | Fastest-growing domain; premium salaries and remote/global roles |
AI Full Stack Network Security
Networking (CCNA–CCNP), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), SOC/NOC, SIEM, Threat Detection, AI-driven Security Analytics
- • Network Security Engineer
- • SOC Analyst (L1)
- • NOC Engineer
- • SOC Analyst (L2/L3)
- • Security Engineer
- • Incident Response Engineer
- • Security Architect
- • SOC Manager
- • Cyber Defense Lead
IT Services, BFSI, Telecom, MNCs, Data Centers
High demand due to cyber threats; strong job stability and global opportunities
AI Fullstack Network Engineering
Routing & Switching, SD-WAN, Automation (Python), Network Monitoring, AI Ops (AIOps)
- • Network Engineer
- • NOC Engineer
- • Network Automation Engineer
- • Infrastructure Engineer
- • Network Architect
- • Enterprise Network Lead
Enterprises, ISPs, Cloud Providers, Managed Services
Core networking never fades; automation + AI future-proofs career
AI Cloud Security & Cybersecurity
Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Cloud Security, IAM, DevSecOps, Compliance, AI Threat Detection
- • Cloud Support Engineer
- • Cloud Security Analyst
- • Cloud Security Engineer
- • DevSecOps Engineer
- • Cloud Security Architect
- • CISO Track
SaaS, Cloud Providers, Startups, MNCs
Fastest-growing domain; premium salaries and remote/global roles
CCNA Is Step One — Here's What the Next 5 Years Look Like
About 70% of our CCNA alumni return for CCNP within 18 months. We track this because the same NHPREP.com pass, alumni Slack, and monthly workshop access continue uninterrupted from CCNA into your next cert. Your CCNA admission isn't a transaction — it's the start of a 5-year compounding access path.
Three Other Ways CCNA Alumni Compound
CCNA + CCNP Combo
Fast-track from CCNA to CCNP in one continuous 5-month program. Save ₹12,000 on combined fees.
Explore Track8-Month Network Engineering Placement Program
CCNA + CCNP + Python automation + paid internship. Job offer guaranteed in writing.
Explore TrackPivot: CCNA → Cybersecurity
After CCNA, jump to Cloud Security or Cybersecurity track. Network foundation makes security 10× easier.
Explore Track
Vikas Swami
Dual CCIE #22239 (Security & R&S) · Founder of 14+ AI Networking Companies
Ex Cisco · Ex HP · Ex Wipro · Ex Mobily (Saudi Arabia) · Ex Nixu (Dubai & Finland)
The only Bangalore network trainer who is also an active AI-networking founder — 14+ companies built, 45,000+ engineers trained, and 18 years of CCIE-level instruction. Every Networkers Home student gets a guaranteed seat at the monthly workshop where Vikas teaches what's actually shipping in production AI networking — straight from his founder dashboards.
- Free seat at every monthly workshop — no extra fee, no upsell
- Live deep-dive on what's actually shipping in production AI networking — not generic theory, drawn from 14+ company operating data
- Live Q&A with Vikas — the closest you'll get to a Dual CCIE founder anywhere in India
Don't Take Our Word for It — Take 1,000+ of Theirs
Most institutes show 3 to 5 cherry-picked testimonials and call it social proof. We have 1,000+ unscripted alumni placement story videos on our YouTube channel — 172,000+ subscribers, recorded the day each graduate accepted their offer letter. No script, no marketing edit, no PR-vetted soundbites.
Below is a small sample. Watch any of them. Pick the alumni whose starting point looks closest to yours — fresher from a Tier-3 college, working professional pivoting from BPO, B.Com graduate going into IT, out-of-state student moving to Bangalore — and listen to how their CCNA journey ran. That's the unscripted before-and-after every CCNA-curious student should watch before paying anyone any course fee.
Where our recent CCNA students landed
Every name below is a Networkers Home alumnus whose full placement story is on the @NetworkersHome YouTube channel. Companies and packages are self-declared by the alumni on camera, with consent for public disclosure.
- GaganBarracuda Networks₹8.34 LPA
Cleared the interview loop after finishing the CCNA programme and moving into structured mock-interview practice.
Watch story → - Vaibhav MohandasBarracuda Networks₹8.34 LPA
Barracuda intake included a small cohort from the same batch — Vaibhav was one of them.
Watch story → - Divesh AnkolekarBarracuda Networks₹8.34 LPA
Same batch, same Barracuda round. Divesh's story is part of the Bangalore rack-lab cohort.
Watch story → - Yashwanth P MBarracuda Networks₹8.34 LPA
Fourth Barracuda offer from the same batch — the interview panel repeated similar troubleshooting scenarios that the cohort had already run in-lab.
Watch story → - Zeeshan BashirMovate₹7 LPA
Moved into a Movate network engineering role after finishing the programme and clearing multiple mocks.
Watch story → - Abhishek YadavUnisys₹6.3 LPA
Started with no networking background. The lab time on real switches and routers is what he credits.
Watch story → - Chetan GowdaSEC Communication₹5 LPA
One of the SEC Communication intake this cycle — a smaller partner but a stable first role.
Watch story → - Karthik SuryaAT&T₹4 LPA
Landed the AT&T offer as a fresher — the programme's network fundamentals coverage matched the interview scope.
Watch story → - ChiranjeeviNTT Data₹4 LPA
Placed into NTT Data's network ops line. Public testimonial available on request.
- Ashish KumarBarracuda Networks₹8.5 LPA
Prior-batch Barracuda offer at the top of the current package band.
18 Years • Students from Across India • One Campus
Our students come from every corner of India and achieve their dream placements
All-inclusive of 18% GST.
The Cisco 200-301 exam voucher (~$300, paid directly to Pearson VUE) is not included in this fee. We don't bundle the voucher because Cisco changes exam pricing — we'd rather you book at the lowest current rate.
- · One-time: ₹9,912 via UPI / card / net banking
- · 2-instalment: 50% to confirm seat + 50% by Day 7
- · 3-month no-cost EMI via partner provider
What ₹9,912 Includes
Most institutes bury the inclusions in fine print. Here is everything in the ₹9,912 fee, with the only two rupee figures we're willing to attach numbers to: ₹12,390 is the course MRP (in our pricing data), ₹7,999/yr is the standalone NHPREP.com subscription (verifiable on nhprep.com). Every other asset is described honestly — included, not value-tagged.
For Placement Guarantee* terms see our Cancellation Policy. For batch dates, payment link, and counselling, Contact the team — they reply within 10 minutes during working hours.
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Take the Step 45,000+ Engineers Have Already Taken
One month. ₹9,912 with 20% off. Real Cisco rack 24×7. NHPREP.com 12-month pass. Monthly Founder AI Workshop. 45,000-alumni network. If you're going to take CCNA in 2026, take it where it compounds.
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Networkers Home in Bangalore — 9 area landing points
One main campus at HSR Layout Sector 6, with neighborhood landing points across Bangalore so the commute is practical from wherever you are. Same trainers, same Cisco rack lab, same Placement Guarantee*.
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