CCNA Curricula Overview : CCNA Curricula Overview July 2009
Networking Academy Curricula : Networking Academy Curricula
The CCNA Learning Experience : The CCNA Learning Experience
Slide 4 : Student Networking Knowledge and Skills Cisco Networking Academy Curricula Portfolio CCNP IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software IT Essentials Security Networking for Home and Small Businesses
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
Designing and Supporting Computer Networks Network Fundamentals
Routing Protocols and Concepts
LAN Switching and Wireless
Accessing the WAN CCNA
Security Building Scalable Internetworks
Implementing Secured Converged Wide-Area Networks
Building MultilayerSwitched Networks
Optimizing Converged Networks Network Professional IT Technician Network Technician Network Associate Network Specialist
Slide 5 : Tools and Resources
Academy Connection Homepage : Academy Connection Homepage
Assessments in CCNA Curricula : Assessments in CCNA Curricula Student-initiated interactive quizzes are embedded in all courses
Online chapter, practice final, and final exams are scored immediately and provide personalized feedback
Cisco certification practice exams help students prepare with rich media tasks similar to those found on the actual certification exams
Students must successfully complete skills-based assessments that test their skills on real equipment
Packet Tracer-based practice exams support student successby providing an assessment that helps prepare studentsfor the critical skills exam (coming in late 2009)
Packet Tracer Simulation-Based Learning : What Is Packet Tracer?
Comprehensive networking technology simulation software
Powerful simulation, visualization, authoring, assessment, and collaboration capabilities
Design, Build, Configure, and TroubleshootNetworks Using Virtual Equipment
Allows practice outside of the physical classroom and lab
Supplements physical classroom equipment
Supports Lectures, Group and Individual Labs,Homework, Exams, Games, and Competitions
Helps Students Develop Critical 21st Century Skills
Problem solving, decision making, creative, and critical thinking Packet Tracer Simulation-Based Learning
Supports Homework and Pre-Lab Prep : Supports Homework and Pre-Lab Prep
Integrated into CCNA Curricula : Integrated into CCNA Curricula Students Launch Packet Tracer Directly From CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration to Access Activities That Reinforce the Curriculum
CCNA Curricula Overview : CCNA Curricula Overview
CCNA Exploration Course Sequence : The curriculum consists of four courses
Network Fundamentals is the first course and has no prerequisites
The curriculum then offers flexibility in delivery CCNA Exploration Course Sequence
CCNA Exploration Course Outline : CCNA Exploration Course Outline
CCNA Exploration: : Network Fundamentals CCNA Exploration: Overview
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks
It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers
Principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation
Labs use a “model Internet” to allow students to analyze real data without affecting production networks. Packet Tracer activities help students analyze protocol and network operation and build small networks in a simulated environment
Students build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling, performing basic configurations of network devices such as routers and switches, and implementing IP addressing schemes
Prerequisites: None
CCNA Eagle Server : CCNA Eagle Server Software that provides network services and applications in an isolated lab environment, disconnected from the Internet
No additional hardware or equipment required
Required to complete most of the CCNA Exploration labs
Offers great flexibility to enrich the learning experience Network services provided
DNS
Web Server
FTP
TFTP
SSH
Instant messaging
Wiki server
Email
Detailed instructions, FAQs and CCNA Eagle Server software can be downloaded from Academy Connection Tools page
CCNA Exploration: : CCNA Exploration: Primary Hands-On Lab Pod
Shared “model” Internet connection and LAN
Isolated from any production networks
≤ four students per pod PCs Secondary Lab Pod
Used in chapters 10 and 11
Students use this topology to plan, build, configure, and test
≤ four students per pod of one router, one switch, three PCs Network Fundamentals 1841 R1-ISP Server-PT
Server 1841 R2-Central PC-PT
PC 1A PC-PT
PC 1B PC-PT
PC 2A PC-PT
PC 2B Pod 1 Pod 2 …Pod N Labs Include:
Installing application clients
Using Web, DNS, email, chat, FTP
Using Wireshark to sniff traffic
Network testing PC-PT
PC 1 1841
Router1 2960-24TT
Switch1 PC-PT
PC 2 PC-PT
PC 3 …Pod N Pod 1 Labs Include:
Planning
Building
Configuring
Testing
Basic IOS 2960-24TT
S1 Central Lab Topology
Slide 17 : Cisco Certifications
Cisco Career Certifications : Cisco Career Certifications CCNA
A Foundation in Networking Greater breadth reflects today’s enterprise networks
Focus on performance-based skills and hands-on practice
Localization addresses worldwide skills gap CCENT
An Accessible Entry Point 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 A Lifecycle of Learning
CCNA Curricula and Cisco Certifications : CCNA Curricula and Cisco Certifications
Certifications and Vouchers : Certifications and Vouchers Discount vouchers are offered to eligible students for the CCENT and CCNA exams
Cisco exams are offered through Pearson VUE authorized test centers (www.pearsonvue.com)
More information on the following topics is available in the Certifications and Vouchers area on Academy Connection
Industry certifications
Vouchers and promotional codes
Exams and testing centers
Special programs
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