CCNA - Overview in-Depth

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2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 1

Cisco Networking AcademyNew 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.

Academy audiences

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2. Notes are provided in this presentation to identify key speaking points

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Additional info:Valid as of January 2008Content valid:

Internal teamsAppropriate for:

Cisco Networking Academy New CCNA CurriculaTopic:

New CCNA Curricula Presentation Revision 6.1


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Speaker Name

December 2007

Cisco Networking Academy

New CCNA Curricula


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Contents

Portfolio Evolution

New CCNA Positioning, Features,and Benefits

Adoption and Migration

CCNA Discovery Details and

CCNA Discovery Server CCNA Exploration Details and

CCNA Eagle Server

Instructor Training

Curriculum Prerequisites

Translation

Equipment

Cisco Certifications andCertification Exam Vouchers


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Portfolio Evolution


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How Are We Evolving the Academy?

Shift focus from Academy growth to studentoutcomes

Develop courseware tailored to student goals

Align skills with specific jobs in networking


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Cisco Networking AcademyCurriculum Portfolio 18 Courses

Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

NetworkInstaller

Basic ITSupport

Small andMedium

BusinessNetworking

EnterpriseNetworking

CAREERS

CCNADiscovery

Routing,Switching,

WANs,Intro to Adv

Tech

CCNPAdvanced Routing

Remote AccessMultilayer Switching

Troubleshooting

Wireless

FUNDAMENTALSIT Essentials: PC Hardware

& SoftwareIT Essentials II: NOS

PNIE

CCNAExploration

Routing,Switching,

WANs,Intro to Adv

Tech

Security


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Improve StudentExperience

Improve Quality Increase Flexibility

Current CCNA CurriculumInstructor and Student Feedback

Promote engagement;align with studentinterests and

capabilities Optimize balance of

theory, practice, andapplication

Accommodate differentskill levels

Improve accuracy andflow of course content

Ensure content is

relevant and up-to-date

Address advancedtechnologies

Make curricula moreefficient to localize

Facilitate curriculum

delivery and classadministration

Provide high and lowbandwidth deliverycapabilities



New CCNAPositioning,Features, andBenefits


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New CCNA Curricula

Motivate and engage students

Features:New course GUI

Aligned with certification changes

More efficient translation

Introduction to advanced technologies and converged networks

CCNA ExplorationCCNA Discovery

Hands-on approach to networkingeducation

Step-by-step labs

Teaches the general theoryneeded to build networks

Consider additional education inIT 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 orengineering education whilepreparing for careers in IT


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Compare current GUI

to new GUI



Navigation icons

Chapter Menu

Persistent 2/3media area

1/3 text area withmanual scroll bar


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New GUI Prototype FeedbackWorldwide 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

93% of instructors believe students will learn more!

This curriculum is going to reinforce concepts much more easily. Theyll

be able to read, theyll be able to see it visually, then theyll handle labs,

and then any sort of class discussion is going to be more readily

understood. I like it.

Secondary School Instructor, Europe



New CCNA CurriculaHow Do I Choose?

What are your studentsacademic capabilities?

What are your students goals?

How will your institution integratethe new CCNA curriculum?

Which curriculum best aligns

with your teaching methodology and

your students' interests?

Is the existing CCNA v3.1 curriculumvery difficult for your students interms of theoretical topics?



CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

How Do I Choose?

Designed for students withbasic PC usage skills

Designed for students withadvanced problem solvingand analytical skills, suchas those who are pursuingdegrees in engineering,

math, or science

What are your students academic capabilities?




How Do I Choose?

Designed for students whowant to pursue additionaltechnology or engineeringeducations while preparing foran IT career

Prepares students for entry-

level IT careers after thecompletion of the four-coursecurriculum

Designed to make IT relevant,encourage students toconsider further education inIT, and help students preparefor entry-level IT careers

Prepares students for entry-level IT careers as early as thefirst two courses

What are your students goals?




How Do I Choose?

Can be part of anintegrated curriculum orcontinuing educationprogram at post-secondaryinstitutions such as career

and technical schools,colleges, and universities

Can be delivered as anindependent, standalonecurriculum, or integratedinto broader courses ofstudy at upper-secondary

institutions, career andtechnical schools, andcolleges

How will your institution integrate the new CCNAcurriculum?




How Do I Choose?

Teaches networking based on

technology concepts Allows students to learn skills in a

more rigorous, comprehensive,theoretical, and practical way thatis reflective of standard collegeand university-level educationalpractices

Uses language that allows forintegration with engineeringconcepts

Includes complex and challenginghands-on labs

Teaches networking based on

application Maps more directly to everyday

experiences with networks andcovers key networking conceptsbased on the types of networkenvironments students mayencounter

Uses easy-to-follow labs Provides general theory

Offers a career-oriented approachto learning networking

Which curriculum best aligns with your teachingmethodology and your students' interests?




How Do I Choose?

Yes, the current CCNAcurriculum is very difficult

No, the current CCNAcurriculum is just right ornot challenging enough

Is the existing CCNA v3.1 curriculum very difficultfor your students in terms of theoretical topics?



Feature Comparison

~70 hours per courseTime to Learn

Required minimum of four weeks tocomplete each course andminimum of four months tocomplete all four courses

Required minimum of four weeksto complete each course andminimum of three months tocomplete all four courses

Courses structured to increaseflexibility and efficiency in coursesequence

Required minimumof six months tocomplete all fourcourses

Business Rules

Four courses structured by

practical network environments

PLUS: E-doing Introduction to advanced

technologies Helps prepare students for

entry-level IT careers byteaching applied skills early inthe curriculum

Four courses structured by

protocols and technologies withinvarious topologies

PLUS: E-doing Introduction to advanced

technologies Extra theory and more

challenging labs

Four courses

structured byprotocols andtechnology

Content

Basic PC usage skills Advanced problem-solving andanalytical skills typically associatedwith students in engineering, math,or science degree programs

Basic PC usageskills

Expected StudentCapabilities

CCNA Discovery CCNA ExplorationCCNA v3.1


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CCNA ExplorationChanges Compared to Current CCNA

Course Changes

Removed ISDN Added new WAN concepts Added ACLs, VPN concepts

Accessing theWAN

WANTechnologies

CCNA 4

Can be taught before, with, or after RoutingProtocols and Concepts

Added Rapid Spanning Tree protocol Added wireless concepts More challenging labs

LAN Switchingand Wireless

Switching Basicsand Intermediate

RoutingCCNA 3

Can be taught before, with, or after LANSwitching and Wireless

Removed IGRP Added VLSM, OSPF, EIGRP More challenging labs

RoutingProtocols and

Concepts

Routers andRouting Basics

CCNA 2

Intro to Advanced Technologies and ConvergedNetworks

Top-Down Approach to Networking

NetworkFundamentals

Networking BasicsCCNA 1

CCNAExploration

CCNA v3.1


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CCNA Discovery and CCNA ExplorationArticulation (Course Credit)

Generally developed at the institutional level based onexisting programs and pathways


Networking for Home and SmallBusinesses

Network FundamentalsWorking for a Small-to-MediumBusiness or ISP

Equivalent Knowledge

Equivalent Credit

Students who complete all four CCNA Discovery or CCNAExploration courses will be prepared to begin the CCNP curriculum

An institution may choose to grant CCNA Exploration credit forstudents who complete the CCNA Discovery curriculum


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Adoption &Migration


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Tools Available to You

Datasheets

Scope and Sequence

documents Detailed equipment list

Product demos

FAQs

At-A-Glance

Job frameworkinformation

Curriculum SelectionGuidelines

Presentations

New CCNA Video

Currently Available


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Chapter Demos


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New CCNA Curricula Video


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CCNA Discovery and CCNA ExplorationMigration

Institutions midway through delivering CCNA v3.1should continue with the CCNA v3.1 curriculum untilcompletion

Countries with translated versions of CCNA v3.1

courses can wait until a translated version of the newCCNA curricula is available, or adopt the Englishversion

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


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New CCNA Curricula and CertificationTimeline

Apr 2007 May 2007 Dec 2007June 2007

New CCNA CurriculaAnnouncements

General AvailabilityCCNA Discovery final 2 courses

CCNA Exploration final 2 courses(English Versions)

General AvailabilityCCNA Discovery 2 courses

CCNA Exploration 2 courses(English Versions)

Aug 2007Nov 2005

New CCNA &

New CCENTCertification Announced

at National EducationCurriculum Conference

Releasedon

June 25

July 2007 Sept 2007

NewCertificationExamsAug

15

PubliclyAnnounce

dJune 25


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CCNA DiscoveryDetails


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CCNA Discovery Course Sequence

Course Objectives

Chapter Outlines

Designing and SupportingComputer Networks

Introducing Routing andSwitching in the

Enterprise

Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

Networking for Home andSmall Businesses

CCNA Discovery


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Set up a personal computer system, interface cards, andperipheral devices

Plan and install a home or small business network and connect itto 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

CCNA Discovery: Networking for Home andSmall Businesses - Course Objectives


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CCNA Discovery: Introducing Routing andSwitching 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 structuredmethodology and the OSI model


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CCNA Discovery: Designing and SupportingComputer Networks - Course Objectives

Gather customer requirements

Design a simple Internetwork using Cisco technology

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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CCNA DiscoveryInstructional Methodology

Skill

Networking for

Home or SmallBusinesses

Working at a

Small-to-MediumBusiness or ISP

Introducing Routing

and Switching in theEnterprise

Designing and

Supporting ComputerNetworks

Routing Routing tableoperation

Introduce protocols;configure routes androuters

Configure VLAN,RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF

Design, configure, andtest EIGRP and OSPF

Switching Introduce andpractice broadcast

domain, switchoperation, MACaddress tableconcepts

Configure switchmanagement

interface and portsecurity, configureand connectswitches

Configure VLANmembership,

Spanning Tree,802.1q trunkingoperation

Design and prototypeaccess layer switched

network, configure andverify switch operations

Addressing Implement IPaddressing, DHCPconfiguration, and

NAT operation.

Intro and practicesubnets, classlessIP addressing and

routing, VLSM,subnetting methods,IPv6

Reinforce VLSM,Introduce routesummarization and

aggregation

Review and expandIPv6; IP addressingdesign and configuration

ACLs Verify, implement andtroubleshoot ACLs inthe Enterprise

Review ACLs and use toincorporate security in abranch office network


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CCNA DiscoverySoft Skills Highlighted

Networking for Home and SmallBusinesses Chapters 3, 9

Communications Skills

Active listening with customers

Describing technical concepts tonon-technical users

Basic Troubleshooting Skills

Use of Help Desk

Documentation Skills

Working at a Small-to-MediumBusiness or ISP Chapters 2, 8

Communications Skills

Active listening with customers

Effectively handling frustrated users

Advanced Troubleshooting Skills

Problem escalation

Documentation Skills

Provide status and resolution

Time Management Skills

Professionalism and Teamwork Skills


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CCNA Discovery

Server


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CCNA Discovery Server Software that provides network services in anisolated lab

environment, disconnected from the Internet

Offers great flexibility to enrich the learning experience

Network services provided:DNS

Web ServerFTP

Telnet

SSH

DHCP

CCNA Discovery Server required to complete many of the labs No additional hardware or equipment required

Detailed instructions, FAQs and Discovery Server software can bedownloaded from Academy Connection Tools page


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Lab Activities

The courseincludes labactivities thatallow students tovisualize andhave hands-on

experience withthe networkservicesintroduced in thecourse


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How do I get Discovery Server?

The Discovery Serveris available fordownload from anyCCNA Discoverycourse tools page on

Academy Connection


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CCNA Exploration

Details


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CCNA Exploration

Accessing the WAN

LAN Switching andWireless

Routing Protocolsand Concepts

NetworkFundamentals

CCNA Exploration

Course Objectives

Chapter Outlines


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CCNA E l ti C Obj ti


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CCNA Exploration Course Objectives(Continued)

Analyze the operations and feature of the OSI model network layerprotocols and services and explain the fundamental concepts ofrouting

Design, calculate, and apply an appropriate addressing scheme tofulfill 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, andoperation

Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices for agiven network requirement

Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches

Use Cisco CLI commands to perform basic router and switchconfiguration and verification

CCNA E l ti R ti P t l d


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CCNA Exploration: Routing Protocols andConcepts - Course Objectives

Describe the purpose, nature, and operations of a router

Explain the critical role that routers play in enabling communicationacross 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 theseprotocols 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 routingprotocols 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 routednetworks

Design and implement a classless IP addressing scheme for agiven network

Demonstrate comprehensive RIPv1 configuration skills

Apply basic RIPv2 configuration commands and evaluate classlessrouting updates

Describe the main features and operation of the Enhanced InteriorGateway 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

CCNA E l ti LAN S it hi d


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CCNA Exploration: LAN Switching andWireless - 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 connectswitches to other network devices and hosts

Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernetnetworks

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, VLANTrunking Protocol (VTP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), PerVLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (PVSTP), and 802.1q

Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and how routingoccurs 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 theoperational 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-FIAlliance, ITU/FCC) standards

Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wirelessnetwork, 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-1/2networks

Describe common wireless-network implementation issues such asinterference and misconfiguration


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CCNA Exploration Course Objectives


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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

Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN

Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection

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 VPNtechnology


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CCNA Exploration: Flexibility in Course


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CCNA Exploration: Flexibility in CourseSequence

Network Fundamentals

Routing Protocols andConcepts

Accessing the WAN




Accessing the WAN




Accessing the WAN


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CCNA Exploration

Eagle Server


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CCNA Eagle Server Software that provides network services and applications in anisolated

lab environment, disconnected from the Internet Offers great flexibility to enrich the learning experience

Network services are provided:DNS

Web Server

FTPTFTP

SSH

Instant Messaging

Wiki Server

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 bedownloaded from Academy Connection Tools page


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How do I get Eagle Server?

Eagle Server imagesas well as detailedinstructions and FAQson how to install and

use the tool areavailable for downloadfrom the Tools page in

Academy Connection


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Instructor Training


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Instruction Time Guidelines*


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Instruction Time GuidelinesCCNA Exploration

Course Chapter Chapter

Time

Lecture

Time

Lab

Time

NetworkFundamentals

Living, Learning, Working, and Playing in aNetwork-Centric World

7% 70% 30%

Communications with Computer Networksand the Internet

7% 50% 50%

OSI Application Layer 7% 60% 40%

OSI Transport Layer 10% 50% 50%OSI Network Layer and Routing 10% 50% 50%

Addressing the Network - IPv4 14% 40% 60%

OSI Data Link Layer 7% 70% 30%

ISP Responsibility 7% 80% 20%

OSI Physical Layer 10% 50% 50%Ethernet 7% 40% 60%

Configuring and Testing Your Network 14% 30% 70%

Chapter 100% 51% 49%

*These are approximate guidelines for planning purposes. Actual times may vary based

on instructional delivery preferences.


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CLI Interactive Course Guide (ICG)


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CLI Interactive Course Guide (ICG)

ICG St t E l


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ICG Structure - Example


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ICG StructureExample (Contd)


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Training Scenarios for New CCNA Curricula

Existing Instructor New Instructor

Log into Academy Connection

Select Academy Course Materials

Select ICG for course

Review Instructor Reference Guide

Attend scheduled training at TrainingCenter

Complete course exam and skills exam

Existing instructors will automatically be enabled to offer the new CCNA courses


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AcademyConnection

CurriculumPrerequisites


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CCNA Exploration v4 0


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CCNA Exploration v4.0Academy Connection System Prerequisites for Enrollment

Networking

Fundamentals

Routing Protocols

and Concepts

LAN Switching and

Wireless

Accessing the

WAN

Student(prereqs forenrollment)

None butrecommend thatstudents have

advancedanalytical and

problem solving

skills*

CCNA 1 v3.1

OR

NetworkingFundamentals

ORNetworking for Homeand Small Businesses

AND Working at aSmall-to-MediumBusiness or ISP

CCNA 1 v3.1

OR

NetworkingFundamentals

ORNetworking for Home andSmall Businesses ANDWorking at a Small-to-

Medium Business or ISP

CCNA 3 v3.1

OR

Routing Protocolsand Concepts ANDLAN Switching and

Wireless

* Student is typically attending a postsecondary institution, such as a technical school,college, or university


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Translation

CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration


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CC sco e y a d CC p o at oTranslation Strategy

Deliver cost-effective, timelycurricula in prioritized languages

Partnership model betweencorporate, field, and partners

Share costsDrive prioritization

Clear quality control process

Protect Cisco brand

Leverage partnership involvement


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Cisco Networking Academy


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g yTranslation Framework

GloballyStrategicLed by Cisco

corporate

RegionallyStrategic

Led by Cisco field orpartner

LocallyStrategic

Led by Cisco field orpartner

High Networking Academy

market potential

High demand for skilled people(IDC)

Alignment with cert priorities

NetAcad global alignment

6 UN languages:Arabic, English, French,Russian, SimplifiedChinese, Spanish

Prioritized installed base +theatre priorities

Examples:

Br. Portuguese, German,Japanese, Polish

Moderate Networking

Academy market potential Moderate demand for skilled

people

Alignment with certificationpriorities and partner goals

Networking Academy theatrealignment

Networking Academy

country alignment

Alignmentwith partnergoals

Examples: Hungarian

Slovak

Language

s

Criteria

Category


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PC R i t


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PC Requirements

1 Lab PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 server 2 Lab PCs or laptops (Win 2000 or Windows XP)


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CCNA Discovery: Networking at a Small-to-Medium


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Business or ISP - Lab Topology

Students will configureRIPv2 routing in a three-router topology. There isno specific configurationof the 2960 switches,other than basic setup.Topology will be

reconfigured during thecourse.

Recommended six toeight students per pod


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CCNA Exploration: Network FundamentalsL b T l


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Lab Topology

CCNA Exploration: Routing Protocols andC t L b T l


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Concepts - Lab Topology


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CCNA Exploration: Accessing the WANL b T l


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Lab Topology


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Changes to Cisco Career Certification


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Changes to Cisco Career CertificationA Lifecycle of Learning

Updates to CCNAA Foundation in Networking

Greater breadth reflects todaysenterprise networks

Focus on performance-basedskills and hands-on practice

Localization addressesworldwide skills gap

Introduction of CCENTAn Accessible Entry Point

Cisco CCENT Entry-LevelNetwork Technician certifiesskills for entry level network

support

An intermediate step towardsCCNA for those with little or nowork experience


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Certification Levels New Entry Point


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Certification Levels New Entry Point

Expert:CCIE

Professional:CCNP, CCIP, CCSP,

CCVP, CCDP

Associate:CCNA, CCDA

Security

IP Communications

Wireless

Storage Networking

Optical

Advanced Routingand Switching

Foundation

General Focused

Cisco Certified Entry NetworkTechnician (CCENT)

NEW

Trends at the Entry Level


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Trends at the Entry Level

CCNA is big step for many new grads, career-changers Entry level job analysis shows:

On average worldwide, networking job roles require 1-3years experience

Many employers hiring for entry-level IT positions Cisco research confirmed interest in lower-level

certification among the following employers: VARs focused on SMB

Enterprise customers

Service providers

Technology/retail support organization

Networking Academy feedback

Updates to Cisco Certification


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Updates to Cisco Certification

Cisco is expanding certification of entry level skills andknowledge--the foundation of a successful career innetworking.

New CCNA certification examhas greater breadth

more security, troubleshooting and basic wirelessandmore time devoted to performance-based skills.

Introduction ofnew CCENTentry level certification

Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician

Optional certification after the first two courses of CCNADiscovery curriculum

Aligns with entry level networking support positions


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Aligning Certifications to Jobs


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Aligning Certifications to JobsCertification Skills Certified Job Roles Job Titles

CiscoCertifiedEntryNetworkTechnician(CCENT)

Install, operate, andtroubleshoot small routed andswitched 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 maintainPCs, servers, racks andcabling

Train users Support senior technicians Staff a help desk, retrieve

calls, and isolate problems Use monitoring tools to

verify network operations

Entry Level Help DeskTechnician Entry Level Technical

Support IT Systems Coordinator Entry Level Operating

Center Technician Entry Level IT Technician/

Specialist

CCNA Install, operate andtroubleshoot medium sizedrouted and switched networks

Implement and troubleshootvarious protocols to manageaddressing, perform load

balancing and authentication Establish and troubleshootconnection to service providerover WAN

Assist in design, installation,configuration andmaintenance of mediumsized routed and switchednetworks

Isolate network problems

Support users via helpdeskfor hardware, software andnetwork

Use monitoring tools toensure network operations

Help Desk SupportSpecialist

Network Technician Network Specialist Network Administrator Technical Support Specialist

Network EngineeringTechnician


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Cisco CCENT Certification


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Cisco CCENT Certification

www.cisco.com/go/ccent

Certifies skills required to configure, operate and troubleshoot asmall enterprise branch network, under supervision

Aligned to entry level positions in network support, such as helpdesk representative or technical support assistant

Requires first of two CCNA exams (ICND 1 640-822)

An optional, intermediate step towards CCNAcertification

Recipients gain access to CiscoCertification Community and use ofCCENT logo

CCNACCENT

CCNP

CCIE

Cisco CCNA Certification


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Certifies knowledge and skills to install, operate and troubleshoot asmall to medium size enterprise branch network

Includes connecting to multiple WANs, basic security measures andwireless 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

1 Composite Exam option:

CCNA 640-802 exam

www.cisco.com/go/ccna

CCNP

CCIE

Cisco CCNA Certification

CCNACCENT

Cisco Certifications


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Certifications validate your

practical experience. Youneed Cisco certificationsfor any sort of networkingroleits what employersdemand

Adrian Cassar

Business Systems Engineer, Budweiser UK

Holding a Cisco certification enabled me to enter

the career of my dreams, and now I have theopportunity to work for one of the most recognizedproductions studios in the world.

Chris Cugno, Senior Network Engineer, DreamWorks Animation SKG

Changes to CCNA Exams


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Changes to CCNA Exams

Retired Exams Current Exams

INTRO 640-821 ICND1 640-822

ICND 640-811 ICND2 640-816

CCNA 640-801 CCNA 640-802 (composite)

Now certifying ability to install, operate and trouble-shoot a secure, medium-size enterprise network

Includes configuration and verification of basicwireless and voice over IP networks

Greater emphasis on understanding and mitigatingthreats to network security

Troubleshooting extended to network maintenance

Certification Exam Options


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p

Interconnecting Cisco NetworkingDevices Part 2

More Complex Networks

LANs and VLANs

IP Routing

Access Lists

CCNA

Composite Exam

More Complex NetworksLANs and VLANs

IP RoutingAccess Lists

Simple Networks

Connected Networks

Cisco IOS Devices

Network Management

Interconnecting Cisco Networking

Devices Part 1Simple Networks

Connected Networks

Cisco IOS Devices

Network Management

CCENT Certification

CCNA Certification


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ICND2 Exam and Course Topics


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ICND2 Exam and Course Topics

Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch withVLANs and interswitch communications

Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Servicesto meet network requirements in a medium-size

Enterprise branch office network.

Configure and troubleshoot basic operation androuting on Cisco devices

Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs ina medium-size Enterprise branch office network.

Implement and verify WAN links

Technology


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CCNA Certification Prep CenterR d d R di


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Offers informational broadcasts,simulations, remote labs, expertadvice, success stories, discounts,forums, and educational games

Over 100,000 registered users

Recommended Reading

www.cisco.com/go/prepcenter

Ask-the-Tutor Personalized assistance

Online tutor answerscontent-related questionswithin one business day

Remote Labs

Access to Cisco gearonline for remote practice

Hands-on exercises coveringadvanced technologies

Recommended Reading

Recommended titlesfrom Cisco Press

Practice Questions

Learning Games


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CCENT Certification Discount Voucher Process


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Studentcompletes CCNADiscovery 1&2

and passes firstattempt of finalexam with 75%

or higher

Instructor inputsP in Academy

Connectiongrade book

Link to requestICND1 discount

voucher appearson student home

page

Student requestsVUE voucher forexam & voucher

code number willappear in student

profile

Students mustuse their AcademyConnection ID &Username whenregistering with

VUE for an examin conjunction

with the vouchercode

CCNA Certification Discount Voucher Process:2 Exam Option (ICND 1 & ICND2)


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2 Exam Option (ICND 1 & ICND2)

Student completesall four courses ofCCNA Discovery orCCNA Explorationand passes firstattempt of finalexam in fourth

course with a 75%or higher

Instructor inputsP in Academy

Connectiongrade book

Links to requestvoucher for ICND

1, ICND2 & CCNAcomposite examsappear on student

home page;Choose vouchersfor ICND1 & ICND2

Student requestsVUE voucher forexam & vouchercode will appearin student profile

Students must usetheir Academy

Connection ID &Username whenregistering with VUE

for an exam inconjunction with the

voucher code


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Discount Vouchers for Students


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AnswerQuestion

How much is my discountvoucher?

Discounts percent variesdepending on country market

conditions. Discounts are countryspecific and can not be adjusted.

Where is my voucherinformation?

When you qualify for a voucher, alink will automatically appear on

your Student Home page inAcademy Connection under the

Career Development section

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AnswerQuestionCan I use the discount

voucher a second time?

I passed a course previouslyoffered. Am I still eligible for a

voucher?

No. Vouchers can not be awardedbased on historical pass rates or

retroactively.

No. Vouchers are for one use only.

How long is my voucher valid? Students will have a minimum ofthree months to redeem avoucher.

Can I extend my voucher? No, vouchers can not be extended.

Expired Exam Promotional Codes


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Expired Exam Promotional Codes are available to NetAcad

students, instructors & alumni to take retired versions of Ciscocertification exams including:

Starting November 6, 2007:

INTRO (640-821)

ICND (640-811)

CCNA (640-801)

Students, instructors and alumni may access retired exampromotional codes through links on:

Class home page

Tools section of Academy Connection Help feature on Academy Connection

Cisco Certification Exams


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Cisco exams are only offered through Pearson VUE authorizedtest centers (www.pearsonvue.com)

Pearson VUE has been a test delivery provider for Ciscoscomputer-based certification exams since 2000

There are three different methods to register for an exam:

1. Contact a Pearson VUE agent directly(http://www.pearsonvue.com/contact/vuephone/ )

2. Register via the Pearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com)

3. Call or visit a test center directly; to locate a test center visit thePearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com) and use the Locate

a Test Center option

Interested in becoming a test center?
http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/contact/vuephone/http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/contact/vuephone/http://www.pearsonvue.com/


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Interested in becoming a test center?

Pearson VUE is accepting applications tobecome a test center

You will find applications at

www.pearsonvue.com/pvtc/join/

Pearson VUE will assist you in identifying thebasic requirements to becoming a test center
http://www.pearsonvue.com/pvtc/join/http://www.pearsonvue.com/pvtc/join/


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