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© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 1

Cisco Networking Academy

Clydene Stangvik, Area Academy Manager

[email protected]

Presentation_ID 2© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential

Agenda

Brief history and overview of the program

Strategic direction

New segmented product strategy

Workforce development

Tenth anniversary


Brief History and Overview of the Program


Cisco develops curriculum totrain teachers, staff, and students to design, build, and maintain networks in their schools

SOLUTION

Cisco Networking Academy History

PROBLEM

Schools lacked financial and human resources to manage networks

October 1, 1997

Cisco Networking Academy launched in the United States with:

60+ Academies in 7 U.S. states

1996 1997 1998


Designed for an Academic Environment

Comprehensive e-learning IT program

Web-based content

Hands-on training

Online curriculum

Instructor-led learning

Built-in state-of-the-art assessment

Maps to industry certifications


Cisco Networking Academy Today

Quick View

Countries 165+

Academies ~9,500

Students ~500,000

Instructors ~17,000

Classes in session right now

30,000+

Online exams taken every 24 hours

25,000+

New students entering the program every 24 hrs

500+

*Success Metrics

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%

*Source: MRE Reporting, Nov 28, 2006 | Source: CLI, Student Outcome Assessment, March 2005 to Nov 2006, n=24,531 students who are 3-5 months after last class completion


Strategic Direction


How Are We Evolving the Program?

Shift focus from program growth to student outcomes

Develop courseware tailored to student goals

Align skills with specific jobs in networking


Targeting Students


Challenging Their View of Information and Communication Technology Careers


National Education Trends

GovernmentFederal and State

Business and Industry Public and Private Sectors

Education

• NCLB

• Recognition of STEM importance

• But focused on “M” and “S”

• Need to increase focus on “T” and “E”

• Hiring is up: critical shortage of skilled IT talent

• STEM provides critical knowledge and skills

• Technical skills alone not enough

• Education, work experience, certification, business acumen, soft skills

• Decline in U.S. in engineering and computer science enrollment

• Focus on small learning communities

• Focus on STEM, career clusters, CTE

• Place of IT in education

• Educational pathways –pipeline from high school to postsecondary


Career Clusters and Pathways

Career clusters link what students learn in school with the knowledge and skills they need for success in college and careers


Cisco Networking Academy Fosters Pathways from Secondary to Post-Secondary Institutions and Into Careers

High School Community College 4-Year College/University Graduate Degrees

Program areas where students might find Academy courses embedded

Career Clusters: Information Technology

Career and Technical Education courses in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology

Core coursework with credit both for Math, Science, or Language Arts and Career and Technical Education

Applied Technology Computer Science Information Technology

Business Computer Science Engineering Math

Potential degree titles

AS Computer Network Engineering

AS Information Technology

AS Network Technology

AAS Computer Specialist

AAS Information Technology

AAS Network Engineering

AAS Technology Network Support

BS Engineering

BS Computer Science

BS Information Management Systems

BS Networking

BApp Technology in Information Systems – Network Engineering

BA Networking and Communications Management

MS Computer Information Technology

MS Computer Science

MS Information Systems

MA Industrial and Technical Studies

IT Career Pathways

Help Desk Technician

System Administrator

Desktop Support Technician

PC and Network Support Technician

Computer Support Specialists

Computer Systems Analysts

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Network Engineer

Systems Engineer

IT Engineer

Voice over IP Engineer/Architect


New Segmented Product Strategy


Cisco Networking Academy

“2.0” Portfolio – 18 Courses

Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

Network Installer

Basic IT Support

System Admin

Small and Medium

Business Networking

Enterprise Networking

CAREERS

CCNA

DiscoveryRouting,

Switching,

WANs,

Intro to Adv

Tech

CCNPAdvanced Routing

Remote Access

Multilayer Switching

Troubleshooting

Wireless

FUNDAMENTALS IT Essentials I

IT Essentials IIPNIE

CCNA

ExplorationRouting,

Switching,

WANs,

Intro to Adv

Tech

Security


Two New CCNA CurriculaBoth Prepare Students for CCNA Certification and Professional Careers

CCNA ExplorationAdvanced Learning

CCNA DiscoveryFoundational Learning

• Part of an integrated technology curriculum or continuing education program at postsecondary institutions; typically at career and technical schools, colleges, and universities

• Student has advanced problem solving and analytical skills typically associated with degrees in math, engineering, or science

• Independent curriculum or possibly integrated into broader course of study at secondary institutions, career and technical schools, and colleges

• Entry level students considering a career in IT and having basic PC-skills


Skills for wide range of networking professions:

Network technician

Network administrator

Network engineer

CCNA Discovery

Basics of Routingand Switching

Core Skills for CCNA

Certification

Networking based on technology

Deep into protocols and theory (LAN, WAN)

Skills for entry-level professions:

Network installer

Network technician

Help desk technician

Basic network design

Networking based on application

Introduction to career exploration an soft skills

Key Factors in Obtaining Jobs: Education, Experience, and Certification

CCNA Exploration


New CCNA Curricula Features and Benefits

Motivate and engage students by matching content and teaching methodologies with student interests and goals

Features:

Learning by doing Updated course GUI

Introduction to advanced technologies and converged networks

CCNA ExplorationCCNA Discovery

Provides a hands-on approach to networking education

Uses step-by-step labs and teaches the general theory needed to build networks

Engages students and allows for quick application of learned concepts

Designed to encourage students to consider additional education in IT and help them prepare for entry-level IT careers

Allows students to learn skills in a more rigorous, comprehensive, theoretical, and practical way; reflective of college and university educational practices

Offers complex and challenging hands-on labs to engage advanced learners

Designed for students who want to pursue additional technology or engineering education while preparing for careers in IT




CCNA Certification

Paths to CCNA Certification

Designing and Supporting Computer Networks

Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise

Networking for Home and Small Businesses

CCNA Discovery

Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

New Entry Level Certification(CCENT)

Routing Protocols and Concepts

Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

Networking for Home and Small Businesses

CCNA Discovery

Accessing the WAN

LAN Switching and Wireless

CCNA Exploration

New Entry Level Certification(CCENT)

Cisco Confidential

Accessing the WAN

LAN Switching and Wireless

Routing Protocols and Concepts

Networking Fundamentals

CCNA Exploration


Cisco CCENT Certification

www.cisco.com/go/ccent

Configure, operate and troubleshoot small routed and switched networks

Basic optimization of a LAN

Connect to other networks (LANs and WANs)

Identify basic security threats and mitigation methods

CCNACCENT

CCNP

CCIE


The Research Behind Cisco Learning Institute’s Teaching Resources

www.ciscolearning.org


Research Foundation

Existing Research on

Professional

Development

Existing Research on

Student Learning

New Research on

Networking Academy

Teaching Practices

New Research on

Networking Academy

Instructor Preferences


What We Learned from Instructors

55

18

10

8

9

Hands-on labs

Class Discussion

Activity Sequencing

Lecture/ Demo

Other

Hands-on lab activity was the teaching strategy most frequently

mentioned by instructors as being most important to student

learning

Global Sample CCNA Instructors (N = 2105)

Source: Dennis et al. (June 2006) . International Instructor and Student Report


Guiding principles

Teaching

Strategies


Access

Content

Knowledge

Provide teaching strategies easily accessible at the

time instructors need them in the classroom to

increase the chances they will be implemented.

Provide instructors opportunities to build their own

technical skills, including case studies and/or

extended labs.

Provide teaching strategies specific to the content

Encourage focus on hands-on and/or interactive

activities.

Provide multiple ways to teach topics

ResourcesProvide all resources necessary for implementation

rather than requiring instructors to develop additional materials.


Guiding principles

Teaching

Strategies


Access

Content

Knowledge

Provide teaching strategies easily accessible at the

time instructors need them in the classroom to

increase the chances they will be implemented.

Provide instructors opportunities to build their own

technical skills, including case studies and/or

extended labs.

Provide teaching strategies specific to the content

Encourage focus on hands-on and/or interactive

activities.

Provide multiple ways to teach topics

ResourcesProvide all resources necessary for implementation

rather than requiring instructors to develop additional materials.


Research + Technology =


ICG VoD

http://www.ciscolearning.org/


What’s the Big Idea?

All three of these sections help instructors focus on the big ideas.

This allows instructors to

Set Goals

Ensure Students Understand the Important Ideas

Identify Students’ Misconceptions


Teaching Suggestions

This section provides:

specific teaching suggestions particularly aimed at making the content relevant and identifying real world examples of the concepts in the chapter.

suggestions for activities that create multiple ways to address the content.


Promoting student understanding

The Discussion section provides interesting topics and scenarios for classroom discussion

Discussions allow instructors to monitor and correct student understanding

The Reflection section provides suggestions for ways to allow students to consolidate and deepen their understanding by considering additional examples and scenarios


Knowledge and Resources

Case studies and videos provide instructors with opportunities to improve their own content knowledge.

All four of these areas contain resources that can be taken into the classroom.


Academy Connection – Tools


Workforce Development


Real EstateTravel Healthcare Government

EntertainmentFinancial Education

The Network is the Platform That Enables Life’s Experiences

• Booking• Checking in• Directions

• Taxes• Services• Connected

communities

• PeaPod• eBay• Amazon• Online or

in-store

Retail

• iPod• TV on demand• TIVO• Satellite radio• Gaming


National Job Growth by Job TitleGrowing Entry-Level Jobs in Public Sector and Retail

2002 Employment

2012 Employment

Numeric Employment

Change

Percent Employment

Change

Average

Annual

Openings

Total

Growth and

Replace-

ments

Occupational

Employment

as of May

2005

Network Systems

and Data

Communications

Analysts

172,860 277,040 104,190 + 60% 12,450 153,000 185,190

Computer Systems

Analysts461,000 645,590 184,590 + 40% 23,680 208,000 492,120

Network and

Computer Systems

Administrators251,370 345,270 93,900 + 37% 12,180 138,000 270,330

Computer and

Information

Systems Managers284,140 386,760 102,620 + 36% 15,420 124,000 259,330

Computer Support

Specialists506,800 660,230 153,430 + 30% 21,580 183,000 499,860

Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review Nov 2005, http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2005/11/art5full.pdf*Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2005 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (U.S.), http://stat.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm

http://stat.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm


Promoting IT Careers Resources www.cisco.com/go/promoteitcareers

PacketvilleOnline gaming introduces students ages 8-14 to

technology and how the Internet works

Virtual Field TripsVideos and companion modules on a variety of topics engage students in continuing their education and building their career path

Job Shadow DayStudents connect classroom skills to the

workplace by interacting with IT professionals

All Academy DayTeams of students participate in three

hands-on events: network cabling, router configuration, and a quiz bowl

NetWork Strategic Recruitment Events

Pilot events link post-secondary students and alumni with Cisco Channel Partners

Career Connection Job Board

FREE job placement and career development program that links students

and alumni with employers

http://www.cisco.com/go/promoteitcareers


Tenth Anniversary


Global 10:10 Campaign

Recognize 10 years of success

Create excitement for the future

Appeal to today's students


www.academynetspace.com

http://www.academynetspace.com/


Equipment-Smartnet?


CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration Equipment

The minimum required equipment bundle is the same for CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration.

The equipment list has been reduced from current CCNA requirements due to the enhanced simulation tools and flexibility that are built into the new curricula

A best practice guide on utilizing different equipment and classroom

management scenarios will be published prior to product availability

Equipment required for current Academies migrating to new curricula:

2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys WRT300N is preferred; 54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent


New Academy Equipment

New Academy adopting CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration:

Minimum required equipment bundle:–3 Cisco 1841 routers with Base IP IOS, 128 MB DRAM, 32 MB Flash

–3 2960 switches

–2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys 300N is preferred, but 54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent

–Serial cables

New Academy adopting only CCNA Discovery:

Minimum required equipment bundle:–3 Cisco 1841 routers with Base IP IOS, 128 MB DRAM, 32 MB Flash

–3 four-port Ethernet Switch Interface Cards for the 1841 Routers

–2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys WRT300N is preferred, but 54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent

In addition, a typical lab configuration includes the following:–1 local Web server to host curriculum

–3 desktop PCs

–Ethernet cables

–Cable-making and cable-testing equipment


PC Requirements

1 Lab PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 server

2 Lab PCs or laptops (Win 2000 or Windows XP)


PC Requirements - RecommendedCurrent New

CPU Intel Pentium III or higher processor Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or equivalent/higher processor

Operating System* Windows 2000 or Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP

RAM 128 MB Installed RAM 256 MB or better

Storage 100 MB of free disk space

Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Resolution 1024x768

Browsers Netscape 7.0x and 7.1, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 5.5 SP 2

Flash Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 or higher Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 or higher

Drivers Language fonts supporting Unicode encoding (for languages other than English)

Other Mouse, speakers, headphones, and sound card

Latest video card drivers and operating system updates

Sound Card and Speakers

Wireless Network Adapters

Note: Current version of Packet Tracer does not run in Native mode in MacOS or Linux. Windows Emulators are required


New CCNA CurriculaHow Do I Choose?

• What are your students’

academic capabilities?

• What are your students’ goals?

• How will your institution integrate

the new CCNA curriculum?

• Which curriculum best aligns

with your teaching methodology and

your students' interests?

• Is the existing CCNA v3.1 curriculum

very difficult for your students in

terms of theoretical topics?


CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

How Do I Choose?

Designed for students with basic PC usage skills

Designed for students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills, such as those who are pursuing degrees in engineering, math, or science

What are your students’ academic capabilities?



How Do I Choose?

Designed for students who want to pursue additional technology or engineering educations while preparing for an IT career

Prepares students for entry-level IT careers after the completion of the four-course curriculum

Designed to make IT relevant, encourage students to consider further education in IT, and help students prepare for entry-level IT careers

Prepares students for entry-level IT careers as early as the first two courses

What are your students’ goals?



How Do I Choose?

Can be part of an integrated curriculum or continuing education program at post-secondary institutions such as career and technical schools, colleges, and universities

Can be delivered as an independent, standalone curriculum, or integrated into broader courses of study at upper-secondary institutions, career and technical schools, and colleges

How will your institution integrate the new CCNA curriculum?



How Do I Choose?

Teaches networking based on technology concepts

Allows students to learn skills in a more rigorous, comprehensive, theoretical, and practical way that is reflective of standard college and university-level educational practices

Uses language that allows for integration with engineering concepts

Includes complex and challenging hands-on labs

Teaches networking based on application

Maps more directly to everyday experiences with networks and covers key networking concepts based on the types of network environments students may encounter

Uses easy-to-follow labs

Provides general theory

Offers a career-oriented approach to learning networking

Which curriculum best aligns with your teaching

methodology and your students' interests?


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