CCNA resources
pls keep in mind: i took & passed the CCNA in two parts (ICND1, ICND2) in 2019. my info may or may not be relevant to u!
The FIRST thing you should do when you start studying is download a copy of the CCNA exam outline. Use this to guide your study journey!
resources i have personally used:
in-person Cisco NetAcademy course (partnership at my local community college)
Cisco Press Official Certification Guides: 100-105, 200-105 (for the current CCNA you will need the guide for 200-301)
Packet Tracer in combination with labs that come with Cisco NetAcad
WireShark to look at pcaps & understand what network data looks like (they have it integrated into Packet Tracer too so u can practice using it there)
packetlife.net - SO MANY GOOD CHEAT SHEETS
Subnetting Tutorial & Problem Generator - AN ACT OF SAINTHOOD; INVALUABLE
YouTube videos - i can’t remember every single one but here are some that i do:
Boson Ex-Sim Max Practice Exams - expensive ($75+), but well worth the money for the CCNA exams, very difficult but fair tests with great questions + answer explanations
101 Labs for the Cisco CCNA Exam (used with Packet Tracer)
Reddit communities: r/networking, r/ccna
Discord community: Cisco Study Group
additional resources that i highly recommend today:
Discord community: It’s All About The Journey (#IAATJ)
YouTube:
Blogs:
Practical Networking — highly recommend!!!! Ed writes SO well & provides info on topics that not many people cover as in-depth as he does
Wendell Odom’s CCNA Skills — labs & updated CCNA news / info from a highly respected professional (you might’ve seen his name on several books)
Nick Russo’s job/study aids page - has tons of info, cheat sheets, & even pcaps to peruse!
Podcasts:
The Art of Network Engineering — topical discussions: day-to-day as a neteng, getting a job, mental health, high-level overviews of tons of different topics (also i’m a cohost whaddup!)
Packet Pushers — tons of in-depth info on advanced networking topics