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From teaching to transforming

Cisco Networking Academy® prepares people for careers in IT

Agenda

Networking in the Era of Digital Transformation

Courses that Prepare People for Careers in Networking

Getting Started

Networking

in the Era of Digital

Transformation Join the vanguard of educators who are bringing technology education and exciting job opportunities to future tech talent.

By 2020

The IT Landscape

Is Rapidly

Evolving

10 million

autonomous vehicles

will be on the road

Forbes, 2017

1 million devices

will come online

every hour

Gartner, 2017

A ransomware attack

will occur every 14

seconds

Cybersecurity Ventures, 2017

As industries go through this digital transformation, the network architecture is

changing to become vital to business agility, cybersecurity, and operational

effectiveness.

The role of the networking professional is evolving and more vital than ever.

“A diverse and growing opportunity”

What Does Digital Transformation

Mean for Networking Careers?

Network/Systems Administrators, Engineers, Architects

are

Most in

demand

Most important

to the future

of IT

Most significant

IT roles for today

and tomorrow

Focus on newer

technologies

Shift from

network availability to

network readiness

Networking Job Requirements Are Evolving

Educators prepare students and meet employer needs

Current Jobs

Future

Skills

Courses that Prepare

People for Careers in

IT and Networking Cisco Networking Academy courses provide the latest skills and knowledge for networking careers.

10 © 2019 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco Public

Career

Get Connected

Introduction to Packet Tracer

NDG Linux Unhatched

Cybersecurity Essentials

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Introduction to IoT

Networking Essentials

Entrepreneurship

Explore Introduction to exciting opportunities in

technology. Preparation for entry level positions.

Networking

CCNA:

CCNP R&S:

Switch

Route

TShoot

Digital Essentials IT Essentials

NDG Linux Essentials

PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python

Hackathon Playbook

Assessments Gaming Prototyping

Lab Packet Tracer

Virtual

Labs

Physical

Equipment Increase mastery with hands-on

tools & experiences

Practice

Complementary Offerings Additional offerings available from Partners.

NDG Linux I

NDG Linux II

NDG NetLab+

NDG CCNA CyberOps Lab

CLA: Programming Essentials in C

CLP: Advanced Programming in C

CPA: Programming Essentials in C++

CPP: Advanced Programming in C++

Aligns to Certification Instructor Training Required Self-paced

Cybersecurity

CCNA Security

CCNA Cybersecurity

Operations

IoT Fundamentals:

IoT Security

IoT Fundamentals:

Connecting Things

Big Data & Analytics

Emerging Tech Workshops:

Network Programmability

Experimenting with REST APIs

Programmable

Infrastructure

December 2019

ASC Alignment Required

Introduction to Networks (ITN)

Switching, Routing, &

Wireless Essentials (SRWE) Enterprise Networking,

Security & Automation (ENSA)

Courses Build Interest and Competency

Exposure

Observe

or listen to

an expert

Education

Engage in an instructional environment

Experience

Learn by doing

Courses Develop Networking Professionals

Start with technology

awareness and career

discovery.

EXPLORATORY FOUNDATIONAL CAREER READY CERTIFICATION AND EMPLOYMENT

PCAP: Programming

Essentials in Python

NDG Linux Essentials

IoT Fundamentals:

Connecting Things

Move on to fundamental

principles, procedures,

and practices.

Intro to IoT

Intro to Cybersecurity

CCNA Routing &

Switching

Curriculum

1, 2, 3 & 4

CCNA

Security

Learn how networks

operate, from protocols and

services to network

management.

Delve deep into networking

security, focusing on design,

implementation and protection of

secure networks.

Stackable certifications attract employers,

and our career programs help connect

students to jobs.

Certification

opportunities

Promising

job prospects

Introduction to IoT

Learn how today’s networks connect billions

of devices to give enterprises the data they

need to make better business decisions.

DELIVERY: Instructor-led or self-paced

DURATION: 20 hours

SUITABLE FOR: General audience

PREREQUISITES: None

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING REQUIRED: None

ASC ALIGNMENT REQUIRED: No

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Learn how to protect personal data and

privacy online and why more and more IT jobs

require cybersecurity awareness and

understanding.

DELIVERY: Instructor-led or self-paced

DURATION: 15 hours

SUITABLE FOR: General audience

PREREQUISITES: None

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING REQUIRED: None

ASC ALIGNMENT REQUIRED: No

Course Intro: IoT Transforms the Business Impact of Networking

PCAP: Programming

Essentials in Python

Design, write, debug, and run

programs encoded in the Python

language.

DELIVERY: Instructor-led

DURATION: 70 hours

SUITABLE FOR: Secondary, post-sec,

college

PREREQUISITES: None

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING REQUIRED:

None

ASC ALIGNMENT REQUIRED: N o

NDG Linux Essentials

Linux OS and open source

programming skills are increasingly

important for networkers to know.

DELIVERY: Instructor-led or

self-paced

DURATION: 70 hours

SUITABLE FOR: Secondary, post-sec

PREREQUISITES: None

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING REQUIRED: None

ASC ALIGNMENT REQUIRED: N o

IoT Fundamentals:

Connecting Things

Develop the interdisciplinary skill

sets required to prototype a secure

IoT solution.

DELIVERY: Instructor-led

DURATION: 40-50 hours

SUITABLE FOR: Secondary, post-sec

PREREQUISITES: Basic programming,

networking, electronics

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING REQUIRED: Yes

ASC ALIGNMENT REQUIRED: Yes

Course Intro: Core Breadth for Networkers

Course Intro: Career-Ready Networking Skills

CCNA Routing and Switching

Gain comprehensive skills for how networks

operate, from protocols and services to

network management.

DELIVERY: Instructor-led

DURATION: Two to four semesters, four-70

hour courses

SUITABLE FOR: Secondary, post-sec, college

PREREQUISITES: None

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING REQUIRED: Yes

ASC ALIGNMENT REQUIRED: Yes

CCNA Security

Delve deep into the skills needed to design,

implement, and manage network security

systems.

DELIVERY: Instructor-led

DURATION: 70 hours

SUITABLE FOR: Post-sec, college

PREREQUISITES: First two CCNA R&S courses

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING REQUIRED: Yes

ASC ALIGNMENT REQUIRED: Yes

Talent Bridge Career Programs

Student Career Resources

Webinars, Access to employment

opportunities – Networking Academy

Talent Bridge, Workforce prep course

Dream Team

Opportunities to work with IT

professionals in real world

scenarios

Virtual Job Connection

Targeted events help specific

employers to engage with

Networking Academy students

Matching Engine

Connects Networking Academy students to

thousands of opportunities globally

Networking Academy LinkedIn

University

Professional community with content for

tech professionals from Cisco

Professional Development

Career-ready content, IT

pathways and requirements

Career Certification Matters

Cisco certifications are recognized globally

Cisco® certifications put students on the path to highly lucrative, fulfilling jobs that help power the digital future.

Average salaries for Cisco Certified Networking Professionals

CCNA® R&S CCNA Security CCNP® Security

Why Partner with

Cisco Networking Academy?

Offer relevant courses

to attract students and

prepare the workforce

of tomorrow

Enjoy flexibility and

autonomy in course

selection and delivery

Offer free professional

development

opportunities for staff

Access a global network

of free support and

training resources

Prepare students with

marketable skills for

successful and lucrative

careers and fulfill the

demands of the business

community.

The Goal

Teach a hands-on,

real-world curriculum

steeped in pedagogy

Access equipment

discounts

Develop highly marketable

skills that keep the digital

economy thriving and

coveted by employers

globally

Drivers of innovation

playing a key role in

digital transformation

Learn through

practical, real-

world experiences

Earn discounted

certification exams

Accelerate ability

to find a job

Learning opportunities

that lead to promising,

long-term career

options.

The Goal

Cisco Networking Academy

Benefits Your Students

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