Cisco Networking Academy @ Lehman College
This document may be found at:
http://www.lehman.edu/faculty/john/ce/cisco/ciscoseminar.html
1. Introduction and Contact Information
2. Computing programs offered by Continuing Education
3. The Cisco Networking Academy Program
http://www.cisco.com
select Training and Events > Cisco Networking Academy
or go directly to
http://cisco.netacad.net
Academy benefits
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4. Information Technology (IT) Industry Certifications
Cisco
http://www.cisco.com
Select Training & Events
Examples
CCNA
CCNP
Microsoft
CISCO Certified Network Associate
CISCO Certified Network Professional
http://www.microsoft.com
Select Training & Events > Learning Tools > Certifications
Examples
MCSA
MCSE
MCDST
MCAS
CompTIA
Microsoft Certified System Administrator
Microsoft Certified System Engineer
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (Office)
http://www.comptia.org
Select CompTIA Certifications
Examples
A+
Network+
Benefits of certification
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5. CompTIA A+ certification requirements
Exams and specializations based on job interests
See exam descriptions by selecting CompTIA A+ Essentials exam box
Objectives (select Exam Policies on web site; requires form completion)
Practice questions (select Exam Policies; requires form completion)
Answers to practice questions:
Preparation
Recertification and exam retirement
6. Cisco’s CCNA certification requirements
Exams
Exam topics (select 640-802 CCNA)
Preparation
Recertification and exam retirement
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7. Networking Academy Programs and Courses at Lehman, spring 2009
see spring course catalog, New Directions, page 12
A+ Computer Technician Program (one course required)
Course covers all three specializations
CIP 120 A+ Computer Technician Preparation (delivers Cisco’s IT Essentials 1:
PC Hardware and Software v4.0 curriculum)
CISCO Certified Network Associate Program (complete program will
eventually include four courses)
CIP 225 Basic Networking (delivers Cisco’s Exploratory CCNA 1 Networking
Fundamentals v4.0 curriculum)
CIP 226 Routing Protocols and Concepts (delivers Cisco’s Exploratory v4.0
CCNA 2 curriculum)
For the future
CCNA 3: LAN Switching and Wireless
CCNA 4: Accessing the WAN
Four courses together cover material for CCNA exam
Prerequisites and course sequences
Schedule and location
Registration procedures
Tuition, fees and related expenses
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8. A+ Computer Technician Preparation curriculum
Course
CIP 120: A+ Computer Technician Preparation
Select Training and Events > Cisco Networking Academy > Course Catalog
Textbook publisher: http://www.ciscopress.com
Textbook: IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide, 3rd
Edition
http://www.ciscopress.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=1587131994
Web-based course materials (requires userid/password)
Virtual tools: Virtual Laptop & Virtual Desktop
Lab exercises
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9. CCNA curriculum
Select Training and Events > Cisco Networking Academy > Course Catalog
Course
CIP 225: Basic Networking CCNA 1
Textbook publisher: http://www.ciscopress.com
Textbook: Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide
http://www.ciscopress.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=1587132087
Course
CIP 226: Routing Protocols and Concepts CCNA 2
Textbook publisher: http://www.cisco.com
Textbook: Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Companion
Guide
http://www.ciscopress.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=1587132060
Web-based course materials and simulations (requires userid/password)
Simulation Tool: Packet Tracer
Lab Exercises
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10. Financial Aid (see spring catalog, p. 2)
11. Career Opportunities
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