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
*Countries

**Success Metrics
180+

*Academies

~9,700

*Students

~10,00,000

*Instructors

~20,000

Classes in session
right now

50,000+

Online exams taken

every 24 hours

30,000+

New students entering

500+

the program every 24 hrs

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Students indicating they

use Networking Academy
skills on a daily basis

91%

Students indicating they

pursued more education
in IT

71%

Students indicating the

Networking Academy
helped them make IT
contacts

78%

Students that indicated

they were able to get a
new job in IT

50%

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Where are we today?

Cisco Networking Academy IHI. Kuwait

Started
from 2007

General Availability

CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
Firewall, Web , Database

CCNA Academy

CCNA Discovery

Nov 2007

Apr 2008

May 2009

June 2010

July 2011

General Availability

CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
CCNA Security
CCNP course
IT Essential
Firewall, Web , Database
Planning for CCNVP

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

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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
Experience

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Improve Quality

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Increase Flexibility

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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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