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November 2021
Prepare the
workforce of the Networking Programmable
Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Leading-edge curriculum
designed to educate students
for jobs of today and tomorrow OS & IT Programming Practice
Learn to code in Interactive tools and
Essential skills for the
languages like Python, experiences build mastery,
digital world
C, or C++ not just knowledge
Types of Course Offerings
Explore Career Complementary
Courses Courses Offerings
Easy starting points to explore Equip students with real job Extend your teaching with
opportunities in technology skills for entry-level positions courses from Networking
Academy partners
ü No prerequisites ü Aligned to industry-valued
certifications ü Aligned to industry-valued
ü No cost certifications
ü Typically instructor-led and
ü Typically self—paced 70 hours of instruction time ü Some self-paced courses
ü Between 8-30 hours ü Integrated hands-on practice ü Some instructor-led courses
and interactive experiences for 70 hours of instruction time
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Explore Career
Introduction to exciting opportunities Preparation for entry level positions.
in technology.
Practice
Increase mastery with hands-on
Packet Tracer Gaming
Prototyping
Lab
Virtual
Labs
Assessments
Physical
Equipment
tools & experiences
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Networking Essentials Networking
Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Cisco Certified Networking Associate
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability)
CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Networking
Essentials (SRWE)
Course Overview Course Details
The second course in the CCNA curriculum
Target Audience: Secondary vocational
focuses on switching technologies and router
students, 2-year and 4-year college students in
operations that support small-to-medium Networking or Engineering programs
business networks and includes wireless local
area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours
Prerequisites: None
Benefits
Students learn key switching and routing Course Delivery: Instructor-led
concepts. They can perform basic network
Learning Component Highlights:
configuration and troubleshooting, identify and ü 16 modules and 14 practice labs
mitigate local area network (LAN) security ü 31 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
threats, and configure and secure a basic ü 70+ interactive activities, videos, & quizzes
WLAN. ü 1 final exam
Requirements & Resources
Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion, • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
Prepare for Careers Letter of Merit, Digital Badge • Instructor Training Required: Yes
ü Develop skills for entry-level networking jobs Recommended Next Course: • Physical Equipment Required: Yes*
ü Prepare for CCNA certification exam CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Fulfill prerequisites to pursue more
Automation (ENSA)
specialized networking skills *Includes Distance Learning option with
Packet Tracer if lab equipment is not available
Certification Aligned
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability)
CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, Networking
and Automation (ENSA)
Course Overview Course Details
The final course in the CCNA series covers the
Target Audience: Secondary vocational
architecture, security, and operation of an
students, 2-year and 4-year college students in
enterprise network, along with introducing the Networking or Engineering programs
new ways in which network engineers interact
with programmable infrastructure. Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours
Prerequisites: None
Benefits
Gain skills to configure and troubleshoot Course Delivery: Instructor-led
enterprise networks, learn to identify and
Learning Component Highlights:
protect against cybersecurity threats, and ü 14 modules and 12 practice labs
discover key concepts of software-defined ü 29 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
networking, including controller-based ü 100+ interactive activities, videos, & quizzes
architectures and application programming ü 1 practice certification exam
Requirements & Resources
interfaces (APIs).
Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion, • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
Letter of Merit, Digital Badge • Instructor Training Required: Yes
Prepare for Careers • Physical Equipment Required: Yes*
Recommended Next Course:
ü Develop skills for entry-level networking jobs CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking (ENCOR) • Discount Availability: Yes
ü Prepare for CCNA certification exam
ü Fulfill prerequisites to pursue more *Includes Distance Learning option with
specialized networking skills Packet Tracer if lab equipment is not available
Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Cisco Certified Networking Associate
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability)
CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking Networking
(ENCOR)
Course Overview Course Details
This first course in the 2-course CCNP
Target Audience: Secondary vocational
Enterprise series covers switching, routing,
students, 2-year and 4-year college students in
wireless, and related security topics, along with Networking or Engineering programs
the technologies that support software-defined,
programmable networks. Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours
Core Technologies exam (350-401 ENCOR) Recommended Next Course: • Physical Equipment Required: Yes
to earn an Enterprise Core Specialist CCNP Enterprise: Advance Routing (ENARSI) • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
certification
ü Completion of both CCNP Enterprise courses
prepares for CCNP Enterprise certification
Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Cisco Certified Networking Professional
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability)
CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing Networking
(ENARSI)
Course Overview Course Details
This second of the 2-course CCNP Enterprise
Target Audience: Secondary vocational
series focuses on implementation and
students, 2-year and 4-year college students in
troubleshooting of advanced routing and Networking or Engineering programs
redistribution for OSPF, EIGRP and BGP along
with VPN technologies, infrastructure security Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours
and management tools used in Enterprise
Recommended Preparation: ENCOR or
networks. equivalent
Career Advice
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IT Essentials OS & IT
Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses CompTIA A+ Certification
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NDG Linux Unhatched OS & IT
Prerequisites: None
Benefits
Learners ease into acquiring Linux knowledge Course Delivery: Self-paced
without having to commit to more than 8 total
Learning Component Highlights:
hours of self-paced learning, guided step-by-
ü 1 module
step with a series of hands-on virtual machine ü 20 pages
activities. ü Built-in Linux machine with activities
ü 1 assessment
Explore Opportunities in Course Recognitions: Letter of Completion Requirements & Resources
Technology • ASC Alignment Required: No
• Instructor Training Required: No
ü Wade into the shallow end of Linux and see Recommended Next Course:
whether it’s for you or not NDG Linux Essentials • Physical Equipment Required: No
• Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Develop your digital basics
ü Start exploring the many career possibilities
these skills can open up for you In partnership with
Career Advice
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NDG Linux Essentials OS & IT
In partnership with
Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Linux Essentials
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability) Professional Development Certificate
NDG Linux I and II OS & IT
Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1
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Programming
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PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python Programming
Prerequisites: None
Benefits
Learn to design, write, debug, and run programs Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced
encoded in the Python language. No prior
Learning Component Highlights:
programming knowledge is required. The
ü 8 modules of interactive instructional
course begins with the very basics guiding you content
step by step until you become adept at solving ü 30+ practice labs
more complex problems. ü Built-in online tool for labs and practice
ü Quizzes, tests, and final exam
Requirements & Resources
Prepare for Careers Course Recognitions: Statement of Achievement • ASC Alignment Required: No
ü Develop fundamental programming skills • Instructor Training Required: No
ü Prepare for PCEP and PCAP certification Recommended Next Course: • Physical Equipment Required: No
exam DevNet Associate • Discount Availability: Yes
ü Build your foundation to pursue more
specialized networking and software In partnership with
development skills
Certification Aligned
PCEP: Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses PCAP: Certified Associate in Python Programming
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JavaScript Essentials 1 (JSE) Programming
Certification Aligned
JSE: Certified Entry-Level JavaScript
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CLA: Programming Essentials in C Programming
Prerequisites: None
Benefits
Build transferable skills. When you learn C, you Course Delivery: Instructor-led
develop overarching fundamentals for all
Learning Component Highlights:
programming languages. Practice your skills
ü 9 modules of interactive instructional
through hands-on labs and write your own content
programs! ü 80+ practice labs
ü Chapter and final exams
Prepare for Careers Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion Requirements & Resources
ü Develop skills for entry-level programming • ASC Alignment Required: No
roles • Instructor Training Required: No
Recommended Next Course:
ü Prepare for CLA certification exam Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals, • Physical Equipment Required: No
ü Fulfill prerequisites to pursue more CCNA, NDG Linux Essentials • Discount Availability: Yes
advanced programming skills
In partnership with
Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses CLA: C Programming Language
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability)
Certified Associate
CLP: Advanced Programming in C Programming
Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses CLP: C Certified Professional
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Programmer
CPA: Programming Essentials in C++ Programming
Prerequisites: None
Benefits
Build transferable skills. When you learn C, you Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced
develop overarching fundamentals for all
Learning Component Highlights:
programming languages. Practice your skills
ü 8 modules of interactive instructional
through hands-on labs and write your own content
programs! ü 100+ practice labs
ü Chapter and final exams
Prepare for Careers Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion Requirements & Resources
ü Develop skills for entry-level programming • ASC Alignment Required: No
roles • Instructor Training Required: No
Recommended Next Course:
ü Prepare for CPA certification exam Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals, • Physical Equipment Required: No
ü Fulfill prerequisites to pursue more NDG Linux Essentials, DevNet Associate • Discount Availability: Yes
advanced programming skills
In partnership with
Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses CPA: C++ Certified Associate
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability)
Programmer
CPP: Advanced Programming in C++ Programming
Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses CPP: C++ Certified Professional
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability)
Programmer
Programmable
Infrastructure
Internet of Things
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Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) Internet of Things
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DevNet Associate Infrastructure Automation
Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability)
Workshop: Experimenting with REST Infrastructure Automation
APIs using Webex Teams
Course Overview Course Details
This workshop introduces the basic
Target Audience: Vocational, 2-year and 4-year
competencies needed to create applications
College, 4-Year University students
and automate tasks using REST APIs, the most
popular architecture for software integration in Estimated Time to Completion: 8 hours
IT.
Prerequisites: Basic programming
DevNet Sandbox
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Practice running code on live
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability) network infrastructure
Workshop: Model-Driven Programmability Infrastructure Automation
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Introduction to Cybersecurity Cybersecurity
Career Advice
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability)
Cybersecurity Essentials Cybersecurity
Career Advice
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability)
CyberOps Associate Cybersecurity
Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability)
Cloud Security Cybersecurity
Certificate Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Certificate of Cloud Security
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability) Knowledge (CCSK)
Network Security Cybersecurity
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Entrepreneurship Business
Career Advice
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability)
Practice
Hands-on tools & interactive experiences
to build skills, not just knowledge
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Hands-On Practice
A key pillar of Networking Academy
Digital Real
• Easy to scale • Real-world devices
• Instant replay • Motivating for students
• Less setup time & cost • Tactile learning
Overview Details
Cisco Packet Tracer is a powerful simulation
Use it to:
and visualization learning environment. Practice
• Create and configure your own networks
building simple and complex networks across a • Practice cabling your devices in the rack with
variety of devices and extend beyond routers Physical Mode
and switches. • See how packets travel through your network
with Simulation Mode
Benefits • Program your own IoT smart solution
• And more!
Teach complex concepts without complex
hardware. Leverage the versatility of simulation How to Access:
for lectures, labs, games, homework, Enroll in Introduction to Packet Tracer course to
assessments, competitions, and distance download desktop version
learning. Courses that use Packet Tracer include:
• Networking Essentials
Build Skills for Success •
•
Cybersecurity Essentials
IT Essentials Requirements & Resources
ü Quickly try, experiment, learn, repeat • CCNA
• Cost: Free
• CyberOps Associate
ü Practice teamwork, critical thinking and • DevNet Associate
creative problem solving skills • CCNP Enterprise
ü Integration with online assessment engine • Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT)
• IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things
prepares students for hands-on • IoT Security
assessments • Network Security
Overview Details
Virtual machines are virtual environments that
Use it to:
emulate a computer system. These self-
• Teach virtual machine technology
contained virtual environments let students OS OS OS
• Simulate real-world cybersecurity threat
explore systems to the breaking point without scenarios VM VM VM
causing actual damage. • Create opportunities for ethical hacking,
security monitoring, analysis, and resolution
Virtual Machine Monitor
Benefits Hardware
Experiment and explore in a low-risk How to Access:
environment. Deliberately test security threats Free software download from Oracle VirtualBox
and malware in a safe environment. https://www.oracle.com/virtualization/technologi
es/vm/downloads/virtualbox-downloads.html
Build Skills for Success
ü Hands-on cybersecurity practice Courses that use Virtual Machines include:
• CCNA
ü Students become familiar with virtual • CyberOps Associate Requirements & Resources
machines to prepare for on-the-job skills • Emerging Technologies Workshop: Model- • Cost: Free
Driven Programmability
• DevNet Associate
Overview Details
Connect to real hardware through the web.
Use it to: In partnership with
Available through Networking Academy
• Access remote IT equipment through a web NETLAB+
partnerships: browser
NDG NETLAB+ provides cloud-based, remote • Reduce your lab setup time
access to networking equipment and PCs.
How to Access:
Benefits Learn more at the NDG NETLAB+ page for
Reduce your setup time for complex labs with Networking Academy.
https://www.netdevgroup.com/content/cnap/
on-demand remote access to lab equipment
when you need it.
Courses that use Remote Equipment include:
Build Skills for Success • CCNA
• CCNP Enterprise
ü Provide practice opportunities for students to • IT Essentials
complete labs from anywhere • CyberOps Associate Requirements & Resources
ü Supplement your lab offerings when physical • Network Security • Cost: Yes
hardware is not available at your institution
Overview Details
Connect to real hardware through the web.
Available through Networking Academy Use it to:
partnerships:
• Interact with live network infrastructure and DevNet Sandbox
programmable devices using real-world
Cisco DevNet Sandbox offers packaged labs Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
for software development, testing APIs,
training, hackathons, and more. How to Access:
Learn more at the Cisco DevNet Sandbox page
Benefits https://developer.cisco.com/site/sandbox/
Reduce your setup time for complex labs with
on-demand remote access to lab equipment Courses that use Remote Equipment include:
when you need it. • Workshop: Experimenting with REST APIs
• Workshop: Model-Driven Programmability
Build Skills for Success • DevNet Associate
Build Skills for Success Courses that use Physical Hardware include:
• Networking Essentials
ü Provide hands-on practice with the same • IT Essentials
devices found in the work environment • CCNA Requirements & Resources
• CCNP Enterprise • Cost: Yes
ü Students gain real experience
• Network Security
even before on-the-job training
ü Build transferable, career-ready skills
• IoT Security Discounts
Equipment discounts are available for Networking
Academy institutions. Available for Cisco equipment
needed for Networking Academy courses and labs
when purchased through a Cisco Reseller Partner.
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Introduction to IoE
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