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Cisco Certified Networking Academy

The Cisco Networking Academy utilizes a blended learning model, integrating face-to-face teaching with a challenging web-based curriculum, hands-on lab exercises, and Internet-based assessment. Networking Academy graduates are prepared for networking and IT-related careers in the public and private sectors, as well as for higher education in engineering, computer science and related fields.

Courses

CCNA – Discovery – 4 Courses
Networking for Home and Small Businesses CPECPT-210
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP CPECPT-211
Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise CPECPT-212
Designing and Supporting Computer Networks CPECPT-213

The CCNA Discovery curriculum prepares students for two different Cisco certification exams.
Curriculum Description:

This curriculum presents basic networking education to equip students with knowledge and skills that can be applied toward entry-level ICT careers and also CCENT and CCNA certifications. CCNA Discovery is a blended curriculum with both online and classroom learning.

CCNA Discovery has the following features:

• Designed for students with basic PC usage skills
• Can be delivered as an independent curriculum or integrated into broader courses of study at secondary schools, technical schools, colleges, and universities
  Offers a hands-on, career-oriented approach to learning networking that emphasizes practical experience
• Maps more directly to everyday experiences with networks and covers key networking concepts according to the types of environments students may encounter; ranging from small office or home office (SOHO) networking to more complex enterprise environments and theoretical networking models later in the curriculum
  Includes activities that emphasize networking implementation
• Teaches applied skills midway through the four-course series to help make the course content relevant, encourage students to consider additional education in ICT or related fields, and help students prepare for entry-level ICT careers

Curriculum Goals and Objectives:

The goals of CCNA Discovery are as follows:

• Help students recognize the significant impact of networking on their lives
  Teach students how to build and support a home or small business network with wireless equipment
• Instill a sense of awe in students and encourage them to learn more about how things work and to pursue careers in networking
• Prepare students for entry-level jobs in the industry by employing interactive and engaging instructional approaches that help them understand general theory and gain practical experience
• Teach students the fundamental concepts of networking
• Provide opportunities for extensive hands-on interaction with PC and networking equipment to prepare students for careers and certification exams
• Establish the relevancy of networking in our everyday lives

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Networking for Home and Small Businesses

This course teaches students the skills needed to obtain entry-level home network installer jobs. It also helps students develop some of the skills needed to become network technicians, computer technicians, cable installers, and help desk technicians. It provides a hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found in home and small business environments. Instructors are encouraged to facilitate field trips and outside-the-classroom learning experiences. Labs include PC installation, Internet connectivity, wireless connectivity, file and print sharing, and the installation of game consoles, scanners, and cameras.

Students who complete Networking for Home and Small Businesses will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Set up a personal computer system, including the operating system, interface cards, and peripheral devices
• Plan and install a home or small business network and connect it to the Internet
• Verify and troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity
• Share resources such as files and printers among multiple computers
• Recognize and mitigate security threats to a home network
• Configure and verify common Internet applications
• Configure basic IP services through a GUI

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Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

This course prepares students for jobs as network technicians and helps them develop additional skills required for computer technicians and help desk technicians. It provides a basic overview of routing and remote access, addressing, and security. It also familiarizes students with servers that provide e-mail services, Web space, and authenticated access. Students learn about the soft skills required for help desk and customer service positions, and the final chapter helps them prepare for the CCENT certification exam. Network monitoring and basic troubleshooting skills are taught in context.

Prerequisites: Networking for Home and Small Businesses

Students who complete Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Describe the structure of the Internet and how Internet communications occur between hosts
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS® devices for Internet and server connectivity
• Plan a basic wired infrastructure to support network traffic
• Implement basic WAN connectivity using Telco services
• Demonstrate proper disaster recovery procedures and perform server backups
• Monitor network performance and isolate failures
• Troubleshoot problems using an organized, layered procedure
• Describe the OSI model and the process of encapsulation

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Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise

This course familiarizes students with the equipment applications and protocols installed in enterprise networks, with a focus on switched networks, IP Telephony requirements, and security. It also introduces advanced routing protocols such as Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Protocol. Hands-on exercises, including configuration, installation, and troubleshooting, reinforce student learning.

Prerequisites: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

Students who complete Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Implement a LAN for an approved network design
• Configure a switch with VLANs and inter-switch communication
• Implement access lists to permit or deny specified traffic
• Implement WAN links
• Configure routing protocols on Cisco devices
• Perform LAN, WAN, and VLAN troubleshooting using a structured methodology and the OSI model

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Designing and Supporting Computer Networks

This course introduces students to network design processes using two examples; a large stadium enterprise network and a medium-sized film company network. Students follow a standard design process to expand and upgrade each network, which includes requirements gathering, proof-of-concept, and project management. Lifecycle services, including upgrades, competitive analyses, and system integration, are presented in the context of pre-sale support. In addition to the Packet Tracer and lab exercises found in the previous courses, there are many pen-and-paper and role-playing exercises that students complete while developing their network upgrade proposals.

Prerequisites: Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise

Students who complete Designing and Supporting Computer Networks will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Gather customer requirements
• Design a simple Internetwork using Cisco technology
• Design an IP addressing scheme to meet LAN requirements
• Create an equipment list to meet LAN design requirements
• Create and present a proposal to a customer
• Install and configure a prototype Internetwork
• Obtain and upgrade Cisco IOS Software in Cisco devices

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