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Cisco Networking Academy
University of Engineering &
Technology, Taxila
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION:
Academy & Programs
By: NARC Team of Cisco Instructors
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What is CISCO???
 Founded: Cisco was founded in 1984
by a group of computer scientists from
Stanford University.
 Incorporation: Cisco was incorporated
on December 10, 1984 in California.
 One of the leading manufacturers
of network equipment. Cisco's primary
business is in internetworking products,
such as routers, bridges, and switches,
VOIP solution, security solutions.
 Head- quartered in San Jose,
California. CCNA targets a wide
audience of both students and
professionals in IT and computer
science background
 (ending July 31, 2010) Cisco has
70,714 employees
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What is CISCO???
 Cisco is a giant in the IT industry.
 Cisco products set standards in a lot of cases.
 US security agencies is using Cisco products too!
 It is natural to team up with Cisco for industry
enhancements.
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 Cisco offer industry certifications such as CCNA ,CCNP &
CCIE.
 It is good for students if they get well prepared for the
Cisco certification at the same time during their degree.
 Good Network /practical knowledge for practical life in
new era of technology.
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Cisco Certifications Paths
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Cisco Certifications Paths
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Cisco Networking Academy Today
Quick View
*Countries
*Academies
*Students
*Instructors
**Success Metrics
180+
~9,700
~10,00,000
~20,000
Classes in session
right now
50,000+
Online exams taken
every 24 hours
30,000+
New students entering
the program every 24 hrs
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Students indicating they
use Networking Academy
skills on a daily basis
91%
Students indicating they
pursued more education
in IT
71%
Students indicating the
Networking Academy
helped them make IT
contacts
78%
Students that indicated
they were able to get a
new job in IT
50%
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Where are we today?
Cisco Networking Academy UET Taxila
General Availability
Started
from 2005
General Availability
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
Firewall, Web , Database
CCNA Academy
CCNA Discovery
Nov 2005
Apr 2006
May 2007
June 2008
July 2009
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
IT Essential
Firewall, Web , Database
Planning for Optical fiber, and
MCSE Course
Aug 2009
Sept 2010
Oct 2010
Publicly
Announced
September
2010
New Class Starts
from October 2010
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Why Plan to CCNA?
Advantages of CCNA
CCNA 4.0
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Improved accuracy and flow of information with less Effort
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Optimal balance of theory, practice and application with Latest
Networking Devoices
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Fully preparation of CCNA Certification Exam
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Provide help in making good place in Computer Networking
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Alignment of learning objectives with job skills
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Increased use of rich media for ongoing interactivity through the
learning process
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Benefit students by teaching the latest technology and skills
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Course Objectives
 The course is a focused coverage of the CCNA exam
objectives as outlined on the Cisco website
(www.cisco.com).
 A foundation for learning is provided by an intense
presentation of networking principles, the OSI model and
TCP/IP.
 Students will be presented the essential knowledge to
configure and operate basic switched LANs and routed
WANs.
 The Cisco IOS , as it relates to both routers and switches,
will be examined and practiced through a variety of
exercises.
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What you will learn?
 CCNA preparations programs demonstrate
 How to install, configure, operate LAN, WAN,
and dial access services for small / medium
networks, and provide an introduction into
several key protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame
Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access
Lists.
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Current CCNA
Student Feedback
Improve Student
Experience
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Increase Flexibility
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Resources
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Packet Tracer 5.1 - Simulations
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CLI and Academy Connection
Instructor Page
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Instructor Tools
On Academy Connection
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Supporting
Material
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Operational Requirements
 Equipment: Overall, there has been a reduction in equipment requirements.
CCNA curricula requirements now include a Linksys wireless router - details on
the course catalog
 Guides Available:
1) Computer requirements
2) Legacy Equipment & Software Guides: Image & Hardware Support
Assistance with Legacy Equipment and Software (see ‘Classroom Set up’ tab
under Tools)
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Cisco Certification Exam Vouchers
Available Vouchers
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Discount Vouchers: These vouchers allow qualified Networking Academy students to
take the following Cisco certification exam at a reduced cost:
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ICND1 (640-822)
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ICND2 (640-816)
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CCNA (640-802)
Testing with Pearson VUE
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Cisco exams are only available through Pearson VUE, to register for exams you may:
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Contact a Pearson VUE agent directly (www.pearsonvue.com/cisco/contact)
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Register via the Pearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com)
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Call or visit a test center directly; to locate a test center visit the Pearson VUE
website (www.pearsonvue.com) and use the “Locate a Test Center” option
Detailed Voucher Information

Visit Academy Connection post login
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Go to Tools Page – scroll to bottom for Program/Marketing Tools
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Go to the Program Tab
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Scroll to Certification and Voucher Info
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Here you will find a link to a comprehensive slide deck
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We Thank You… for All You Do!
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Thanks for Your Participation Today!
 Duration: Four month period (128 hours)
 Cost:
Rs. 5000/- per module (4 Modules)
The Lowest fee in Rawalpindi/ Islamabad Academies
 Admission forms can be obtained on payment of Rs.100/from the address given below or can be download from
www.uettaxila.edu.pk
(Network Administration and Research Center)
University Of Engineering and Technology, Taxila
Ph: 051-9047468
Program Coordinator - 0322-5287838, 0333-5429323
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Q&A
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