HCIA-Datacom (HCNA)

HCIA Certification (HCNA)

HCIA (Huawei Certified ICT Associate-Datacom), previously HCNA (Huawei Certified Network Associate) is the first Certification of Huawei ICT Infrastructure Career Certification’s Datacom Path. HCIA (HCNA) is similar to Cisco CCNA Certification and it is like becoming a very common Certification for Network Engineers and IT Professionals. Huawei HCIA-Datacom Course (HCNA Course) focuses on main networking basics and main Routing and Switching Protocols.

You Can Reach All 2025 HCIA Lessons Below!

After or during your course, you can also take Huawei Configuration Course for practice on Huawei Routers/Switches. You can also test yourself with Huawei HCNA Practice Tests Page.

HCIA Course Lessons

With  HCIA Training (previously HCNA Training), you will learn Networking Basics, Routing and Switching Protocols, TCP/IP, Ethernet and More. Beside, you gain basic Hands On Experience on Huawei Routers and Huawei Switches. You can also get Huawei Configuration Course for the video practice of Huawei HCIA Configurations on Huawei eNSP.

HCIA-Datacom Exam 

With HCIA Course, HCIA Certification is one step away from you. To get your HCIA-Datacom Certification, you need to pass the below exam:

• Huawei HCIA H12-811 Exam (previously H12-211)

It is Huawei Exam that focus on networking basics and main routing & switching lessons.

 HCIA-Datacom Course (HCNA Course) Content :

Mainly, we will focus on the below network lessons on this Huawei HCIA-Datacom Course:

• Data Communication and Network Basics
• Network Protocols (ICMP, ARP, FTP, TELNET)
• IP Routing Protocols
• IPv4 basics
• IPv6 basics
• TCP and UDP
• Ethernet Switching Basics
• VLAN Principles
• Spanning Tree (STP, RSTP)
• Ethernet Link Aggregation
• Routing Basics
• RIP Overview
• OSPF Overview
• WAN basics
• NAT basics
• AAA Principles and Configuration
• Huawei VRP Basics
• IPv6 Basics
• Network Security and Network Access Basics
• ACL Principles and Configuration
• Basic Switch/Router Security
• Network Services and Applications (TFTP, FTP, DHCP, HTTP etc.)
• Network Management and O&M
• SDN and Automation Basics
• Network Programming and Automation
• Typical Campus Network Architectures and Practices

In this Huawei Training, we will learn all these lessons detailly and after completing this course, you will be ready for this Huawei HCIA Exam H12-811.  Together with this course, it can be good for you to follow also Huawei Configuration Video Course. Both of these courses will teach you both teheorical parts anf configuration lessons of Huawei HCIA. Before your exam, you can also test yourself with Huawei HCIA Practice Tests Page. By following all these resources, you will be ready for your real Exam!

Does It Worth To Have HCIA Certification?

Huawei HCIA is one of the important entry level certifications in networking world. As you know, Cisco is popular in network world and many network engineers has already Cisco certifications. But engineers who has Huawei certifications are less and less is always valuable. A Huawei certification can make you unique in your career. To have this certification HCIA-Datacom is the entry level certification.

Which HCIA Certification?

There are different areas that you can have Huawei HCIA Certification. But the most important HCIA domains for network engineers are Datacom domain, WLAN domain and Security domain. Here, we will focus on Huawei HCIA Datacom Certification which is the new version of Huawei HCIA Routing and Switching.

FAQ About Huawei HCIA-Datacom Certification

How much does Huawei HCIA-Datacom H12-811 Exam cost in 2025?

HCIA-Datacom exam cost is 200$ in 2025.

Are there any prerequisite for HCIA-Datacom Exam?

No. There is no prerequisite for this exam. After completing any HCIA course, you can take your exam if you are ready.

How long does the HCIA exam take in 2025?

HCIA-Datacom H12-811 Exam takes 90 minutes.

How many questions are there in HCIA-Datacom 200-301 v1.1?

There are approximately 60 questions in HCIA-Datacom H12-811 Exam.

What is the format of the questions in Official Huawei HCIA Exam?

In official Huawei HCIA Datacom Exam, you will have Multiple Choice Questions.

What is the passing score for HCIA-Datacom exam?

The passing score is at least 600/1000 points.

How long does ccna exam take to study HCIA?

It takes 3-4 months with a good focus on the theorical lessons and practice on Huawei switches and routers.

Where Can I Schedule for HCIA Exam?

You can schedule your exam on Huawei website.

Does your course cover all updated 2025 HCIA Datacom Lesson?

Exactly! You can view all updated 2025 HCIA-Datacom Lessons below.

What is the difference between HCNA and HCIA Datacom?

HCIA (Huawei Certified ICT Associate-Datacom), is the updated new version of pervious HCNA (Huawei Certified Network Associate) certification of Huawei. Commonly, they focus on networking basics for routing and switching. 

Which Certification Do I Focus after Huawei HCIA?

You can continue with HCIP (Huawei Certified ICT Professional) and HCIE (Huawei Certified ICT Expert). These two certifications are very important certifications in network world.