Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Curricula US & Canada Webinar CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration Susan Weatherly, Area Academy Manager Karen Alderson, Technical Manager May 2008 CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public Session Objective Provide the new CCNA overview & supporting materials to our local academies for a high level understanding of the exciting new curricula Assure all current CCNA academies have a plan in place to convert before the 2008-09 school year, if not sooner – in order to best serve our students Review end of life dates for CCNA 3.x Share available resources Answer your questions CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public Where are we today? New CCNA Curricula and Certification Timeline Released on June 25 General Availability New CCNA Curricula Announcements Nov 2006 Apr 2007 CCNA Discovery – courses CCNA Exploration – courses (English Versions) May 2007 June 2007 July 2007 New CCNA & New CCENT Certification Announced at National Education Curriculum Conference General Availability CCNA Discovery – final courses CCNA Exploration – final courses (English Versions) Aug 2007 Sept 2007 Dec 2007 New Certification Exams Aug 15 Publicly Announce d June 25 CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public CCNA v3.1 End-of-Life Milestones and Dates English Version Milestone End of offering Definition Date Last date to create new instructor classes: courses 1-4 Jan 31, 08 End of offering Last date to create new student classes Mar 31, 08 End of support Last date to receive help desk support for course maintenance July 31, 08 End of availability Last date to access content on Academy Connection July 31, 08 End of offering Last date to create new student classes Jan 31, 09 End of support Last date to receive Help Desk support for curriculum maintenance July 31, 09 End of availability Last date to access content and receive curriculum operational support on Academy Connection July 31, 09 Last date for students to take INTRO (640-821), ICND (640-811), and CCNA (640-801) exams July 31, 09 Course Courses 2–4 Certification Exams Certification exams retired CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public Why Plan to Convert to CCNA 4.0? Advantages of the New CCNA Curricula CCNA 4.0 Improved accuracy and flow of information with less redundancy Optimal balance of theory, practice and application Aligns to the new CCNA Certification Exam E-Doing: embedded simulation tools, providing exploration and experimentation CCNA rev Alignment of learning objectives with job skills Increased use of rich media for ongoing interactivity through the learning process Benefit students by teaching the latest technology and skills © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public Current CCNA Curriculum Instructor and Student Feedback Improve Student Experience • Promote engagement; align with student interests and capabilities • Optimize balance of theory, practice, and application Improve Quality • Improve accuracy and flow of course content • Make curricula more efficient to localize • Ensure content is relevant and up-to-date • Facilitate curriculum delivery and class administration • Address advanced technologies • Accommodate different skill levels CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Increase Flexibility Cisco Public • Provide high and low bandwidth delivery capabilities Two New CCNA Curricula Both Prepare Students for CCNA Certification and Professional Careers CCNA Discovery CCNA rev CCNA Exploration • Independent curriculum or integrate into broader course of study • Integrated technology curriculum or continuing education program • Students with basic PC usage skills • Students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public Feature Comparison CCNA v3.1 CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration Expected Student Capabilities Basic PC usage skills Basic PC usage skills Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills typically associated with students in engineering, math, or science degree programs Content Four courses – structured by protocols and technology Four courses – structured by practical network environments Four courses – structured by protocols and technologies within various topologies Required minimum of six months to complete all four courses Required Required minimum minimum of of four fourweeks weeks to to complete complete each each course course and and minimum minimum of of four fourmonths monthstoto complete complete all all four four courses 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 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved • Required Required minimum minimumofoffour fourweeks weeks to complete complete each eachcourse courseand and minimum minimum of of three threemonths monthstoto complete complete all all four fourcourses courses •• Courses structured Courses structuredto toincrease increase flexibility and efficiency flexibility and efficiencyinincourse course sequence sequence ~70hours hours per ~70 percourse course Time to Learn CCNA rev PLUS: • E-doing • Introduction to advanced technologies • Extra theory and more challenging labs Cisco Public CCNA Discovery Networking based on application Introduction to career exploration an soft skills Skills for entry-level professions: Network installer Network technician Help desk technician Basic network design CCNA Exploration Basics of Routing and Switching Core Skills for CCNA Certification Networking based on technology Deep into protocols and theory (LAN, WAN) Skills for wide range of networking professions: Network technician Network administrator Network engineer Key Factors in Obtaining Jobs: Education, Experience, and Certification CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public CCNA Exploration: Flexibility in Course Sequence Network Fundamentals Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts LAN Switching and Wireless LAN Switching and Wireless Routing Protocols and Concepts Accessing the WAN Accessing the WAN Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts LAN Switching and Wireless Accessing the WAN CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 10 Operational Requirements Equipment: Overall, there has been a reduction in equipment requirements CCNA curricula requirements now include a Linksys wireless router - details on the course catalog Guides Available: 1) Computer requirements 2) Legacy Equipment & Software Guides: Image & Hardware Support Assistance with Legacy Equipment and Software (see ‘Classroom Set up’ tab under Tools) CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 24 CCNA Discovery and Eagle Server Support CCNA Discovery & Eagle Server – provides network services in your classroom lab without going on to your schools intranet (e.g FTP, email, streaming video, Web hosting, instant messaging & more) Can be implemented either through a bootable CD or installed as a permanent server New CCNA Servers page Linked from the Tools & also off the Course Catalog area on Academy Connection includes: Instructions FAQs Additional Server resources Server Interactive Course Guide (ICG) available from CLI Forums & Chat: Discovery & Eagle Network Services Servers CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 25 Continuous Quality: Maintenance & Bug Reporting Extensive, robust quality processes updated & in place Cisco New Product Introduction methodology Reported bugs are continuously monitored and fixed Planned maintenance releases – (e.g Dec 10) For more information , check out the recent headlines on Academy Connection http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/downloads/pdf/CurriculumReleaseBugReporting-06NOV07-final.pdf Assessments continuously refreshed as required Policy is to correct and refresh as soon as possible Three CCNA assessment updates released since launch Processes will continue to evolve and improve Check for known issues and report bugs in curricula and assessments using Help link on Academy Connection CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 26 CCNA Certification Prep Center http://forums.cisco.com/eforum/servlet/PrepCenter?page=main •Free of charge to anyone with a Cisco.com guest login •Provides certification candidates with practice questions, labs, simulations, tips, discussion forums •CCNA videos •Advice from CCNA experts 27 Cisco Certification Exam Vouchers Available Vouchers Discount Vouchers: These vouchers allow qualified Networking Academy students to take the following Cisco certification exam at a reduced cost: – ICND1 (640-822) – ICND2 (640-816) – CCNA (640-802) Retired Exam Promotional Code: These promotional codes allow Networking Academy students, instructors & alumni to take the following retired exams until July 31,2009: – INTRO (640-821) – ICND (640-811) – CCNA (640-801) Testing with Pearson VUE Cisco exams are only available through Pearson VUE, to register for exams you may: – Contact a Pearson VUE agent directly (www.pearsonvue.com /cisco/contact) – 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 Detailed Voucher Information Visit Academy Connection post login Go to Tools Page – scroll to bottom for Program/Marketing Tools Go to the Program Tab Scroll to Certification and Voucher Info Here you will find a link to a comprehensive slide deck 28 We Thank You… for All You Do! CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 29 To Learn More! US Academy Conferences 2008 June 30 – July Saratoga Springs, NY The Saratoga July – July Portland, OR Red Lion on the River July 28 – July 30 Little Rock, AR The Peabody Registration – is now open! For more information – www.cisco.com/go/academyconference CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 30 To Learn More! Canadian Academy Conferences 2008 March 26 – March 28 Vancouver, BC BCIT May – May Toronto, ON Durham College May 28 May 30 Montreal, QC (en franỗais) College de Rosemont Online registration –open now For more information – http://www.cisco.com/offer/usc/cac08/vancouver/index.htm CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 31 What Can You Expect? Sessions to increase technical and program knowledge for Cisco Networking Academy instructors and administrators Opportunities for dialogue among educators, Cisco program staff and academy personnel about IT trends and career paths related to IT education Sharing strategies and best practices for leveraging the new CCNA Discovery and Exploration curricula, IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software, and CCNP curriculum Creating connections among Academy instructors and administrators, the academy team, academy partners and IT professionals CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 32 Thanks for Your Participation Today! To best serve our students, our goal is to assure all current CCNA academies have a plan in place to convert to CCNA 4.0 before the 2008-09 school year, if not sooner If you need more information beyond this Webinar, please check: –Academy Connection (try the HELP Link, too) –or contact your Regional Academy CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 33 Q and A CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 34 CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 35 Aligning Certifications to Jobs Certification Skills Certified Job Roles Job Titles 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 CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 36 Chapter Demos CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 37 New CCNA Curricula Video CCNA rev © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Cisco Public 38