Nancy Null
Typical Sequence of Courses
10th Grade:Network Academy (Cisco) Level I, Science
11th Grade:Network Academy (Cisco) Level II
12th Grade:Parallel Enrollment at CCBC or Internship or Industry Employment
Post-Graduation:2-year Associate degree, 4-year Bachelors degree, or Industry Employment
Our Network Academy (Cisco) curriculum is part of the Cisco Networking Academy program, recognized worldwide as the standard for training and certification in the field of information technology.
Students enjoy a hands-on experience with the fast-paced, demanding CCNA Discovery curriculum as they learn about home, small business and enterprise networking technologies, and program devices to manage network traffic. They also learn basic web site planning, design, and management. Course content is available 24/7 online, as well as in more traditional formats.
This is a solid and promising career path where students can apply their skills in a wide variety of industries. Most students opt to continue their studies at CCBC or four-year colleges. All students enrolled in the program are required to take end of unit/course assessments in school, and to sit for a certification exam at an authorized PearsonVue testing center.
Certification
The Network Academy (Cisco) course qualifies students to take the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification exam. Students may choose to take tests (ICND I at the conclustion of Level I of the program, ICND II after completing Level II), or one (the composite CCNA exam). Students passing the ICND I exam receive CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry-Level Networking Technician) certification.
Hardware Engineering Development
Designing, developing, and testing new hardware technologies and products to meet customer needs. Expertise required in project management.
Hardware Operations
Installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting computer and network hardware to ensure secure and reliable system performance. Expertise required in project management.
Information Systems
Designing, implementing, and supporting computer network systems--both hardware and software--to ensure that systems meet business and user requirements. Expertise required in configuration management and project management.
