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CCNA Networking Internship

A hands-on 6-week internship that trains you as a network engineer: subnetting, VLANs, routing, OSPF, NAT, ACLs, wireless and network automation — built entirely in free Cisco Packet Tracer labs. Complete weekly tasks, get evaluated by our engineers, and earn the Network Associate credential.

6 weeks 100% hands-on Mentor-evaluated Certified Network Associate Free

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What is the CCNA Networking Internship?

The CCNA Networking Internship is a free, 6-week, fully online, hands-on programme from TechBiz Academy — the training arm of TechBiz Security. Interns complete weekly practical tasks, submit a written report for each, and receive mentor feedback and a grade. Finishers earn the verifiable Certified Network Associate credential. It is designed for students and career-changers moving toward a Network Engineer role.

CCNA Networking Internship at a glance

Cost	Free — no course fee
Duration	6 weeks
Format	Fully online, self-paced within weekly deadlines
Practical tasks	18 graded tasks, each with a written report
Time commitment	About 8–12 hours per week
Prerequisites	None — starts from fundamentals
Tools used	Wireshark, Splunk/Wazuh, Linux and Windows event logs, MITRE ATT&CK
Assessment	Every task reviewed and graded by a working security engineer
Credential	Certified Network Associate — verifiable online by ID
Open to	Students worldwide; taught in English
Provider	TechBiz Academy, the training arm of TechBiz Security

What you'll learn

Subnetting & IP addressing

VLANs, trunking & spanning tree

Routing, OSPF & NAT

ACLs, wireless & automation

Programme syllabus

The actual weekly tasks in this internship, in order.

Week 1

Week 1 · Task 1 — Build Your CCNA Lab + How Networks Actually Work
Week 1 · Task 2 — IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting
Week 1 · Task 3 — The IOS Command Line, Interfaces and Recovery

Week 2

Week 2 · Task 4 — VLANs and Access Ports
Week 2 · Task 5 — Trunking, 802.1Q and the Native VLAN
Week 2 · Task 6 — Spanning Tree and EtherChannel

Week 3

Week 3 · Task 7 — Static and Default Routing
Week 3 · Task 8 — OSPFv2 Single-Area
Week 3 · Task 9 — Inter-VLAN Routing and First-Hop Redundancy

Week 4

Week 4 · Task 10 — DHCP, DNS and NAT/PAT
Week 4 · Task 11 — IPv6 Addressing and Dual-Stack Routing
Week 4 · Task 12 — Access Control Lists

Week 5

Week 5 · Task 13 — Device Hardening and Layer 2 Security
Week 5 · Task 14 — Wireless Networking
Week 5 · Task 15 — Automation and Programmability

Week 6

Week 6 · Task 16 — Timed Troubleshooting — Fix a Network You Did Not Build
Week 6 · Task 17 — CCNA 200-301 Exam Preparation
Week 6 · Task 18 — CAPSTONE — Design, Build and Document a Full Enterprise Network

How it works

1. Enroll free

Create an academy account and join the programme — no fee, no payment details.

2. Weekly tasks unlock

Tasks open on a fixed schedule. Each has a clear brief and a deadline.

3. Submit your report

Do the practical work and upload a PDF report for each task.

4. Get graded & certified

Mentors review and score your work. Finish and you earn the Certified Network Associate.

Frequently asked questions

Is the CCNA Networking Internship free?

Yes. The programme is free to join. You complete weekly tasks, your work is reviewed by TechBiz mentors, and there is no course fee.

How long is the internship?

6 weeks. Tasks are released on a fixed weekly schedule and each task has its own submission deadline.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. After you complete the programme and your work is approved, you receive the Certified Network Associate credential, which can be verified online from the TechBiz Academy certificate verification page.

What are the prerequisites?

Basic computer literacy and networking familiarity are enough to start. The tasks build up from fundamentals, so beginners and university students can follow along.

Is the work practical or theory-based?

Practical. Each week you complete hands-on tasks and submit a report as a PDF, which a TechBiz mentor reviews and grades.

Can I do the CCNA Networking Internship online?

Yes, it is fully online. Tasks are released to your dashboard, you work at your own machine, and you upload each report as a PDF. There is nothing to attend in person and no location requirement.

Do I need a degree or prior experience?

No. There is no degree requirement and no prior security experience is needed. The programme starts from fundamentals in week one and builds up, which is why university students and career changers can follow it.

What tools will I use?

Wireshark, Splunk or Wazuh for SIEM, Linux and Windows event logs, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework, inside a VirtualBox lab you build yourself. Everything used is free or has a free tier.

How much time does it take each week?

Plan for roughly 8 to 12 hours a week. Tasks unlock on a fixed schedule and each stays open for 48 hours, so you choose when within that window to do the work.

Is the certificate verifiable by an employer?

Yes. Every certificate carries a unique ID that anyone can check on the TechBiz Academy verification page, so an employer can confirm it without contacting you.

What happens after I finish?

You finish with 18 completed practical tasks, a written report for each, and a verifiable certificate. Top performers also receive a Letter of Recommendation, and the work itself is what you put on a CV or LinkedIn.

Ready to start?

Join the CCNA Networking Internship — Batch B-504.
Registration closes 7 November 2026 and the internship starts 10 November 2026.

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