APPENDIX A
CCNA INSTRUCTOR TRAINER QUALIFICATION – FAQ
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
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Who’s eligible to sit for the evaluation?
The candidate must have completed either CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration and have taught at least one CCNA
Discovery or Exploration class in the last 12 months.
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Can any instructor take this evaluation?
Priority will be given to candidates from an Instructor Training Center (ITC). If candidates are not from an ITC, candidates
must find an ITC to sponsor him or her.
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How many candidates can be evaluated in one day?
A maximum of 5 candidates can be evaluated per day and a minimum of 3 candidates must be registered in order for an
evaluation to occur.
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When are the results revealed?
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If a candidate fails an evaluation, when can he/she have another attempt?
Retakes are allowed after a period of 6 months.
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After passing the evaluation, will anything change in the instructor’s NetAcad profile?
Yes, the profile will show that the candidate has completed the requirements for the “CCNA Instructor Trainer
Qualification”.
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What is required to maintain the instructor trainer status?
A valid CCNA certificate or higher and must teach at least one instructor class are required for the recertification process,
which takes place on a yearly basis.
You will receive a customized score report highlighting your areas of strengths and areas for of development within
30 days or less.
EVALUATION CENTER REQUIREMENTS
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What are the hardware and software requirements at the evaluation center?
This varies with the form of exam given, however you need to make sure the following is available:
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A classroom for the entire day with data projector (from 8 am to 8 pm);
Two routers (with at least one Ethernet and one Serial interface), two switches and two PCs per candidate;
PC need to be installed with Packet Tracer, terminal software and be able to run online Packet Tracer Skill Based
assessment
One serial back-to-back, one Ethernet and one rollover cable per candidate, in addition to USB-to-Serial adapters if
required;
Internet access;
Access to a printer
Access to the classroom and equipment the day before so that the proctor can check for required setup;
EVALUATION PREPARATIONS
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What material will I need to know?
This is a CCNA-level evaluation, thus candidates are responsible for all material found in CCNA Exploration or Discovery.
By default, CCNA Exploration will be the scope of the evaluation.
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What does the exam consist of?
The evaluation covers theoretical, practical and presentation skills related to CCNA Exploration (by default).
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Is the exam translated to several languages?
Currently, the exam (in all its sections) is available only in English. However, the presentation skills may be tested in other
languages if English is not used in that country.
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What are the arrangements for IT Essentials, CCNA Security and CCNP?
Currently, all instructor trainer candidates will be only tested in CCNA knowledge
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Further information can be found in the appendix; framework of qualifications page and contact information
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APPENDIX A
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Test Objective
Test Item
Time
Tools
Presentation Skill
Presentation (2 different topics)
15 min x 2
As appropriate (e.g ppt, etc)
Weight
Technical knowledge
Q&A
10 min x 2
N/A
50% [5% peer evaluation]
Practical Skill
Skill Exam
90 min +60 min
Packet Tracer(PT) &
Real equipment
50% (40% PT & 10% Real
equipment)
Measurement
Record
Evaluation Criteria
Video & Evaluation Score
Q&A scores
Video & Q&A Score
PT score & Hands on score
PT and Hands on score
sheet
Preparation
Topic
60 min
Any content from CCNA
Exploration/Discovery
N/A
Any content from CCNA
Exploration/Discovery
N/A
Any practical skill that may
require teaching CCNA
Exploration & Discovery
effectively or resolution of
problems that may happen
in the classroom.
CONTACT YOUR TECHNICAL MANAGER OR ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL MANAGER FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION
ON THE ITQ PROCESS.
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