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Cisco Networking AcademyCourses for High Schools
Jim BergquistCisco Program Coordinator
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
PC repair and maintenance
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and SoftwareA PC Repair course, and more…
• For entry-level computer support technicians and Help Desk workers
• Includes customer relations skills• Aligns with the new 2009 CompTIA A+
certification
Advantages for High Schools
• Many high school students enjoy working on computers hands-on
• Instructor gets a BIG advantage with online curriculum, assessments, gradebook, and resources
• Can be taught over 1 semester or 1 year• High school graduate can achieve an industry
certification
Equipment requirements
• Total cost of $500 to $1000• Your school may already have some
suitable equipment• Please contact me for details
Virtual Laptop
Learning Tool for IT Essentials
Virtual LaptopLearn Mode – Step-by Step Instructions
Explore Mode – Info about components
Test Mode - Assessment
Aligning and Installing Components
Discovery Networking
Courses 1 & 2 of a four-course sequence
Discovery Networking
• Course 1: Networking for Home and Small Businesses
• Course 2: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or Internet Service Provider
• Each course is one semester• These two courses lead to the CCENT
certification• Courses usually articulate for college credit• Courses 3 and 4 can be taken in college
Equipment requirements
• Total cost is about $4000 for all new equipment for Discovery 1 & 2
• Much less to teach just Discovery 1• Older equipment can be used• Please contact me for details
Link to course demo and videocisco.netacad.net
Interested?
Contact Jim Bergquist, [email protected] with questions about becoming a Cisco Academy• Cost
– Annual support– Instructor training– Equipment requirements
• OR …
IT Essentials - Distance learning
• This project is being developed for IT Essentials
• For college credit through M-State• Consider it if you have only 2 or 3
interested students• I will let you know when the course is
listed!
What are the Occupations?
Summary from iseek.org
• Career Cluster: Information Technology– Industry: Information and Internet Services
• Occupation: Computer Support Specialist(IT Essentials: PC Repair leads to this)
• Occupation: Data Communications Analyst(Discovery Networking starts student on the path)
– Industry: Telecommunications• Occupation: Data Communications Analyst
(Discovery Networking starts student on the path)
(Details at end of slide show)
Employers in this area?
Minnesota jobs and careerswww.iseek.org/
West Central careers(bottom of iseek.org home page)
Significant industries in W. central MN
Telecommunications employers• Advanced Wireless Solutions, Fergus Falls• Arvig Communications Systems, Detroit Lakes• 702 Communications, Moorhead
Information and Internet Services is not listed as a significant industry in the west central region
Other Opportunities in W. central MN
Keep in mind that many area institutions need people with PC maintenance and network administration knowledge and skills
• Schools and colleges• Hospitals• Businesses• Computer retailers and repair centers
Thank you for being here!Questions?
Optional: Navigating iseek.org
From iseek’s home page…“Search for Industries”
Search in Industriessearch term “Information and Internet services”
Information and Internet Services
Occupations
Computer Support Specialist(IT Essentials: PC Repair)
Data Communications Analyst(Discovery Networking plus at least two year degree)
