Firebrand's training for WCNA Certification | 3-day course

Overview

Learn how to use Wireshark to identify the most common causes of performance problems in TCP/IP communications - in just 3 days – with Firebrand’s training for Wireshark's WCNA certification.

With over 500,000 downloads every month, Wireshark has cornered the network analysis market. On Firebrand’s accelerated WCNA certification course, you’ll prove you have the knowledge needed to capture network traffic, analyse the results and identify performance or security anomalies. You’ll also learn:

Traffic capturing techniques and traffic filtering
How to apply configuration changes and to assist interpretation
Traffic analysis
Troubleshooting with Wireshark to analyse performance problems

You’ll get the knowledge you need to take the official Wireshark WCNA exam, which you’ll sit onsite at the end of your accelerated course. This exam is covered by your Certification Guarantee.

Expand your existing networking knowledge; the Wireshark WCNA is ideal for holders of the CISSP, CCIE, CCNP, Network+ and Security+ certifications.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Introduction

Introducing and installing Wireshark
Overview of network analysis

Traffic capture

Capturing traffic
Applying traffic filters
Configuring preferences
Colourising traffic

Interpretation

Interpreting data
Analysing statistics
Following streams
Profile creation
How to save and export captures

Protocol analysis (the following protocols will be included):

TCP/IP
DNS
ARP
IPv4
6 ICMP
DHCP
HTTP
FTP
Mail protocols

Additional protocols

Wireless LAN capture and analysis
Voice capture and analysis
Creating baselines

Troubleshooting

Analysing performance problems with Wireshark
Network forensics
Malicious traffic detection
Working from the command line

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Wireshark WCNA certification exam

Your Wireshark WCNA certification lasts for three years from the date of your exam completion.

20 Continuing Professional Education credits are required yearly to maintain your certification. These can be attained through the Wireshark online portal.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you should possess a good understanding of TCP/IP and associated protocols.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134,561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"Great course for those looking to get WCNA. V2 easier to digest than previously."
WP. (2/10/2023 (Monday) to 4/10/2023 (Wednesday))

"The training was intersting, it will hep me to troubelshout, some thing that I use now frequently. Also thanks for the book which is very helpfull to review in case I need any information."
Ahmed Ahmed, IPC FRANCE. (2/10/2023 (Monday) to 4/10/2023 (Wednesday))

"It was good mix of tutorial and lab question. More confident now to use / how to check Wireshark."
Maiko Rosemeyer, IPC. (2/10/2023 (Monday) to 4/10/2023 (Wednesday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	21/2/2024 (Wednesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	26/6/2024 (Wednesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	7/8/2024 (Wednesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	18/9/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	30/10/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	11/12/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide

Wireshark - Firebrand's training for WCNA Certification