Topic: New CCNA Curricula Presentation - Revision 5.1

Cisco Networking Academy Program
New CCNA Curricula

 This is an overview to introduce and position the new CCNA curricula: CCNA
Discovery and CCNA Exploration.
 English versions of the first two courses of each curriculum are now
available. English versions of the last two courses of each curriculum will be
available in the November-December 2007 timeframe.
New CCNA Curricula Presentation – Revision 5.1

Topic: Cisco Networking Academy Program – New CCNA Curricula
Appropriate for:  Internal teams
 Academy audiences
Content valid: Valid as of September 2007
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New CCNA Curricula
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Contents
 Portfolio Evolution
 New CCNA Positioning, Features,
and Benefits
 Cisco Certifications
 Certification Exam Vouchers
 Instructor Training
 Curriculum Prerequisites
 Adoption and Migration
 CCNA Discovery Scope and
Sequence
 CCNA Discovery Server
 CCNA Exploration Scope and
Sequence
 CCNA Exploration Eagle Server
 Equipment
Portfolio Evolution
How Are We Evolving the Program?
 Shift focus from program growth to student

outcomes
 Develop courseware tailored to student goals
 Align skills with specific jobs in networking
Networking Academy Program
Current Product Portfolio
CAREERS
Enterprise
Networking CCNP
Advanced Routing
Remote Access
Multilayer Switching
Troubleshooting Security
Small and CCNA

Medium Basics
Business Routing
Switching Wireless
Networking WANs
FUNDAMENTALS
IT Essentials I
IT Essentials II
Network PNIE
Installer
Basic IT
Support
System
Admin
Student Networking Knowledge and Skills
Networking Academy Program
“2.0” Portfolio – 18 Courses
CAREERS
Security
Enterprise
Networking CCNP
Advanced Routing
Remote Access
Multilayer Switching
CCNA Troubleshooting
Small and Exploration

Medium CCNA Routing,
Switching,
Business Discovery WANs,
Wireless
Networking Routing, Intro to Adv
Switching, Tech
WANs,
Intro to Adv
Network FUNDAMENTALS Tech
Installer IT Essentials: PC Hardware
& Software
Basic IT IT Essentials II
PNIE
Support
System
Admin
Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

Current CCNA Curriculum
Instructor and Student Feedback
Improve Student
Improve Quality Increase Flexibility
Experience
• Promote engagement; • Improve accuracy and • Make curricula more

align with student flow of course content efficient to localize
interests and
capabilities • Ensure content is • Facilitate curriculum
relevant and up-to-date delivery and class
• Optimize balance of administration
theory, practice, and • Address advanced
application technologies • Provide high and low
bandwidth delivery
• Accommodate different capabilities
skill levels
New CCNA
Positioning,
Features, and
Benefits
Two New CCNA Curricula
Both Prepare Students for CCNA Certification and Professional Careers
CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration
• Independent curriculum or • Integrated technology

integrate into broader course curriculum or continuing
of study education program
• Students with basic PC • Students with advanced
usage skills problem solving and
analytical skills
New CCNA Curricula
 Motivate and engage students
 Features:
New course GUI
Aligned with certification changes
More efficient translation
Introduction to advanced technologies and converged networks

 Hands-on approach to networking  Learn skills in more rigorous,
education comprehensive, theoretical, and
practical way
 Step-by-step labs
 Complex and challenging hands-on
 Teaches the general theory needed labs
to build networks
 Pursue additional technology or
 Consider additional education in IT engineering education while
and prepare for entry-level IT careers preparing for careers in IT
 Networking based  Networking based

on application Basics of Routing on technology
 Introduction to and Switching  Deep into protocols
career exploration and theory (LAN,
an soft skills WAN)
 Skills for entry-level Core Skills  Skills for wide range of

professions: networking professions:
for CCNA
Network installer Network technician
Certification
Network technician Network administrator
Help desk technician Network engineer
Basic network design
Key Factors in Obtaining Jobs: Education, Experience, and Certification

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New GUI Prototype Feedback
Worldwide Feedback from 415 Students and 71 Instructors
“The new curriculum was just so straightforward and the links worked so
effectively; everything just seemed a lot easier for the students than the
original.”
– High School Instructor, United States
“This curriculum is going to reinforce concepts much more easily. They’ll

be able to read, they’ll be able to see it visually, then they’ll handle labs,
and then any sort of class discussion is going to be more readily
understood. I like it.”
– Secondary School Instructor, Europe
93% of instructors believe students will learn more!

CCNA Discovery Prototype Findings, January 2007
New CCNA Curricula
How Do I Choose?
• What are your students’

academic capabilities?
• What are your students’ goals?
• How will your institution integrate

the new CCNA curriculum?
• Which curriculum best aligns

with your teaching methodology and
your students' interests?
• Is the existing CCNA v3.1 curriculum

very difficult for your students in
terms of theoretical topics?
How Do I Choose?
What are your students’ academic capabilities?
 Designed for students with  Designed for students with

basic PC usage skills advanced problem solving
and analytical skills, such
as those who are pursuing
degrees in engineering,
math, or science
How Do I Choose?
What are your students’ goals?

 Designed to make IT relevant,  Designed for students who
encourage students to want to pursue additional
consider further education in technology or engineering
IT, and help students prepare educations while preparing for
for entry-level IT careers an IT career
 Prepares students for entry-  Prepares students for entry-

level IT careers as early as the level IT careers after the
first two courses completion of the four-course
curriculum
How Do I Choose?
How will your institution integrate the new CCNA
curriculum?

 Can be delivered as an  Can be part of an
independent, standalone integrated curriculum or
curriculum, or integrated continuing education
into broader courses of program at post-secondary
study at upper-secondary institutions such as career
institutions, career and and technical schools,
technical schools, and colleges, and universities
colleges
How Do I Choose?
Which curriculum best aligns with your teaching
methodology and your students' interests?

 Teaches networking based on  Teaches networking based on
application technology concepts
 Maps more directly to everyday  Allows students to learn skills in a
experiences with networks and more rigorous, comprehensive,
covers key networking concepts theoretical, and practical way that
based on the types of network is reflective of standard college
environments students may and university-level educational
encounter practices
 Uses easy-to-follow labs  Uses language that allows for
integration with engineering
 Provides general theory concepts
 Offers a career-oriented approach  Includes complex and challenging
to learning networking hands-on labs
How Do I Choose?
Is the existing CCNA v3.1 curriculum very difficult
for your students in terms of theoretical topics?
 Yes, the current CCNA  No, the current CCNA

curriculum is very difficult curriculum is just right or
not challenging enough
Feature Comparison
CCNA v3.1 CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration
Expected Student Basic PC usage Basic PC usage skills Advanced problem-solving and
Capabilities skills analytical skills typically associated
with students in engineering, math,
or science degree programs
Content Four courses – Four courses – structured by Four courses – structured by

structured by practical network environments protocols and technologies within
protocols and various topologies
technology PLUS:
• E-doing PLUS:
• Introduction to advanced • E-doing
technologies • Introduction to advanced
• Helps prepare students for technologies
entry-level IT careers by • Extra theory and more
teaching applied skills early in challenging labs
the curriculum
Business Rules Required minimum Required minimum of one year to • Goal is to offer more relaxed
of six months to complete all four courses business rules to reduce teaching
complete all four time
courses • Courses structured to increase
flexibility and efficiency in course
sequence
Time to Learn ~70 hours per course
CCNA Discovery
Changes Compared to Current CCNA
Curriculum CCNA
CCNA v3.1 Course Content
Framework Discovery
• Introduction to networking
Networking Networking for • Basic cabling for Small and Home Office
CCNA 1 No 1-to-1
Basics Home and Small • LAN addressing and network services
mapping Businesses • Basic wireless and security
• Troubleshooting – plan/build home network
• Intro to OSI model/TCP model
Routers and Working at a • SMB routing and switching
New • WAN technology
CCNA 2 Routing Small-to-Medium • IP addressing
courses Business or ISP
Basics • Network devices and cabling
• Security/disaster recovery
• Enterprise overview
Switching New order, Introducing • LAN/WAN performance
• IP addressing – VLSM and subnetting
Basics and flow, Routing and • Advanced switching and routing
CCNA 3 Switching in the
Intermediate and format • EIGRP, OSPF, VLANs, VTP, Frame Relay
Routing Enterprise • LAN, WAN, VLAN troubleshooting
Practical • Design concepts and equipment selection
Designing and • IP addressing on a LAN/WAN
application,
WAN Supporting • Network design
CCNA 4 theory, soft •
Technologies Computer Cisco device configuration upgrade
skills and career • Stronger theoretical notion of converged
Networks
exploration networks
CCNA Exploration
Changes Compared to Current CCNA
CCNA
CCNA v3.1 Course Changes
Exploration
• Intro to Advanced Technologies and Converged

Networking Network
CCNA 1 Networks
Basics Fundamentals • Top-Down Approach to Networking
• Can be taught before, with, or after LAN

Routing Switching and Wireless
Routers and
CCNA 2 Protocols and • Removed IGRP
Routing Basics Concepts • Added VLSM, OSPF, EIGRP
• More challenging labs
• Can be taught before, with, or after Routing

Switching Basics Protocols and Concepts
LAN Switching
CCNA 3 and Intermediate • Added Rapid Spanning Tree protocol
and Wireless • Added wireless concepts
Routing
• More challenging labs
• De-emphasize ISDN
WAN Accessing the
CCNA 4 • Added new WAN concepts
Technologies WAN • Added ACLs, VPN concepts
CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration
Articulation (Course Credit)
 Generally developed at the institutional level based on

existing programs and pathways

Equivalent Knowledge
Networking for Home and Small
Businesses
Network Fundamentals
Working for a Small-to-Medium Equivalent Credit
Business or ISP
 Students who complete all four CCNA Discovery or CCNA

Exploration courses will be prepared to begin the CCNP curriculum
 An institution may choose to grant CCNA Exploration credit for
students who complete the CCNA Discovery curriculum
Cisco
Certifications
Changes to Cisco Career Certification
A Lifecycle of Learning
Updates to CCNA Introduction of CCENT

A Foundation in Networking An Accessible Entry Point
• Greater breadth reflects today’s • Cisco CCENT Entry-Level

enterprise networks Network Technician certifies
skills for entry level network
• Focus on performance-based support
skills and hands-on practice
• An intermediate step towards
• Localization addresses CCNA for those with little or no
worldwide skills gap work experience
Growing Role of the Network
Future Converged Apps
Networking
IP Video Skills
Converged
Increase
Evolution of the Network
Solutions Unified
Communications with the Role
of the
Storage
Network
Enhanced Security
Wireless
Voice transport
Telecommuting/VPN
Switching
Broad Training & Experience
Routing
Required for New Careers
Time
Networking Job Demand Estimated to Grow
~3M in 2012
0.5M 0.7M
0.2M
0.12M 1.1M
0.08M
0.2M
0.08M
Right Experts—Right Place—Right Time

Source: IDC White Papers on Networking Skills Gaps for – Europe (Sep 2005), Middle East and Pakistan (May 2006),
APAC (Nov 2006), Israel (May 2006), South Africa (May 2006); Bain Analysis
Certification Levels – New Entry Point
General Focused
Expert:  Security
CCIE®
 IP Communications
 Wireless
Professional:
 Storage Networking
CCNP®, CCIP®, CCSP®,
CCVP™, CCDP®  Optical
 Advanced Routing
and Switching
Associate:
CCNA®, CCDA®  Foundation
NEW
Cisco Certified Entry Network
Technician (CCENT™)
Trends at the Entry Level
 CCNA is big step for many new grads, career-changers

 Entry level job analysis shows:
– On average worldwide, networking job roles require 1-3
years experience
– Many employers hiring for entry-level IT positions
 Cisco research confirmed interest in lower-level
certification among the following employers:
– VARs focused on SMB
– Enterprise customers
– Service providers
– Technology/retail support organization
– Networking Academy feedback
Updates to Cisco Certification
 Cisco is expanding certification of entry level skills and

knowledge--the foundation of a successful career in
networking.
 New CCNA certification exam has greater breadth—
more security, troubleshooting and basic wireless—and
more time devoted to performance-based skills.
 Introduction of new CCENT entry level certification
– Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician
– Optional certification after the first two courses of CCNA
Discovery curriculum
– Aligns with entry level networking support positions
Paths to CCNA Certification
CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration CCNA Discovery
Networking for Home and Small Businesses Networking for Home and Small Businesses
Networking Fundamentals
Working at a Small-to- Working at a Small-to-

Medium Business Medium Business
or ISP Routing Protocols and or ISP
CCENT Certification (optional) Concepts CCENT Certification (optional)
CCNA Exploration
Introducing Routing and
Switching in the Enterprise LAN Switching and
Wireless Routing Protocols and
Concepts
Designing and Supporting LAN Switching and

Computer Networks Accessing the WAN
Wireless
Accessing the WAN
CCNA Certification
Aligning Certifications to Jobs
Certification Skills Certified Job Roles Job Titles
Cisco • Install, operate, and • Setup, install and maintain • Entry Level Help Desk
Certified troubleshoot small routed and PCs, servers, racks and Technician
Entry switched networks cabling • Entry Level Technical
Network • Basic optimization of network • Train users Support
Technician • Connect to other networks • Support senior technicians • IT Systems Coordinator
(CCENT) (LANs and WANs) • Staff a help desk, retrieve • Entry Level Operating
• Install a small wireless calls, and isolate problems Center Technician
network • Use monitoring tools to • Entry Level IT Technician/
• Identify security threats and verify network operations Specialist
basic mitigation methods
CCNA • Install, operate and • Assist in design, installation, • Help Desk Support
troubleshoot medium sized configuration and Specialist
routed and switched networks maintenance of medium • Network Technician
• Implement and troubleshoot sized routed and switched • Network Specialist
various protocols to manage networks • Network Administrator
addressing, perform load • Isolate network problems • Technical Support
balancing and authentication • Support users via helpdesk Specialist
• Establish and troubleshoot for hardware, software and • Network Engineering
connection to service provider network Technician
over WAN • Use monitoring tools to
ensure network operations
Cisco Certification and Training - Value to Employers
Acquire:
 Pre-qualifies applicants
Develop:
 Proficient in the latest advanced technologies
Retain:
 Supports employee career development
Productivity
 Credibility with prospective customers
“Our company's technical footprint is

greatly enhanced by our expert staff of
Cisco certification holders.”
Carleton Jones, CEO of Multimax
CCENT Makes Entry Level Jobs Accessible
 Students are looking for:

– Employment with career growth
– Interesting fields
– Cultural alignment
– The ability to learn and make a difference
 Employers with entry-level IT positions
– Small and medium sized businesses
– Enterprise customers
– Service providers
– Technology/retail organizations
Cisco CCENT Certification
 Certifies skills required to configure, operate and troubleshoot a
small enterprise branch network, under supervision
 Aligned to entry level positions in network support, such as help
desk representative or technical support assistant
 Requires first of two CCNA exams (ICND 1 640-822)
 An optional, intermediate step towards
CCNA certification
 Recipients gain access to Cisco CCIE
Certification Community and use of

CCENT logo CCNP
CCNA
CCENT
www.cisco.com/go/ccent
Cisco CCNA Network Associate
 Certifies knowledge and skills to install, operate and troubleshoot a
small to medium size enterprise branch network
 Includes connecting to multiple WANs, basic security measures and
wireless extension of the network.
 Two options for the exams (2 exam option or one composite exam)
2 Exam option:
•ICND1 640-822 exam
•ICND2 640-816 exam CCIE
1 Composite Exam option:

CCNP
•CCNA 640-802 exam
CCNA
CCENT
www.cisco.com/go/ccna
Cisco Certifications
“Certifications validate your
practical experience. You
need Cisco certifications
for any sort of networking
role – it’s what employers
demand”
Adrian Cassar
Business Systems Engineer, Budweiser UK
“Holding a Cisco certification enabled me to enter

the career of my dreams, and now I have the
opportunity to work for one of the most recognized
productions studios in the world.”
Chris Cugno, Senior Network Engineer, DreamWorks Animation SKG
Changes to CCNA Exams
 Now certifying ability to install, operate and trouble-shoot a secure, medium-size enterprise network
 Includes configuration and verification of basic wireless and voice over IP networks
 Greater emphasis on understanding and mitigating threats to network security
 Troubleshooting extended to network maintenance
Current Exams Revised Exams

INTRO 640-821 ICND1 640-822
ICND 640-811 ICND2 640-816
CCNA 640-801 CCNA 640-802 (composite)
Certification Exam Options
Interconnecting Cisco Networking
Devices Part 1
Simple Networks
CCNA
Connected Networks Composite Exam
Cisco IOS Devices
Network Management More Complex Networks
LANs and VLANs
IP Routing
CCENT Certification Access Lists
Simple Networks
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Connected Networks
Devices Part 2 Cisco IOS Devices
More Complex Networks Network Management
LANs and VLANs
IP Routing
Access Lists
CCNA Certification
CCNA Exam Revisions
New Exams and Pricing as of September 7, 2007
Exam Length Pricing Countries

ICND1 640-822 90 min. $125 USD Worldwide
ICND2 640-816 75 min. $125 USD Worldwide
CCNA 640-802 90 min. $150 USD United States, Canada, Puerto Rico
(composite)
$175 USD Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
 Local pricing available through worldwide testing partners.

 CCENT certification requires new exam, ICND1 640-822
 Discount vouchers will be offered to eligible students for all of
these exams
CCNA Curricula Alignment with
Cisco Exams and Certifications
CCNA Discovery Validated Entry- CCNA Exploration
Networking for Home and Small Level Skills
Networking Fundamentals
Businesses
Working at a Small-to-Medium Routing Protocols and Concepts
Business or ISP
New ICND1 Exam = Set up a basic No Exam Planned

CCENT network
Introducing Routing and Switching LAN Switching and Wireless
in the Enterprise
Designing and Supporting Accessing the WAN
Computer Networks
New ICND2 Exam ICND1 + ICND2 = CCNA

(ICND1 + ICND2 = CCNA)
Set up a more
or complex network or
CCNA Composite Exam CCNA Composite Exam
= CCNA = CCNA
ICND1 Exam
Description and Summary
The ICND1 (640-822) exam is one of the two qualifying
exams available to candidates pursuing a two-exam
option for CCNA. This exam tests content from the first
two courses of CCNA Discovery
 Network types, Network media

 Routing and Switching fundamentals
 TCP/IP and OSI
 IP addressing
 Basic WAN technologies
 Configuring and Operating Cisco IOS devices
 Basic wireless and security concepts
 Configuring simple networks
ICND1 Exam and Course Topics
Technology
 Describe the operation of data networks
 Implement a small switched network
 Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network
requirements for a small branch office
 Implement a small routed network
 Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a
WLAN
 Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to
mitigate those threats
 Implement and verify WAN links
ICND2 Exam
The ICND2 Exam (640-816) is the 2nd qualifying exam
available to candidates pursuing the two-exam option for
the Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA certification.
 Select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco networking devices
 Extend switched networks with VLANs
 Determine IP routes
 Manage IP traffic with access lists
 Establish point-to-point connections
 Establish Frame Relay connections
 Configure, verify and troubleshoot OSPF and EIGRP
 Configure NAT and DHCP
 Configure, verify and troubleshoot RSTP, VTP, routing between VLANs in a small switched environment.
ICND2 Exam and Course Topics
Technology
 Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch
communications
 Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network
requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
 Configure and troubleshoot basic operation and routing on Cisco devices
 Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size
Enterprise branch office network.
CCNA Exam
The CCNA (640-802) exam qualifies a candidate pursuing the single-
exam option for the Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA
Certification. This exam tests content from all four courses of either
CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration
 Describe how a network works
 Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications
 Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size
Enterprise branch office network.
 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices
 Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN
 Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
 Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
CCNA Certification Prep Center Recommended Reading
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simulations, remote labs, expert Ask-the-Tutor
advice, success stories, discounts,  Personalized assistance
forums, and educational games  Online tutor answers
content-related questions
 Over 100,000 registered users within one business day
Remote Labs
 Access to Cisco gear
online for remote practice
 Hands-on exercises covering
advanced technologies
Recommended Reading
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from Cisco Press
Practice Questions
Learning Games
www.cisco.com/go/prepcenter
Certification Exam
Vouchers
Nomenclature on Vouchers
Vouchers come in multiple shapes and sizes. Please find

definitions below:
Discount Vouchers: These vouchers allow a user to take
the certification exam at a reduced cost
Extension Vouchers: These vouchers allow a user to
take an expired certification exam for an extended
period of time
Supplemental Vouchers: These are pre-paid discount
vouchers that allow a user to take the certification exam
at a reduced cost
**All vouchers can be used independently or together

Cisco CCENT Discount Voucher Process
Student
completes CCNA Instructor inputs Link to request
Discovery first “P” in Academy ICND1 discount
two courses and Connection voucher appears
passes first grade book on student home
attempt of final page
exam with 75%
or higher
Students must
use their Academy
Connection ID & Student requests
Username when VUE voucher for
registering with exam & voucher
VUE for an exam code number will
in conjunction appear in student
with the voucher profile
code
Cisco CCNA Discount Voucher Process:
2 Exam Option (ICND 1 & ICND2)
Student completes Link to request s

CCENT Instructor inputs
ICND2 appears
certifications as “P” in Academy
on student home
outlined Connection
page
previously; grade book
Student completes
CCNA Discovery
final two courses
and passes first
attempt of final
with 75% or higher
Students must use

their Academy
registering with VUE exam & voucher
for an exam in code will appear
conjunction with the in student profile
voucher code
Cisco CCNA Discount Voucher Process:
Composite Exam Option
Student completes Link to request

all four courses of Instructor inputs
CCNA composite
CCNA Discovery “P” in Academy
appears on
or CCNA Connection
student home
Exploration and grade book
page
passes first
attempt of final of
the final course
with 75% or higher
Students must use

their Academy
registering with VUE exam from &
for an exam in voucher code
conjunction with the will appear in
voucher code student profile
Discount Vouchers for Students
Question Answer
How many discount

vouchers will be available One for each: ICND1, ICND2,
& CCNA composite
and for which exams?
CCENT: Complete CCNA

How do students qualify Discovery Course 1 and 2 &
for a vouchers? receive a 75% or higher on first
attempt of final exam for course 2
CCNA: Complete four courses of

either CCNA Discovery or CCNA
Exploration & receive 75% or
higher on first attempt of final
exam for course 4
How many vouchers can a

student receive? A single voucher will be issued per
candidate.
Question Answer
Discounts percent varies

How much is my discount
depending on country market
voucher?
conditions. Discounts are country
specific and can not be adjusted.
When you qualify for a voucher, a

Where is my voucher link will automatically appear on
information? your Student Home page in
Academy Connection under the
Career Development section
Question Answer
Can I use the voucher a

second time? No. Vouchers are for one use only.
Students will have a minimum of

How long is my voucher valid? three months to redeem a
voucher.
Can I extend my voucher? No, vouchers can not be extended.
I passed a course previously No. Vouchers can not be awarded

offered. Am I still eligible for a based on historical pass rates or
voucher? retroactively.
Extension Vouchers
 Zero discount vouchers enabling qualified NetAcad students to
take retired versions of Cisco certification exams including:
– Through December 31, 2007:
• CCNP BSCI (642-801)
• CCNP BCMSN (640-604)
– Starting November 6, 2007:
• INTRO (640-821)
• ICND (640-811)
• CCNA (640-801)
 Requested by instructors through Academy Connection Help
Feature
 Instructors provide extension voucher information to students
Academies Purchasing Supplemental
Vouchers
 Pre-paid vouchers that can be used alone or in

combination with the discount vouchers provided by the
NetAcad Program to qualified students
 Academies purchase directly from VUE and provide to
students
Cisco Certification Exams
 Cisco exams are only offered through Pearson VUE authorized

test centers (www.pearsonvue.com)
 Pearson VUE has been a test delivery provider for Cisco’s
computer-based certification exams since 2000
 There are three different methods to register for an exam:
1. Contact a Pearson VUE agent directly (
http://www.pearsonvue.com/contact/vuephone/)
2. Register via the Pearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com)
3. Call or visit a test center directly; to locate a test center visit the
Pearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com) and use the “Locate
a Test Center” option
Interested in becoming a test center?
 Pearson VUE is accepting applications to

become a test center
 You will find applications at
www.pearsonvue.com/pvtc/join/
 Pearson VUE will assist you in identifying the
basic requirements to becoming a test center
Are you far away from a VUE?—mobile testing
 An alias has been created exclusively for Networking

Academies to accommodate emerging testing needs,
atcrequest@cisco.com, and can used in the following
circumstances in priority order:
– 50 or more students are located at an Academy and the
available testing center is more than two hours travel
distance from that location
– 20 or more candidates would like to reserve time at a testing
center on a specific date so that students could be
transported from an Academy to a particular VUE location.
– To identify a testing need for students that do not have
access to a testing center
 All requests will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and
will be accommodated based on the above
prioritizations.
Instructor Training
Instructor Training

 Not required but strongly recommended
 Encouraged to read the new CCNA curricula, Interactive Course Guide
Current (ICG), Instructor Reference Guide (IRG) and slide presentations
Instructor
(min. 8-10 hours per course) (min. 4-8 hours per course)
 In person training required. Approximately 40 classroom hours

New per course; similar to current CCNA v3.1
Instructor  Costs generally range from US$50 to US$150 per day,
depending on location
Training Resources for Existing Instructors
Reference Materials
Instructor Reference Guide Interactive Course Guide

• Comparison of New • Key Ideas
Curriculum with Existing • Teaching Goals
Curriculum
• Critical Concepts
•New Topics
• How to Teach Concepts
•New Skills
• Discussion Ideas
•New Equipment
• Reflection
• Suggestions for Use of
Existing Equipment • Case Studies, Labs,
Videos, Tools
Training Resources for New Instructors
Traditional Face-to-Face Training
Academy Focus on main

curriculum ideas, strategies Interactive
for teaching sessions for Content
and and Skills
Interactive difficult concepts, skills-based
and connection training Exam
Course
Guide (ICG) with real world
scenarios
Instruction Time Guidelines*
CCNA Discovery
Course Chapter Chapter Lecture Lab

Time Time Time
Personal Computer Hardware 5% 60% 40%
Operating Systems 5% 65% 35%
Connecting to the Network 20% 50% 50%
Connecting to the Internet Through an ISP 10% 60% 40%
Networking for Network Addressing 14% 50% 50%
Home and
Small Network Services 10% 50% 50%
Businesses Wireless Technologies 14% 55% 45%
Basic Security 14% 65% 35%
Troubleshooting Your Network 8% 50% 50%
Chapter 100% 55% 45%
*These are approximate guidelines for planning purposes. Actual times may vary based on
instructional delivery preferences.
CCNA Discovery

Time Time Time
The Internet and It’s Uses 5% 70% 30%
Help Desk 10% 70% 30%
Planning a Network Upgrade 14% 50% 50%
Planning the Addressing Structure 17% 50% 50%
Working at a
Small-to- Configuring Network Devices 17% 50% 50%
Medium
Business Routing 17% 50% 50%
ISP Services 14% 60% 40%
ISP Responsibility 6% 70% 30%
Chapter 100% 55% 45%
CCNA Exploration
Time Time Time
Living, Learning, Working, and Playing in a 7% 70% 30%
Network-Centric World
Communications with Computer Networks 7% 50% 50%
and the Internet
OSI Application Layer 7% 60% 40%
OSI Transport Layer 10% 50% 50%
OSI Network Layer and Routing 10% 50% 50%
Network Addressing the Network - IPv4 14% 40% 60%
Fundamentals
OSI Data Link Layer 7% 70% 30%
ISP Responsibility 7% 80% 20%
OSI Physical Layer 10% 50% 50%
Ethernet 7% 40% 60%
Configuring and Testing Your Network 14% 30% 70%
Chapter 100% 51% 49%
*These are approximate guidelines for planning purposes. Actual times may vary based
on instructional delivery preferences.
CCNA Exploration
Time Time Time
Introduction to Routing and Packet 11% 25% 75%
Forwarding
Static Routes 14% 50% 50%
Introduction to Dynamic Routing Protocols 6% 25% 75%
Distance Vector Routing Protocols 6% 75% 25%
RIP version 1 9% 33% 67%
Classless Routing: VLSM and CIDR 6% 25% 75%
Routing and
Protocol Classless Routing Using RIPv2 9% 33% 67%
Concepts The Routing Table: A Closer Look 9% 67% 33%
EIGRP: A Distance Vector, Classless Routing 14% 70% 30%
Protocol
Link-State Routing Protocols 6% 88% 13%
Single Area OSPF: A Link State, Classless 11% 63% 37%
Routing Protocol
Chapter 100% 51% 49%
CLI Interactive Course Guide (ICG)
ICG Structure - Example
ICG Structure – Example (Cont’d)
Training Scenarios for New CCNA Curricula
Existing Instructor New Instructor
• Log into Academy Connection • Attend scheduled training at Training

• Select Academy Course Materials Center
• Select ICG for course • Complete course exam and skills exam
• Review Instructor Reference Guide
• Existing instructors will automatically be enabled to offer the new CCNA courses
Curriculum
Prerequisites
CCNA Discovery v4.0
Prerequisites
Networking for Working at a Small- Introducing Routing Designing and
Home and Small to-Medium Business and Switching in the Supporting
Businesses or ISP Enterprise Computer
Networks
Students None but CCNA 1 v3.1 OR Working at a Small-to- Introducing Routing
recommend that Networking for Home Medium Business or ISP and Switching in the
(prereqs for
student have basic and Small Businesses Enterprise
enrollment)
PC usage skills* OR Networking
Fundamentals
Instructors CCNA 2 v3.1 AND CCNA 2 v3.1 AND CCNA 3 v3.1 AND CCNA 4 v3.1 AND
Orientation Orientation Orientation Orientation
(prereqs for
teaching) OR OR OR OR
Networking for Working at a Small-to- Introducing Routing and Designing and
Home and Small Medium Business or Switching in the Supporting
Businesses AND ISP AND Orientation Enterprise AND Computer Networks
Orientation Orientation AND Orientation
OR
OR OR OR
Accessing the WAN
Accessing the AND Orientation Accessing the WAN AND Accessing the WAN
WAN AND Orientation AND Orientation
Orientation
* Student is typically attending a secondary school, technical school, or college

CCNA Exploration v4.0
Prerequisites for Enrollment
Networking Routing Protocols LAN Switching and Accessing the
Fundamentals and Concepts Wireless WAN
Student None but CCNA 1 v3.1 CCNA 1 v3.1 CCNA 3 v3.1

recommend that
OR OR OR
students have
advanced analytical Networking Networking Routing Protocols
and problem Fundamentals Fundamentals and Concepts AND
solving skills* LAN Switching and
OR OR
Wireless
Networking for Home Networking for Home and
and Small Businesses Small Businesses AND
AND Working at a Working at a Small-to-
Small-to-Medium Medium Business or ISP
Business or ISP
* Student is typically attending a postsecondary institution, such as a technical school,

college, or university
CCNA Exploration v4.0
Prerequisites for Teaching
Networking Routing Protocols LAN Switching and Accessing the
Fundamentals and Concepts Wireless WAN
Instructors CCNA 2 v3.1 CCNA 2 v3.1 AND CCNA 3 v3.1 AND CCNA 4 v3.1 AND
AND Orientation Orientation Orientation Orientation
OR OR OR OR
Working at a Introducing Routing Introducing Routing and Designing and
Small-to-Medium and Switching in the Switching in the Supporting
Business or ISP Enterprise AND Enterprise AND Computer Networks
AND Orientation Orientation Orientation AND Orientation
OR OR OR OR
Networking Routing Protocols and LAN Switching and Accessing the WAN
Fundamentals Concepts AND Wireless AND AND Orientation
AND Orientation Orientation Orientation
Adoption &
Migration
Tools Available to You
Currently Available
 Datasheets  At-A-Glance
 Job framework
 Scope and Sequence information
documents
 Curriculum Selection
 Detailed equipment list Guidelines
 Product demos  Presentations
 FAQs  New CCNA Video
Migration
 Institutions midway through delivering CCNA v3.1

should continue with the CCNA v3.1 curriculum until
completion
 Countries with translated versions of CCNA v3.1
courses can wait until a translated version of the new
CCNA curricula is available, or adopt the English
version
 No immediate plans to retire the CCNA v3.1 curriculum.
An EOL plan will be communicated by the end of
September 2007
Translation Strategy
 Deliver cost-effective, timely curricula in

prioritized languages
 Partnership model between corporate,
field, and partners
Share costs
Drive prioritization
 Clear quality control process

Protect Cisco brand
Leverage partnership involvement
CCNA Products Designed for Translation
 Text expansion allowance
 Language translation toggle
 Graphical and GUI text is stored separately, then automatically pulled into GUI
from English and local text files
 Content reviewed globally by instructors with technical and English experience
Old GUI New GUI
Cisco Networking Academy
Translation Framework
Category
Globally Regionally Locally

Strategic Strategic Strategic
Led by Cisco Led by Cisco field or Led by Cisco field or
corporate partner
partner
 Moderate Networking
 High Networking Academy  Networking Academy
Academy market potential
market potential country alignment
Criteria
 Moderate demand for skilled

 High demand for skilled people  Alignment with partner
people (IDC) goals
 Alignment with certification
 Alignment with cert priorities priorities and partner goals
 NetAcad global alignment  Networking Academy theatre
alignment
Languages
6 UN languages: Prioritized installed base + Examples:

Arabic, English, French, theatre priorities  Hungarian
Russian, Simplified Examples:  Slovak
Chinese, Spanish Br. Portuguese, German,
Japanese, Polish
Translation Roadmap
 CCNA Discovery & CCNA Exploration (first two
courses)
– Translated to S. Chinese, Arabic, French, Spanish
– Russian will be translated to CCNA Discovery only
– Estimated availability by June 2008
 Plan for current CCNA v3.1 installed base languages

– Arabic, French, Spanish: Covered by UN languages
– Br. Portuguese, German, Hungarian, Japanese, Polish
– Plan to be communicated by October 2007
New CCNA Curricula and Certification
Timeline
General Availability General Availability

CCNA Discovery – 2 courses CCNA Discovery – final 2 courses
New CCNA Curricula CCNA Exploration – 2 courses CCNA Exploration – final 2 courses
Announcements (English Versions) (English Versions)
Nov 2005 Apr 2007 May 2007 June 2007 July 2007 Aug 2007 Sept 2007 Nov/Dec
2007
New
Certification
New CCNA & Exams Aug
15
Small New CCENT
Market Certification Announced
Trials at National Education
Curriculum Conference
Publicly
Announce
d
June 25
CCNA Discovery
Scope &
Sequence
CCNA Discovery Course Sequence
CCNA Discovery
Networking for Home and

Small Businesses
• Course Objectives
Working at a Small-to-
Medium Business or ISP
• Chapter Outlines
Introducing Routing and
Switching in the
Enterprise
Designing and Supporting

Computer Networks
CCNA Discovery: Networking for Home and
Small Businesses - Course Objectives
 Set up a personal computer system, interface cards, and

peripheral devices
 Plan and install a home or small business network and connect
it to the Internet
 Verify and troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity
 Share resources (files and printers) among multiple computers
 Recognize and mitigate security threats to the home network
 Configure and verify common Internet applications
 Configure basic IP services through a GUI interface
CCNA Discovery: Working at a Small-to-
Medium Business or ISP - Course Objectives
 Describe the structure of the Internet and how communication occurs between hosts
 Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS devices for Internet and server
connectivity
 Plan a basic wired infrastructure to support network traffic
 Configure a server to share resources and provide common Web services
 Implement basic WAN connectivity using Telco services
 Demonstrate proper disaster recovery procedures and perform server backups
 Monitor network performance and isolate failures
 Troubleshoot problems using an organized, layered procedure
 Describe the OSI model and the process of encapsulation
CCNA Discovery: Introducing Routing and
Switching in the Enterprise - Course Objectives
 Implement a LAN for an approved network design

 Configure a switch with VLANs and inter-switch communication
 Implement access lists to permit or deny specified traffic
 Configure a routing protocol on Cisco devices
 Implement WAN links
 Perform LAN, WAN, and VLAN troubleshooting using a structured
methodology and the OSI model
CCNA Discovery: Designing and Supporting
Computer Networks - Course Objectives
 Gather customer requirements

 Design a simple Internetwork using Cisco technology
 Design an IP addressing scheme to meet LAN requirements
 Create an equipment list to meet LAN design requirements
 Create and present a proposal to a customer
 Install and configure a prototype Internetwork
 Obtain and upgrade IOS in Cisco devices
CCNA Discovery Course Outline
Introducing Routing and Designing and
Networking for Home Working at a Small-to-
Ch Switching in the Supporting Computer
and Small Businesses Medium Business or ISP
Enterprise Networks
Reviewing the Concepts of
1 Personal Computer Hardware The Internet and Its Uses Networking in the Enterprise
Network Design
Exploring the Enterprise Gathering Network

2 Operating Systems Help Desk
Network Infrastructure Requirements
Switching in an Enterprise Characterizing the Existing

3 Connecting to the Network Planning a Network Upgrade
Network Network
Estimating the Impact of

Connecting to the Internet Planning the Addressing Addressing in an Enterprise
4 Applications on a Network
Through an ISP Structure Network
Design
Routing with a Link-State
5 Network Addressing Configuring Network Devices Creating the Network Design
Protocol
Implementing Enterprise WAN IP Addressing in the Network

6 Network Services Routing
Links Design
Filtering Traffic Using Access Prototyping the Network

7 Wireless Technologies ISP Services
Control Lists Design
Troubleshooting an Enterprise Presenting and Implementing

8 Basic Security ISP Responsibility
Network the Network Design
9 Troubleshooting Your Network
CCNA Discovery
Soft Skills Highlighted
Networking for Home and Small Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or

Businesses – Chapters 3, 9 ISP – Chapters 2, 8
 Communications Skills
 Communications Skills
–Active listening with customers
–Active listening with customers
–Effectively handling frustrated users
–Describing technical concepts to
 Advanced Troubleshooting Skills
non-technical users
–Problem escalation
 Basic Troubleshooting Skills
 Documentation Skills
–Use of Help Desk
–Provide status and resolution
 Documentation Skills
 Time Management Skills
 Professionalism and Teamwork Skills
CCNA Discovery
Server
CCNA Discovery Server
 Discovery Server is software that provides network services in an
isolated lab environment, disconnected from the Internet
 Offers great flexibility to enrich the learning experience
 Discovery Server provides the following network services:
–DNS
–Web Server
–FTP
–Telnet
–SSH
–DHCP
 Discovery Server is not required. It is an optional configuration that

can be used in some labs
 It does not require any additional equipment
 Discovery Server software and detailed instructions/FAQ are available
for download on Academy Connection Tools page
Example of Network Services
Lab Activities
 The course
includes lab
activities that
allow students to
visualize and
have hands-on
experience with
the network
services
introduced in the
course
How do I get Discovery Server?
 The Discovery Server

is available for
download from any
CCNA Discovery
course tools page on
Academy Connection
CCNA Exploration
Scope &
Sequence
CCNA Exploration
CCNA Exploration
Network
Fundamentals
• Course Objectives
Routing Protocols
and Concepts
• Chapter Outlines
LAN Switching and
Wireless
Accessing the WAN
CCNA Exploration: Network Fundamentals
Course Objectives
 Explain the importance of data networks and the Internet as a platform to support
business communications and everyday tasks
 Explain how communication occurs in data networks and the Internet
 Describe the devices and services that support communication across an
Internetwork
 Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications that occur in
data networks
 Explain the role of protocols in data network communications
 Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of
data networks
 Describe the protocols and services provided by the application layer in the OSI
model and describe how this layer operates in simple networks
 Analyze the operations and features of the OSI model transport layer protocols and
services
CCNA Exploration – Course Objectives
(Continued)
 Analyze the operations and feature of the OSI model network layer protocols and
services and explain the fundamental concepts of routing
 Design, calculate, and apply an appropriate addressing scheme to fulfill given
requirements
 Describe the operation of protocols at the OSI data link layer and how they support
communications
 Explain the role of physical layer protocols and services in supporting
communications across data networks
 Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts, media, services, and operation
 Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices for a given network
requirement
 Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches
 Use Cisco CLI commands to perform basic router and switch configuration and
verification
CCNA Exploration: Routing Protocols and
Concepts - Course Objectives
 Describe the purpose, nature, and operations of a router
 Explain the critical role that routers play in enabling communication across multiple networks
 Describe the purpose and nature of routing tables
 Explain how a router determines a path and switches packets
 Configure and verify router interfaces
 Describe the purpose and procedure for configuring static routes
 Describe the role of dynamic routing protocols and place these protocols in the context of
modern network design
 Describe how metrics are used by routing protocols and Identify the metric types used by
dynamic routing protocols
 Identify the characteristics of distance vector routing protocols
 Describe the network discovery process of distance vector routing protocols using Routing
Information Protocol (RIP)
 Describe the functions, characteristics, and operation of RIPv1
(Continued)
 Compare and contrast classful and classless IP addressing
 Describe classful and classless routing behavior in routed networks
 Design and implement a classless IP addressing scheme for a given network
 Demonstrate comprehensive RIPv1 configuration skills
 Apply basic RIPv2 configuration commands and evaluate classless routing
updates
 Describe the main features and operation of the Enhanced Interior Gateway
Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
 Use advanced configuration commands with routers implementing EIGRP
 Describe the basis features and concepts of link-state routing protocols
 Describe the purpose, nature, and operation of OSPF
CCNA Exploration: LAN Switching and
Wireless - Course Objectives
 Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model
approach
 Interpret network diagrams
 Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network
devices and hosts
 Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks
 Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches
 Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management
 Describe enhanced switching technologies such as VLANs, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP),
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Per VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (PVSTP), and 802.1q
 Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and how routing occurs between them
 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, trunking on Cisco switches, interVLAN routing, VTP,
and RSTP
 Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a
Cisco switched network
(Continued)
 Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities such as ping, traceroute, Telnet,
Secure Shell (SSH), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), and ipconfig, as well as the show and
debug commands.
 Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues,
autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures
 Manage Cisco IOS® Software
 Manage Cisco IOS configuration files (save, edit, upgrade, and restore)
 Describe standards associated with wireless media, such as ( IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)
standards
 Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network, such as Service Set
Identification (SSID), Basic Service Set (BSS), and Extended Service Set (ESS)
 Identify basic configuration parameters on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the
correct access points
 Compare and contrast Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security features and capabilities of open,
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and WPA-1/2 networks
 Describe common wireless-network implementation issues such as interference and misconfiguration
CCNA Exploration: Accessing the WAN -
Course Objectives
 Describe the impact of Voice Over IP and Video Over IP applications on a network
 Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model
approach
 Interpret network diagrams
 Describe the components required for network and Internet communications
 Implement basic switch security measures such as port security, trunk access, and management
VLANs
 Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS
 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operations on a router
 Describe current network security threats and explain how to implement a comprehensive security
policy to mitigate common threats to network devices, hosts, and applications
 Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
 Describe recommended security practices to secure network devices
(Continued)
 Describe the purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs)
 Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements
 Configure and apply an ACLs to limit Telnet and SSH access to the router
using the Security Device Manager command-line interface (SDM/CLI)
 Verify, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs in a network environment
 Explain the basic operation of Network Address Translation (NAT)
 Configure NAT for given network requirements using SDM/CLI
 Troubleshoot NAT issues
 Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN
 Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
 Configure and verify a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection between
Cisco routers
 Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
 Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues
 Describe the importance, benefits, role, impact, and components of VPN
technology
CCNA Exploration Course Outline
LAN Switching and
Routing Protocols and
Ch Network Fundamentals Wireless Accessing the WAN
Concepts
Introduction to Routing and Services in a Converged

1 Living in a Network-Centric World LAN Design
Packet Forwarding WAN
2 Communicating over the Internet Static Routing Configure a Switch PPP
Application Layer Functionality and Introduction to Dynamic

3 VLANS Frame Relay
Protocols Routing Protocols
Distance Vector Routing

4 OSI Transport Layer Implement VTP Enterprise Network Security
Protocols
Implementing Spanning Tree
5 OSI Network Layer RIP version 1 Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Protocols
Implementing Inter-VLAN Providing Teleworker
6 Addressing the Network - IPv4 VLSM and CIDR
Routing Services
Configuring a Wireless Implementing IP Addressing
7 Data Link Layer RIPv2
Router Services
The Routing Table: A Closer Troubleshooting Enterprise

8 OSI Physical Layer
Look Networks
9 Ethernet EIGRP
Planning and Cabling Your
10 Link-State Routing Protocols
Network
Configuring and Testing Your

11 OSPF
Network
CCNA Exploration: Flexibility in Course
Sequence
Network Fundamentals Network Fundamentals
Routing Protocols and LAN Switching and

Concepts Wireless
LAN Switching and Routing Protocols and

Wireless Concepts
Accessing the WAN Accessing the WAN
Network Fundamentals
Routing Protocols and LAN Switching and

Concepts Wireless
Accessing the WAN
CCNA Exploration
Eagle Server
CCNA Eagle Server
 Eagle Server is software that provides network services and
applications in an isolated lab environment, disconnected from the
Internet
 Offers great flexibility to enrich the learning experience
 Eagle Server provides the following network services and applications:
–DNS
–Web Server
–FTP
–TFTP
–SSH
–Instant Messaging
–Wiki Server
–Email
 Eagle Server is required to complete most of the labs
 It does not require any additional equipment
 Eagle Server software and detailed instructions/FAQ are available for
download on Academy Connection Tools page
Top Down Approach
 Following a top down

approach to teaching
Networking, CCNA
Exploration introduces
application and application
services very early in the
course
 The course explains the
role and nature of the
main application protocols
and their relation to
protocols and services
provided to them by the
lower layers of the
network
Lab Activities and Packet Tracer Activities
 The course includes an important
number of lab and Packet Tracer
Activities that allow students to
visualize and have hands-on
experience with the application
protocols and services introduced in
the course
Eagle Server Eagle Server
includes
 Instant Messaging
 Wiki Server
 Domain Name
 The graph illustrates Server
 Email
the topology used  Web Server
throughout the Network  FTP
Fundamentals course.  TFTP
 SSH
 The Eagle Server is a
tool provided by Cisco
that includes the set of
application services
and protocols used in
the lab activities
How do I get Eagle Server?
 The Eagle Server is

available for download
from the CCNA
Exploration: Network
Fundamentals tools
page in Academy
Connection
Eagle Server images and documentation
The Tools page contains

the Eagle server images
as well as detailed
instructions and FAQs on
how to install and use the
tool
Equipment
Equipment
 The minimum required equipment bundle is the same for CCNA
Discovery and CCNA Exploration.
The equipment list has been reduced from current CCNA requirements
due to the enhanced simulation tools and flexibility that are built into
the new curricula
A best practice guide on utilizing different equipment and classroom
management scenarios will be published prior to product availability
 Equipment required for current Academies migrating to new
curricula:
2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys WRT300N is preferred; 54G
is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent
New Academy Equipment
New Academy adopting CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration:
 Minimum required equipment bundle:
–3 Cisco 1841 routers with Base IP IOS,
128 MB DRAM, 32 MB Flash
–3 2960 switches
–2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys 300N is preferred,
but 54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent
–Serial cables
New Academy adopting only CCNA Discovery:

 Minimum required equipment bundle:
–3 Cisco 1841 routers with Base IP IOS,
128 MB DRAM, 32 MB Flash
–3 four-port Ethernet Switch Interface Cards
for the 1841 Routers
–2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys WRT300N is preferred,
but 54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent
In addition, a typical lab configuration includes the following:

–1 local Web server to host curriculum
–3 desktop PCs
–Ethernet cables
–Cable-making and cable-testing equipment
PC Requirements
 1 Lab PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 server

 2 Lab PCs or laptops (Win 2000 or Windows XP)
PC Requirements - Recommended
Current New
CPU Intel Pentium III or higher processor Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or equivalent/higher
processor
Operating Windows 2000 or Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP
System*
RAM 128 MB Installed RAM 256 MB or better
Storage 100 MB of free disk space
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Resolution 1024x768
Browsers Netscape 7.0x and 7.1, Internet Explorer

6.0 or 5.5 SP 2
Flash Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 or higher Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 or higher
Drivers Language fonts supporting Unicode encoding (for

languages other than English)
Other Mouse, speakers, headphones, and Latest video card drivers and operating system
sound card updates
Sound Card and Speakers
Wireless Network Adapters
Note: Current version of Packet Tracer does not run in Native mode in MacOS or Linux. Windows Emulators are required
CCNA Discovery: Networking for Home and Small
Businesses - Lab Topology
The 1841 Router simulates

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

per pod.
CCNA Discovery: Networking at a Small-to-Medium
Business or ISP - Lab Topology
Students will configure

RIPv2 routing in a three-
router topology. There is
no specific configuration
of the 2960 switches,
other than basic setup.
Topology will be
reconfigured during the
course.
Recommended six to
eight students per pod
CCNA Discovery: Introducing Routing and Switching
in the Enterprise and Designing and Supporting Computer
Networks - Lab Topology (Preliminary)
Same pod for:

•Introducing Routing
and Switching in the
Enterprise and
•Designing and
Supporting Computer
Networks
It represents a main
enterprise site and two
branch offices.
Recommended eight
students per pod
CCNA Exploration: Network Fundamentals
Lab Topology
CCNA Exploration: Routing Protocols and
Concepts - Lab Topology
CCNA Exploration: LAN Switching and
Wireless - Lab Topology (Preliminary)
CCNA Exploration: Accessing the WAN
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Cisco Networking Academy Program

New CCNA Curricula

New CCNA Curricula Presentation – Revision 5.1

 Shift focus from program growth to student

Small and CCNA

Small and Exploration

Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

• Promote engagement; • Improve accuracy and • Make curricula more

CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

• Independent curriculum or • Integrated technology

CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

 Networking based  Networking based

 Skills for entry-level Core Skills  Skills for wide range of

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

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Navigation tools Go To / Location and Topic Navigation Bar

“This curriculum is going to reinforce concepts much more easily. They’ll

93% of instructors believe students will learn more!

• What are your students’

• What are your students’ goals?

• How will your institution integrate

• Which curriculum best aligns

• Is the existing CCNA v3.1 curriculum

What are your students’ academic capabilities?

CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

 Designed for students with  Designed for students with

What are your students’ goals?

CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

 Prepares students for entry-  Prepares students for entry-

CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

 Yes, the current CCNA  No, the current CCNA

Content Four courses – Four courses – structured by Four courses – structured by

• Intro to Advanced Technologies and Converged

• Can be taught before, with, or after LAN

• Can be taught before, with, or after Routing

 Generally developed at the institutional level based on

CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

 Students who complete all four CCNA Discovery or CCNA

Updates to CCNA Introduction of CCENT

• Greater breadth reflects today’s • Cisco CCENT Entry-Level

Right Experts—Right Place—Right Time

 CCNA is big step for many new grads, career-changers

 Cisco is expanding certification of entry level skills and

CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration CCNA Discovery

Working at a Small-to- Working at a Small-to-

Designing and Supporting LAN Switching and

Accessing the WAN

“Our company's technical footprint is

 Students are looking for:

Certification Community and use of

1 Composite Exam option:

“Holding a Cisco certification enabled me to enter

Current Exams Revised Exams

ICND 640-811 ICND2 640-816

CCNA 640-801 CCNA 640-802 (composite)

Exam Length Pricing Countries

ICND2 640-816 75 min. $125 USD Worldwide

 Local pricing available through worldwide testing partners.

New ICND1 Exam = Set up a basic No Exam Planned