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Nicolai Sandu NetAcad Program Manager

Eastern Europe

[email protected]


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In The Beginning

In December 1984, Len Bosack and Sandy Lerner, two scientists from Stanford University founded a small company, Cisco Systems

-named for San Francisco, the gateway to the Pacific Rim.

Together with Greg Satz and Kirk Lougheed, worked in the first years of the company to enable disparate networks to talk with each other and share information reliably

-inventing the first multi-protocol routers.


Cisco - In Brief 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.

IPO:Cisco went public on February 16, 1990 at a split-adjusted price of about 6 cents.

Employees:As of the end of Q4 FY06 (July 29, 2006) Cisco has 49,926 employees worldwide.

Corporate Headquarters:San Jose, California, USA

Revenue: Fiscal year 2006 (ending Jul. 2006) $28.5 billion


Contents

Cisco and Academy Evolution Courses Evolution New ITE

Positioning, Features, and Benefits

New CCNA Positioning, Features, and BenefitsInstructor TrainingAdoption and MigrationScope and SequenceEquipment

New CCNPPositioning, Features, and BenefitsInstructor Training – CEE ModelEquipment


Networking Academy “2.0”

Key Factors in Obtaining Jobs: Education, Experience, and Certification


#Quickview:

Participating Countries

Participating Academies

Participating Students

CCNA 4 Graduates (since inception)

166

Source: MRE Reporting, November 28, 2006

~9,500

~500,000

~17,000

400,000+

Cisco Networking Academy Today

Participating Instructors

Source: Cisco Learning Institute (CLI), Student Outcome Assessment, March 2005 to November 2006, n=24,531 student graduates 3-5 months after last class completion

Classes in session right now 30,000+

Online exams taken every 24 hrs 25,000+

New students enter the program every 24 hours

500+


The Program TodayNetAcad Participating Students by Region - 450,000+

U.S. and Canada

Latin America

Western Europe

Central and Eastern Europe

Russia and CIS

SE Asia

Australia and New Zealand

Middle East

Africa

India

China

Japan

21%

2%

15%

3%

2%

1%

7%

28%

14%

1%

3%

3%


NetAcad Participating Students Growth by Region

U.S. and Canada

Latin America

Western Europe

Central and Eastern Europe

Russia and CIS

SE Asia

Australia and New Zealand

Middle East

Africa

India

China

Japan

-17%

17%

2%

31%

43%

22%

14%3%

7%

11%

-36%

-7%


7,850Student Enrollment Since ‘99


Active Academies


Participating CCNP

102

Source: MRE Reporting, Feb 2007

56

2,419

2,124

32

Bulgaria Today

Participating CCNA


Participating Security 21

Participating Wireless 44

Participating ITE 159


Top Academies in Absolute Student Numbers

Technical University Sofia 332

University of Sofia 256

Technical University - Varna - Computer Science Department 157

Bulgarian Industrial Association 126

New Bulgarian University 111

UNIVERSITY COMPUTER CENTER 107

American College of Sofia 98

University of Economics 87

Information Services Plc.-Sofia 81

Academy of Information Technologies 78

Defence Advanced Research Institute - Sofia 78

CTech - TUS 73

INTELEKTI 63

Project Telecenters 51


#Certification

CCNA

CCDA

CCSP

CCNP

159


47

9

8

52

Bulgaria – Certification Status

CCVP


CCIP 4

CCDP 10

CCIE 20


Portfolio Evolution


How Are We Evolving the Program?

Shift focus from program growth to student outcomes

Develop courseware tailored to student goals

Align skills with specific jobs in networking


Networking Academy ProgramCurrent Product Portfolio

CAREERS

UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL

Network Installer

Basic IT Support

System Admin

Small and Medium

Business Networking

Enterprise Networking

FUNDAMENTALS ITE IITE II

Panduit NIE

CCNABasics

RoutingSwitching

WANs

CCNPAdvanced Routing

Remote AccessMultilayerSwitching

Troubleshooting

Security

Wireless

Student Networking Knowledge and Skills


Networking Academy Program“2.0” Portfolio – 18 Courses

Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

Network Installer

Basic IT Support

System Admin

Small and Medium

Business Networking

Enterprise Networking

CAREERS

CCNADiscovery

Routing,Switching,

WANs,Intro to Adv

Tech

CCNPAdvanced Routing

Remote AccessMultilayer Switching

Troubleshooting

Wireless

FUNDAMENTALS IT Essentials I IT Essentials II

PNIE

CCNAExploration

Routing,Switching,

WANs,Intro to Adv

Tech

Security


Product Launch Timeline

Nov 2006 Dec 2006 Jan 2007Nov/Dec

2007Feb 2007 Mar 2007Jun/July/Aug

2007

New ProductAnnouncements

General AvailabilityCCNA Discovery 3 and 4

CCNA Exploration 3 and 4(English Versions)

New CCNA Small Market Trials General Availability

CCNA Discovery 1 and 2CCNA Exploration 1 and 2

IT Essentials v4.0CCNP 2 and 4

(English Versions)

Early Adopter Feedback

New CCNAPrototype

Tests

May 2007


IT Essentials – Hardware and Software


IT Essentials I 4.0 Features and Benefits Provides students the knowledge and skills necessary for computer technicians and

entry-level IT workers. Features:

Aligns with both the new CompTIA A+ certification and exams 1-3 of the EUCIP IT Administrator certificationOne course with two parts. First part aligns to CompTIA’s A+ Essentials exam; second part aligns to all three job environment certification exams: IT technician, remote support technician, and bench technicianIncludes the very latest in PC technologiesIncludes new content emphasizing security skills, safety and environmental issues, and soft skillsIncludes a virtual desktop, laptop, printer and scanner tools to supplement real equipment

Benefits Allows students to obtain both customer facing and non-customer facing computer technician and

other entry-level IT jobs

Provides a strong foundation for students taking CCNA

Can be used to expand the Academy program into emerging markets

Little additional equipment required will keep implementation cost down

Virtual tools provide exposure to students that may not have access to physical equipment

Fits well in block, semester, and year long programs

Allows instructors the flexibility to teach to any or all CompTIA A+ exams


ITE IChanges Compared to Current ITE I

ITE I 3.1 ITE I 4.0 Course Changes

IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software

PC Hardware and Software

PC Hardware and Software 60%

• Aligns to new CompTIA A+ cert• Aligns to EUCIP IT Administrator

exams 1-3• Adds very latest PC technologies• Includes greater emphasis on

security skills, laptops,safety and environmental issues, and soft skills

• Divided into two parts; Part A – Fundamental chapters (1-10), Part B – Advanced chapters (11-16)

• Includes new virtual laptop, desktop, printer, and scanner tools to supplement real equipment

% content change


Titles for the 16 chapters (1-10 – Part A, 11-16 – Part B):

1) Introduction to Personal Computers 2) Safe Lab Procedure and Tool Use 3) Computer Assembly Step By Step 4) Basics of Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5) Operating Systems - Fundamentals 6) Laptops and Portable Devices - Fundamentals 7) Printers and Scanners - Fundamentals 8) Networks - Fundamentals 9) Security - Fundamentals 10) Communication Skills 11) Advanced Personal Computers 12) Advanced Operating Systems 13) Advanced Laptops and Portable Devices 14) Advanced Printers and Scanners 15) Advanced Networks 16) Advanced Security


Name Changes

Old Name: IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software

New Name: IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software The name change will take effect with the v4.0 release on June 4.

We'll keep the name of IT Essentials II course unchanged for now. That will be addressed when we decide on the direction for ITE II.

Acronyms ITE PC

ITE NOS.


New CCNA Positioning,Features, and Benefits


Two New CCNA CurriculaBoth Prepare Students for CCNA Certification and Professional Careers

CCNA ExplorationAdvanced Learning

CCNA DiscoveryFoundational Learning

• Part of an integrated technology curriculum or continuing education program at postsecondary institutions; typically at career and technical schools, colleges, and universities

• Student has advanced problem solving and analytical skills typically associated with degrees in math, engineering, or science

• Independent curriculum or possibly integrated into broader course of study at upper-secondary institutions, career and technical schools, and colleges

• Student has basic PC usage skills


New CCNA Curricula Features and Benefits

Motivate and engage students by matching content and teaching methodologies with student interests and goals

Features:Learning by doingUpdated course GUIMore efficient translationIntroduction to advanced technologies and converged networks

CCNA ExplorationCCNA Discovery

Provides a hands-on approach to networking education

Uses step-by-step labs and teaches the general theory needed to build networks

Engages students and allows for quick application of learned concepts

Designed to encourage students to consider additional education in IT and help them prepare for entry-level IT careers

Allows students to learn skills in a more rigorous, comprehensive, theoretical, and practical way; reflective of college and university educational practices

Offers complex and challenging hands-on labs to engage advanced learners

Designed for students who want to pursue additional technology or engineering education while preparing for careers in IT


Skills to succeed in networking-related degree programs

Skills to prepare students for a wide range of networking professions such as:

Network technicianNetwork administrator Network engineer

CCNA Discovery

Basics of Routingand Switching

Core Skills for CCNA

Certification

Networking based on technology

Deep into protocols and theory (LAN, WAN)

Reflective of university practices and allows for integration with engineering concepts

Skills to excel in entry-level professions such as:

Network installerNetwork technicianHelp desk technician Pre-sales support Basic network design

Networking based on application

Introduction to career exploration and soft skills

Standalone curriculum or integrated into broader course of study

Key Factors in Obtaining Jobs: Education, Experience, and Certification

CCNA Exploration


Compare current GUI

to new GUI…


Navigation iconsChapter Menu

Persistent 2/3 media area

1/3 text area with manual scroll bar


Page #

1/3 text area, automatically scrolls, disappears for full-

screen media

2/3 or full-screen media area

Navigation tools

Language Toggle

Go To / Location and Topic Navigation Bar

Next / Back


New CCNA CurriculaHow Do I Choose?

• What are your students’ academic capabilities?

• What are your students’ goals?

• How will your institution integrate the new CCNA curriculum?

• Which curriculum best aligns with your teaching methodology and your students' interests?

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


CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

How Do I Choose?

Designed for students with basic PC usage skills

Designed for students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills, such as those who are pursuing degrees in engineering, math, or science

What are your students’ academic capabilities?



How Do I Choose?

Designed for students who want to pursue additional technology or engineering educations while preparing for an IT career

Prepares students for entry-level IT careers after the completion of the four-course curriculum

Designed to make IT relevant, encourage students to consider further education in IT, and help students prepare for entry-level IT careers

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

What are your students’ goals?



How Do I Choose?

Can be part of an integrated curriculum or continuing education program at post-secondary institutions such as career and technical schools, colleges, and universities

Can be delivered as an independent, standalone curriculum, or integrated into broader courses of study at upper-secondary institutions, career and technical schools, and colleges

How will your institution integrate the new CCNA curriculum?



How Do I Choose?

Yes, the current CCNA curriculum is very difficult

No, the current CCNA curriculum is just right or not challenging enough

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


Feature Comparison

70 hours per courseTime to Learn

Required minimum of one year to complete all four courses

• More relaxed business rules to reduce teaching time

• Courses structured to increase flexibility and efficiency in course sequence

Required minimum of six months to complete all four courses

Business Rules

Four courses – structured by practical network environments

PLUS: • Learning by doing• Introduction to advanced

technologies• Helps prepare students for

entry-level IT careers by teaching applied skills early in the curriculum

Four courses – structured by protocols and technologies within various topologies

PLUS: • Learning by doing• Introduction to advanced

technologies• Extra theory and more

challenging labs

Four courses – structured by protocols and technology

Content

Basic PC usage skills Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills typically associated with students in engineering, math, or science degree programs

Basic PC usage skills

Expected Student Capabilities

CCNA Discovery CCNA ExplorationCCNA v3.1


CCNA DiscoveryChanges Compared to Current CCNA

Practical application, theory, soft

skills and career exploration

New order, flow,

and format

New courses

No 1-to-1 mapping

CurriculumFramework

Course Content

• Design concepts and equipment selection• IP addressing on a LAN/WAN• Network design • Cisco device configuration upgrade• Stronger theoretical notion of converged

networks

Designing and Supporting Computer Networks

• Enterprise overview• LAN/WAN performance• IP addressing – VLSM and subnetting• Advanced switching and routing• EIGRP, OSPF, VLANs, VTP, Frame Relay• LAN, WAN, VLAN troubleshooting

Introducing Routing and

Switching in the Enterprise

• Intro to OSI model/TCP model• SMB routing and switching• WAN technology• IP addressing • Network devices and cabling• Security/disaster recovery

Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

• Introduction to networking• Basic cabling for SOHO• LAN addressing and network services• Basic wireless and security• Troubleshooting – plan/build home network

Networking for Home and Small

Businesses

CCNA Discovery

CCNA v3.1

CCNA 1 Networking Basics

CCNA 2Routers and

Routing Basics

CCNA 3

Switching Basics and

Intermediate Routing

CCNA 4WAN

Technologies


CCNA ExplorationChanges Compared to Current CCNA

23%

22%

9%

53%

Course Changes

• De-emphasize ISDN• Added new WAN concepts• Added ACLs, VPN concepts

Accessing the WAN

WAN Technologies

CCNA 4

• Can be taught before, with, or after Routing Protocols and Concepts

• Added Rapid Spanning Tree protocol• Added wireless concepts• More challenging labs

LAN Switching and Wireless

Switching Basics and Intermediate

RoutingCCNA 3

• Can be taught before, with, or after LAN Switching and Wireless

• Removed IGRP• Added VLSM, OSPF, EIGRP• More challenging labs

Routing Protocols and

Concepts

Routers and Routing Basics

CCNA 2

• Intro to Advanced Technologies and Converged Networks

• Top-Down Approach to Networking

Network Fundamentals

Networking BasicsCCNA 1

CCNA Exploration

CCNA v3.1

% content change


CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration Course Credit Transfer

Course Credit Transfer agreements are generally developed at the institution level based on existing programs and pathways

CCNA-Discovery courses 1 and 2 should enable students to earn CCNA-Exploration course 1 equivalent credit

Students who complete the following will be prepared to start the CCNP curriculum:

CCNA-Exploration (courses 1–4) or CCNA-Discovery (courses 1–4)

An institution may choose to grant credit for CCNA-Exploration curriculum for students who complete the CCNA-Discovery curriculum


Paths to Certifications and Entry-Level Careers

Accessing the WAN


Routing Protocols and Concepts


CCNA Exploration


Networking for Home and Small Businesses

CCNA Discovery

Accessing the WAN



CCNA Exploration


Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise



CCNA Discovery


Instructor Training


Instructor Training

NOTE: • Training Academies may offer additional training opportunities to instructors. There may be fees

associated with these learning events, as determined by the training Academies. Please refer to your training Academy for exact costs.

Optional but strongly recommended

Our goal is to offer a distance learning solution for current CCNA instructors at no extra cost*Current

Instructor

In person training required. Approximately 60-80 hours per course; similar to current CCNA v3.1

New Instructor

(min. 4-8 hours per course)(min. 8-10 hours per course)

CCNA Exploration CCNA Discovery


Training Resources for Existing Instructors

Reference Materials

Instructor Reference Guide

• Comparison of New Curriculum with Existing Curriculum

•New Topics

•New Skills

•New Equipment

• Suggestions for Use of Existing Equipment

Interactive Course Guide

• Key Ideas

• Teaching Goals

• Critical Concepts

• How to Teach Concepts

• Discussion Ideas

• Reflection

• Case Studies, Labs, Videos, Tools


Training Resources for New Instructors

Focus on main ideas, strategies

for teaching difficult concepts,

and connection with real world

scenarios

Content and Skills

Exam

Interactive sessions for skills-based

training

Academy curriculum

and Interactive

Course Guide (ICG)

Traditional Face-to-Face Training


CLI Interactive Course Guide (ICG)


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 Training Center

• Complete course exam and skills exam

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

• Current plan is to make optional training available for current instructors in early June

• Current plan is for new instructor training to be available in late June


CCNA Scope &Sequence


CCNA Discovery Course Sequence

• Course Objectives

• Chapter Outlines


Introducing Routing and Switching in the

Enterprise



CCNA Discovery


Set up a personal computer system, interface cards, and peripheral devices

Plan and install a home or small business network and connect it to 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 1 – Networking for Home and Small Businesses Course Objectives


CCNA Discovery 2 – Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP: Course Objectives Describe the structure of the Internet and how communication occurs between

hosts

Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS devices for Internet and server connectivity

Plan a basic wired infrastructure to support network traffic

Configure a server to share resources and provide common Web services

Implement basic WAN connectivity using Telco services

Demonstrate proper disaster recovery procedures and perform server backups

Monitor network performance and isolate failures

Troubleshoot problems using an organized, layered procedure

Describe the OSI model and the process of encapsulation


CCNA Discovery 3 – Introducing Routing and Switching 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 structured methodology and the OSI model


CCNA Discovery 4 – Designing and Supporting Computer 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


CCNA Discovery Course OutlineCh



Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise


1Introduction to Computers and

Applications The Internet and Its Uses Networking in the Enterprise Concepts of Network Design

2 Personal Computer Software ISP SupportEnterprise Network

InfrastructureGathering Information from

Clients

3 Connecting to the Network Planning a Network UpgradeAddressing in an Enterprise

NetworkImpact of Various Applications

on a Network Design

4Connecting to the Internet Using an Internet Service

Provider Planning the Address Structure

Routing in an Enterprise Network

IP Address Design Considerations

5 Network Addressing Configuring the ISR Implementing WAN Links Creating the Network Design

6 Network Services Routing Switching in an Enterprise

NetworkBuilding and Testing a

Prototype Network

7 Wireless Technology ISP Services Filtering Traffic Using Access

Control ListsSelecting Equipment and Planning for Installation

8 Basic Security ISP ResponsibilityTroubleshooting an Enterprise

NetworkUpgrading and Integrating an

Existing Network

9 Troubleshooting Your Network


CCNA Exploration

Accessing the WAN




CCNA Exploration

• Course Objectives

• Chapter Outlines


CCNA Exploration 1 – Network Fundamentals Course Objectives

Explain the importance of data networks and the Internet as a platform to support business communications and everyday tasks

Explain how communication occurs in data networks and the Internet Describe the devices and services that support communication across an

Internetwork Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications that occur

in data networks Explain the role of protocols in data network communications Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of

data networks Describe the protocols and services provided by the application layer in the OSI

model and describe how this layer operates in simple networks Analyze the operations and features of the OSI model transport layer protocols

and services


CCNA Exploration 1 – Course Objectives (Continued)

Analyze the operations and feature of the OSI model network layer protocols and services and explain the fundamental concepts of routing

Design, calculate, and apply an appropriate addressing scheme to fulfill 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, and operation Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices for a given

network requirement Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches Use Cisco CLI commands to perform basic router and switch configuration and

verification


CCNA Exploration 2 – Routing Protocols and Concepts: Course Objectives Describe the purpose, nature, and operations of a router Explain the critical role that routers play in enabling communication across 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 these protocols 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 routing protocols using Routing

Information Protocol (RIP) Describe the functions, characteristics, and operation of RIPv1


CCNA Exploration 2 – Course Objectives (Continued)

Compare and contrast classful and classless IP addressing Describe classful and classless routing behavior in routed networks Design and implement a classless IP addressing scheme for a given

network Demonstrate comprehensive RIPv1 configuration skills Apply basic RIPv2 configuration commands and evaluate classless routing

updates Describe the main features and operation of the Enhanced Interior

Gateway 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 Exploration Course OutlineCh Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts LAN Switching and Wireless Accessing the WAN

1Living, Learning, Working, and

Playing in a Network-Centric World Introduction to Routing and

Packet ForwardingEthernet Revisited

Managing Traffic: Access Control Lists (ACLs)

2Communications with Computer

Networks and the InternetStatic Routes

Switching Concepts: IOS and CDP

Addressing Hosts: NAT, DHCP, and IPv6 Basics

3 OSI Application Layer Introduction to Dynamic

Routing ProtocolsInside the Switch Security

4 OSI Transport Layer Distance Vector Routing

ProtocolsCampus Network Design

Introduction to WAN Technologies

5 OSI Network Layer and RoutingRIP v1: A Distance Vector, Classful Routing Protocol

Basic Switch ConfigurationWAN Devices and

Connections: CSU, Cable Modem, and DSL Modem

6 Addressing the Network - IPv4Classless Routing: VLSM and

CIDRVLANs & IP Telephony Basics

Connecting to the WAN: Leased Lines, Cable, and

DSL

7 OSI Data Link Layer Classless Routing Using RIPv2 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol PPP, PPPoE

8 OSI Physical LayerThe Routing Table: A Closer

LookTrunking and VTP Frame Relay

9 EthernetEIGRP: A Distance Vector, Classless Routing Protocol

Inter-VLAN Routing QoS Considerations

10 Planning and Cabling Your Network Link-State Routing ProtocolsWireless Networks and

MobilityTunneling Concepts & VPN

Basics

11Configuring and Testing Your

Network

Single Area OSPF: A Link State, Classless Routing

ProtocolCampus LANs

Capstone: Converged Networks



CCNA Exploration: Flexibility in Course Sequence



Accessing the WAN




Accessing the WAN




Accessing the WANLAN Switching and Wireless



Accessing the WAN


Equipment


CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration Equipment The minimum required equipment bundle is the same for CCNA

Discovery and CCNA Exploration.

The equipment list has been reduced from current CCNA requirements due to the enhanced simulation tools and flexibility that are built into the new curricula

A best practice guide on utilizing different equipment and classroom management scenarios will be published prior to product availability

Equipment required for current Academies migrating to new curricula:

2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys WRT300N is preferred; WRT54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent


New Academy Equipment

New Academy adopting CCNA Discovery 1-4 or CCNA Exploration 1-4:

Minimum required equipment bundle:–3 Cisco 1841 routers with Base IP IOS, 128 MB DRAM, 32 MB Flash

–3 2960 switches

–2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys WRT300N is preferred,

but WRT54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent

–Serial cables

In addition, a typical lab configuration includes the following:

–1 local Web server to host curriculum

–Desktop PCs

–Ethernet cables–Cable-making and cable-testing equipment


PC Requirements

1 Lab PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 server

2 Lab PCs or laptops (Win 2000 or Windows XP)


PC Requirements - RecommendedCurrent New

CPU Intel Pentium III or higher processor Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or equivalent/higher processor

Operating System*

Windows 2000 or Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP

RAM 128 MB Installed RAM 256 MB or better

Storage 100 MB of free disk space

Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Resolution 1024x768

Browsers Netscape 7.0x and 7.1, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 5.5 SP 2

Flash Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 or higher Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 or higher

Drivers Language fonts supporting Unicode encoding (for languages other than English)

Other Mouse, speakers, headphones, and sound card

Latest video card drivers and operating system updates

Sound Card and Speakers

Wireless Network Adapters

Note: Current version of Packet Tracer does not run in Native mode in MacOS or Linux. Windows Emulators are required


CCNA Discovery 1 – Networking for Home and Small Businesses: Lab Topology (Preliminary)

The 1841 Router simulates only the ISP connectivity, no student configuration of the 1841. Topology represents an ISP, with a small office and a home office customer. Multiple pods will be connected serially using the serial ports on the 1841.

Recommended six students per pod.

CCNA Discovery 1 Pod


CCNA Discovery 2 – Networking at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP: Lab Topology (Preliminary)

Students will configure RIPv2 routing in a three-router topology. There is no specific configuration of the 2960 switches, other than basic setup. Topology will be reconfigured during the course.

Recommended six to eight students per pod

CCNA Discovery 2 Pod


CCNA Discovery 3 and 4: Lab Topology (Preliminary)

CCNA Discovery 3: Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise and CCNA Discovery 4: Designing and Supporting Computer Networks, will use the same pod.

It represents a main enterprise site and two branch offices.

Recommended eight students per pod

CCNA Discovery 3 and 4 Pod


CCNA Exploration 1 – Network FundamentalsLab Topology (Preliminary)Network FundamentalsCCNA Exploration 1: Primary Hands-On Lab Pod

CCNA Exploration 1Secondary Lab PodCCNA Exploration Server


CCNA Exploration 2 – Routing Protocols and Concepts: Lab Topology (Preliminary)

Routing Protocols and ConceptsCCNA Exploration 2 : Hands-On Lab Pod


CCNA Exploration 3 – LAN Switching and Wireless: Lab Topology (Preliminary)

LAN Switching and WirelessCCNA Exploration 3 : Hands-On Lab Topology


CCNA Exploration 4 – Accessing the WANLab Topology (Preliminary)

Accessing the WANCCNA Exploration 4: Hands-On Lab Topology


CCNP v5


CCNP Certification coursesCourse Description

BSCI v3.0 (642-901)

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks

The course introduces Advanced Routing principles in implementing scalability for Cisco routers that are connected to LANs and WANs.

BCMSN v3.0 (642-812)

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks

The course introduces advanced multilayer switches in implementing a scalable topology based upon Cisco technologies

ISCW v1.0 (642-825)

Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks

An advanced course that introduces techniques and features enabling or enhancing WAN and remote access solutions.

ONT v1.0 (642-845)

Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks

The course include the new Cisco Intelligent Information Network (IIN) model and the Cisco Service-Oriented Network Architecture (SONA) as architectural frameworks for converged networks.


Behind the CCNP Certification changes

CCNP Cert Enhancements- Implement and support end-to-end IP Network Infrastructure and integrated advance technology solutions

- Apply Cisco ISR platform and technologies to implement variety of services and applications : Security Wireless LANs QoS VoIP


Behind the CCNP certification changes

Optimize Network for critical traffic and applications

Enable business solutions for maximum productivity

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CCNP - Before and After

Before After

BSCI v3.0Routing Protocols at

Campus Edge

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks

(BSCI)

~ 20% new contentISR, IPv6, Multicasting

CCNP1

BCMSN v3.0Campus Switch Networks

Wireless LAN

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched

Networks (BCMSN)

~ 20% new contentWireless LANs, VoIP,

Switch Security

CCNP3

ISCW v1.0Implementing

Secure Converged WANs

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks

(BCRAN)

>80% content changeBroadband and security

CCNP2

ONT v1.0Optimized Converged

Cisco Networks

Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting

(CIT)

Essentially a new courseQoS, VoIP, Wireless

Security

CCNP4


New CCNPv5.0 Academy Course Titles

Current Titles Version 5.0 Course TitlesCCNP 1: Advanced Routing

CCNP 2: Remote Access

CCNP 3: Multilayer Switching

CCNP 4: Network Troubleshooting

CCNP: Building Scaleable Internetworks

CCNP: Implementing Secured Converged Wide Area Networks

CCNP: Building Multilayered Switched Networks

CCNP: Optimizing Converged Networks

Note: Instructors have the flexibility to offer all four of the new CCNP courses in any order but the recommended teaching strategy is for students to complete Building Multilayered Switched Networks before Optimizing Converged Networks.


CCNP1 & 3 v5.0

CCNP: Building Scaleable Internetworks (former CCNP1) & CCNP: Building Multilayered Switched Networks (former CCNP3) including labs and assessments – available on the AC under new course shell.

The new courses were posted on the AC on January 8, 2007 as scheduled

The new CCNP1 & 3 v5.0 courses were “auto-enabled” for all CCNP academies

Instructors, trained in any version of CCNP1 & 3, were automatically “grandfather” – they are eligible to create and teach classes in the new CCNP1 & 3 v5.0 courses


CCNP2 & 4 v5.0

CCNP: Implementing Secured Converged Wide Area Networks (former CCNP2) & CCNP: Optimizing Converged Networks (former CCNP4) including labs and assessments – will be available on the AC under new course shell in June 2007.

The new CCNP2 & 4 v5.0 courses will be “auto-enabled” for all CCNP academies

Training for CCNP2 & 4 v5.0 will be required


Training Materials


CCNP1 & 3 v5.0 Training Materials

CCNP1 & 3 v5.0 Training Materials available on the AC under CCNP Instructors Discussion Forum

Materials Available

-Power Point presentations

-Scope and Sequence Documents for CCNP1 & 3

-“Delta” documents outlining the content which has been removed, added, or remained in the courses in the new CCNP1 & 3 v5.0

- All training materials will be posted on the AC


Equipment for the new CCNP v5.0

• The IOS for the new labs will be 12.4

• The wireless equipment requirements will include Cisco’s latest lightweight solutions, with wireless LAN controllers and accompanying lightweight access points (AP).

• VoIP equipment – will required a 2811 ISR router running VoIP image and Cisco IP Communicator (or IP phones )

• Academies that are currently purchasing new equipment are advised to purchase from the latest ISR series routers

• New CCNP equipment list is available; contact your Academy Program Technical Manager

• Updated (or “Delta”) Equipment list for existing CCNP Academies will be release with upgrade options to the existing equipment


Lab Content for the new CCNPv5.0 Courses

All labs will be developed using the ISR platform

All Labs for CCNP: Building Scaleable Internetworks and CCNP: Building Multilayer Switched Networks are re-developed.

New approach used in the lab development process – all labs will have a challenging components to increase the complexity

Some of the challenging labs will require a forth device (router or switch) to be included in the lab topology

Majority of the labs could be completed using NetLab


Instructor Training


CCNP1 & 3 v5.0 Instructor Training

For all existing CCNP1 & 3 Instructors

CCNP: Building Scalable Internetworks (former CCNP1 ) & CCNP: Building Multilayer Switched Networks (former CCNP 3)

Training on the new content for the courses is recommended but not required.

Technical update training on the new content will take place between during the 2007. Virtual course update sessions will also be available to cover the differences between the current CCNPv3.1 and and the final content in CCNP1 & 3 v5.0.

Contact your regional Technical Manager for training availability and schedule


CCNP2 & 4 v5.0 Instructor Training

For all existing CCNP2 & 4 Instructors

CCNP: Implementing Secure Converged Wide-area networks & CCNP: Optimizing Converged Networks

The training for the new courses will be required.

A full training on CCNP2 & 4 will be provided during the year to all CCNP instructors

Please contact your regional Technical Manager for more details and training schedules


CCNP v5.0 training for new instructors

For new CCNP instructors – a full training on the new CCNP v5.0 content will be required

Training opportunities for all CCNP courses will be provided by the CATCs during the year


CCNP Instructors Training for CEE

Virtual Regional Academy for CEE:

CEE CCNP Networked Academy - ID: 3023752

Certified Instructors:

Lucjan Hajder [email protected] Poland

Janusz Korniak [email protected] Poland

Razvan Rughinis [email protected] Romania

Luca Corcotoi [email protected] Romania

Evgeny Kiselev [email protected] Russia

Peter MESJAR [email protected] Slovakia

Igor Grellneth [email protected] Slovakia

Anatoliy Mysnyk [email protected] Ukraine


CCNP Instructors Training for CEE

Training Model and Costs

Bucharest

Curse offering: CCNP V5 module 1 and 3 – BDL training 5 weeks remote 1 week in person Costs: 600 Euro/instructor/course Accommodation: 30Eur/day (Breakfast included) Meals: 5 to 20 Eur/day Instructor: Luca Corcotoi – CCIE (written) Note: NetLab remote access during training available. All training sessions quality and evaluation performed by

Cisco SE Catalina Lehanceanu, CCIE, former NetAcad CATC instructor


CCNP Certification


Academy Extension of CCNP Exams

The last day for the public to take the old certification exams was 31 December 2006.

However, “zero-discount” vouchers (promo-code) are be available to identify Academy program students who are taking the retired exams between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2007.

Students to contact the Academy Support Desk after 1 January 2007 to request student vouchers.

Students can mix and match old and new cert exams to achieve CCNP certification

http://www.cisco.com/go/recertification


CCNP Prep Center http://www.cisco.com/go/prep-ccnp


What’s Next


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