Cisco Networking Academy

University of Engineering &

Technology

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION:
Academy & Programs
By: Ahmed noraldeen –IHI Cisco Instructor

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 What is CISCO???
 Founded: Cisco was founded in 1984
by a group of computer scientists from
Stanford University.
 Incorporation: Cisco was incorporated
on December 10, 1984 in California.
 One of the leading manufacturers
of network equipment. Cisco's primary
business is in internetworking products,
such as routers, bridges, and switches,
VOIP solution, security solutions.
 Head- quartered in San Jose,
California. CCNA targets a wide
audience of both students and
professionals in IT and computer
science background
 (ending July 31, 2010) Cisco has
70,714 employees 

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 What is CISCO???

 Cisco is a giant in the IT industry.

 Cisco products set standards in a lot of cases.
 US security agencies is using Cisco products too!
 It is natural to team up with Cisco for industry
enhancements.

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  Cisco offer industry certifications such as CCNA ,CCNP &
CCIE.
 It is good for students if they get well prepared for the
Cisco certification at the same time during their degree.
 Good Network /practical knowledge for practical life in
new era of technology.

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 Cisco Certifications Paths

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 Cisco Certifications Paths

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 Cisco Networking Academy Today

Quick View
**Success Metrics
*Countries 180+
Students indicating they
*Academies ~9,700 use Networking Academy 91%
skills on a daily basis

*Students ~10,00,000 Students indicating they

pursued more education 71%
*Instructors ~20,000 in IT
Students indicating the
Classes in session Networking Academy
50,000+ 78%
right now helped them make IT
contacts
Online exams taken
30,000+
every 24 hours Students that indicated
New students entering they were able to get a 50%
500+ new job in IT
the program every 24 hrs

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Where are we today?
Cisco Networking Academy IHI. Kuwait General Availability
Started
from 2007 CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
CCNA Security
General Availability CCNP course
CCNA Discovery IT Essential
CCNA Academy CCNA Exploration Firewall, Web , Database
CCNA Discovery Firewall, Web , Database Planning for CCNVP

Nov 2007 Apr 2008 May 2009 June 2010 July 2011 Aug 2012 Sept 2013 Oct 2014

Publicly
Announced
September
2008

New Class Starts

from February 2013

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 Why Plan to CCNA?
Advantages of CCNA
CCNA 4.0

 Improved accuracy and flow of information with less Effort

Optimal balance of theory, practice and application with Latest

 Networking Devoices

 Fully preparation of CCNA Certification Exam

 Provide help in making good place in Computer Networking

 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

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 Course Objectives

 The course is a focused coverage of the CCNA exam

objectives as outlined on the Cisco website
(www.cisco.com).
 A foundation for learning is provided by an intense
presentation of networking principles, the OSI model and
TCP/IP.
 Students will be presented the essential knowledge to
configure and operate basic switched LANs and routed
WANs.
 The Cisco IOS , as it relates to both routers and switches,
will be examined and practiced through a variety of
exercises.
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 What you will learn?

 CCNA preparations programs demonstrate

 How to install, configure, operate LAN, WAN,
and dial access services for small / medium
networks, and provide an introduction into
several key protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame
Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access
Lists.

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 Current CCNA
Student Feedback

Improve Student
Improve Quality Increase Flexibility
Experience

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 Resources

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 Packet Tracer 5.1 - Simulations

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 CLI and Academy Connection
Instructor Page

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 Instructor Tools
On Academy Connection

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 Supporting
Material

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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)

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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)
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

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 We Thank You… for All You Do!

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 Thanks for Your Participation Today!
 Duration: Tow months period (80 hours)
 Cost: 485 K.D (2 Modules)
The Lowest fees in Kuwait with highest quality

 Admission forms can be obtained on payment.

(IHI)
International House Institute for Educational services
Tel: 22245222

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 Q&A
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