and improved instructional techniques. From

building a website to basic networking skills

to VLAN troubleshooting, the Networking

Academy curriculum prepares students for

lifelong opportunities in the real world.

Academies offer a range of courses for a vari-

ety of careers in network design and adminis-

tration, technical support, programming or

software engineering, database development

and administration, and Web development.

The associate-level CCNA® course covers the

basic foundation of networking. The profes-

sional-level CCNP® course builds on CCNA

with more complex network configurations,

and network diagnosis and troubleshooting.

The Fundamentals of Network Security

course teaches students to design and imple-

ment security solutions to reduce the risk of

revenue loss and vulnerability. Fundamentals

of Wireless LANs is an introductory course

about the design, planning, implementation,

operation, and troubleshooting of wireless

networks. Additional courses sponsored by

IT industry leaders include:

• IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software

and IT Essentials II: Network Operating

Systems sponsored by Hewlett-Packard

• Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling

sponsored by Panduit

• Fundamentals of UNIX and Fundamentals

of Java Programming sponsored by Sun

Microsystems

CCNACisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA),

a minimum 280-hour curriculum, is the first

step in a Cisco career certification path.

Particular emphasis is given to using decision-

making and problem-solving techniques in

the application of science, mathematics,

Cisco Networking Academy Program

Changing the Way People LearnLaunched in 1997, the Cisco Networking

Academy® Program has grown to more

than 10,000 Academies in more than 150

countries, with a curriculum taught in 9

languages. More than 400,000 students

participate in Academies in high schools,

colleges and universities, technical schools,

community-based organizations, and other

educational programs around the world.

The Academy program utilizes a blended

learning model, integrating face-to-face

teaching with a challenging Web-based

curriculum, hands-on lab exercises, and

Internet-based assessment. Academy gradu-

ates are prepared for networking and IT-

related careers in the public and private sec-

tors, as well as for higher education in engi-

neering, computer science, and related fields.

The Networking AcademyCurriculumEach Academy has certified instructors

who deliver standards-based, high-quality

curriculum in specially equipped Academy

labs, where students practice on standard

equipment enabling them to apply what they

learn. The curriculum is regularly updated

with information about new technologies

Data Sheet

Cisco CertifiedNetwork Associate

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

communication and social studies concepts to solve networking

problems. Students will learn how to install and configure Cisco

switches and routers in multiprotocol networks using local and wide

area networks (LANs and WANs), provide Level 1 troubleshooting

service, and improve network performance and security. Additionally,

instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance,

and use of networking software tools and equipment, as well as all

local, state, and federal safety, building, and environmental codes

and regulations. Taught at secondary and post-secondary levels,

CCNA features:

• CCNA1—Networking Basics

• CCNA2—Routers and Routing Basics

• CCNA3—Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing

• CCNA4—WAN Technologies

CCNA1 Networking Basics CompetenciesUpon completion of CCNA1 students have an understanding of

networking basics including:

• Basics of Ethernet technologies

• TCI/IP

• Network media

• IP addressing

• Routing

CCNA2 Routing and Routing Basics CompetenciesUpon completion of CCNA2 students have an understanding of

routers and routing including:

• Basics of configuring routers

• Routing protocols

• TCP/IP concepts

• Access lists

• Networking troubleshooting skills

CCNA3 Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing CompetenciesUpon completion of CCNA3 students have an understanding of

switching and intermediate routing including:

• Basics of OSPF

• Basics of EIGRP

• Switch configuration

• Spanning Tree Protocol

• VLANs

CCNA4 WAN Technologies CompetenciesUpon completion of CCNA4 students have an understanding of

WAN technology concepts including:

• ISDN

• Frame Relay

• PPP

• Emerging Technologies

Industry-Recognized CertificationsCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) coursework prepares

students for CCNA certification.

Comprehensive Internet Skills for Economic GrowthIT is a growing industry, essential to economic and business develop-

ment. According to IDC analysts: The IT industry will grow by 6 to

7% in 2004 and the Internet will have one billion users by 2006 and

support $6 trillion (USD) in commerce. New technologies such as

converged devices, smart handhelds, wireless games, embedded

devices in everyday durable goods will be on the rise.

A study conducted by Certification Magazine on the industry’s top

10 certifications picks CCNA as the best entry-level certification

(Certification Magazine, “Certification Top 10 Lists”, by Ed Tittle,

November, 2003)

The Cisco Networking Academy curriculum prepares students for

industry standard certifications as well as vendor neutral certifica-

tions. These include CCNA; CCNP; Cisco Firewall Specialist; Cisco

Wireless LAN Support Specialist; A+, Linux+, Network+, Security+,

Server+ certifications, administered by CompTIA and Sun Certified

Programmer for Java 2 Platform.

Visit the following Web sites for more information:Cisco Networking Academy Program

www.cisco.com/edu/academy

Career Connection

www.cisco.com/go/careerconnection

Courses

cisco.netacad.net/public/academy/catalog/index.html

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