New CCNA Curricula

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New CCNA Curricula
This is an overview to introduce and position the new CCNA curricula: CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration.
English versions of each curriculum are now available.
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December 2007
I’m here today to provide an overview of the Cisco Networking Academy Program and introduce you to our new CCNA curricula.
As part of our rejuvenation of the Networking Academy program, we’ve shifted our focus to individual student outcomes. As a result, we’ve taken a segmented approach to curriculum design, which we’ll describe later in the presentation.
The new CCNA curricula is the first step in refining our portfolio according to these new segments, to help students achieve desirable outcomes in their education and careers.
The Cisco Networking Academy Program helps individuals access the knowledge economy and participate in new economic opportunities.
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Adoption and Migration
Instructor Training
Curriculum Prerequisites
Cisco Certifications and Certification Exam Vouchers
We’ll begin by discussing our portfolio; how it has evolved and some of the drivers that are influencing the segmented approach to curriculum design.
Then we’ll talk about the new CCNA curricula features and benefits, how the courses are positioned within the various segments, and specific details of each curriculum.
We’ll also cover our approach to instructor training and explain efforts supporting adoption and migration of the new curricula.
Additional topics include required pre-requisites, curricula translation strategy, equipment required for the new courses and a detailed look at the Cisco certifications that align with the curricula
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Shift focus from Academy growth to student outcomes
Develop courseware tailored to student goals
Align skills with specific jobs in networking
We believe the key to the continued success of the program is to stay focused on student outcomes and quality. If the students who graduate from our program have the skills and expertise necessary to be successful in their careers, we will have achieved the objective of the program.
Our renewed focus on student success includes a strategic plan for addressing not only what students want and need to learn, but the different ways in which they learn.
The new CCNA curricula teach the same applied skills, but present the information in different ways to appeal to different student segments. Each curriculum provides relevant and effective lessons to engage students and ensure they are successful in learning the material in a way that aligns with their educational backgrounds and goals.
By using different teaching methodologies for different types of students, we can help ensure their success in learning the content. And by offering targeted curricula that are designed for students with different educational backgrounds and interests, we can help students be more successful in achieving their goals.
Studies around the world show a growing demand for IT professionals and a critical shortage of qualified candidates to fill the positions. Our new curricula will help address this shortage by ensuring that students gain the skills needed to succeed in a wide range of networking careers; today and in the future.
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Network Installer
Enterprise Networking
IT Essentials II: NOS
Tech
Security
Our new portfolio consists of 18 courses and separates CCNA into two new curricula.
CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration enables instructors to more easily and effectively teach CCNA concepts to different types of students.
CCNA Discovery is designed for students with basic PC usage skills.
CCNA Exploration is designed for students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills.
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Optimize balance of theory, practice, and
application
Ensure content is relevant and up-to-date
Address advanced technologies
Provide high and low bandwidth delivery capabilities
We are continually evaluating the Networking Academy curricula to ensure that it stays relevant for students.
Cisco monitors feedback from students and instructors, as well as the evolving networking job market.
Feedback from our instructors and students is integrated into three major areas:
Improve student experiences – provide courses that better engage, motivate, and challenge students based on their goals and capabilities
Improve quality – improve accuracy, remove redundant information, improve flow, and ensure content is relevant and up-to-date
Increase flexibility – make the courses easier to translate and provide flexibility in course sequence as well as delivery options
The feedback we receive and industry career evaluations have driven the design and development of our new CCNA curricula.
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CCNA Exploration
CCNA Discovery
Integrated technology
Students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills
Independent curriculum or integrate into broader course of study
Students with basic PC usage skills
Both of the new CCNA curricula prepare students for certification and professional degrees using different approaches.
CCNA Discovery is designed to be offered as an independent, standalone curriculum or associated with programs offered by upper-secondary institutions, technical schools, and colleges.
CCNA Discovery students are not expected to have any particular technical skills or knowledge, aside from basic PC usage skills.
CCNA Exploration is designed to be easily integrated into curriculum or degree programs at technical schools, colleges, or universities.
The audience for CCNA Exploration is expected to have advanced problem solving and analytical skills; typically associated with students pursuing a degree in engineering, math, or science.
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CCNA Exploration
CCNA Discovery
Step-by-step labs
Teaches the general theory needed to build networks
Consider additional education in IT and prepare for entry-level IT careers
Learn skills in more rigorous, comprehensive, theoretical, and practical way
Complex and challenging hands-on labs
Pursue additional technology or engineering education while preparing for careers in IT
This slide shows the main features and benefits of the new CCNA curriculum.
There are some features that are common to both curricula:
A new GUI with rich multimedia can be found in both curricula, including Flash-based activities, videos and interactive quizzes address a variety of learning styles and make the whole learning experience much richer….and that makes understanding the content much easier.
Both curricula are designed to facilitate translation – redesigned course architecture and processes to facilitate lower-cost and higher quality translations
Both curricula introduce elements of advanced technologies such as IP telephony, multimedia, security, and mobility
There are also features and benefits that are specific to each curriculum:
CCNA Discovery offers a hands-on approach to networking instruction based on the use of step-by-step labs and an exploration of the general theory required to build and understand the basic functionality of networks. It engages students by allowing them to quickly apply learned concepts to real networks. It is designed to encourage students to consider additional education in IT and help them prepare for entry-level careers in IT.
CCNA Exploration offers a more rigorous and comprehensive approach to networking, consistent with educational practices generally used in colleges and universities. Despite being more theoretical in nature, it maintains a good balance of theory and practice, and introduces complex and challenging labs that are designed to engage advanced learners. It prepares students who are pursuing technology or engineering educations for careers in IT.
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Network technician
Network administrator
Network engineer
CCNA Discovery
Skills for entry-level professions:
CCNA Exploration
Key Factors in Obtaining Jobs: Education, Experience, and Certification
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You may be wondering how these two curricula with different features and benefits can both lead to the same certification?
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The CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration curricula both cover the core skills required to prepare for CCNA certification, with more than 200 hours of class material.
In addition, both CCNA curricula offer a rich environment filled with extensive interactivity and networking skills and knowledge that extend beyond the minimum requirements for the CCNA certification.
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CCNA Discovery provides foundational networking knowledge and experience, as well as career exploration and soft-skills development. This curriculum presents basic networking education to equip students with knowledge and skills that can be applied toward entry-level careers in IT and networking
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CCNA Exploration presents a comprehensive overview of networking from fundamentals to advanced applications and services. This curriculum prepares students for a range of networking professions, provides students with the skills needed to succeed in networking-related degree programs, and allows for easier integration with related programs of study
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While the CCNA curricula help prepare students for entry-level jobs, an individual’s education, experience and industry certifications are also key ingredients in obtaining career opportunities.
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Worldwide Feedback from 415 Students and 71 Instructors
“The new curriculum was just so straightforward and the links worked so effectively; everything just seemed a lot easier for the students than the original.”
– High School Instructor, United States
CCNA Discovery Prototype Findings, January 2007
“This curriculum is going to reinforce concepts much more easily. They’ll be able to read, they’ll be able to see it visually, then they’ll handle labs, and then any sort of class discussion is going to be more readily understood. I like it.”
– Secondary School Instructor, Europe
93% of instructors believe students will learn more!
Overall, students and instructors are pleased with the new user interface. Navigation items, animations, and the new tools tested well.
Although most students had some networking knowledge, two-thirds reported learning from the activities. Instructors also liked the activities.
Instructors and students support the addition of Linksys equipment; and agree the lab activities will help students learn.
Students believe they would learn significantly more with a curriculum similar to the prototype than they do from the current curriculum.
93% of instructors believe students will learn more with a curriculum like the prototype
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the new CCNA curriculum?
Which curriculum best aligns
your students' interests?
terms of theoretical topics?
There are several criteria to consider in determining which CCNA curriculum you want to offer at your Academy.
Here are some questions that can guide you in your selection.
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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
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
What are your students’ academic capabilities?
The new CCNA curricula address the feedback we received from instructors and students requesting a segmented approach to instruction for students with different goals and educational backgrounds.
By using different methodologies to teach students with different skills and interests, we can help students successfully achieve their learning goals. This will improve both student and instructor satisfaction and help increase enrollment rates.
CCNA Discovery is designed for students with basic PC usage skills and can be delivered as an independent curriculum or integrated into broader courses of study at upper-secondary institutions, career and technical schools, and colleges.
CCNA Exploration is designed for students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills, such as those who are pursuing degrees in engineering, math, or science. The CCNA Exploration curriculum can be integrated into technology curricula or continuing education programs at postsecondary institutions such as universities, colleges, and career and technical schools.
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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
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
What are your students’ goals?
You can also consider student goals in determining which curriculum to adopt.
CCNA Discovery encourages students to consider additional education, but also emphasizes applied skills and hands-on experience early in the curriculum to prepare students for entry-level networking careers, while CCNA Exploration prepares students for continuing education or professional careers in IT.
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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
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
How will your institution integrate the new CCNA curriculum?
Another consideration is the degree to which you’d like to integrate the new curriculum into your existing academic programs.
Both curricula can be delivered in support of existing programs, and CCNA Discovery can be delivered as a standalone curriculum.
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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
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
Which curriculum best aligns with your teaching methodology and your students' interests?
The new curricula are designed to support different types of teaching styles.
CCNA Discovery provides a greater focus on learning through practical application and exploration of network environments, with labs that provide detailed instructions to help students reach the final solution. Students can check their answers after each step.
CCNA Exploration provides a theoretical groundwork and challenging labs to help students learn in a rigorous and comprehensive way, which is reflective of college-level instruction. Students may need to rely on their skills and outside resources to derive final solutions for the labs.
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Yes, the current CCNA curriculum is very difficult
No, the current CCNA curriculum is just right or not challenging enough
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
Is the existing CCNA v3.1 curriculum very difficult for your students in terms of theoretical topics?
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Time to Learn
Required minimum of four weeks to complete each course and minimum of four months to complete all four courses
Required minimum of four weeks to complete each course and minimum of three months to complete all four courses
Courses structured to increase flexibility and efficiency in course sequence
Required minimum of six months to complete all four courses
Business Rules
PLUS:
E-doing
Introduction to advanced technologies
Helps prepare students for entry-level IT careers by teaching applied skills early in the curriculum
Four courses – structured by protocols and technologies within various topologies
PLUS:
E-doing
Four courses – structured by protocols and technology
Content
Basic PC usage skills
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
CCNA v3.1
Simply put, CCNA Discovery teaches networking based on application – enabling institutions to choose the curriculum that best meets their students’ needs, and CCNA Exploration teaches networking based on technology and protocols.
CCNA Discovery:
Maps more directly to everyday experiences with networks and covers key networking concepts based on the types of practical network environments students may encounter – from small office and home office (SOHO) networking to more complex enterprise and theoretical networking models later in the curriculum; uses easy-to-follow, step-by-step labs that provide detailed instructions and feedback to help students reach the final solution; provides general theory; and offers a career-oriented approach to learning networking.
CCNA Exploration:
Designed to allow 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 other engineering concepts; and includes complex and challenging hands-on labs, where students must derive final solutions without step-by-step instructions and may need to conduct additional research.
Both curricula include embedded e-doing, which applies the principle that people learn best by interacting with computer-based activities. Interactive learning promotes the exploration of networking concepts and experimentation with tools such as Packet Tracer and Flash-based activities to help students develop a greater understanding of networking technologies.
Both curricula will provide an introduction to advanced technologies such as voice, video, wireless, and security.
The new curricula will offer more relaxed business rules to reduce teaching time – we are still in the process of finalizing these rules, but expect to provide instructors with increased flexibility to decrease course delivery time.
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Practical application, theory, soft
Network design
Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
Enterprise overview
LAN/WAN performance
Advanced switching and routing
LAN, WAN, VLAN troubleshooting
Intro to OSI model/TCP model
SMB routing and switching
Introduction to networking
LAN addressing and network services
Basic wireless and security
Troubleshooting – plan/build home network
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CCNA v3.1
CCNA 1
Networking Basics
CCNA 2
CCNA 4
WAN Technologies
This chart highlights how CCNA Discovery compares to the current CCNA v3.1 curriculum.
Unlike CCNA Exploration, the CCNA Discovery courses cannot be mapped to the current CCNA v3.1 courses.
CCNA Discovery teaches networking based on application, practical knowledge, and career exploration. Each of the new courses includes a new format, order, and flow, and is organized around the idea of a fully-functional network.
Each course introduces the concepts and functions of networks that are relevant to their particular environments.
The curriculum begins with an exploration of simple networks found in a small office or home office (SOHO) environments, and then proceeds to medium and larger network topologies with higher levels of complexity.
The first course uses the SOHO network to introduce some of the basic concepts of networking such as cabling, addressing, wireless, and security. It also teaches students how to plan, deploy, and troubleshoot a small network.
The second and third courses use the small and medium business and enterprise sized networks to take concepts such as IP addressing, switching, routing, WAN technologies, and security to the next level. As the complexity and size of the network grows, associated concepts such as advanced routing protocols, enterprise switching, and network performance are introduced.
The fourth course consolidates many of the concepts and introduces elements of network design, equipment selection and configuration, and LAN and WAN addressing.
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Course Changes
Removed ISDN
WAN Technologies
CCNA 4
Can be taught before, with, or after Routing Protocols and Concepts
Added Rapid Spanning Tree protocol
Added wireless concepts
More challenging labs
CCNA 3
Can be taught before, with, or after LAN Switching and Wireless
Removed IGRP
Top-Down Approach to Networking
Network Fundamentals
Networking Basics
CCNA 1
CCNA Exploration
CCNA v3.1
This chart highlights how CCNA Exploration compares to the current CCNA v3.1 curriculum.
CCNA Exploration is similar to the current CCNA v3.1, in that the curriculum teaches networking based on technology such as protocols and network devices and functions
Course 1 will be rewritten to make it adequate to the needs of postsecondary institutions, using a top-down approach to networking and introducing advanced technologies (voice, video, wireless, and security)
Routing and switching topics and concepts are currently combined in CCNA v3.1 courses 2 and 3. In CCNA Exploration, this content will be grouped to allow for a higher level of flexibility in course delivery. All routing topics will be covered in the Routing Protocols and Concepts course and all switching topics will be covered in the LAN Switching and Wireless course. This separation will allow Academies to teach these courses either in sequence or simultaneously
The “% content change” is reflective of new, enhanced, corrected, or omitted information.
The “% content change” is proportionally higher in the case of course 1, but the changes are still significant in the other CCNA Exploration courses.
All known technical errors will be corrected, unnecessary redundancies will be removed, and instructional flow will be dramatically improved.
Outdated technologies that are seldom or no longer used in the industry and “basic” non-essential material will be removed.
More challenging labs will be added and repetitive or step-by-step exercises will be avoided.
Simulations and flash activities will be integrated into all CCNA Exploration courses; and Packet Tracer activities will be embedded in the course content.
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Articulation (Course Credit)
Generally developed at the institutional level based on existing programs and pathways
Equivalent Knowledge
Equivalent Credit
Students who complete all four CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration courses will be prepared to begin the CCNP curriculum
An institution may choose to grant CCNA Exploration credit for students who complete the CCNA Discovery curriculum
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
Network Fundamentals
Working for a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
Course credits are typically provided by institutions based on the programs students have taken to apply to other courses. Here we are offering suggested articulation options for students who have completed the new CCNA courses.
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Currently Available
We have developed several resources to assist with the deployment and adopting of the new CCNA curricula. They are all available on Academy Connection, either on the Course Catalog or Tools pages for each curricula
The At-a-Glance and FAQs provide a description of the new CCNA curricula, benefits, target audiences, and availability.
The external presentation is this slide deck, which provides an overview of the Networking Academy program portfolio and details about the new CCNA curricula, changes, positioning, and more.
The Scope and Sequence documents provide the curricula & course descriptions, with chapter outlines and equipment requirements.
The detailed equipment list provides part numbers for ordering.
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CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration Migration
Institutions midway through delivering CCNA v3.1 should continue with the CCNA v3.1 curriculum until completion
Countries with translated versions of CCNA v3.1 courses can wait until a translated version of the new CCNA curricula is available, or adopt the English version
CCNA v3.1 curriculum English end of availability
Course 1 31 July 2008 *
Courses 2-4 31 July 2009
*31 December 2008 in Asia Pacific region only
There are several factors to consider in migrating from the current CCNA v3.1 curriculum to one of the new CCNA curricula.
First, if Academies are in the midst of delivering CCNA v3.1, they should continue with it. Once finished, they can adopt the new CCNA curricula.
Second, countries that are offering CCNA v3.1 in their local language can either wait for the translated version to be available, or start offering the English version of the new curricula.
The end of life plans for CCNA v3.1 were announced in October 2007 (see that announcement for complete details)
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Timeline
(English Versions)
General Availability
Publicly Announced
June 25
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Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
Networking for Home and Small Businesses
CCNA Discovery
There are four courses in the CCNA Discovery curriculum. Each course should be offered in sequence.
Networking for Home and Small Businesses is the first course in the sequence and is a prerequisite for the second course.
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CCNA Discovery: Networking for Home and Small Businesses - Course Objectives
Set up a personal computer system, interface cards, and peripheral devices
Plan and install a home or small business network and connect it to the Internet
Verify and troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity
Share resources (files and printers) among multiple computers
Recognize and mitigate security threats to the home network
Configure and verify common Internet applications
Configure basic IP services through a GUI interface
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CCNA Discovery: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP - Course Objectives
Describe the structure of the Internet and how communication occurs between hosts
Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS devices for Internet and server connectivity
Plan a basic wired infrastructure to support network traffic
Configure a server to share resources and provide common Web services
Implement basic WAN connectivity using Telco services
Demonstrate proper disaster recovery procedures and perform server backups
Monitor network performance and isolate failures
Troubleshoot problems using an organized, layered procedure
Describe the OSI model and the process of encapsulation
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CCNA Discovery: Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise - Course Objectives
Implement a LAN for an approved network design
Configure a switch with VLANs and inter-switch communication
Implement access lists to permit or deny specified traffic
Configure a routing protocol on Cisco devices
Implement WAN links
Perform LAN, WAN, and VLAN troubleshooting using a structured methodology and the OSI model
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Gather customer requirements
Design an IP addressing scheme to meet LAN requirements
Create an equipment list to meet LAN design requirements
Create and present a proposal to a customer
Install and configure a prototype Internetwork
Obtain and upgrade IOS in Cisco devices
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Networking in the Enterprise
Introducing Network Design Concepts
Gathering Network Requirements
Characterizing the Existing Network
Planning the Addressing Structure
Identifying Application Impacts on Network Design
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Creating the Network Design
Using IP Addressing in the Network Design
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Prototyping the WAN
Troubleshooting an Enterprise Network
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Routing
Configure VLAN, RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF
Design, configure, and test EIGRP and OSPF
Switching
Introduce and practice broadcast domain, switch operation, MAC address table concepts
Configure switch management interface and port security, configure and connect switches
Configure VLAN membership, Spanning Tree, 802.1q trunking operation
Design and prototype access layer switched network, configure and verify switch operations
Addressing
Intro and practice subnets, classless IP addressing and routing, VLSM, subnetting methods, IPv6
Reinforce VLSM, Introduce route summarization and aggregation
Review and expand IPv6; IP addressing design and configuration
ACLs
Verify, implement and troubleshoot ACLs in the Enterprise
Review ACLs and use to incorporate security in a branch office network
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Communications Skills
Basic Troubleshooting Skills
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP – Chapters 2, 8
Communications Skills
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Software that provides network services in an isolated lab environment, disconnected from the Internet
Offers great flexibility to enrich the learning experience
Network services provided:
CCNA Discovery Server required to complete many of the labs
No additional hardware or equipment required
Detailed instructions, FAQs and Discovery Server software can be downloaded from Academy Connection Tools page
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Lab Activities
The course includes lab activities that allow students to visualize and have hands-on experience with the network services introduced in the course
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How do I get Discovery Server?
The Discovery Server is available for download from any CCNA Discovery course tools page on Academy Connection
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CCNA Exploration: Network Fundamentals Course Objectives
Explain the importance of data networks and the Internet as a platform to support business communications and everyday tasks
Explain how communication occurs in data networks and the Internet
Describe the devices and services that support communication across an Internetwork
Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications that occur in data networks
Explain the role of protocols in data network communications
Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks
Describe the protocols and services provided by the application layer in the OSI model and describe how this layer operates in simple networks
Analyze the operations and features of the OSI model transport layer protocols and services
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CCNA Exploration – Course Objectives (Continued)
Analyze the operations and feature of the OSI model network layer protocols and services and explain the fundamental concepts of routing
Design, calculate, and apply an appropriate addressing scheme to fulfill given requirements
Describe the operation of protocols at the OSI data link layer and how they support communications
Explain the role of physical layer protocols and services in supporting communications across data networks
Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts, media, services, and operation
Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices for a given network requirement
Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches
Use Cisco CLI commands to perform basic router and switch configuration and verification
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Describe the purpose, nature, and operations of a router
Explain the critical role that routers play in enabling communication across multiple networks
Describe the purpose and nature of routing tables
Explain how a router determines a path and switches packets
Configure and verify router interfaces
Describe the purpose and procedure for configuring static routes
Describe the role of dynamic routing protocols and place these protocols in the context of modern network design
Describe how metrics are used by routing protocols and Identify the metric types used by dynamic routing protocols
Identify the characteristics of distance vector routing protocols
Describe the network discovery process of distance vector routing protocols using Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
Describe the functions, characteristics, and operation of RIPv1
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Compare and contrast classful and classless IP addressing
Describe classful and classless routing behavior in routed networks
Design and implement a classless IP addressing scheme for a given network
Demonstrate comprehensive RIPv1 configuration skills
Apply basic RIPv2 configuration commands and evaluate classless routing updates
Describe the main features and operation of the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
Use advanced configuration commands with routers implementing EIGRP
Describe the basis features and concepts of link-state routing protocols
Describe the purpose, nature, and operation of OSPF
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CCNA Exploration: LAN Switching and Wireless - Course Objectives
Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model approach
Interpret network diagrams
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts
Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks
Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches
Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management
Describe enhanced switching technologies such as VLANs, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Per VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (PVSTP), and 802.1q
Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and how routing occurs between them
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, trunking on Cisco switches, interVLAN routing, VTP, and RSTP
Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network
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CCNA Exploration – Course Objectives (Continued)
Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities such as ping, traceroute, Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), and ipconfig, as well as the show and debug commands.
Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures
Manage Cisco IOS® Software
Manage Cisco IOS configuration files (save, edit, upgrade, and restore)
Describe standards associated with wireless media, such as ( IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC) standards
Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network, such as Service Set Identification (SSID), Basic Service Set (BSS), and Extended Service Set (ESS)
Identify basic configuration parameters on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access points
Compare and contrast Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security features and capabilities of open, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and WPA-1/2 networks
Describe common wireless-network implementation issues such as interference and misconfiguration
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CCNA Exploration: Accessing the WAN - Course Objectives
Describe the impact of Voice Over IP and Video Over IP applications on a network
Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model approach
Interpret network diagrams
Describe the components required for network and Internet communications
Implement basic switch security measures such as port security, trunk access, and management VLANs
Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operations on a router
Describe current network security threats and explain how to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate common threats to network devices, hosts, and applications
Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
Describe recommended security practices to secure network devices
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Describe the purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs)
Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements
Configure and apply an ACLs to limit Telnet and SSH access to the router using the Security Device Manager command-line interface (SDM/CLI)
Verify, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs in a network environment
Explain the basic operation of Network Address Translation (NAT)
Configure NAT for given network requirements using SDM/CLI
Troubleshoot NAT issues
Configure and verify a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection between Cisco routers
Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues
Describe the importance, benefits, role, impact, and components of VPN technology
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Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding
LAN Design
PPP
3
VLANS
IP Addressing Services
Network Troubleshooting
Link-State Routing Protocols
OSPF
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LAN Switching and Wireless
Accessing the WAN
Here are examples of how the four CCNA Exploration courses can be offered, providing greater flexibility in course delivery.
Network Fundamentals is the first course and it has no prerequisites. It is a prerequisite for the other three courses.
Routing Protocols and Concepts is the preferred second course in the sequence, but variations are possible.
The second diagram in the top right shows the possibility of offering the LAN Switching and Wireless course before the Routing Protocols and Concepts course.
The diagram on the bottom shows how courses can be offered simultaneously. By doing this, an Academy can reduce the duration of the full cycle by at least 25 percent.
The diagram on the bottom illustrates the possibility of offering the Routing Protocols and Concepts course and the LAN Switching and Wireless course at the same time.
It is highly recommended to teach Routing Protocols and Concepts prior to Accessing the WAN.
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Following a top down approach to teaching Networking, CCNA Exploration introduces application and application services very early in the course
The course explains the role and nature of the main application protocols and their relation to protocols and services provided to them by the lower layers of the network
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Lab Activities and Packet Tracer Activities
The course includes an important number of lab and Packet Tracer Activities that allow students to visualize and have hands-on experience with the application protocols and services introduced in the course
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CCNA Eagle Server
Software that provides network services and applications in an isolated lab environment, disconnected from the Internet
Offers great flexibility to enrich the learning experience
Network services are provided:
Email
CCNA Eagle Server is required to complete most of the labs
No additional hardware or equipment required
Detailed instructions, FAQs and Eagle Server software can be downloaded from Academy Connection Tools page
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The graph illustrates the topology used throughout the Network Fundamentals course.
The Eagle Server is a tool provided by Cisco that includes the set of application services and protocols used in the lab activities
Eagle Server includes
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How do I get Eagle Server?
Eagle Server images as well as detailed instructions and FAQs on how to install and use the tool are available for download from the Tools page in Academy Connection
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Not required but strongly recommended
Encouraged to read the new CCNA curricula, Interactive Course Guide (ICG), Instructor Reference Guide (IRG) and slide presentations
Current Instructor
In person training required. Approximately 40 classroom hours per course; similar to current CCNA v3.1
New Instructor
CCNA Exploration
CCNA Discovery
Instructor training for the new CCNA curricula varies for current instructors and new instructors. We highly recommend that current CCNA instructors complete the instructor training to understand the new style and content. Since the current instructors are somewhat familiar with the content, they can opt to complete the training remotely.
New instructors must complete in-person training.
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Reference Materials
New Topics
New Skills
New Equipment
Interactive Course Guide
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Training Resources for New Instructors
Focus on main ideas, strategies for teaching difficult concepts, and connection with real world scenarios
Content
Academy curriculum and Interactive Course Guide (ICG)
Traditional Face-to-Face Training
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CCNA Discovery
*These are approximate guidelines for planning purposes. Actual times may vary based on instructional delivery preferences.
Course
Chapter
Personal Computer Hardware
10%
60%
40%
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Course
Chapter
The Internet and It’s Uses
5%
70%
30%
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Course
Chapter
7%
70%
30%
7%
50%
50%
10%
50%
50%
14%
30%
70%
Chapter
100%
51%
49%
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Course
Chapter
11%
25%
75%
6%
25%
75%
6%
25%
75%
9%
67%
33%
14%
70%
30%
11%
63%
37%
Chapter
100%
51%
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Existing Instructor
New Instructor
Attend scheduled training at Training Center
Complete course exam and skills exam
Existing instructors will automatically be enabled to offer the new CCNA courses
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Academy Connection System Prerequisites for Enrollment
* Student is typically attending a secondary school, technical school, or college
Networking for Home and Small Businesses
Students (prereqs for enrollment)
None but recommend that student have basic PC usage skills*
CCNA 1 v3.1 OR Networking for Home and Small Businesses OR Networking Fundamentals
Instructors (prereqs for teaching)
CCNA 2 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Networking for Home and Small Businesses AND Orientation OR Accessing the WAN AND Orientation
CCNA 2 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP AND Orientation OR Accessing the WAN AND Orientation
CCNA 3 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise AND Orientation OR Accessing the WAN AND Orientation
CCNA 4 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Designing and Supporting Computer Networks AND Orientation OR Accessing the WAN AND Orientation
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Academy Connection System Prerequisites for Enrollment
* Student is typically attending a postsecondary institution, such as a technical school,
college, or university
Student (prereqs for enrollment)
None but recommend that students have advanced analytical and problem solving skills*
CCNA 1 v3.1 OR Networking Fundamentals OR Networking for Home and Small Businesses AND Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
CCNA 1 v3.1 OR Networking Fundamentals OR Networking for Home and Small Businesses AND Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
CCNA 3 v3.1 OR Routing Protocols and Concepts AND LAN Switching and Wireless
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Networking Fundamentals
Instructors (prereqs for teaching)
CCNA 2 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP AND Orientation OR Networking Fundamentals AND Orientation
CCNA 2 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise AND Orientation OR Routing Protocols and Concepts AND Orientation
CCNA 3 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise AND Orientation OR LAN Switching and Wireless AND Orientation
CCNA 4 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Designing and Supporting Computer Networks AND Orientation OR Accessing the WAN AND Orientation
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Share costs
Drive prioritization
Products use globalized terminology
Develop scalable process that enable participation beyond Cisco (field, funding partners, academies, etc.)
Provide flexible options for locally-sponsored translations
Clear quality control process, to protect Cisco brand while leveraging partnership involvement
DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) process development and testing to define roles and responsibilities and ensure consistent quality
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Text expansion allowance
Language translation toggle
Graphical and GUI text is stored separately, then automatically pulled into GUI from English and local text files
Content reviewed globally by instructors with technical and English experience
Old GUI
New GUI
The new graphical user interface used by the CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration curricula was designed with a number of translation-specific features.
The language toggle button allows the user to view the translated curriculum. The instructor can manage the implementation of the translated language.
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partner
Locally
Strategic
partner
High demand for skilled people (IDC)
Alignment with cert priorities
Prioritized installed base + theatre priorities
Examples:
Alignment with certification priorities and partner goals
Networking Academy theatre alignment
Networking Academy country alignment
Alignment with partner goals
Examples:
Hungarian
Slovak
Languages
Criteria
Category
Many factors contributed to the translation strategy for our new curricula. We have broken them into the three categories of globally, regionally, and locally strategic.
The Globally Strategic category will be driven by Cisco corporate. The new curricula will be translated into the six UN languages in 2008.
In the December 2007 timeframe, we will release another communication explaining the translation process for the regionally and locally strategic languages.
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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 WRT150N is preferred, but other acceptable models include WRT54G, WRT300N, and WRT350N ) or SOHO equivalent
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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 WRT150N is preferred, but other acceptable models include WRT54G, WRT300N, and WRT350N) or SOHO equivalent
Serial cables
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 WRT150N is preferred, but other acceptable models include WRT54G, WRT300N, and WRT350N) or SOHO equivalent
Typical lab configuration:
3 desktop PCs
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PC Requirements - Recommended
Note: Current version of Packet Tracer does not run in Native mode in MacOS or Linux. Windows Emulators are required
Current
New
CPU
Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or equivalent/higher processor
Operating System*
Microsoft Windows XP
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Browsers
Netscape 7.0x and 7.1, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 5.5 SP 2
Flash
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
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CCNA Discovery: Networking for Home and Small Businesses - Lab Topology
The 1841 Router simulates only the ISP connectivity, no student configuration of the 1841. Topology represents an ISP, with a small office and a home office customer. Multiple pods will be connected serially using the serial ports on the 1841.
Recommended six students per pod.
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CCNA Discovery: Networking at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP - Lab Topology
Students will configure RIPv2 routing in a three-router topology. There is no specific configuration of the 2960 switches, other than basic setup. Topology will be reconfigured during the course.
Recommended six to eight students per pod
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in the Enterprise & Designing and Supporting Computer Networks - Lab Topology
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Lab Topology
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A Lifecycle of Learning
Localization addresses worldwide skills gap
Introduction of CCENT
Cisco CCENT Entry-Level Network Technician certifies skills for entry level network support
An intermediate step towards CCNA for those with little or no work experience
First, Cisco is updating CCNA, its foundation level certification, focused on preparing candidates for positions as network associates or network administrators.
We’re updating the CCNA courses and exams with new topics to stay current with the changing role of the network.
Both the courses and exams are also more aligned with the tasks required of real networking professionals.
And to address the worldwide need for networking skills, Cisco will be expanding its localization of the CCNA courses and exams.
Secondly, Cisco is introducing a new certification, designed to help those just entering the field of networking, who may not yet be ready for the full CCNA curriculum or experienced enough to be a network associate.
This new certification is called Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician, or CCENT.
CCENT is aligned with the tasks required of network support technicians and covers one-half of the CCNA curriculum and requires passing the first of the two CCNA exams.
So basically we’ve increased the skills of our associate level and introduced a new entry level below that.
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Evolution of the Network
Voice transport
Converged Solutions
We’ve made this change because the world’s networks continue to grow in technical complexity and increase their importance in the enterprise.
As time goes on, networking professionals are required to understand a broader range of technologies and configure more complex environments.
As a career, networking is always changing and the opportunities for growth and advancement are great.
In developed countries with an existing infrastructure companies are anxious to implement advanced technologies like wireless and unified communications.
In emerging markets, the rush is on to build the necessary infrastructure to deliver products and services to fast growing markets.
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Right Experts—Right Place—Right Time
Source: IDC White Papers on Networking Skills Gaps for – Europe (Sep 2005), Middle East and Pakistan (May 2006),
APAC (Nov 2006), Israel (May 2006), South Africa (May 2006); Bain Analysis
0.7M
0.5M
0.2M
0.08M
0.2M
1.1M
0.12M
0.08M
In fact, according to a series of studies performed by IDC, the worldwide demand for networking professionals is expected to expand by an additional 3 million people by the year 2012.
Skilled networking professionals are needed in all geographies, in a wide variety of interesting industries, to implement the infrastructure that will enable new ways of interacting and collaborating in the world economy.
Networking is going to be an attractive profession for years to come.
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Expert:
CCIE®
Professional:
Cisco offers four levels of general certification representing increasing levels of expertise: Entry Level, Associate, Professional, and Expert (CCIE).
Different tracks across these levels align with varying career needs. A variety of Specialist certifications are available as well to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions or job roles.
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CCNA is big step for many new grads, career-changers
Entry level job analysis shows:
On average worldwide, networking job roles require 1-3
years experience
Cisco research confirmed interest in lower-level certification among the following employers:
VARs focused on SMB
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Cisco is expanding certification of entry level skills and knowledge--the foundation of a successful career in networking.
New CCNA certification exam has greater breadth—more security, troubleshooting and basic wireless—and more time devoted to performance-based skills.
Introduction of new CCENT entry level certification
Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician
Optional certification after the first two courses of CCNA Discovery curriculum
Aligns with entry level networking support positions
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or ISP
CCENT Certification (optional)
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Discovery
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business
or ISP
CCENT Certification (optional)
There are three pathways to entry-level careers in IT and the CCNA certification
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Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT)
Install, operate, and troubleshoot small routed and switched networks Basic optimization of network Connect to other networks (LANs and WANs) Install a small wireless network Identify security threats and basic mitigation methods
Setup, install and maintain PCs, servers, racks and cabling Train users Support senior technicians Staff a help desk, retrieve calls, and isolate problems Use monitoring tools to verify network operations
Entry Level Help Desk Technician Entry Level Technical Support IT Systems Coordinator Entry Level Operating Center Technician Entry Level IT Technician/ Specialist
CCNA
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium sized routed and switched networks Implement and troubleshoot various protocols to manage addressing, perform load balancing and authentication Establish and troubleshoot connection to service provider over WAN
Assist in design, installation, configuration and maintenance of medium sized routed and switched networks Isolate network problems Support users via helpdesk for hardware, software and network Use monitoring tools to ensure network operations
Help Desk Support Specialist Network Technician Network Specialist Network Administrator Technical Support Specialist Network Engineering Technician
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Acquire:
Retain:
Credibility with prospective customers
“Our company's technical footprint is greatly enhanced by our expert staff of Cisco certification holders.”
Carleton Jones, CEO of Multimax
VALUE TO EMPLOYER SLIDE:
Cisco certifications help employers identify and acquire, develop and retain employees, while realizing productivity gains
recruiting new learners while also ensuring employers are ready for them
and understand how to hire the right talent and skills leveraging
certifications as an avenue for insuring quality of talent
Cisco Certification Provides an Objective Measurement of Skills, Helping it Attract Employees and Playing a Key Role in Winning New Business
Business Challenge
Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with operations worldwide, Multimax specializes in Cisco technology, delivering enterprise IT and communications services and solutions to support government organizations. By designing and deploying complete, 360-degree solutions tailored to meet enterprise requirements, Multimax helps customers optimize existing infrastructure assets and foster better collaboration and information sharing within their network environments.
Multimax is committed to delivering the most advanced technology solutions to its customers through highly qualified IT professionals. In fulfilling that commitment, the company continually seeks to extend its expertise and differentiate itself in a highly competitive market.
“Customers are looking for qualified service providers and the Multimax arsenal of Cisco Certifications makes us very attractive to prospective clients. When competing for highly sought after government contracts, service providers must distinguish themselves from the competition and demonstrate their breadth of technical expertise. Cisco Career Certifications provide a stamp of approval that accurately validates the qualification of our organization’s employees,” said Carleton Jones, CEO of Multimax.
The firm’s largest project, the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), employs hundreds of Cisco certified engineers working on a network comprised primarily of Cisco products. Connecting all Navy and Marine Corps communications onto one converged network, the NMCI is the second largest network in the world – after the Internet – with over 500,000 daily users.
Solution
From the company’s inception, Multimax has turned to Cisco and its certification program to enhance the knowledge of its network professionals. Cisco learning offerings include both online and instructor-led training courses, learning tools, skills assessments and exams that provide network professionals a structured format in which to enhance their technical knowledge and enjoy career advancement.
Because Multimax has long invested in professional development, Jones says that Cisco certifications are an integral part of the company’s culture. “Cisco Certified employees are always checking the Cisco website to be sure their certifications are current. We review the number of certifications each quarter, and we fund certifications for our employees,” he said. Three hundred and seventy-six Multimax technical employees have achieved at least the CCNA credential; of these, over 180 hold professional-level certifications, including CCVP and CCSP, and 25 have achieved CCIE. Many have also earned Cisco Specialist credentials.
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Students are looking for:
Employment with career growth
Employers with entry-level IT positions
– Small and medium sized businesses
Enterprise customers
Service providers
Technology/retail organizations
All of the companies listed here have certified Cisco employees. Many young people that have recently graduated.
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Certifies skills required to configure, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, under supervision
Aligned to entry level positions in network support, such as help desk representative or technical support assistant
Requires first of two CCNA exams (ICND 1 640-822)
An optional, intermediate step towards CCNA certification
Recipients gain access to Cisco Certification Community and use of CCENT logo
CCNA
CCENT
CCNP
CCIE
Certified the knowledge and skills to ….
The program is aligned with entry level positions in network support and indicates to employers the candidate’s ability to work with Cisco routers, switches and IOS
The Entry Level Certification provides a tangible first step in earning CCNA, the foundation level certification for networking careers
Recipients of the certification gain access to resources and benefits of the Cisco Certification Community, as well as use of the entry certification logo
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Cisco CCNA Certification
Certifies knowledge and skills to install, operate and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network
Includes connecting to multiple WANs, basic security measures and wireless extension of the network.
Two options for the exams (2 exam option or one composite exam)
2 Exam option:
ICND1 640-822 exam
ICND2 640-816 exam
With this revision,
CCNA now certifies the knowledge and skills required to install, operate and troubleshoot a small to medium-size, switched and routed network in an enterprise branch office
Including the ability to isolate network problems and establish connections to a service provider over a WAN
Requires passing two exams:….
CCNA is a prerequisite for most other Cisco certification levels
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Adrian Cassar
Business Systems Engineer, Budweiser UK
“Holding a Cisco certification enabled me to enter the career of my dreams, and now I have the opportunity to work for one of the most recognized productions studios in the world.”
Chris Cugno, Senior Network Engineer, DreamWorks Animation SKG
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Now certifying ability to install, operate and trouble-shoot a secure, medium-size enterprise network
Includes configuration and verification of basic wireless and voice over IP networks
Greater emphasis on understanding and mitigating threats to network security
Troubleshooting extended to network maintenance
Retired Exams
Current Exams
INTRO 640-821
ICND1 640-822
ICND 640-811
ICND2 640-816
CCNA 640-801
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More Complex Networks
LANs and VLANs
Simple Networks
Connected Networks
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Local pricing available through worldwide testing partners.
CCENT certification requires new exam, ICND1 640-822
Discount vouchers will be offered to eligible students for all of these exams
New Exams and Pricing as of September 7, 2007
Exam
Length
Pricing
Countries
This slide summarizes the changes in the CCNA certification exams.
To accommodate the new material, the exams have been lengthened by 15 minutes and priced accordingly.
CCENT certification requires the new exam, ICND 640-822; INTRO does not qualify for CCENT.
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CCNA Discovery
Networking Fundamentals
CCNA Exploration
No Exam Planned
New ICND2 Exam
(ICND1 + ICND2 = CCNA)
ICND1 + ICND2 = CCNA
CCNA Composite Exam
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ICND1 Exam
The ICND1 (640-822) exam is one of the two qualifying exams available to candidates pursuing a two-exam option for CCNA. This exam tests content from the first two courses of CCNA Discovery
Description and Summary
Basic wireless and security concepts
Configuring simple networks
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Describe the operation of data networks
Implement a small switched network
Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements for a small branch office
Implement a small routed network
Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN
Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
Implement and verify WAN links
Technology
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ICND2 Exam
The ICND2 Exam (640-816) is the 2nd qualifying exam available to candidates pursuing the two-exam option for the Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA certification.
Extend switched networks with VLANs
Determine IP routes
Establish point-to-point connections
Configure NAT and DHCP
Configure, verify and troubleshoot RSTP, VTP, routing between VLANs in a small switched environment.
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Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications
Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
Configure and troubleshoot basic operation and routing on Cisco devices
Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
Technology
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CCNA Exam
The CCNA (640-802) exam qualifies a candidate pursuing the single-exam option for the Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA Certification. This exam tests content from all four courses of either CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration
Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications
Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices
Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN
Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
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Over 100,000 registered users
Remote Labs
Recommended Reading
Recommended titles
Practice Questions
Learning Games
Cisco offers a wide range of materials to help you study and prepare for CCNA and CCENT certification.
The CCNA Prep Center is a central location for all the resources relevant to CCNA and CCENT.
The Prep Center offers:
Live chat with customer service
Games that will teach you new skills and reinforce CCNA topics
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Nomenclature on Vouchers
Vouchers come in multiple shapes and sizes. Please find definitions below:
Discount Vouchers: These vouchers allow a user to take the certification exam at a reduced cost
Extension Vouchers: These vouchers allow a user to take an expired CCNP certification exam for an extended period of time and will be phased out by Dec. 31, 2007
Retired Exam Promotional Code: These promotional codes allow a user to take versions of the INTRO (640-821), ICND (640-811) and CCNA (640-801) exams that will expire Nov. 6, 2007 until July 31, 2009
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CCENT Certification Discount Voucher Process
Student completes CCNA Discovery 1&2 and passes first attempt of final exam with 75% or higher
Instructor inputs “P” in Academy Connection grade book
Link to request ICND1 discount voucher appears on student home page
Student requests VUE voucher for exam & voucher code number will appear in student profile
Students must use their Academy Connection ID & Username when registering with VUE for an exam in conjunction with the voucher code
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2 Exam Option (ICND 1 & ICND2)
Student completes all four courses of CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration and passes first attempt of final exam in fourth course with a 75% or higher
Links to request voucher for ICND 1, ICND2 & CCNA composite exams appear on student home page; Choose vouchers for ICND1 & ICND2
Student requests VUE voucher for exam & voucher code will appear in student profile
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Composite Exam Option (640-802)
Student completes all four courses of CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration and passes first attempt of final exam of the fourth course with 75% or higher
Links to request and ICND1, ICND2 &CCNA composite appears on student home page; Choose link to CCNA composite voucher
Student requests VUE voucher for exam from & voucher code will appear in student profile
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Discount Vouchers for Students
How many discount vouchers will be available and for which exams?
One for each: ICND1, ICND2, & CCNA composite
How do students qualify for a vouchers?
ICND1: Complete CCNA Discovery Course 1 and 2 & receive a 75% or higher on first attempt of final exam for course 2
CCNA (ICND1, ICND2 & Composite): Complete four courses of either CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration & receive 75% or higher on first attempt of final exam for course 4
How many vouchers can a student receive?
A single discount voucher will be issued per qualifying candidate per exam
Answer
Question
If you pass the first attempt of your final exam with a 75% or higher, that information will be entered into the Academy Connections system making you eligible for a voucher. You will then be provided a link to request your voucher. A voucher is a code number that will be provided. When you input your registration information on this site. Be sure to retain this information once it has been provided.
A single voucher/coupon will be issued per candidate, so please ensure you take the time to study prior to your final exam to ensure you qualify for a voucher. Also, make sure to study prior to the certification exam as this will be the only voucher provided through Networking Academies for this exam unless you repeat the course at a later date and once again take the final exam and pass the exam with a 75% or higher on your first attempt.
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Discounts percent varies depending on country market conditions. Discounts are country specific and can not be adjusted.
Where is my voucher information?
When you qualify for a voucher, a link will automatically appear on your Student Home page in Academy Connection under the Career Development section
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Can I use the discount voucher a second time?
I passed a course previously offered. Am I still eligible for a voucher?
No. Vouchers can not be awarded based on historical pass rates or retroactively.
No. Vouchers are for one use only.
How long is my voucher valid?
Students will have a minimum of three months to redeem a voucher.
Can I extend my voucher?
No, vouchers can not be extended.
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Expired Exam Promotional Codes are available to NetAcad students, instructors & alumni to take retired versions of Cisco certification exams including:
Starting November 6, 2007:
Students, instructors and alumni may access retired exam promotional codes through links on:
Class home page
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Cisco Certification Exams
Cisco exams are only offered through Pearson VUE authorized test centers ( www.pearsonvue.com )
Pearson VUE has been a test delivery provider for Cisco’s computer-based certification exams since 2000
There are three different methods to register for an exam:
Contact a Pearson VUE agent directly ( http://www.pearsonvue.com/contact/vuephone/ )
Register via the Pearson VUE website ( www.pearsonvue.com )
Call or visit a test center directly; to locate a test center visit the Pearson VUE website ( www.pearsonvue.com ) and use the “Locate a Test Center” option
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Pearson VUE is accepting applications to become a test center
You will find applications at www.pearsonvue.com/pvtc/join/
Pearson VUE will assist you in identifying the basic requirements to becoming a test center
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Are you far away from a VUE?—mobile testing
An alias has been created exclusively for Networking Academies to accommodate emerging testing needs, [email protected] , and can used in the following circumstances in priority order:
50 or more students are located at an Academy and the available testing center is more than two hours travel distance from that location
20 or more candidates would like to reserve time at a testing center on a specific date so that students could be transported from an Academy to a particular VUE location.
To identify a testing need for students that do not have access to a testing center
All requests will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and will be accommodated based on the above prioritizations.
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New CCNA Curricula

Documents

Transcript of New CCNA Curricula