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Program UpdatesGlobal IPD WeekMarch 2016
Technical Field Engagement
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GFO Technical Field Engagement Team
Echo Rantanen
Jose Pablo Esquivel
Eugene Morozov
TBH
Ananth B Shankar
Rao
Marc Khayat
Serges Nanfack
Fomekong
Julien Berton
Jose Bernardo Lozano
France
Kevin Johnston
Karen Alderson
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Agenda• Thank You!
• Orientation Course
• NetAcad.com Updates
• Packet Tracer
• Cisco Press Survey
• IT Essentials 6.0
• Mobility Fundamentals Series
• Curriculum Translations Updates
• NetRiders Competition
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On Behalf of the Networking Academy Team
Thank you!
You make NetAcad happen!
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Orientation Course
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Academy Orientation 6.0 - Update
Course OverviewAcademy Orientation provides new Networking Academy instructors, administrators, and other partners a broad overview of the Cisco Networking Academy program, the services and resources available, and how to use these resources and netacad.com effectively.
Learning Components• 10 chapters
• Videos
• Links to netacad.com tutorials
• Quizzes
RationaleCompleting the Academy Orientation Course can help instructors and administrators gain a strong understanding of the Networking Academy and feel more confident implementing the program.
Prerequisites: None
Languages: English
Course Delivery: Instructor led at an ASC or self paced
Estimated Time to Complete: 10 hours
Notes• Academy Support Advisors must be
accredited to open the course
• Self-enroll link located in Global Instructor Resources community
• Course is recommended not required
6.0 Updates• References to netacad.com
• Updated course offerings
• Self-certification available
• Updated policies regarding requirements for offering courses
All new non-student users are encouraged to take the course
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NetAcad.com Updates
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Streamlined New User Onboarding
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Consistent Site TranslationBEFORE
Pre-Login site in 3 languages: English, Spanish, French
Post-Login site appears to be in 10 languages but partially/inconsistently translated
Releasing End-February
AFTER
7 fully translated languages: English, Spanish, French, S Chinese, Br Portuguese, Russian, Arabic
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Report Translation Issues to the Support Desk
Include the following information:• Page URL, steps to
reproduce• Current Translation• Corrected translation
Subject: NetAcad site translation issueSteps:Login, Select French in profileOpen URL https://
www.netacad.com/group/program/marketing-toolkitCurrently: Partner LogoShould read: Logo du Partenaire
Example:
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Packet Tracer
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Minimum Version Packet Tracer• Networking Academy recommends using the latest version of Packet Tracer for all
courses
• There is a minimum version that must be used per curriculum for activities and assessments to work properly.
• Information posted on the Instructor Resource Spotlight under the Supplemental Resources section.
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PT 6.3• The first PT desktop version that enables
authentication
• NetAcad user are required to sign in the first time launch the Packet Tracer
• Non-NetAcad user can click “Guest Login” button and wait for 15 seconds and view the “About Cisco Networking Academy” page then start using Packet Tracer
• Only one version – not broken into instructor and students
• Check out the FAQ online
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Cisco Press Survey
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Cisco Press NetAcad Instructor Survey• Cisco Press is looking for your feedback to help learn what features and learning tools
you find most and least effective in teaching your students.
• Will help us identify and create the most effective learning solutions for you.
• Cisco Press Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PZKTGRS
• For desk Copies of Cisco Press Books contact your Pearson Representative - http://www.pearsonhighered.com/replocator
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IT Essentials 6.0
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New CompTIA A+ Certification Exams
220-801
220-802
2012 Edition
• New certification exams were announced in December 2015
• 220-800 series exams will be available until June 30, 2016
• Both the 220-901 and 220-902 exams must be passed for CompTIA A+ certification
• Student vouchers are available for 900-series exams through the CompTIA Authorized Partner Program
220-901
220-902
2015 Edition
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IT Essentials 6.0 Content UpdatesITE 5.0 ITE 6.0
Chapter 1: Intro to the Personal Computer Chapter 1: Introduction to the Personal Computer
Chapter 2: Lab Procedures and Tool Use Chapter 2: Introduction to Lab Procedures and Tool Use
Chapter 3: Computer Assembly Chapter 3: Computer Assembly
Chapter 4: Overview of Preventive Maintenance Chapter 4: Overview of Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 5: Operating Systems Chapter 5: Windows Installation
Chapter 6: Windows Configuration and Management
Chapter 6: Networks Chapter 7: Networking Concepts
Chapter 8: Applied Networking
Chapter 7: Laptops Chapter 9: Laptops and Mobile Devices
Chapter 8: Mobile Devices Chapter 10: Mobile, Linux and OS X Operating Systems
Chapter 9: Printers Chapter 11: Printers
Chapter 10: Security Chapter 12: Security
Chapter 11: The IT Professional Chapter 13: The IT Professional
Chapter 12: Advanced Troubleshooting Chapter 14: Advanced Troubleshooting
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End-of-Life for IT Essentials 5.0
Course Language Last Class Start Date
IT Essentials 5.0 English January 20, 2017
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Mobility Fundamentals Series
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Mobility Fundamentals Series
Series OverviewStarting with Wireless Technology Standards, the Mobility Fundamentals series teaches students about wireless and mobility technologies in the Internet of Everything.
Topics covered in these instructor-developed courses include wireless LAN design and mobility applications.
Learning Components
• Several modules of multimedia content
• Video recordings featuring NetAcad instructors
• Activities that reinforce learning, including Cisco Packet Tracer activities
• Assessments, including module quizzes
• Certificates of completion for each module
Career PrepBuilds foundational wireless and mobility technology career skills for current IT Essentials or CCNA R&S students interested in learning more about the Internet of Everything.
Prerequisites: IT Essentials or CCNA R&S 1-2
Languages: English
Course Delivery: Self paced
Estimated Time to Complete: 1.5 hour (each course)
Recommended Next Course: Mobility Fundamentals Series: Wireless LAN Security
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Wireless Technology and Standards Module
In this module, Bogdan Doinea brings the audience through the evolution of the wireless communications; and explains the technologies and standards that have enabled the mobile phenomenon that tremendously impacted on the way we work, learn and play today.
• Learning Outcome
• Understand Wireless Technologies
• Understand Wireless LAN Standards
• 1.5 hour content / video recording
• Quiz Bogdan Doinea (Romania) Jean-Claude Mudilu (Africa)
Thanks to contributors :
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Wireless LAN Networks Module
In this module, we look at the most important, popular and commonly used Wireless network today: the Wireless LAN. Vinh Ho and Eric Kwok explains the essential components in a Wireless LAN infrastructure, the operation of a Wireless LAN and how to plan a Wireless LAN.
• Learning Outcome
• Understand Wireless LAN components
• Understand how Wireless LAN works
• Understand how to plan a Wireless LAN deployment
• 1 hour content / video recording
• Quiz Vinh Ho (Australia) Eric Kwok (Hong Kong)
Thanks to contributors :
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Wireless Router and Clients Configuration Module
In this module, Subhrendu Guha Neogi shows how to configure the essential components in a Wireless LAN infrastructure, which are the access points, wireless router and the clients. You will learn how to set up a simple home network.
• Learning Outcome
Configure a wireless AP and Router
Configure wireless Clients
Setting up a home network
• 1.5 hour content / video recording
• Packet Tracer Practice
• Quiz Subhrendu Guha Neogi (India) E.D. Sarada Indumini Hettiarachchi (Sri Lanka)
Thanks to contributors :
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Familiar GUI with CCNA R&S, CCNA Security courses
Video recordings with subtitles and transcripts
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Curriculum Translations
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New releasesCourse Language
Introduction to Cybersecurity Simplified Chinese
CCNA R&S (4 courses) 5.03 Simplified Chinese
CCNA R&S (4 courses) 5.03 Brazilian Portuguese
ITE 5.0 Dutch
Packet Tracer Mobile 101 English
Get Connected French
CCNA R&S (4 courses) 5.03 Russian
CCNA R&S (4 courses) 5.03 Turkish
CCNA R&S 5.0 RSE Tr Chinese
IT Essentials 6.0 English
Mobility Fundamentals: Wireless Router Configuration English
CCNA R&S (4 courses) 5.03 Japanese
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NetRiders Competition
Tracy GranlundProduct Manager
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Each region offers NetRiders competitions for 3 levels of competitors: CCNA – currently or recently enrolled in a level 3 or level 4 CCNA course
CCENT – currently or recently enrolled in a level 1 or level 2 CCNA course
IT Essentials – currently or recently enrolled in an IT Essentials course
The skills to jobs path is different for everyone and NetRiders provides opportunities to hone skills needed in the workplace.
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USA & Canada Registration: 6 January – 28 FebruaryRound 1: 3 March
Latin America & the CaribbeanRegistration: 1 March – 5 MayRound 1: 12 May Sub-Saharan
AfricaRegistration: 22 February – 22 AprilRound 1: 4 May
Asia Pacific & JapanRegistration: 10 May – 5 AugustRound 1: 11 August
Greater China & MongoliaRegistration: 5 April – 20 MayRound 1: 28 May
Europe, Russian Federation, CISRegistration: 6 February – 6 AprilRound 1: 14 April
Turkey, Middle East, & North AfricaRegistration: 22 February – 22 AprilRound 1: 4 May
Registration 2016 Dates by Region
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82% said participation in
NetRiders helped prepare them for
getting a job
10% surveyed
said they got a job
because of NetRiders
NetRiders Skills Competitions provide students with: Hands-on practice and experienceOpportunity to test their skills and recognize their weaknesses Showcase their knowledgePrepare them for a “real world” work environment.
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“Thanks to the experience of participating in NetRiders, I am now honored to be working in
IT as a Sales Engineer at a Cisco Gold Partner.”
- Karis Hsiang, China
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“Being a NetRiders winner was the definitive factor in getting my current job as a Network Engineer for two
airport projects in Oman.”
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“Participation in NetRiders helped me prepare for the pressure and challenges a network engineer faces. The way the competition is structured, it makes you hone skills like time management, prioritizing and making correct decisions quickly. NetRiders gives you the experience of solving technical problems that you may face in the future and it gets you equipped with valuable knowledge that could help you during a crisis at work. Being a top achiever in NetRiders helps position your resume to stand out between other CCNA level candidates and to nailing that interview.”
- Bill Triantafyllou, Greece (currently working in Oman)
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Encourage your students to join a NetRiders competition which helps them gain more confidence in their skills for a real-world working environment.Visit www.AcademyNetRiders.com and select your region for more details. Read the FAQ for registration details.
Connect everything, Innovate everywhere, Benefit everyone
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Languages NetRiders is offered inRegion Languages offered
Asia Pacific and Japan English
Europe, Russian Federation and CIS
English, French, Russian for all levels, plus Italian and Polish for ITE
Greater China and Mongolia English (may be adding Chinese in 2016 or 2017)
Latin America and the Caribbean
English, Portuguese, and Spanish
Sub-Saharan Africa English, French and Portuguese
Turkey, Middle East, North Africa
English and French
USA and Canada English and French
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Competition Level
Enrollment Key Who should enroll? Competition Content
CCNA Can be found in the CCNA FAQ (available on the regional page)
Currently enrolled in or completed in last 10 months the 3rd or 4th CCNA course(Our recommendation is that they are enrolled in CCNA 4 at minimum. If they are currently enrolled in CCNA 3, they may want to consider the CCENT competition for 2016 and then compete at the CCNA level in 2017.)
Geared toward CCNA certifications with a few IoE and career skills questions per round
CCENT Can be found in the CCENT FAQ (available on the regional page)
Currently enrolled in or completed in last 10 months the 1st or 2nd CCNA course
Geared toward CCENT (ICND1) certification with a few IoE and career skills questions per round
IT Essentials Can be found in the IT Essentials FAQ (available on the regional page)
Currently enrolled in or completed in last 10 months the IT Essentials course
Geared toward IT Essentials course content with a few IoE and career skills questions per round
Enrollment Keys can be found in the FAQs for each competition. FAQs will be posted by the date Registration opens in a region.
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CCNA CCENT Content is CCNA certification skills, career skills, and IoE Students must be currently enrolled in CCNA 3 or 4 or have completed CCNA 3 or 4 with a course end date in the past 10 months (from the date Registration opens -- different for each region)
Eligible coursesCCNA R&S: Scaling Networks
CCNA R&S: Connecting Networks
CCNA D: Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
CCNA D: Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
CCNA E: LAN Switching and Wireless
CCNA E: Accessing the WAN
Content is IT Essentials course skills, career skills, and IoE Students must be currently enrolled in an IT Essentials course or have completed IT Essentials with a course end date in the past 10 months (from the date Registration opens – different for each region)
Eligible coursesIT Essentials
Content is CCENT certification skills, career skills, and IoE Students must be currently enrolled in CCNA 1 or 2 or have completed CCNA 1 or 2 with a course end date in the past 10 months (from the date Registration opens – different for each region)
Eligible coursesCCNA R&S: Introduction to Networks
CCNA R&S: Routing and Switching Essentials
CCNA D: Networking for Home and Small Businesses
CCNA D: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
CCNA E: Network Fundamentals
CCNA E: Routing Protocols and ConceptsCompetitors who meet course eligibility for two or all three competitions must only select one (CCNA, CCENT or IT Essentials) to compete in. If students have completed both CCNA 3 and 4, they must compete in CCNA. CCENT is not an option for them.Beginning with 2015, Competitors are eligible to compete in CCNA, CCENT and IT Essentials one time so be strategic on which year is best.
IT Essentials Competition Content & Course Eligibility
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Registration – See dates for each region
Round 2
Open 6-10 weeks (depends on region)Practice Site open
Technical Skills Exam (60 minutes, 100 questions)
Practical Skills Exam (15 minutes per person)Instructions, a Packet Tracer file and scoring rubrics are sent 24 hours before
They will call into a WebEx session and must be on video before a panel of judges
They will present and judges will ask technical questions based on the Packet Tracer file and their presentation
Demonstrates technical skills, trouble-shooting and soft skills
Scoring rubric with both objective and subjective scoring
Objective on Technical: specific things they ask for or answer, solve issue
Subjective on Career Skills: friendliness, confidence, speech, etc
Competitors not proctored but only compete during a single date/time window (similar to Round 1)Exams (Technical, IoE & Career Skills)
CCNA: 60 minute, 100 question theoretical exam and 90 minute, 20 question PT exam
CCENT: 60 minute, 100 question theoretical exam and 60 minute, 20 question PT exam
IT ESSENTIALS: 60 minute, 75 question theoretical exam and 30 minute, 10 question PT exam
For CCENT, top 5 scores receive a CCENT certification voucherFor IT Essentials, top 5 scores receive a CompTIA A+ certification voucher Top 15-20 per region (minimum % score) in CCNA only advance to Round 3 (for Trip Prize)
Competitors not proctored, compete during a single date/time window (same date/time for all levels)
Exams (Technical, IoE & Career Skills)
CCNA: 60 minute, 90 question theoretical exam and 60 minute, 15 question PT exam
CCENT: 60 minute, 80 question theoretical exam and 30 minute, 10 question PT exam
IT ESSENTIALS: 60 minute, 60 question exam
At each level, top 5 scores (minimum
% score) per academy advance to Round 2
Round 3 CCNA
Round 1
Top 1-2 win Study Trip and top 5 select between CCNA or CCNA Security certification voucher
Competition Model (CCNA, CCENT, and IT Essentials)
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More Questions?
Please read the FAQs on the regional page (available pre-login)
If you still cannot find your answers after reading the FAQ, please email. The email for your region can be found on the Contact Us page or in the FAQ.
Allow our team up to 3 business days to respond. (Response times will be faster during exam periods as staff will be monitoring emails if there are issues.)
Please include your name and the email address associated with your NetAcad account or your NetAcad username.
Replies will be in English. We will use Google Translate to understand emails that come to us in other languages but our replies will be in English.
www.AcademyNetRiders.com select the regional page for the region you are in
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2016 Schedules for each Region
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