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Agenda
1. Careers in IT Networking
2. Importance of Certifications
3. How to Get Certified
4. Join the Cisco Learning Network
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Agenda
1. Careers in IT Networking
2. Importance of Certifications
3. How to Get Certified
4. Join the Cisco Learning Network
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Then you could enjoy a career in IT Networking.
Do You Like …?
Using Latest Technology? Working with People? Earning Money?
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What Is IT Networking?
Information technology
(IT) is the design, management, and improvement of information networks that connect people together.
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How do you communicate with your family, friends, classmates?
Information networks connect people together.
To Put It in Perspective …
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In the working environment, people communicate using …
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Behind every network, there are IT professionals designing, managing, and improving networks so people can communicate with each other.
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Career Profile
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Top 3 Reasons to Work in IT Networking
1. Work with latest technology and connect the world
2. Competitive salaries
3. Growing job opportunities
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Past
1990’s
Routing and Switching
Web Browsing
Multicasting
VPNs
VoIP
Wireless
Security
Storage
Unified Communications
Video
TelePresence
2000’s
Present
2010’s
Future
?Exciting New Apps
Information technology changes the way we live, work, and play.
Will you be a part of that?
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Average Salary of Network Engineer*
Payscale.com (2/10) Based on statistical data gathered from following states: Arizona, California, Florida,
Illinois, Massachusetts ,New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington
You Can Earn A Competitive SalaryCisco Certifications Can Boost Salaries as Much as
20%
$51,033.18
$51,913.18
$71,863.64
$77,980.82
$87,315.00
$104,009.18
Network Engineer + 2yrs
Network Engineer 2yrs + CCNA
Network Engineer + 7yrs
Network Engineer 7yrs + CCNP
Network Engineer 15yrs
Network Engineer 15yrs + CCIE
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Job Opportunities Are Growing
IT Networking is a growing field.
More and more people need to be connected.
More IT networking professionals are required to support this growing need.
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Work in Any Industry
Financial Retail Education Entertainment
Travel Healthcare Government Real Estate
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* Employment outlook: 2008–18, U.S. Monthly Labor Review, November 2009 ** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006
***Cisco Analysis of IDC Skills Gap Research and Bain 2007 Global Job Market Analysis
20162006
262,000
281,400
402,000(projected) demand for IT pros
(projected) supply of IT pros
IT Networking Professionals Needed: One Million Globally by 2012
IT Networking is expected to be one of the four fastest growing careers with 34% increase in jobs in U. S. expected between 2008-2018.*
In the United States, by 2016, there will be (a projected) 402,000 IT jobs, but only 281,000 workers to fill them.**
A projected one million more networking professionals are needed globally in the next few years.***
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How to Get Started
Get practical work experience (part-time job internship)
Get certified (pursue certification through training and exams)
Consider attending college (a college degree whether an associate's or bachelor's degree is a good foundation)
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Agenda
1. Careers in IT Networking
2. Importance of Certifications
3. How to Get Certified
4. Join the Cisco Learning Network
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Certifications Are Important to …
Validate your skills to employers and peers
Increase the opportunity for jobs and growth in careers
Provide opportunity for a competitive salary
Keep you on the cutting edge of the industry
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ArchitectCisco
Certified Architect
Expert
CCIE Routing
and Switching
CCDECCIE
SecurityCCIE Voice
CCIE Wireless
CCIE Service Provider
CCIE Storage
Professional CCNP CCDP CCSP CCVPCCNP
WirelessCCIP
Specialist Certifications
Associate CCNA CCDACCNA
SecurityCCNA Voice
CCNA Wireless
Entry CCENT
Tracks
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What Certification Should I Get?
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Most Popular Path But Other Paths Growing In Demand
What Certification Should I Get?
ArchitectCisco
Certified Architect
Expert
CCIE Routing
and Switching
CCDECCIE
SecurityCCIE Voice
CCIE Wireless
CCIE Service Provider
CCIE Storage
Professional CCNP CCDP CCSP CCVPCCNP
WirelessCCIP
Specialist Certifications
Associate CCNA CCDACCNA
SecurityCCNA Voice
CCNA Wireless
Entry CCENT
Tracks
Le
ve
ls
Cisco Certifications and Training Presentation for Students 21© 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential
Full Name:
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
For:High School and College Students, 0 to 1 Year of Experience
Used in: Help Desk, Support Jobs
Skills
Validated:
Install, Configure, Operate, and Troubleshoot a Small Branch Network Under Supervision
On the Exam:
Networking Basics, LANs, Wireless LANs, Basic Routing and Switching, WANs, Network Management
About CCENT
Architect
Expert
CCIE Routing
and Switching
Professional CCNP
Associate CCNA
Entry CCENT
Le
ve
ls
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About CCNA
Full Name: Cisco Certified Network Associate
For:Associate-Level workers, 0 to 2 Years of Experience
Used in:Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Analyst Jobs
Average Salary:
$76,500 per year
Skills Validated:
Install, Configure, Operate, and Troubleshoot Medium-Sized Routed and Switched Networks
On the Exam:
Small Network Implementation, Medium-Sized Switched and Routed Networks, OSPF, EIGRP, ACLs, Address Spaces, LAN Extensions
Architect
Expert
CCIE Routing
and Switching
Professional CCNP
Associate CCNA
Entry CCENT
Le
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ls
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CCNA is the foundation and required for all CCNA concentration certifications.
Growing Demand for Specialized Skills
ArchitectCisco
Certified Architect
Expert
CCIE Routing
and Switching
CCDECCIE
SecurityCCIE Voice
CCIE Wireless
CCIE Service Provider
CCIE Storage
Professional CCNP CCDP CCSP CCVPCCNP
WirelessCCIP
Specialist Certifications
Associate CCNA CCDACCNA
SecurityCCNA Voice
CCNA Wireless
Entry CCENT
Tracks
Le
ve
ls
Cisco Certifications and Training Presentation for Students 24© 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential
Agenda
1. Careers in IT Networking
2. Importance of Certifications
3. How to Get Certified
4. Join the Cisco Learning Network
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How to Get Certified
1. Training and self-study
2. Taking the exam
3. Passing the exam
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Training for the Exam with Cisco Authorized Learning Partners
Cisco Authorized Learning Partners that specialize in training
For the CCNA course, take the CCNA courses (ICND1, ICND2)
80 hours for CCNA training
Learn more at www.ciscolearningnetwork.com
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Train for the Exam with Cisco Networking Academy
In person or online classes:
Taught at local high schools or community colleges
IT Essentials, CCNA Discovery, or CCNA Exploration
Semester- to year-long class
Hands-on lab training
Opportunity for exam voucher
www.cisco.com/web/go/netacad
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Train for the Exam with Cisco Press
Self-study books
Video training, flash cards, sample tests
Pick up at bookstore or at www.ciscopress.com
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Train for the Exam with the Cisco Learning Network
Social learning site
Free self-assessments to show you what you know, and provide free learning recommendations
Learning games
Study groups
Expert-led discussion groups
Exam preparation
www.ciscolearningnetwork.com
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Scheduling an Exam
Visit www.vue.com/cisco to locate a test center and schedule an exam.
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Taking the Exam
Test is $250 USD for CCNA (free voucher option for qualifying Networking Academy students)
50 to 60 questions (multiple choice and simulation)
90 minutes long
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Passing the Exam – Completing Certification
Once you have completed and passed all required exams, you are officially certified.
You will receive a unique certification number and a certificate to show to potential employers.
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Agenda
1. Careers in IT Networking
2. Importance of Certifications
3. How to Get Certified
4. Join the Cisco Learning Network
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www.ciscolearningnetwork.com
Cisco Learning Network
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