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Networking and the Internet
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Cisco Networking Academy Program
• The Cisco Networking
Academy is a dynamic
educational program that
teaches students relevant
skills
• This increases students’
competitiveness in the global
marketplace and opens doors
to different employment
opportunities
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History of Cisco Networking Academy Program
• Created as a solution for schools
installing networks in the US
• Challenge: Schools lacked financial
and human resources to manage
networks
• Solution: Cisco develops
curriculum to train teachers, staff,
and students to wire and maintain
networks in their schools
• Academy program launched
August 1997 in the United States with
64 Academies in 7 states
Globally in 1998 – Argentina,
Australia, Canada, and UK/Ireland
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Cisco Networking Academy Program:
Impact Since 1997
COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE
150 +
STUDENTS WORLDWIDE
INSTRUCTORS WORLDWIDE
30,000 +
TOTAL EXAMS TAKEN
1.6 Million +
40 Million +
ACADEMIES WORLDWIDE
LANGUAGES
10,000 +
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Improving Student Learning
• Comprehensive eLearning
IT program
Hands-on training
Online curriculum
Instructor-led learning
Built-in state-of-the-art assessment
Learning model combines curriculum, assessment,
and instruction to improve student learning
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High Quality Curriculum
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CCNA—Networking Basics
CCNP—Advanced Networking
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs
Network Security
Fundamentals of Java Programming
Fundamentals of UNIX
IP Telephony (coming soon)
• Panduit Network Infrastructure Essentials
• HP IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software
• HP IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems
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Curriculum and Certification Mapping
Curriculum
Certification
CCNA 1-4
CCNA
CCNP 1-4
CCNP
Network Security
Cisco Firewall Specialist
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs
Cisco Wireless LAN Support
Specialist
HP IT Essentials I
CompTIA A+
HP IT Essentials II
CompTIA Linux+
Panduit Network Infrastructure
Essentials
Panduit Authorized Installer (PAI)
Fundamentals of Java
Fundamentals of UNIX
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(when combined UNIX curriculum)
Sun Certified Programmer for
Java™ 2 Platform
CompTIA Linux+
(when combined HP IT Essentials II)
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Potential Career Paths
Network Design and
Administration
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Network Administrator
Network Engineer
System Administrator
Network Analyst
Internet Network Specialist
Technical Support
Professionals
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Telecommunications Industry
• Cabling Installation Technician
• Telecommunications Technician
• Cabling Installation Coordinator
Foundation
for Most Careers in
the Information
Economy
PC Support Specialist
Help Desk Technician
Network Technician
Hardware Installation Coordinator
Software Applications Support
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Programming and
Software Engineering
Visual Programmer
Programmer/Analyst
Software Applications Analyst
Quality Assurance Analyst
Technical Writer
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Benefits for Students
• Rigorous course curriculum
• Ongoing assessment and
feedback
• Both independent study and
personalized instruction
• Experienced instructors
• Hands-on experience in labs
working with others
• Preparation for industry
certification
• Pathway to a career or
further education
• Stay connected through the
alumni program
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The Alumni Program
• Cisco’s commitment to
supporting the career
development goals of
students in the classroom
and beyond
• Building a network of tools
and resources to make
graduates successful in their
careers
• Access to a growing list of
benefits and services that
extend beyond the
classroom
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Stay Connected Through the Alumni Connection
• Continued curriculum access
• Career resource tools for job
placement
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Discounts on products and services
• Access to certification updates and
practice exams
• Community discussion forums, both
global and local
• Opportunity to network with other
alumni around the world
• Learn more - visit
www.cisco.com/edu/register
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Technology Matters
“There is a real need for
people to master technology,
and the Cisco Networking
Academy Program is a
superb vehicle to help satisfy
that. It is changing people’s
lives and preparing students
of all ages for the new
economy that is upon us.”
John Morgridge
Chairman of Board of Directors
Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Making a Difference Through IT Education
Develop your skills for the
global economy
“I realized that by integrating
the Academy program, our
college could produce
students who would be
globally competitive.”
Lorna Ducoy
University of Cagayan de Oro,
Philippines
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Enroll in the Academy Program Today
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• Learn more about the
Academy program
http://cisco.netacad.net/
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How Far Will IT Skills Take You?
Anywhere
there’s a
network
Cisco Networking Academy Program
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Equalizing Opportunity
• The Academy program helps
eliminate barriers of time, distance
and socioeconomic status
Women
in IT
Least
Developed
Countries
Brings opportunities to Least
Developed Countries
Supports diversity in the workforce
through women in IT and minority
populations
Minority
serving
institutions
Empowers students with disabilities
Students
with
disabilities
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CCNA Curriculum
Cisco Certified Network Associate
• CCNA® 1: Networking Basics
• CCNA 2: Router and
Routing Basics
• CCNA 3: Switching Basics
and Intermediate Routing
• CCNA 4: WAN Technologies
• Certification: CCNA
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CCNP Curriculum
Cisco Certified Network Professional
• CCNP® 1: Advanced Routing
• CCNP 2: Remote Access
• CCNP 3: Multilayer Switching
• CCNP 4: Network
Troubleshooting
• Certification: CCNP
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Network Security
• Introduction to network security and
overall security processes
• Covers two CQS firewall exams
Securing Cisco IOS® networks
(SECUR)
Cisco Secure PIX® Firewall
Advanced (CSPFA)
• Suggested prerequisite: Completion
of CCNA 4 or CCNA certification
• Certification: Cisco Firewall
Specialist
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Fundamentals of Wireless LANs
• Introduction to Wireless LANs and
technology
• Aligned with Cisco Wireless LAN
Support Specialist certification
• Suggested prerequisite
Completion of CCNA 2, or
CCNA certification
• Certification: Cisco Wireless LAN
Support Specialist
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“COMPANIES LOOKED AT REPLICATING WHAT WE HAD
CREATED AND DECIDED THAT WE'D DONE IT BETTER THAN
THEY EVER COULD. NOW THOSE COMPANIES ARE
PARTNERING WITH US TO DELIVER IT SKILLS THROUGH
THE NETWORKING ACADEMY PROGRAM.”
JOHN MORGRIDGE, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, CISCO SYSTEMS INC.
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Networking Academy Program
The Cisco Networking Academy® Program
brings together a consortium of IT industry
leaders to provide students with comprehensive
Internet technology skills through an expansion
of the curricula
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HP IT Essentials I:
PC Hardware and Software
• Sponsored by
Hewlett-Packard
• An excellent introduction
to information technology
• This course provides an indepth exposure to personal
computer hardware, and
desktop operating systems
• Certification: CompTIA A+
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HP IT Essentials II:
Network Operating Systems
• Sponsored by Hewlett-Packard
• Intensive introduction to multiuser,
multitasking networking operating
systems
• Hands-on, lab-oriented course
overviews the characteristics of Linux
and Windows operating systems
• OS installation, management of
accounts and files, network services,
and back up procedures
• Certification: CompTIA Linux+
(when combined with UNIX course)
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Panduit Network Infrastructure Essentials
• Sponsored by Panduit Corporation
• Covers installation practices of copper,
coax, and fiber to understanding the
need for proper physical infrastructure
management in wireless and IP
telephony configurations
• The most relevant content and hands-on
skills necessary in today’s network
infrastructure job market
• Panduit Authorized Installer certification
is a global certification for structured
cabling expertise
• Certification: Panduit Authorized Installer
(PAI)
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Fundamentals of Java
• Introduction to Java™ language's
object oriented technologies to
solve business problems
• Students will learn how to create
classes, objects, and applications
using the language
• Topics also include the language
fundamentals, the Java language
API (application programming
interface)
• Certification: Sun Certified
Programmer for Java 2 Platform
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Fundamentals of UNIX
• Introduction to the basics of the
UNIX operating system
• Teaches students how to use the
UNIX operating system including
the CDE, GNOME, and KDE
graphical user interfaces (GUI)
• Provides an overview of the Sun
Solaris and Linux versions of the
UNIX operating system
• Certification: CompTIA Linux+
(when combined HP IT Essentials II)
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