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November 2021
Prepare the
workforce of the Networking Programmable
Infrastructure
Cybersecurity

future Gain hands-on, relevant


networking skills
Learn programming,
infrastructure automation,
and Internet of Things
Learn to secure and
defend networks

Leading-edge curriculum
designed to educate students
for jobs of today and tomorrow OS & IT Programming Practice
Learn to code in Interactive tools and
Essential skills for the
languages like Python, experiences build mastery,
digital world
C, or C++ not just knowledge
Types of Course Offerings
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Courses Courses Offerings

Easy starting points to explore Equip students with real job Extend your teaching with
opportunities in technology skills for entry-level positions courses from Networking
Academy partners
ü No prerequisites ü Aligned to industry-valued
certifications ü Aligned to industry-valued
ü No cost certifications
ü Typically instructor-led and
ü Typically self—paced 70 hours of instruction time ü Some self-paced courses
ü Between 8-30 hours ü Integrated hands-on practice ü Some instructor-led courses
and interactive experiences for 70 hours of instruction time

Learning tools, hands-on labs, and interactive experiences are


Practice integrated into courses to build skills, not just knowledge
In This Catalog Easy navigation by
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may require that your institution
receive support from an Academy
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Some courses require
accreditation or instructor training
to ensure quality learning
outcomes for your students.

Physical Equipment Required:


Lab equipment may be required
depending on the course.

Discount Availability: Discounts are


available for select certification
exams, for individuals meeting
eligibility criteria.

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Explore Career
Introduction to exciting opportunities Preparation for entry level positions.
in technology.

IT Essentials Cybersecurity Essentials


Get Connected
Digital Essentials NDG Linux Essentials PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python
Networking Essentials Hackathon Playbook (Design Thinking)
Introduction to Packet Tracer

NDG Linux Unhatched Programmable


Networking Cybersecurity
Introduction to Cybersecurity Infrastructure
CCNA: Infrastructure Automation: CyberOps Associate
Introduction to IoT Introduction to Networks (ITN) DevNet Associate Network Security
Switching, Routing, & Workshop: Experimenting with REST APIs
Entrepreneurship Wireless Essentials (SRWE) IoT Security
Workshop: Model-Driven Programmability
Enterprise Networking, Security
& Automation (ENSA) Cloud Security
CCNP Enterprise: Internet of Things:
Core Networking (ENCOR) IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things
Advanced Routing (ENARSI) IoT Fundamentals: Big Data & Analytics

Practice
Increase mastery with hands-on
Packet Tracer Gaming
Prototyping
Lab
Virtual
Labs
Assessments
Physical
Equipment
tools & experiences

JavaScript Essentials 1 (JSE)


Complementary Offerings NDG Linux I
NDG Linux II CLA: Programming Essentials in C
Additional offerings available from Partners. NDG NETLAB+ CLP: Advanced Programming in C
NDG CyberOps Lab CPA: Programming Essentials in C++
CPP: Advanced Programming in C++
Aligns to Instructor Training Required Self-paced ASC Alignment Required © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco Public
Certification/Certificate
Networking

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Networking Essentials Networking

Course Overview Course Details


Networking Essentials teaches networking
based on environments students may Target Audience: High school, secondary and 2-
year college vocational students, college and
encounter in daily life, including small office
university students studying IT and non-IT fields,
and home office networking. This course career changers
provides an engaging, self-paced learning
experience using Packet Tracer simulation, Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours
interactive activities, and learning with your Prerequisites: None
own devices at home.
Course Delivery: Self-Paced, Instructor-led
Benefits Learning Component Highlights:
Develop a foundational understanding of ü 20 modules and 19 practice labs
the high-level network architecture and ü 24 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
how a network operates. ü 130+ interactive activities, videos, & quizzes
ü 5 module exams
Requirements & Resources
ü 1 final exam and 1 skills assessment ASC Alignment Required: No
Prepare for Careers

(Instructor-led only) • Instructor Training Required: Optional
ü For developers, cybersecurity, business • Physical Equipment Required: No (uses Packet
Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion,
analysts, or other professionals: gain Tracer and devices you already have at home)
Digital Badge (Instructor-led only)
essential networking knowledge • Voucher Availability: Not Applicable
ü For students: a launching point for many Recommended Next Course:
CCNA: Introduction to Networks (ITN),
career pathways, from cybersecurity to
Cybersecurity Essentials, or DevNet Associate
software to business and more
Practice with
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Cisco Packet Tracer
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CCNA: Introduction to Networking (ITN) Networking

Course Overview Course Details


The first course in the CCNA curriculum
Target Audience: Secondary vocational
introduces the architectures, models, protocols,
students, 2-year and 4-year college students in
and networking elements that connect users, Networking or Engineering programs
devices, applications and data through the
Internet and across modern computer networks Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours
- including IP addressing and Ethernet
Prerequisites: None
fundamentals.
Course Delivery: Instructor-led
Benefits Learning Component Highlights:
Learn to build simple local area networks (LAN) ü 17 modules and 24 practice labs
that integrate IP addressing schemes, ü 31 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
foundational network security, and perform ü 120+ interactive activities, videos, & quizzes
basic configurations for routers and switches. ü 1 final exam
Requirements & Resources
Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion, • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
Prepare for Careers Letter of Merit, Digital Badge • Instructor Training Required: Yes
ü Develop skills for entry-level networking jobs Recommended Next Course: • Physical Equipment Required: Yes*
ü Prepare for CCNA certification exam CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Fulfill prerequisites to pursue more
Essentials (SRWE)
specialized networking skills *Includes Distance Learning option with
Packet Tracer if lab equipment is not available

Certification Aligned
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CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Networking
Essentials (SRWE)
Course Overview Course Details
The second course in the CCNA curriculum
Target Audience: Secondary vocational
focuses on switching technologies and router
students, 2-year and 4-year college students in
operations that support small-to-medium Networking or Engineering programs
business networks and includes wireless local
area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours

Prerequisites: None
Benefits
Students learn key switching and routing Course Delivery: Instructor-led
concepts. They can perform basic network
Learning Component Highlights:
configuration and troubleshooting, identify and ü 16 modules and 14 practice labs
mitigate local area network (LAN) security ü 31 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
threats, and configure and secure a basic ü 70+ interactive activities, videos, & quizzes
WLAN. ü 1 final exam
Requirements & Resources
Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion, • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
Prepare for Careers Letter of Merit, Digital Badge • Instructor Training Required: Yes
ü Develop skills for entry-level networking jobs Recommended Next Course: • Physical Equipment Required: Yes*
ü Prepare for CCNA certification exam CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Fulfill prerequisites to pursue more
Automation (ENSA)
specialized networking skills *Includes Distance Learning option with
Packet Tracer if lab equipment is not available

Certification Aligned
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CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, Networking
and Automation (ENSA)
Course Overview Course Details
The final course in the CCNA series covers the
Target Audience: Secondary vocational
architecture, security, and operation of an
students, 2-year and 4-year college students in
enterprise network, along with introducing the Networking or Engineering programs
new ways in which network engineers interact
with programmable infrastructure. Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours

Prerequisites: None
Benefits
Gain skills to configure and troubleshoot Course Delivery: Instructor-led
enterprise networks, learn to identify and
Learning Component Highlights:
protect against cybersecurity threats, and ü 14 modules and 12 practice labs
discover key concepts of software-defined ü 29 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
networking, including controller-based ü 100+ interactive activities, videos, & quizzes
architectures and application programming ü 1 practice certification exam
Requirements & Resources
interfaces (APIs).
Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion, • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
Letter of Merit, Digital Badge • Instructor Training Required: Yes
Prepare for Careers • Physical Equipment Required: Yes*
Recommended Next Course:
ü Develop skills for entry-level networking jobs CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking (ENCOR) • Discount Availability: Yes
ü Prepare for CCNA certification exam
ü Fulfill prerequisites to pursue more *Includes Distance Learning option with
specialized networking skills Packet Tracer if lab equipment is not available

Certification Aligned
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CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking Networking
(ENCOR)
Course Overview Course Details
This first course in the 2-course CCNP
Target Audience: Secondary vocational
Enterprise series covers switching, routing,
students, 2-year and 4-year college students in
wireless, and related security topics, along with Networking or Engineering programs
the technologies that support software-defined,
programmable networks. Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours

Recommended Preparation: CCNA or equivalent


Benefits
Gain practical, hands-on experience and skills Course Delivery: Instructor-led
needed to configure, operate and troubleshoot
Learning Component Highlights:
large scale enterprise networks. ü 29 chapters and 41 practice labs
ü 24 Cisco Packet Tracer activities (optional)
Prepare for Careers ü 35+ interactive activities, videos, & quizzes

ü Develop skills for professional-level


ü 1 practice certification exam
Requirements & Resources
networking roles Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion, • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
Letter of Merit, Digital Badge Instructor Training Required: Yes
ü Prepare for the Cisco Enterprise Network •

Core Technologies exam (350-401 ENCOR) Recommended Next Course: • Physical Equipment Required: Yes
to earn an Enterprise Core Specialist CCNP Enterprise: Advance Routing (ENARSI) • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
certification
ü Completion of both CCNP Enterprise courses
prepares for CCNP Enterprise certification

Certification Aligned
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CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing Networking
(ENARSI)
Course Overview Course Details
This second of the 2-course CCNP Enterprise
Target Audience: Secondary vocational
series focuses on implementation and
students, 2-year and 4-year college students in
troubleshooting of advanced routing and Networking or Engineering programs
redistribution for OSPF, EIGRP and BGP along
with VPN technologies, infrastructure security Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours
and management tools used in Enterprise
Recommended Preparation: ENCOR or
networks. equivalent

Benefits Course Delivery: Instructor-led


Gain practical, hands-on experience and skills Learning Component Highlights:
needed to configure, operate and troubleshoot ü 23 chapters and 40 practice labs
large scale enterprise networks. ü 20 Cisco Packet Tracer activities (optional)
ü 25+ videos & quizzes, 2 Skills Assessments
ü 1 practice certification exam
Requirements & Resources
Prepare for Careers • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
ü Develop skills for professional-level Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion, • Instructor Training Required: Yes
Letter of Merit, Digital Badge
networking roles • Physical Equipment Required: Yes
ü Prepare for Cisco Enterprise Advanced Recommended Next Course: • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
Routing & Services exam (300-410 ENARSI) Broaden your skills with DevNet Associate,
to earn a CCNP Specialist certification CyberOps Associate, Python, or Emerging
Technologies Workshops
ü Completion of both CCNP Enterprise courses
prepares for CCNP Enterprise certification
Certification Aligned
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Operating Systems &
Information Technology
Get Connected OS & IT

Course Overview Course Details


Get Connected students are introduced to the
Target Audience: Secondary and general
Internet and experiment with various social
audience new to IT
networking sites. Talking characters and devices
make this course a user-friendly environment Estimated Time to Completion: 30 hours
for an audience new to Information Technology
(IT). Prerequisites: None

Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced


Benefits
Learning Component Highlights:
The digital world is upon us both personally and
ü 5 chapters
professionally. Gain essential skills like basic ü Illustrations and narrations guide students
computer skills, such as how to use a computer, through topics
connect devices, and access search, email, and ü Interactive activities, videos, & quizzes
social media. Requirements & Resources
Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion
• ASC Alignment Required: No
Explore Opportunities in • Instructor Training Required: No
Recommended Next Course:
Technology IT Essentials • Physical Equipment Required: No
ü Develop your digital basics • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Start exploring the many career possibilities
these skills can open up for you

Career Advice
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Tips for getting started in your career
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IT Essentials OS & IT

Course Overview Course Details


IT Essentials covers fundamental computer and
Target Audience: Secondary and 2-year college
career skills for entry-level IT jobs. Students
vocational students
apply skills and procedures to install, configure,
and troubleshoot computers, mobile devices, Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours
and software.
Prerequisites: None

Benefits Course Delivery: Instructor-led


Learn the fundamentals of connecting
Learning Component Highlights:
computers to networks. Plus, you’ll enjoy
ü 14 chapters and 99 practice labs
working with Cisco Networking Academy’s ü Cisco Packet Tracer, virtual laptop, and
advanced simulation tools with hands-on labs to virtual desktop learning tools
hone your troubleshooting skills and ü 29+ interactive activities
immediately practice what you learn! ü 18+ assessments throughout the course
Requirements & Resources
ü 1 final and 2 practice certification exams
• ASC Alignment Required: Yes
Prepare for Careers Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion, • Instructor Training Required: No
Develop skills for entry-level technical Digital Badge, Letter of Merit
ü • Physical Equipment Required: Yes
support roles Recommended Next Course: • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Prepare for CompTIA A+ certification exam CCNA: Introduction to Networking (ITN)
ü Build your foundation for CCNA-level
courses

Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses CompTIA A+ Certification
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NDG Linux Unhatched OS & IT

Course Overview Course Details


This course covers introductory back-end
Target Audience: Secondary and general
operating system knowledge by teaching basic
audience new to IT
installation and configuration of Linux and
introducing the Linux command line. Estimated Time to Completion: 6-8 hours

Prerequisites: None
Benefits
Learners ease into acquiring Linux knowledge Course Delivery: Self-paced
without having to commit to more than 8 total
Learning Component Highlights:
hours of self-paced learning, guided step-by-
ü 1 module
step with a series of hands-on virtual machine ü 20 pages
activities. ü Built-in Linux machine with activities
ü 1 assessment
Explore Opportunities in Course Recognitions: Letter of Completion Requirements & Resources
Technology • ASC Alignment Required: No
• Instructor Training Required: No
ü Wade into the shallow end of Linux and see Recommended Next Course:
whether it’s for you or not NDG Linux Essentials • Physical Equipment Required: No
• Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Develop your digital basics
ü Start exploring the many career possibilities
these skills can open up for you In partnership with

Career Advice
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NDG Linux Essentials OS & IT

Course Overview Course Details


This course teaches fundamentals of the Linux
Target Audience: Secondary and 2-year college
operating system, command line, and open
students
source programming concepts.
Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours
Benefits Prerequisites: None
Nearly every IT job requires some Linux
knowledge. Gain hands-on practice with Linux Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced
commands through the Linux virtual machine
Learning Component Highlights:
embedded in the course.
ü 16 chapters and 13 practice labs
ü Built-in virtual machine to experiment with
Prepare for Careers Linux commands
ü Learner-directed activities
ü Develop fundamental operating system skills
for entry-level IT jobs
ü Chapter, midterm, and final exams
Requirements & Resources
ü Prepare for LPI certificate exam Course Recognitions: Letter of Completion • ASC Alignment Required: No
• Instructor Training Required: No
ü Fulfill prerequisites to pursue more
• Physical Equipment Required: No
specialized IT and networking skills Recommended Next Course:
NDG Linux I • Discount Availability: Yes

In partnership with

Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Linux Essentials
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Public for select courses) (Includes language availability) Professional Development Certificate
NDG Linux I and II OS & IT

Course Overview Course Details


A 2-course series for aspiring Linux system
Target Audience: 2-year and 4-year college
administrators. Covers performing
students
maintenance tasks on the command line,
installing and configuring a computer running Estimated Time to Completion: 140 hours
Linux, and configuring basic networking, using
virtual machines running Linux. Recommended Preparation: NDG Linux
Essentials or equivalent

Benefits Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced


More rigorous and comprehensive than NDG Learning Component Highlights:
Linux Essentials, this course develops your ü Built-in virtual machine to experiment with
Linux mastery. Gain hands-on practice with Linux commands
Linux commands through the Linux virtual ü Practice labs and activities
machine embedded in the course. ü Chapter, midterm, and final exams
Requirements & Resources
Course Recognitions: Letter of Completion • ASC Alignment Required: No
Prepare for Careers • Instructor Training Required: No
ü Develop skills for careers in cloud Recommended Next Course: • Physical Equipment Required: No
computing, cybersecurity, information DevNet Associate • Discount Availability: Yes
systems, networking, programming, • Cost: Fee for self-paced classes. Cost for
software development, big data, and more instructor-led classes is determined by the
ü Prepare for LPIC-1 certification exams In partnership with institution.

Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1
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Programming

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PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python Programming

Course Overview Course Details


Designed as easy to understand and beginner-
Target Audience: Secondary, 2-year and 4-year
friendly course focusing on various data
college students
collections, manipulation tools, logic and bit
operations and creating basic REST APIs. Estimated Time to Completion: 75 hours

Prerequisites: None
Benefits
Learn to design, write, debug, and run programs Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced
encoded in the Python language. No prior
Learning Component Highlights:
programming knowledge is required. The
ü 8 modules of interactive instructional
course begins with the very basics guiding you content
step by step until you become adept at solving ü 30+ practice labs
more complex problems. ü Built-in online tool for labs and practice
ü Quizzes, tests, and final exam
Requirements & Resources
Prepare for Careers Course Recognitions: Statement of Achievement • ASC Alignment Required: No
ü Develop fundamental programming skills • Instructor Training Required: No
ü Prepare for PCEP and PCAP certification Recommended Next Course: • Physical Equipment Required: No
exam DevNet Associate • Discount Availability: Yes
ü Build your foundation to pursue more
specialized networking and software In partnership with
development skills
Certification Aligned
PCEP: Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
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JavaScript Essentials 1 (JSE) Programming

Course Overview Course Details


Learn how interactive web and mobile apps
Target Audience: Secondary, 2-year and 4-year
are created with JavaScript programming –
college students
and how to design, write, debug, and run your
own programs! No prior programming Estimated Time to Completion: 40 hours
knowledge is required.
Prerequisites: None

Benefits Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced


Programming skills open you up to careers in
Learning Component Highlights:
almost any industry. These skills are required
ü 6 Modules
if you want to continue to more advanced and ü Interactive Activities
higher paying web, mobile app, or game ü Module Exams and Quizzes
development roles. ü Labs
ü Final Exam
Requirements & Resources
Prepare for Careers Course Recognitions: Statement of Achievement • ASC Alignment Required: No
ü Develop fundamental programming skills • Instructor Training Required: No
ü Prepare for JSE certification exam Recommended Next Course: • Physical Equipment Required: No
ü Build your foundation to pursue more DevNet Associate • Discount Availability: No
specialized networking and software
development skills In partnership with

Certification Aligned
JSE: Certified Entry-Level JavaScript
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CLA: Programming Essentials in C Programming

Course Overview Course Details


This beginner course introduces the the
Target Audience: Secondary, 2-year and 4-year
universal concepts of computer programming
college students
using the C language, and teaches the syntax,
semantics, and data types of the C language. Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours

Prerequisites: None
Benefits
Build transferable skills. When you learn C, you Course Delivery: Instructor-led
develop overarching fundamentals for all
Learning Component Highlights:
programming languages. Practice your skills
ü 9 modules of interactive instructional
through hands-on labs and write your own content
programs! ü 80+ practice labs
ü Chapter and final exams
Prepare for Careers Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion Requirements & Resources
ü Develop skills for entry-level programming • ASC Alignment Required: No
roles • Instructor Training Required: No
Recommended Next Course:
ü Prepare for CLA certification exam Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals, • Physical Equipment Required: No
ü Fulfill prerequisites to pursue more CCNA, NDG Linux Essentials • Discount Availability: Yes
advanced programming skills
In partnership with

Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses CLA: C Programming Language
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Certified Associate
CLP: Advanced Programming in C Programming

Course Overview Course Details


This advanced course teaches intermediate to
Target Audience: 2-year and 4-year college and
advanced coding such as C handling variable
university students
number of parameters (<stdarg.h>), low level
IO (<unistd.h>), memory and strings Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours
(<string.h> et al.), processes and threads,
floats and ints (<math.h>, <fenv.h>, Prerequisites: CLA: Programming Essentials in C
course, CLA certification, or equivalent
<inttypes.h> et al), and network sockets.
Course Delivery: Instructor-led
Benefits Learning Component Highlights:
Extend your programming knowledge and ü 8 modules of interactive instructional
proficiency. Learn to think harder and deeper content
about programming concepts. ü 18 practice labs
ü Quizzes, chapter and final exams
Requirements & Resources
Prepare for Careers Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion • ASC Alignment Required: No
ü Develop skills for entry-level programming • Instructor Training Required: No
roles Recommended Next Course: • Physical Equipment Required: No
ü Prepare for CLP certification exam Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals, • Discount Availability: Yes
NDG Linux I
ü Set yourself up to succeed in jobs related
to software development, network
engineering, and system administration In partnership with

Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses CLP: C Certified Professional
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Programmer
CPA: Programming Essentials in C++ Programming

Course Overview Course Details


This beginner course introduces the basics of
Target Audience: Secondary, 2-year and 4-year
programming in the C++ language and the
college students
fundamental notions and techniques used in
object-oriented programming. Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours

Prerequisites: None
Benefits
Build transferable skills. When you learn C, you Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced
develop overarching fundamentals for all
Learning Component Highlights:
programming languages. Practice your skills
ü 8 modules of interactive instructional
through hands-on labs and write your own content
programs! ü 100+ practice labs
ü Chapter and final exams
Prepare for Careers Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion Requirements & Resources
ü Develop skills for entry-level programming • ASC Alignment Required: No
roles • Instructor Training Required: No
Recommended Next Course:
ü Prepare for CPA certification exam Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals, • Physical Equipment Required: No
ü Fulfill prerequisites to pursue more NDG Linux Essentials, DevNet Associate • Discount Availability: Yes
advanced programming skills
In partnership with

Certification Aligned
Quick Links Course Page Course Demos List of All Courses CPA: C++ Certified Associate
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Programmer
CPP: Advanced Programming in C++ Programming

Course Overview Course Details


This advanced course teaches intermediate to
Target Audience: 2-year and 4-year college and
advanced coding such as C++ template
university students
mechanism, understanding and using property
template classes and methods, and the C++ Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours
STL library including solving common
programming problems and the IO part. Prerequisites: CPA: Programming Essentials in
C++ course, CPA certification, or equivalent

Benefits Course Delivery: Instructor-led


Extend your programming knowledge and Learning Component Highlights:
proficiency. Learn to think harder and deeper ü 9 modules of interactive instructional
about programming concepts. content
ü 65 practice labs

Prepare for Careers ü Chapter and final exams


Requirements & Resources
ü Develop skills for entry-level programming Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion • ASC Alignment Required: No
roles • Instructor Training Required: No
ü Prepare for CPP certification exam Recommended Next Course: • Physical Equipment Required: No
ü Set yourself up to succeed in jobs related
CCNP Enterprise, NDG Linux I • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
to software development, network
engineering, and system administration In partnership with

Certification Aligned
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Programmer
Programmable
Infrastructure

Internet of Things

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Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) Internet of Things

Course Overview Course Details


An introduction to the Internet of Things and
Target Audience: Secondary, vocational, 2-year
how it enables Digital Transformation along
college, and general audience
with emerging technologies such as data
analytics, artificial intelligence, and Estimated Time to Completion: 20 hours
cybersecurity.
Prerequisites: None
The course also highlights the importance of
Intent-Based Networking using a software- Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced
driven approach and machine learning to be
Learning Component Highlights:
able to connect and secure tens of billions of ü 6 chapters
new devices with ease. ü 17 practice labs (plus 4 optional labs)
ü 7 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
Benefits ü 40+ interactive activities, videos, & quizzes

Gain a comprehensive view of how emerging ü 1 final exam


Requirements & Resources
technologies are shaping the digital business. Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion, • ASC Alignment Required: No
Digital Badge • Instructor Training Required: No
Explore Opportunities in Recommended Insertion Points: • Physical Equipment Required: No
Technology A great start for any learning path, and way to (Optional labs require additional hardware)
introduce the digital transformation before or • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Develop your digital basics during any Career course
ü Explore the career opportunities in this new
emerging technologies landscape
Hands-on practice with
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IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things Internet of Things

Course Overview Course Details


This highly hands-on course introduces how to
Target Audience: Secondary, vocational, 2-year
securely interconnect sensors, actuators,
and 4-year college, 4-year university students
microcontrollers, single-board computers, and
cloud services over Internet Protocol (IP) Estimated Time to Completion: 40-50 hours
networks to create an end-to-end IoT system.
Prerequisites: Basic programming, networking,
and electronics
Benefits
Develop the interdisciplinary skillset required to Course Delivery: Instructor-led
prototype an IoT solution for a specific business Learning Component Highlights:
case with a strong focus on the security ü 6 chapters and 35 practice labs
considerations for emerging technologies. ü 9 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
ü 32+ interactive activities, videos, & quizzes

Prepare for Careers ü 1 final exam


Requirements & Resources
ü Develop an entrepreneurial and design- Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
thinking foundation for IoT job families that • Instructor Training Required: Optional
exist today and in the future Recommended Next Course: (Self-paced training option available)
ü Practice integrating hardware, software, IoT Fundamentals: Big Data & Analytics or • Physical Equipment Required: Yes
data analytics, and security concepts Hackathon Playbook (Design Thinking) • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Build your foundation to pursue more
specialized networking, software
development, and IoT skills
Hands-on practice with
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IoT Fundamentals: Big Data & Analytics Internet of Things

Course Overview Course Details


This highly hands-on course introduces how to
Target Audience: 2-year and 4-year college,
use Python data libraries to create a pipeline to
4-year university students
acquire, transform and visualize data collected
from IoT sensors and machines. Estimated Time to Completion: 40-50 hours

Prerequisites: IoT Fundamentals: Connecting


Benefits Things
The transformative element of any IoT system is
the data that can be collected from it. The ability Course Delivery: Instructor-led
to extract data and using data analytics Learning Component Highlights:
techniques to gain insights are skills highly- ü 6 chapters and 11 practice labs
valued by employers. ü 18 Jupyter Notebooks (with Python code)
ü 35+ interactive activities, videos, & quizzes

Prepare for Careers ü 1 final exam


Requirements & Resources
ü Develop entrepreneurial and design-thinking Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
skills for IoT job families that exist today and • Instructor Training Required: Optional
in the future Recommended Next Course: (Self-paced training option available)
ü Practice integrating hardware, software, IoT Fundamentals: Hackathon Playbook • Physical Equipment Required: Yes
data analytics, and security concepts • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Build your foundation to pursue more
specialized networking, software
development, and IoT skills
Hands-on practice with
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Hackathon Playbook (Design Thinking) Internet of Things

Course Overview Course Details


The Hackathon Playbook is a comprehensive
Target Audience: Secondary, vocational, 2-year
framework of tools and templates to prepare
and 4-year college, 4-Year university students
and run a Hackathon as a result of best
practices and lessons-learned collected from Estimated Time to Completion: 20-30 hours
the global execution of IoT Hackathons within
Networking Academy and by other organizers. Prerequisites: IoT Fundamentals: Connecting
Things and/or Big Data and Analytics

Benefits Course Delivery: Instructor-led


Practice design thinking through a hands-on Learning Component Highlights:
project. Deepen your multidisciplinary IoT and ü Hands-on project
data skills by defining, designing, prototyping,
and presenting an IoT solution to a panel of Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion
industry experts and peers. Requirements & Resources
Recommended Next Course: • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
Prepare for Careers Any Networking Academy Career course, or an
• Instructor Training Required: Yes
industry IoT training program
ü Build a design thinking mindset (Self-paced training option available)
ü Gain resume-worthy experience working on • Physical Equipment Required: Yes
a real prototype • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Get feedback and mentorship from industry
experts

Hands-on practice with


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Programmable
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Automation

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DevNet Associate Infrastructure Automation

Course Overview Course Details


This course introduces the methodologies and tools
of modern software development, applied to the IT Target Audience: Secondary vocational
students, 2-year and 4-year college students
and Network operations. It covers a 360° view of
and participants of coding bootcamps
the domain including microservices, testing,
containers and DevOps, as well as securely Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours
automating infrastructures with Application
Programming Interfaces (APIs). Recommended Preparation:
Object-oriented coding skills, equivalent to:
PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python
Benefits Fundamental skills of networking, equivalent to:
Gain practical, relevant, hands-on lab experience, CCNA: Introduction to Networks
including programming in Python, using GIT and
common data formats (JSON, XML and YAML), Course Delivery: Instructor-led
deploying applications as containers, using
Learning Component Highlights:
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment ü 8 modules and 23 practice labs
Requirements & Resources
(CI/CD) pipelines, and automating infrastructure ü 5 Cisco Packet Tracer activities • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
using code. ü 6 videos, 8 quizzes, 8 module exams • Instructor Training Required: Yes
ü 1 final exam, 1 practice certification exam • Physical Equipment Required: No (Uses Virtual
Prepare for Careers Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion,
Machines on the student’s computer)
ü Develop skills for entry-level software Letter of Merit, Digital Badge • Discount Availability: Yes
development and infrastructure automation jobs
Recommended Next Course: CCNA,
ü Prepare for DevNet Associate certification exam CCNP Enterprise, or CyberOps Associate

Certification Aligned
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Workshop: Experimenting with REST Infrastructure Automation
APIs using Webex Teams
Course Overview Course Details
This workshop introduces the basic
Target Audience: Vocational, 2-year and 4-year
competencies needed to create applications
College, 4-Year University students
and automate tasks using REST APIs, the most
popular architecture for software integration in Estimated Time to Completion: 8 hours
IT.
Prerequisites: Basic programming

Benefits Course Delivery: Instructor-led


Learn the value of the REST APIs architecture,
Learning Component Highlights:
practice Python programming skills, and perform
ü 2 chapters and 9 practice labs
basic software integration and automation using ü 13 interactive activities
real-world APIs on an enterprise collaboration ü 1 final exam
platform (Webex Teams).
Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion
Requirements & Resources
Prepare for Careers • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
Emerging Technologies Workshops are Recommended Insertion Points:
ü • Instructor Training Required: No
PCAP Programming Essentials in Python,
short, hands-on experiences to quickly IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things
(Self-paced training option available)
develop new skills for today’s job market • Physical Equipment Required: Internet access to
ü Participate in relevant professional Other Insertion Points: Cisco DevNet Labs and APIs (Free)
communities of practice (Cisco DevNet, IT Essentials, CCNA: Introduction to Networks • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
GitHub, and Stack Overflow)

DevNet Sandbox
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Workshop: Model-Driven Programmability Infrastructure Automation

Course Overview Course Details


This workshop introduces students to device
Target Audience: Vocational, 2-year and 4-year
level programmability. By defining standardized College, 4-year university students
device models and APIs, network device
configuration and management tasks can be Estimated Time to Completion: 8 hours
automated, making it easier to manage network
devices at scale. Prerequisites: Basic programming,
CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless
Essentials (SRWE) or equivalent
Benefits
Learn key model-driven programmability Course Delivery: Instructor-led
concepts: YANG to model networking devices,
Learning Component Highlights:
RESTCONF and NETCONF for device-level ü 2 chapters and 10 practice labs
APIs, and Python scripting to programmatically ü 10 interactive activities
retrieve and update device configurations. ü 1 final exam Requirements & Resources
• ASC Alignment Required: Yes
Prepare for Careers Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion,
Digital Badge • Instructor Training Required: No
ü Emerging Technologies Workshops are (Self-paced training option available)
short, hands-on experiences to quickly Recommended Insertion Points: • Physical Equipment Required: Internet access to
develop new skills for today’s job market • After CCNA: SRWE Cisco DevNet Labs and APIs (Free)
• With Network Security or CCNP Enterprise: Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Participate in relevant professional Core Networking (ENCOR)

communities of practice (Cisco DevNet,


GitHub, and Stack Overflow)
DevNet Sandbox
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Cybersecurity

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Introduction to Cybersecurity Cybersecurity

Course Overview Course Details


This course explores cyber trends, threats, and
staying safe in cyberspace, and protecting Target Audience: Secondary and 2-Year college
personal and company data. students, general audience

Estimated Time to Completion: 15 hours


Benefits
Today’s interconnected world makes everyone Prerequisites: None
more susceptible to cyber-attacks. Learn how Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced
to protect your personal data and privacy online
and in social media, and why more and more IT Learning Component Highlights:
jobs require cybersecurity awareness and ü 5 modules and 7 practice labs

understanding. ü Interactive activities & quizzes


ü 1 final exam

Explore Opportunities in Requirements & Resources


Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion,
Technology Digital Badge
• ASC Alignment Required: No
• Instructor Training Required: No
ü Explore the world of cybersecurity and
how it relates to YOU • Physical Equipment Required: No
Recommended Next Course:
• Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Develop your cybersecurity basics for a Cybersecurity Essentials
secure and safe digital life
ü Start exploring the many career possibilities
these skills can open up for you

Career Advice
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Cybersecurity Essentials Cybersecurity

Course Overview Course Details


This course covers essential knowledge for all
Target Audience: Secondary and 2-year college
cybersecurity domains including information
vocational students
security, systems security, network security,
ethics and laws, and defense and mitigation Estimated Time to Completion: 30 hours
techniques used in protecting businesses.
Recommended Preparation: Introduction to
Cybersecurity
Benefits
The demand for security professionals Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced
continues to grow. Develop a foundational Learning Component Highlights:
understanding of cybercrime, security ü 8 chapters and 12 practice labs
principles, technologies, and procedures ü 10 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
used to defend networks. ü 40+ interactive activities & quizzes
ü 1 final exam
Requirements & Resources
Prepare for Careers Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion, • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
ü Build your cybersecurity foundation Digital Badge • Instructor Training Required: Yes
ü Take the next step in exploring the many Recommended Next Course: • Physical Equipment Required: No (Uses Virtual
career possibilities in cybersecurity CyberOps Associate, Cloud Security, Network Machines on the student’s computer)
Security, or IoT Security • Discount Availability: Yes
ü See if you want to pursue job roles in
networking or cybersecurity

Career Advice
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CyberOps Associate Cybersecurity

Course Overview Course Details


This course introduces the core security
Target Audience: Students enrolled in
concepts and skills needed to monitor, detect,
technology degree programs at higher
analyze, and respond to cybercrime, education institutions; IT professionals who
cyberespionage, insider threats, advanced wants to pursue a career in Security Operations
persistent threats, regulatory requirements, and
other cybersecurity issues facing organizations. Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours

Recommended Preparation: Introduction to


Benefits Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Essentials
Gain practical, hands-on skills needed to
Course Delivery: Instructor-led
maintain and ensure security operational
readiness of secure networked systems. Learning Component Highlights:
ü 28 chapters and 46+ practice labs

Prepare for Careers ü 6 Cisco Packet Tracer activities


ü 113 interactive activities, videos, & quizzes
Requirements & Resources
ü Develop skills for entry-level security ü 1 practice certification exam • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
operations center (SOC) jobs • Instructor Training Required: Yes
Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion,
ü Prepare for CyberOps Associate certification Letter of Merit, Digital Badge • Physical Equipment Required: No (Uses Virtual
Machines on the student’s computer)
ü Pursue a career in cybersecurity operations,
Recommended Next Course: • Discount Availability: Yes
a rapidly-growing, exciting new area that
Cloud Security, Network Security, IoT Security
spans all industries

Certification Aligned
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Cloud Security Cybersecurity

Course Overview Course Details


This course introduces the fundamentals of
Target Audience: Learners enrolled in
cloud computing and skills needed to secure an
technology degree programs at higher
organization in the cloud. education institutions; IT professionals who want
to pursue a career in Cloud Security
Benefits Estimated Time to Completion: 35 hours
Learn the methods and tools to design, build,
and maintain a secure cloud business Recommended Preparation: Introduction to
environment. Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Essentials

Course Delivery: Online self-paced (with


Prepare for Careers instructor mentorship)
ü Develop skills for entry-level cloud security Learning Component Highlights:
positions ü 6 modules
ü Prepare for Certificate of Cloud Security ü 20+ videos
Requirements & Resources
Knowledge (CCSK) exam ü 10 interactive activities • ASC Alignment Required: No
ü 37 quizzes • Instructor Training Required: No
ü Pursue a career in cloud security, an
ü 1 final exam • Physical Equipment Required: No
in-demand, exciting new area that spans all
industries Course Recognitions: Certificate of attendance • Discount Availability: Yes

Recommended Next Course:


CyberOps Associate, Network Security,
IoT Security

Certificate Aligned
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Network Security Cybersecurity

Course Overview Course Details


This course introduces the core security
Target Audience: 2-year and 4-year college
concepts and skills needed to configure and
students in Networking or Engineering programs
troubleshoot computer networks and help
ensure the integrity of devices and data. Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours

Recommended Preparation: Basic


Benefits understanding of computer networks (CCNA:
Gain practical, hands-on skills to design, Introduction to Networks and CCNA: Switching,
implement, and manage network security Routing, and Wireless Essentials, or equivalent)
systems and ensure their integrity.
Course Delivery: Instructor-led

Prepare for Careers Learning Component Highlights:


ü 22 modules and 25 practice labs
ü Build expertise in network security and data ü 22 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
protection ü 87+ interactive activities, videos, and
Requirements & Resources
ü Develop skills for entry-level network quizzes • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
security specialist roles ü 1 final exam • Instructor Training Required: Yes
• Physical Equipment Required: Yes
ü Gain industry in-demand skills aligned with Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion,
the National Institute for Standards and Letter of Merit, Digital Badge • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework
Recommended Next Course:
CyberOps Associate, Cloud Security, IoT
Security

Hands-on practice with


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IoT Security Cybersecurity

Course Overview Course Details


The explosive growth of connected IoT devices
Target Audience: Vocational, 2-year and 4-year
also increases the exposure to security threats.
College, 4-Year University students
Learn to perform vulnerability and risk
assessments, and research and recommend Estimated Time to Completion: 50 hours
risk mitigation strategies for common security
threats in IoT systems. Prerequisites:
• IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things
• Networking Essentials and Cybersecurity
Benefits Essentials (or equivalent)
Learn practical tools for evaluating security
Course Delivery: Instructor-led
vulnerabilities, perform threat modeling, and
recommend threat mitigation measures. Gain Learning Component Highlights:
hands-on, transferable skills relevant across IoT ü 6 chapters and 24 practice labs
and other network architectures. ü 5 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
Requirements & Resources
ü 50+ interactive activities, videos, & quizzes
ü 1 hands-on capstone activity • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
Prepare for Careers ü 1 IoT Security game with 10 missions • Instructor Training Required: Optional
ü Develop skills for entry-level roles in the ü 1 final exam • Physical Equipment Required: Yes
rapidly growing IoT and security domains • Discount Availability: Yes
Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion
ü Increase awareness of emerging
technologies in the IoT Security space, such Recommended Next Course:
as Blockchain CyberOps Associate, Cloud Security, Network
Security

Features the IoT Security


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Additional
Courses

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Entrepreneurship Business

Course Overview Course Details


This course teaches business and financial
Target Audience: General audience
skills, behaviors, and attitudes, to help students
develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Students
learn by completing a series of interactive case Estimated Time to Completion: 15 hours
studies that present realistic scenarios.
Recommended Preparation:
CCNA: Introduction to Networks
Benefits
Supplement your technical expertise with with Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced
entrepreneurial thinking, business development, Learning Component Highlights:
and financial management skills. ü 7 modules with interactive, online case
studies
Explore Opportunities in
Technology Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion Requirements & Resources
• ASC Alignment Required: No
ü Explore how to think like an entrepreneur
• Instructor Training Required: No
ü Expand your mindset and employability with Recommended Next Course:
Hackathon Playbook (Design Thinking) • Physical Equipment Required: No
skills complementary to IT expertise
• Discount Availability: Not Applicable
ü Start exploring the many career possibilities
these skills can open up for you

Career Advice
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Practice
Hands-on tools & interactive experiences
to build skills, not just knowledge

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Hands-On Practice
A key pillar of Networking Academy

Motivate your students with exciting


experiences that make learning very real

Accelerate and optimize each student’s


path to career-ready skills

Build student confidence: “I can do this!”

Developed by learning scientists &


subject-matter experts
A Suite of Lab Environments
Options ranging from simulation to physical hardware

Digital Real
• Easy to scale • Real-world devices
• Instant replay • Motivating for students
• Less setup time & cost • Tactile learning

Simulation Virtualized Virtual Prototyping Remote Physical


with Packet Equipment Machines Lab Equipment Hardware
Tracer
Cisco Packet Tracer Practice

Overview Details
Cisco Packet Tracer is a powerful simulation
Use it to:
and visualization learning environment. Practice
• Create and configure your own networks
building simple and complex networks across a • Practice cabling your devices in the rack with
variety of devices and extend beyond routers Physical Mode
and switches. • See how packets travel through your network
with Simulation Mode
Benefits • Program your own IoT smart solution
• And more!
Teach complex concepts without complex
hardware. Leverage the versatility of simulation How to Access:
for lectures, labs, games, homework, Enroll in Introduction to Packet Tracer course to
assessments, competitions, and distance download desktop version
learning. Courses that use Packet Tracer include:
• Networking Essentials
Build Skills for Success •

Cybersecurity Essentials
IT Essentials Requirements & Resources
ü Quickly try, experiment, learn, repeat • CCNA
• Cost: Free
• CyberOps Associate
ü Practice teamwork, critical thinking and • DevNet Associate
creative problem solving skills • CCNP Enterprise
ü Integration with online assessment engine • Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT)
• IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things
prepares students for hands-on • IoT Security
assessments • Network Security

Hands-on tools & interactive


Quick Links Packet Tracer Introduction to Packet Tracer Teaching with experiences to build skills,
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Introduction to Packet Tracer Networking

Course Overview Course Details


The Introduction to Packet Tracer series is
Target Audience: General audience
designed for new users of Packet Tracer for
self-study and familiarization with the tool used
in many Networking Academy courses. Packet Estimated Time to Completion: 10 hours
Tracer courses are available for the desktop and
for mobile (Android and iOS). Prerequisites: None

Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced


Benefits
Learning Component Highlights:
The Introduction to Packet Tracer series
ü 8 chapters with instructional videos
introduces tips and best practices to help ü 13 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
instructors and students use Cisco Packet ü Sample files
Tracer as an effective and engaging learning ü 2 quizzes
and assessment tool. Requirements & Resources
Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion,
Digital Badge • ASC Alignment Required: No
Explore Opportunities in • Instructor Training Required: No
Recommended Next Course:
Technology Networking Essentials • Physical Equipment Required: No
ü Learn the power of simulation tools to build • Discount Availability: Not Applicable
and investigate networks in software
ü Get familiar using Cisco Packet Tracer, a key
learning tool you will use in NetAcad courses

Hands-on practice with


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Virtual Machines (VM) Practice

Overview Details
Virtual machines are virtual environments that
Use it to:
emulate a computer system. These self-
• Teach virtual machine technology
contained virtual environments let students OS OS OS
• Simulate real-world cybersecurity threat
explore systems to the breaking point without scenarios VM VM VM
causing actual damage. • Create opportunities for ethical hacking,
security monitoring, analysis, and resolution
Virtual Machine Monitor
Benefits Hardware
Experiment and explore in a low-risk How to Access:
environment. Deliberately test security threats Free software download from Oracle VirtualBox
and malware in a safe environment. https://www.oracle.com/virtualization/technologi
es/vm/downloads/virtualbox-downloads.html
Build Skills for Success
ü Hands-on cybersecurity practice Courses that use Virtual Machines include:
• CCNA
ü Students become familiar with virtual • CyberOps Associate Requirements & Resources
machines to prepare for on-the-job skills • Emerging Technologies Workshop: Model- • Cost: Free
Driven Programmability
• DevNet Associate

Hands-on tools & interactive


experiences to build skills,
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Prototyping Lab (PL App) Practice

Overview Details Jupyter


Notebook
Dive into the world of sensors and connected
Use it to:
things. The Prototyping Lab Kit uses a
• Acquire physical data with Arduino
Raspberry Pi and Arduino setup to create an • Collect and analyze data on Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi
end-to-end IoT system on a lab table. • Visualize data with Jupyter Notebook IP
• Connect to cloud applications with REST Network
Benefits APIs
Physical
Lab setup is easy with low-cost hardware and How to Access: World
app download. Use real devices & code to Prototyping Lab is comprised of the Prototyping
Arduino
collect, analyze, and present data from the Lab Kit (hardware) and Prototyping Lab App
physical world. (software).
Cloud-Based Connect to cloud
Find the hardware list and software download
Build Skills for Success links on the Resources page:
Services applications with REST APIs

ü Spark entrepreneurial and systems thinking https://www.netacad.com/portal/resources/cour


se-resources/cisco-prototyping-lab-resources
ü Students gain hands-on experience with an
entire IoT system Courses that use Prototyping Lab include:
Requirements & Resources
• IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things • Cost: Yes (for hardware); Free software
ü Build programming skills with Blockly visual
• IoT Fundamentals: Big Data & Analytics download
programming or coding in Python
• Hackathon Playbook (Design Thinking)
• IoT Security

Hands-on tools & interactive


• Raspberry Pi 3 CanaKit Ultimate • SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for experiences to build skills,
Prototyping
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and/or its includes:
affiliates. Starter
All rights reserved. Cisco Kit (or equivalent)
Public Arduino v3.2 (or equivalent) not just knowledge
• Cables, sensors, and actuators • Prototyping Lab App
Remote Equipment: NDG NETLAB+ Practice

Overview Details
Connect to real hardware through the web.
Use it to: In partnership with
Available through Networking Academy
• Access remote IT equipment through a web NETLAB+
partnerships: browser
NDG NETLAB+ provides cloud-based, remote • Reduce your lab setup time
access to networking equipment and PCs.
How to Access:
Benefits Learn more at the NDG NETLAB+ page for
Reduce your setup time for complex labs with Networking Academy.
https://www.netdevgroup.com/content/cnap/
on-demand remote access to lab equipment
when you need it.
Courses that use Remote Equipment include:
Build Skills for Success • CCNA
• CCNP Enterprise
ü Provide practice opportunities for students to • IT Essentials
complete labs from anywhere • CyberOps Associate Requirements & Resources
ü Supplement your lab offerings when physical • Network Security • Cost: Yes
hardware is not available at your institution

Hands-on tools & interactive


experiences to build skills,
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Remote Equipment: DevNet Sandbox Practice

Overview Details
Connect to real hardware through the web.
Available through Networking Academy Use it to:
partnerships:
• Interact with live network infrastructure and DevNet Sandbox
programmable devices using real-world
Cisco DevNet Sandbox offers packaged labs Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
for software development, testing APIs,
training, hackathons, and more. How to Access:
Learn more at the Cisco DevNet Sandbox page
Benefits https://developer.cisco.com/site/sandbox/
Reduce your setup time for complex labs with
on-demand remote access to lab equipment Courses that use Remote Equipment include:
when you need it. • Workshop: Experimenting with REST APIs
• Workshop: Model-Driven Programmability
Build Skills for Success • DevNet Associate

ü Students get experience running their code Requirements & Resources


against live network infrastructure • Cost: Free
ü Practice working in a sandbox environment
just like on-the-job software developers

Hands-on tools & interactive


experiences to build skills,
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Practice
Physical Hardware
Overview Details
Bring the real world inside the classroom so
How to Access:
students can practice physical, sensory skills.
1. Contact a local Cisco Reseller Partner for
Seeing and exploring with real equipment pricing and order fulfillment. Use Partner
makes the abstract more tangible. Finder to find one near you.
2. Consider working with an Academy Support
Benefits Center (ASC) who can help you choose the
best way to secure equipment needed for
Excite learners to consider career pathways in
your location. They may offer loaner
networking technology, and increase retention
equipment or used equipment options
through tactile learning.

Build Skills for Success Courses that use Physical Hardware include:
• Networking Essentials
ü Provide hands-on practice with the same • IT Essentials
devices found in the work environment • CCNA Requirements & Resources
• CCNP Enterprise • Cost: Yes
ü Students gain real experience
• Network Security
even before on-the-job training
ü Build transferable, career-ready skills
• IoT Security Discounts
Equipment discounts are available for Networking
Academy institutions. Available for Cisco equipment
needed for Networking Academy courses and labs
when purchased through a Cisco Reseller Partner.

Hands-on tools & interactive


experiences to build skills,
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IT Essentials ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

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