Cisco Networking Academy

NetAcad is a global learning program delivered through

a network of partnerships with government agencies,
social benefit organizations, and 9000 academies in
schools, universities, community centers, and prisons.

Courses are delivered through a cloud-based collaboration

platform with an emphasis on hands-on learning and career
prep for a growing number of networking technology jobs in
the Internet of Everything.

Program delivery is supported by hundreds of Academy

Support Centers and Instructor Training Centers.

NetAcad courses reach 1 million students each year.

5 million students have completed courses since 1997.
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 Courses developed by Cisco and partners Students attend courses at:
• ICT and networking expertise • Grade schools
• Delivered through global network of • Colleges and universities
partnerships • Community centers and prisons

Students prepare for:

Students gain critical skills: • Entry-level careers
• Technical • Technical certifications
• Entrepreneurship • Entrepreneurship
• 21st century career skills • Further education

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Impact since 1997

Countries Instructors worldwide

170 20,000
Students worldwide Online exams taken

5 Million 100 Million

Academies worldwide Course languages

9000 19

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 5

93% 4
Globally, IT Skills Gap Is Growing Faster Than Supply

of U.S. employers report a

gap between current and 1.21 Million

Millions
desired skills of IT staff 3

2.75 Million
1

0
2012 2013 2014 2015
Supply Gap
Source: CompTIA’s IT Skills Gap study

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 Source:empirica 2014

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With the IT and career skills
developed in Cisco Networking
Academy courses, students like
Veng Kanha earn 5 times the
average salary in Cambodia.

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 “NetAcad meant I got real
networking knowledge and Empowerment programs like Nina
experience so I could take on Weza at the African Women in ICT
an apprenticeship job while still (AWICT) center in Kenya equip
at the university. students with the skills and
experience needed to succeed.
This greatly improved my
technical skills and made me a “I had a job two weeks after
competent candidate in a job completing my internship.”
market dominated by men.” Janet Adhiambo Otieno
Customer Service Agent for Zuku and
Aleksandra Kaczmarek BPO Exec for Tech Brain BPO, Kenya
Support Engineer, Cisco, Poland

To help overcome barriers to The Cisco MYTecC (Mediterranean

employment in the tech field for Youth Technology Club) initiative
women in Sri Lanka, Kalhari brings together youth from the
Kaluarachchi, a Cisco Social Middle East and Africa.
Innovation Group program Students bridge cultural divides
manager, launched Women Rock during each weeklong training
IT; a Cisco TV series featuring program as they develop technical,
insights and advice from leadership, business, video editing,
successful women in IT. and teamwork skills.
Women Rocking IT in AsiaPac Watch MYTecC Video

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 Instructor Led

Courses that are opened and taught by an instructor, in a face-to-face classroom

setting, a blended classroom and distance-learning environment, or remotely.

Self Paced

Online, self-enroll courses that students complete at their own pace, at any point
in their career journey, sometimes within a set time frame.
Self-paced offerings include podcasts.

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 Instructor-led and self-paced courses offered in partnership with schools and organizations
around the world.

Topics include routing and switching, network configurations, and network security

Learning materials developed by NetAcad instructors in partnership with Cisco.

Community Community developed courses can be accessed by instructors who want to expose students
to essential technology concepts like cloud and collaboration.

Courses developed by partner organizations and offered to NetAcad students to help

Partners broaden their skills and improve career prospects.

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 Nov 2015

Networking & Technology

OS & IT Networking Security Technology Packet Tracer Internet of Everything Entrepreneurship

CCNA Routing Intro to IoE

Intro to Cisco Packet
Get Connected & Switching Voice Primer Summary Entrepreneurship
Cybersecurity Tracer (PT)
(1-4) PT Podcast

CCNP Routing Intro to

Packet Tracer Be Your
IT Essentials & Switching CCNA Security Cloud Primer the Internet of
Know How Own Boss
PT (1-3) PT PT Everything PT

NDG Linux Collaboration PT Mobile Smart Grid

Essentials Primer Android (German)

NDG Mobility
Introduction to Fundamentals PT Mobile iOS
Linux I Series PT

NDG
Introduction to
Linux II

Cisco Developed Course Community Developed Content Partner Developed Course Cisco Software Self-Enroll Option Podcast Certification Alignment Linux Certificate PT Packet Tracer Activities

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 Nov 2015

Networking & Technology

OS & IT Networking Security Technology Packet Tracer Internet of Everything Entrepreneurship

CCNA Routing Intro IoE

Intro to Cisco Packet
Get Connected & Switching Voice Primer Summary Entrepreneurship
Cybersecurity Tracer (PT)
(1-4) PT PT Podcast

CCNP Routing Introduction to

Packet Tracer the Internet of Be Your
IT Essentials & Switching CCNA Security Cloud Primer
Know How Everything PT Own Boss
PT (1-3) PT PT

NDG Linux Networking Collaboration PT Mobile Smart Grid

Essentials Fundamentals Primer Android (German)
PT

NDG Mobility IoE:

Introduction to Fundamentals PT Mobile iOS Connecting Data
Linux I Series PT

NDG IoE:
Introduction to Connecting People
Linux II & Process

IoE:
Connecting
Things

Cisco Developed Community Developed Partner Developed Cisco Software Planned EOLing Self-Enroll Option Podcast Certification Alignment Linux Certificate PT Packet Tracer Activities

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 Why OS & IT?
A basic understanding of computer operating systems and information technologies provides the Get Connected
foundational knowledge needed for students to connect to the Internet and understand how
systems and processes work together to power the Internet of Everything.
In partnership with NDG, we offer several courses on Linux, which is increasingly regarded as an IT Essentials
essential platform for application development. These courses teach the skills needed to fill a PT

growing number of jobs in the information and communication technology (ICT) field.
NDG Linux
Essentials

Career Prep
NDG
Courses range from Internet connectivity Introduction to
and social networking basics to teaching the Linux I
skills needed to gain career certifications as NDG
a support technician, system administrator, Introduction to
network technician, or Linux professional. Linux II

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Course Overview
Get Connected teaches the basic information Prerequisites: None
technology skills needed to compete in the Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese-BR
global workforce, with a focus on basic
communication and collaboration technologies. Course Delivery: Instructor led or self paced
Estimated Time to Complete: 30 hours
Students are introduced to the Internet and
experiment with various social networking sites. Recommended Next Course: IT Essentials

Career Prep
Non-IT students specifically, and anyone seeking to develop basic ICT and social networking skills,
which are essential for career advancement.

Learning Components
• 5 chapters
• Illustrations and narrations guide students through topics
• Videos and activities
• Quizzes

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Course Overview
IT Essentials covers the fundamentals Prerequisites: None
of computer hardware and software Languages: Arabic, Chinese-S, Chinese-T, Croatian, English,
and introduces advanced security and French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese,
networking concepts. Portuguese-Brazilian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish,
Ukrainian
Students learn how to assemble
computers and troubleshoot hardware Course Delivery: Instructor led
and software issues. Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours
Recommended Next Course: CCNA R&S Intro to Networks
Career Prep
Upper secondary and junior college students seeking career-oriented, entry-level hardware and software
skills to prepare for technical support roles. Aligns with the CompTIA A+ certification for IT support
technicians, administrators, and specialists.

Learning Components
• 12 chapters
• 180 hands-on labs and learning activities
• Cisco Packet Tracer, virtual laptop, and virtual desktop learning tools
• 12 chapter exams, 1 checkpoint exam, 1 skills review exam, 1 practice
final exam, 1 final exam, 1 skills-based assessment, and 2 practice
exams for CompTIA A+ certification

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Course Overview
The Linux Essentials course, developed by Prerequisites: None
NetAcad partner NDG, teaches students the Language: English
fundamentals of the Linux operating system
and command line and open source concepts. Course Delivery: Instructor led and Self-paced*
Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours
The Linux virtual machine is embedded in the
course; allowing students to experiment with *Fee: $39.95 USD for Self-paced only
Linux commands. Recommended Next Course: CCNA R&S
Introduction to Networks
Career Prep
Upper secondary school and junior college students interested in learning Linux OS, open source
programming, and IoE skills to expand IT knowledge beyond networking. Aligns with the Linux
Professional Institute (LPI) Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate.

Learning Components
• 16 chapters
• Built-in virtual machine to experiment with Linux commands
• 13 lab exercises
• Learner-directed activities
• Chapter exams, mid-term, and final exam

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Course Overview Prerequisites: None required, but NDG Linux
Essentials or equiv. knowledge recommended
The NDG Introduction to Linux I course, Language: English
developed by NetAcad partner NDG, teaches
Course Delivery: Instructor led* and Self-paced*
students the Linux skills required to prepare for
the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 first Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours
certification exam or the CompTIA Linux+ *Fee: $39.95 USD per learner.
powered by LPI first certification exam.
Recommended Next Course: NDG Intro to Linux II

Career Prep
Aligns with the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 and CompTIA Linux+ powered by LPI first exam.
NDG Introduction to Linux I

Learning Components
• 27 chapters
• Built-in virtual machine to experiment with Linux commands
• 24 lab exercises
• Learner-directed activities
• Chapter exams, mid-term, and final exam

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Course Overview Prerequisites: None
The NDG Introduction to Linux II course, Language: English
developed by NetAcad partner NDG, teaches
Course Delivery: Instructor led* and Self-paced*
students the Linux skills required to prepare for
the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 second Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours
certification exam or the CompTIA Linux+ *Fee: $39.95 USD per learner
powered by LPI second certification exam.
Recommended Next Course: CCNA R&S Intro to
Networks

Career Prep
Aligns with the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 and CompTIA Linux+ powered by LPI second exam.
NDG Introduction to Linux II

Learning Components
• 19 chapters
• Built-in virtual machine to experiment with Linux commands
• 19 lab exercises
• Learner-directed activities
• Chapter exams, mid-term, and final exam

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 Why Networking?
As our world becomes increasingly reliant on computer networks and networking technologies,
there’s a growing need for professionals who can design, build, manage, and secure networks.
CCNA Routing
Our networking courses introduce students to a range of topics, from routing protocols and network & Switching
applications to network services and configurations. The courses emphasize hands-on learning (1-4) PT

and troubleshooting.
CCNP Routing
& Switching
(1-3)

Career Prep
Networking
Our networking courses align with globally Essentials
PT
recognized career certifications including
Cisco CCENT, CCNA R&S, and CCNP R&S.
Students learn how to become network
administrators and network managers.

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Curriculum Overview
The 4 courses in the CCNA R&S Prerequisites: IT Essentials or equivalent knowledge
curriculum help students develop a
Languages: Arabic, Chinese-Simplified, English, French,
comprehensive understanding of how
Japanese, Portuguese-Brazilian, Russian, Spanish
networks operate, from protocols and
(courses 1 and 2 also available in German, Hungarian,
services to network management, with an
and Turkish; course 1 also available in Romanian)
emphasis on hands-on learning and
essential career skills like problem solving Course Delivery: Instructor led
and collaboration. Estimated Time to Complete: 280 hours
Recommended Next Course: CCNA Security or CCNP
Career Prep
Courses 1-2 align with the Cisco CCENT certification and courses 3-4 align with the Cisco CCNA R&S
certification. Students gain the skills needed to become network administrators, technicians, or managers.

Course assessments Learning Components

are analyzed and
refreshed each • 4 courses: Introduction to Networks, Routing and Switching Essentials,
quarter Scaling Networks, Connecting Network
• Hands-on labs and Cisco Packet Tracer network simulation activities
Assessments are
automatically scored • Videos and activities to reinforce learning
and recorded in the • Quizzes and exams to measure learning outcomes
Gradebook

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Course Overview Prerequisites: IT Essentials or equivalent knowledge
The first course in the Cisco CCNA Routing Languages: Arabic, Chinese-Simplified, Croatian,
and Switching curriculum teaches students English, French, German, Hungarian, Japanese,
about the architecture, structure, functions Portuguese-Brazilian, Polish, Romanian, Russian,
and components of the Internet and other Spanish, Turkish
computer networks.
Course Delivery: Instructor led
Students gain an essential foundational
understanding of how networks operate. Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours
Recommended Next Course: CCNA R&S Routing &
Career Prep Switching Essentials
Secondary school through university students seeking skills for entry-level networking jobs or more
specialized ICT training.

Learning Components
• 11 chapters
• 33 hands-on labs and 1 hands-on skills assessment
• Pre-test, 11 chapter quizzes, 2 sectional quizzes,
11 chapter exams, and 1 final exam
• 2 Cisco Packet Tracer Skills Based Assessments

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Course Overview
The second course in the CCNA Routing Prerequisites: CCNA R&S: Introduction to Networks
and Switching curriculum describes the Languages: Arabic, Chinese-Simplified, English, French,
architecture, components, and operations German, Hungarian, Japanese, Portuguese-Brazilian,
of routers and switches in a small Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
network. Course Delivery: Instructor led
Students learn how to configure a router Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours
and a switch for basic functionality
Recommended Next Course: CCNA R&S Scaling
Networks or CCNA Security
Career Prep
Secondary school through university students seeking Cisco CCENT certification and skills for entry-level
network technician jobs.

Learning Components
• 11 chapters
• 33 hands-on labs and 1 hands-on skills assessment
• Pre-test, 11 chapter quizzes, 11 chapter exams, 2 sectional quizzes,
and 1 final exam
• 3 Cisco Packet Tracer Skills Based Assessments

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Course Overview
The third course in the CCNA Routing and Prerequisites: CCNA R&S: Routing & Switching Essentials
Switching curriculum describes the Languages: Arabic, Chinese-Simplified, English, French,
architecture and operations of routers and Japanese, Portuguese-Brazilian, Russian, Spanish
switches in large, complex networks.
Course Delivery: Instructor led
Students learn how to configure and
Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours
troubleshoot routing and switching
technologies and protocols. Recommended Next Course: CCNA R&S Connecting
Networks
Career Prep
Junior college and university students seeking skills for entry-level network administration jobs or more
specialized ICT training

Learning Components
• 9 chapters
• 19 hands-on labs and 2 hands-on skills assessments
• Pre-test, 9 chapter quizzes, 9 chapter exams, 2 sectional
quizzes, and 1 final exam
• 2 Cisco Packet Tracer Skills Based Assessments

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Course Overview
The fourth and final course in the CCNA Prerequisites: CCNA R&S: Scaling Networks
Routing and Switching curriculum covers the Languages: Arabic, Chinese-Simplified, English, French,
WAN technologies and network services Japanese, Portuguese-Brazilian, Russian, Spanish
employed by converged applications in a
complex network. Course Delivery: Instructor led

Students learn how to configure and Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours

troubleshoot network devices and Recommended Next Course: CCNA Security or CCNP
implement virtual private networks. R&S ROUTE

Career Prep
Junior college and university students seeking Cisco CCNA R&S certification and skills for entry-level
network administration jobs

Learning Components
• 9 chapters
• 12 hands-on labs and 1 hands-on skills assessment
• Pre-test, 9 chapter quizzes, 9 chapter exams, 2 sectional quizzes, and
1 final exam
• 2 Cisco Packet Tracer Skills Based Assessments

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Course Overview
The three CCNP Routing & Switching courses
provide a comprehensive overview of enterprise- Prerequisites: CCNA R&S courses 1 - 4
level networking concepts, including advanced Languages: English
routing, switching, and troubleshooting.
Course Delivery: Instructor led, textbook based
The curriculum integrates industry-relevant Estimated Time to Complete: 210 hours
instructional approaches to help students
prepare for career opportunities.

Career Prep
College students seeking hands-on practical experience, Cisco CCNP R&S certification, and career
skills in advanced routing, switching, and troubleshooting.

Learning Components
• 3 courses: CCNP R&S ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing, CCNP R&S
SWITCH: Implementing IP Switched Networks, and CCNP R&S TSHOOT:
Troubleshooting and Maintaining IP Networks
• Hands-on labs
• Cisco Press textbooks
• Chapter exams and final exams

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 Why Security?

The demand for security experts has grown three times faster than the demand for other
information and communication technology professionals.
Our security courses equip students with the skills needed to protect networks from those with
malicious intent to help ensure the integrity and availability of data and services. Intro to
Cybersecurity

Career Prep CCNA Security

PT
Our security courses teach the core
concepts and skills needed to secure and
protect computer networks and explore
career opportunities.
CCNA Security aligns with the Cisco CCNA
Security certification.

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Course Overview
Introduction to Cybersecurity covers trends Prerequisites: None
and career opportunities in the growing Languages: English
field of computer network security
Course Delivery: Instructor led or self paced
It features presentations and panel Estimated Time to Complete: 15 hours
discussions delivered by cybersecurity
professionals and industry experts. Recommended Next Course: CCNA R&S Introduction
to Networks

Career Prep
Upper secondary and junior college students interested in learning about trends, certifications, and career
opportunities in the cybersecurity field.

Learning Components
• 8 modules
• Video presentations and panel discussions
• Activities that reinforce learning
• Pre-test, 8 quizzes, and final exam
• Links to related resources

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Course Overview
CCNA Security introduces the core security Prerequisites: CCNA R&S: Routing and Switching
concepts and skills needed to troubleshoot Essentials or equivalent knowledge
and monitor computer networks and help
Languages: English
ensure the integrity of devices and data.
Course Delivery: Instructor led
It emphasizes the practical application of
the skills needed to design, implement, and Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours
manage network security systems Recommended Next Course: CCNP

Career Prep
CCNA R&S students interested building security and data protection expertise for the Cisco CCNA
Security career certification and jobs as network security specialists.

Learning Components
• 11 chapters, quizzes, and chapter exams
• 13 Cisco® Packet Tracer activities and one Packet Tracer Practice Skills Based
Assessment (SBA)
• 16 hands-on labs
• One each: pre-test, certification practice exam, practice final, final exam and skills-
based assessment

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 Why Technology?

Our Technology content is developed by a community of NetAcad instructors and covers concepts
related to computer networks, such as cloud computing and wireless technologies. Voice Primer
PT
Instructors may use these learning materials to create courses for students.
Cloud Primer

Career Prep Collaboration

Primer

These learning resources are designed to

expand knowledge of networking-related Mobility
Fundamentals
technologies and provide an overview of Series PT
technologies students may encounter in
their careers.

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 Voice Primer Cloud Primer Collaboration Primer
Supplemental learning content developed by NetAcad instructors that provides a foundational overview of
essential information and communication technologies. Can be used to create and teach courses.

Topics Covered Topics Covered Topics Covered

Common voice terminology and concepts Cloud computing and underlying technologies in Fundamentals of telephony and collaboration
consolidation, virtualization, and automation Implementing Voice over IP technologies on routers
Advantages of voice over IP (VoIP) systems
Benefits of cloud computing technologies Mobile apps and Cisco TelePresence

Learning Components Learning Components Learning Components

• Cisco Packet Tracer lab to configure Cisco • Videos • Multimedia
Unified Communications Manager Express • Case studies • Labs
• 2 modules with instructional slides and labs • Instructional slides • Formative assessments
• Links to additional resources
Prerequisites: CCNA R&S ITN and RSE (CCENT) Prerequisites: CCNA R&S ITN and RSE (CCENT) Prerequisites: CCNA R&S ITN and RSE (CCENT)
Languages: English Languages: English Languages: English
Estimated Time to Complete: 8 hours Estimated Time to Complete: 40 hours Estimated Time to Complete: 60 hours

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Series Overview
Starting with Wireless Technology Standards, Prerequisites: IT Essentials or CCNA R&S 1-2
the Mobility Fundamentals series teaches Languages: English
students about wireless and mobility
technologies in the Internet of Everything. Course Delivery: Self paced
Estimated Time to Complete: 1.5 hour (each course)
Topics covered in these instructor-developed
courses include wireless LAN design and Recommended Next Course: Mobility Fundamentals
mobility applications. Series: Wireless LAN Networks (next in the Mobility
Series)
Career Prep
Builds foundational wireless and mobility technology career skills for current IT Essentials or CCNA R&S
students interested in learning more about the Internet of Everything.

Learning Components
• Several modules of multimedia content
• Video recordings featuring NetAcad instructors
• Activities that reinforce learning, including Cisco Packet Tracer activities
• Assessments, including module quizzes
• Certificates of completion for each module

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 Why Packet Tracer?
The Cisco Packet Tracer simulation tool allows students to experiment with network behavior in a
virtual environment. It supplements physical networking equipment by allowing students to create
virtual networks with unlimited devices; encouraging practice, discovery, and troubleshooting.
Cisco Packet
As an integral part of the NetAcad learning experience, Packet Tracer provides simulation, Tracer (PT)
visualization, authoring, assessment, and collaboration capabilities and facilitates the teaching
and learning of complex technology concepts.
Packet Tracer
Know How
PT

Career Prep
PT Mobile
The Packet Tracer simulation-based Android
learning environment promotes the
development of essential career skills
ranging from teamwork and critical PT Mobile iOS

thinking to creative problem solving.

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Packet Tracer 101 Learning Components
As the first of the Packet Tracer Know How series of • 3 chapters
community developed courses, Packet Tracer 101 is • Files and demos
designed for new users of Packet Tracer for self-study • 1 hands-on learning activity
and familiarization with the tool. • 1 quiz

Topics covered:
Prerequisites: None
• The navigation of main user interfaces
Languages: English
• Difference between logical views and physical views
Course Delivery: Self-Paced
• How to build a simple network topology
• How to complete a Packet Tracer activity Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour

Series Overview
The Packet Tracer Know How Series
introduces tips and best practices to help
instructors and students use Cisco Packet
Tracer as an effective and engaging learning
and assessment tool.

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 Intro IoE
Why IoE? Summary
Podcast
As the number of networked connections between people, processes, data, and things grows
exponentially, it’s essential to understand the technologies that enable the Internet of Everything Introduction to
(IoE), and how increased connectivity creates new opportunities to excel and improve business the Internet of
Everything PT
processes, and address some of the world’s greatest challenges.
These courses broaden students’ thinking beyond core networking and technology concepts. Smart Grid
(German)

IoE:
Career Prep Connecting Data

Students explore the technologies that

IoE:
underpin the IoE and learn about millions of Connecting People
career opportunities that are emerging from & Process

data centers, cloud computing, big data, IoE:

and the Internet of Things. Connecting
Things

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Series Overview
This podcast series provides an introduction Prerequisites: None
to the future of the Internet, where a network
Languages: English
foundation connects billions of things and
trillions of gigabytes of data, enhancing our Delivery Method: mp3 files
decision making and daily interactions. Estimated Time to Complete: 2.5 hours
It can be used to prepare for the Introduction Recommended Next Course: Introduction to the
to the Internet of Everything course. Internet of Everything

Career Prep
Anyone seeking to develop a broad understanding of trends, technologies, and career opportunities
in the Internet of Everything.

Learning Components

• 5 modules featuring a panel of IoE experts

• Links to related resources
• Downloadable mp3 files

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Course Overview
The Introduction to the Internet of Prerequisites: None
Everything (Intro to IoE) course introduces Languages: Chinese-Simplified & Traditional,
learners to the technologies that support the English, French, Japanese, Portuguese-BR,
IoE, and the career and social opportunities Russian, Spanish
created by the growing number of
networked connections between people, Course Delivery: Instructor led or self paced
processes, data, and things. Estimated Time to Complete: 20 hours
Recommended Next Course: IT Essentials or
Career Prep CCNA R&S Introduction to Networks
Secondary school through university students seeking an overview of trends, technologies, and career
opportunities in the Internet of Everything.

Learning Components
• 5 modules of interactive content featuring IoE experts
• Activities, videos, and simulations to enhance the
learning experience
• Pre-test, module quizzes, and a final exam

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Overview
Smart Grid presents the necessary devices and Prerequisites: None, basic competence in electrical
their function used in a smart gird home system. engineering recommended
The course discusses connecting smart meters Languages: German
with a home area network (HAN), integrating
smart meter gateways in a wide area network Course Delivery: Instructor Led
(WAN), and installation procedures and security Estimated Time to Complete: 80 hours
aspects based on German technical regulations.
Recommended Next Course: CCNA R&S

Career Prep
Builds foundational smart grid career skills for current employees in electrical installation and those in
initial vocational education and training for a career in electrical installation and electrical engineering.

Learning Components
• Several modules of multimedia content
• Activities that reinforce learning
• Cisco Packet Tracer activities (under construction)
• Assessments, including module quizzes

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 Why Entrepreneurship?
In addition to technology skills, business owners and professionals need entrepreneurial skills
such as creative thinking, communication, business management, and problem solving skills.
Our Entrepreneurship offerings help students develop essential skills to successfully launch new
ventures or excel within team environments.
They broaden students’ thinking beyond core networking and technology concepts. Entrepreneurship

Be Your
Own Boss
Career Prep
Our Entrepreneurship courses help students
develop an entrepreneurial mindset and
cultivate the habits and skills needed for
success in the Internet of Everything.

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Course Overview
Entrepreneurship supplements the ICT skills Prerequisites: None
gained in CCNA R&S curriculum by teaching Languages: Arabic, Chinese-Traditional and
business and financial skills, behaviors, and Simplified, English, and Spanish
attitudes, to help students develop an
entrepreneurial mindset. Course Delivery: Self paced or instructor led
Estimated Time to Complete: 15 hours
Students learn by completing a series of
interactive case studies. Recommended Next Course: CCNA R&S ITN

Career Prep
High school through college students seeking to supplement ICT expertise with entrepreneurial
thinking, business development, and financial management skills.

Learning Components
• 7 modules
• Modules feature interactive case studies and videos that reinforce
business management skills
• Quizzes for each module
• Discussion board

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Course Overview
The Be Your Own Boss Technopreneur Series Prerequisites: None
provides the guidelines, insights, and advice Languages: English
needed to launch successful tech ventures.
Course Delivery: Self paced
The series features video presentations by
Estimated Time to Complete: 8 hours
entrepreneurs from around the world who share
lessons learned along their journeys to success. Recommended Next Course: Entrepreneurship

Career Prep
Technology students interested in developing the entrepreneurial skills and habits needed to launch
and grow a successful technology business.

Learning Components
• 8 modules
• Technopreneurs sharing personal success stories in
video format
• Quizzes and surveys for each module

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 Nov 2015

CCNP Routing
Advanced

& Switching
1-3

CCNA Routing
& Switching CCNA Security
(3-4) Mobility
Fundamentals
NDG CCNA Routing Series
Introduction to & Switching
Linux I & II (1-2)

IoE: CD, Smart Grid

CP&P, CT (German)
Networking
Fundamentals Intro to Intro to
NDG Linux Entrepreneurship
IT Essentials Cybersecurity the Internet of
Essentials
Everything (IoE)
Entry-level

Intro to IoE
Get Connected Packet Tracer Be Your
Summary
Know How Own Boss
Podcast

Technology & Entrepreneurship

OS & IT Networking Security Internet of Everything
Packet Tracer

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 Government Public Benefit

Education Business

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• Interactive content and learning tools

• Discounts on equipment and certification exams

• Instructor training, online communities, and

professional development

• Online teaching resources and gradebooks

• Formative and summative assessments that provide

immediate, detailed feedback

• Global Support Desk and network of Academy

Support Centers

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 Interactive online courses measure student comprehension
Instant Feedback with quizzes and activities, and provide detailed feedback

Integrates virtual worlds, scoring and competitions

Gaming (Cisco Aspire)

Extend student practice beyond physical

Simulations lab equipment (Cisco Packet Tracer)

Real world projects to practice business,

Case Studies financial, and career century skills
(Entrepreneurship)

Learning outside the classroom on

Social Media NetSpace, Facebook and Twitter

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