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The Competence Centre with the Chamber of employees CSL and it’s adult
training center, the Luxembourg Lifelong Learning Center (LLLC), have decided
to collaborate on the development of the Cisco Networking Academy in Luxem-
WORLDWIDE bourg which offers a program of skills acquisition and professional develop-
SIMULATIONS
COMMUNITY ment for educational institutions and individuals around the world. The Cisco
Networking Academy offers lectures, online training materials, interactive tools,
and hands-on workshops to ensure candidates gain the knowledge and skills they
need to succeed in a technology-driven market.
SUPPORTS
FLEXIBLE
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INSTRUCTION
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Cisco Networking Academy
Cisco Networking Academy is an IT skills and professio-
nal development program for educational institutions and
individuals around the world. Since 1997, nearly 8 million
people have joined the Cisco Networking Academy. The
Innovate as Cisco Networking Academy offers lectures, online training
technology materials, interactive tools, and hands-on workshops to en-
experts sure participants gain the knowledge and skills they need
to succeed in a technology-driven market. Our candidates
and instructors appreciate how the different elements of a
Think course flexibly work together to succeed in their field.
like innovators
Become actors
of the change
of society
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Custom
assessement
tools
Scalable,
Cloud-based
Complete
learning
mangement
system Discounts
on industrail
certifications
A Global Platform
NetAcad.com is a globally accessible platform that sup-
ports the entire program worldwide. It is available in seven
languages and some courses are translated into 18 lan-
guages.
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The Networking Academy CERTIFICATION
SELF-PACED
Learning Portfolio
ALIGNED
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Exemples of common course progessions
Networking Professional : Course Progression
As major industries migrate their infrastructure to take full advantage of IoT, the role and skills required of a networ-
king professional are evolving and more vital than ever because the network connects everything.
Flexible pathways to promote problem solving globally A+ A+ Cisco Cisco Cisco
Certification Certification CCENT CCNA R&S CCNP R&S
• Learning progressions Flexibility to adapt • New Technologies
INTRO TO CCNA R&S CCNA R&S
INTRO IT IT CCNA R&S
CYBER- (ITN AND (SCAN AND
TO IOT ESSENTIALS ESSENTIALS (3 COURSES)
SECURITY RSE) CN)
CCNA R&S (1-2) CCNP
CCNA R&S
NETWORKING Intro to PT Networking Essentials R&S
Mobility Fundamentals (3-4) Computer Computer Networking Network Network
(1-3)
Technician Technician Technician Administrator Engineer
Introduction
SECURITY Cybersecurity Essentials CCNA Security
to Cybersecurity
IoT Connecting
Network Security Administrator : Course Progression
Introduction to loT Big Data & Analytics
& ANALYTICS Things As more people and things are connected to the network, security professionals are in high demand to develop and
implement security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats.
NDG Linux Un- IT Essentials
OS & IT NDG Linux I NDG Linux II
hatched NDG Linux Essentials A+ Cisco Cisco
Programming Essentials Certification CCENT CCNA Security
in C/C++ CPP : Advanced Programming
PROGRAMMING CCNA R&S (ITN AND RSE)
Programming Essentials in C++ INTRO TO
in C INTRO IT CCNA
CYBER-
TO IOT ESSENTIALS SECURITY
DIGITAL SECURITY
Get Connected CYBERSECURITY ESSENTIALS
LITERACY
Computer Networking Technician Network Security
Technician with Security Focus Administrator
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Exploratory Exploratory
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Introduction to IoT Introduction to Cybersecurity
Benefits Benefits
For candidates seeking an overview of trends, technologies, Learn how to protect your personal data and privacy online
and career opportunities in the Internet of Things. and in social media, and why more and more IT jobs require
cybersecurity awareness and understanding.
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Exploratory Exploratory
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Get Connected NDG Linux Unhatched
Benefits Benefits
Get Connected teaches basic communication and collabora- NDG Linux Unhatched eases learners into acquiring Linux
tion technologies, essential skills for career advancement in knowledge with a free online learning course.
today’s global workforce.
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Foundational Foundational
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IT Essentials Networking Essentials
Benefits Benefits
For candidates seeking career-oriented, entry-level hardware This course teaches the skills needed to obtain entry-le-
and software skills to prepare for technical support roles, this vel SOHO network installer jobs. It also helps candidates
course aligns with the CompTIA A+ certification. develop some of the skills needed to become network techni-
This course also serves as a foundation for CCNA-level cians, cable installers, and help desk technicians.
courses. Networking Essentials prepares candidates for continuing
with the CCNA R&S curriculum. Candidates studying other
non-IT fields would also find this course a useful introduction
to IT and networking.
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Foundational Foundational
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Cybersecurity Essentials NDG Linux Essentials
Benefits Benefits
This course is recommended for candidates planning to stu- Learn Linux OS, open source programming, and IoE skills to
dy any CCNA certification. It provides foundational security expand IT knowledge beyond networking. Aligns with the Li-
skills for entry-level networking and security roles. nux Professional Institute (LPI) Linux Essentials Professio-
nal Development Certificate.
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Foundational Foundational
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CLA: Programming Essentials in C CPA: Programming Essentials in C ++
Benefits Benefits
Learn the universal concepts of computer programming, as Builds the skills you need for entry-level programming career
well as the syntax, semantics and data types of the C lan- opportunities and to succeed in jobs related to software de-
guage needed for entry-level programming career opportu- velopment, network engineering and system administration.
nities. Aligns with CLA – C Programming Language Certified Aligns with CPA – C++ Certified Associate Programmer Cer-
Associate Certification. tification
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Foundational Foundational
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IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things IoT Fundamentals: Big Data & Analytics
Benefits Benefits
Candidates will develop the interdisciplinary skillsets re- The transformative element of any IoT system is the data that
quired to prototype an IoT solution for a specific business can be collected from it. Thus the ability to extract data and
case with a strong focus on the security considerations for using data analytics techniques to gain insights increases
emerging technologies. employability.
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Foundational Foundational
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Mobility Fundamentals PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python
Benefits
The PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python course teaches
you how to design, write, debug, and execute Python-coded
Benefits programs. No prior knowledge of programming is required.
The course starts with the basics and offers step-by-step gui-
Builds foundational wireless and mobility technology career
dance until you are able to solve more complex problems.
skills for current IT Essentials or CCNA R&S candidates inte-
rested in expanding their skills.
Learning Components
• 5 modules of interactive learning content
• More than 30 practical workshops
• Integrated online tool to follow the practical
Learning Components work and to train
• Six modules of multimedia content • Examinations by chapter and final exams
FEATURES
• Video recordings featuring Networking FEATURES
Academy instructors
• Activities that reinforce learning, including
Prerequisites : CCENT knowledge Prerequisites : None
Cisco Packet Tracer activities
Language : English (other on demand) Language : English (other on demand)
Course Delivery : Instructor-led or Self-paced • Assessments, including module quizzes Course Delivery : provided by an instructor
Estimated Time to Complete : 1.5 hours per module, • Certificates of completion for each module Estimated Time to Complete : 70 hours
total 9 hours Recommended Next Course : IoT Fundamentals,
Recommended Next Course : CCNA R&S Introduction to Networking Essentials, NDG Linux Essentials
Networks, CCNA R&S Routing and Switching Essentials
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CCNA Routing and Switching
Curriculum of 4 courses
Curriculum Overview
The 4 courses in the CCNA R&S curriculum help candidates
develop a comprehensive understanding of how networks
operate, from protocols and services to network manage-
ment, with an emphasis on hands on learning and essential
career skills like problem solving and collaboration.
Career Prep
Courses 1-2 align with the Cisco CCENT certification and
courses 3-4 align with the Cisco CCNA R&S certification.
Candidates gain the skills needed to become network admi-
nistrators, technicians, or managers.
Learning Components
FEATURES
• 4 courses: Introduction to Networks,
Routing and Switching Essentials,
Prerequisites: None
Scaling Networks, Connecting Networks IT essentials or equivalent
(Course overviews follow) knowledge prior to CCNA R&S is recommended
• Hands on labs and Cisco Packet Tracer Language: English (other on demand)
network simulation activities Course Delivery: Instructor-led
• Videos and activities to reinforce learning Estimated Time to Complete: 280 hours
CERTIFICATION
ALIGNED (4 courses, 4 x 70 hours)
• Quizzes and exams to measure learning
outcomes
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CCNA R&S: Introduction to Networks CCNA R&S: Routing and Switching Essentials
Benefits Benefits
By the end of the course, candidates will be able to build Candidates are ready to prepare for CCENT certification,
simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and skilled to apply for entry-level network technician jobs and
switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. able to move on to advanced certifications.
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CCNA R&S: Scaling Networks CCNA R&S: Connecting Networks
Benefits Benefits
Candidates learn how to configure and troubleshoot routers By the end of the course, candidates learn how to configure
and switches for advanced functionality and resolve com- and troubleshoot network devices and implement virtual pri-
mon issues with protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. vate networks and are ready to prepare for the CCNA R&S
certification.
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CCNA Security CCNA Cybersecurity Operations
Benefits Benefits
CCNA R&S candidates interested building security and data Participants acquire Associate level Skills in Cybersecurity, a
protection expertise for the Cisco CCNA Security career cer- growing field, and learn how to apply them. In addition, this
tification and jobs as network security specialists. training is aligned with the Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity Opera-
tions certification.
Learning Components
Interactive content, exams and questionnaires
Learning Components • 13 chapters
FEATURES FEATURES
• 11 chapters, quizzes, and chapter exams • 13 quizlets
• 13 Cisco Packet Tracer activities and one Packet Tracer • 54 interactive activities
Prerequisites : CCNA R&S Essentials Prerequisites : None
Practice Skills Based Assessment (SBA) • 45 hands-on workshops (including 27 on virtual machines)
(CCENT) Language : English (other on demand)
Language : English (other on demand) • 16 hands-on labs • 5 exercises on Packet Tracer Course Delivery : Instructor-led
Course Delivery : Instructor-led • One each: pre-test, certification practice exam, practice • Assessment Methods: Estimated Time to Complete : 70 hours
Estimated Time to Complete : 70 hours final, final exam and skills-based assessment skill-based assessment, mock exams (210-250 Recommended Next Course : CCNA Security
Recommended Next Course : CCNP R&S ROUTE SECFND; 210-255 OPSEC) and final exam
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CCNP Routing and Switching CPP: Advanced Programming in C
Curriculum of 3 courses
Curriculum Overview Course Overview
The three CCNP Routing and Switching courses provi- It prepares participants to perform intermediate to advanced
de a comprehensive overview of enterprise-level networ- level coding tasks, for example, to manipulate in C language
king concepts, including advanced routing, switching, and a variable number of parameters (<stdarg.h>), detailed I/O
troubleshooting. The curriculum integrates industry- rele- (<unistd.h>), memory and strings (<string.h>, etc.), processes
vant instructional approaches to help candidates prepare for and flows, floats and integers (<math.h>, <fenv.h>, <inttypes.
career opportunities. h>, etc.) and network interface.
Career Prep
Benefits
College candidates seeking hands-on practical experience,
Cisco CCNP R&S certification, and career skills in advanced When you discover programming in C, you develop the ba-
routing, switching, and troubleshooting. sics common to all programming languages. You learn to
consider and reflect on programming concepts in depth. The
course is aligned with the CPP - C Certified Professional Pro-
grammer certification.
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 Learning Components
FEATURES FEATURES
• Hands-on labs • 8 modules of interactive learning content
• Cisco Press textbooks • 18 practical workshops
Prerequisites: Prerequisites : CLA -
• Chapter exams and final exams • Questionnaires, chapters and final exams
CCNA R&S courses 1-4 Programming Essentials in C,
Language: English (other on demand) CLA certification or proof
Course Delivery: Instructor-led CERTIFICATION of equivalent knowledge
ALIGNED
Estimated Time to Complete: Language : English (other on demand)
210 hours (3 x 70 hours) Course Delivery : provided
by an instructor
Estimated Time to Complete : 70 hours
Recommended Next Course :
CCNP R&S, NDG Linux I
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CLP: Advanced Programming in C++ NDG Linux
Curriculum of 2 courses
Course Overview Curriculum Overview
Prepares candidates to accomplish coding tasks such as The NDG Linux curriculum, developed by Networking Acade-
C++ template mechanism, understanding and using proper- my partner NDG, is a 2-course series for aspiring Linux sys-
ty template classes and methods, and the C++ STL library tem administrators.
including solving common programming problems and the Candidates develop proficiency in performing maintenance
IO part. tasks on the command line, installing and configuring a com-
puter running Linux, and configuring basic networking, using
virtual machines running Linux.
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Competence Centre has access to the University high-end state-of-the-art facilities as well as to its
faculty, thus taking advantage of their expertise to ensure the quality of the training programmes.
Its main activities revolve around innovation and learning. Its mission is to constantly evolve and
develop, offer and manage adult training programmes in different areas focusing on the use of new
technologies and methodologies.
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