Cisco Network Academy Courses

Description: CCNA Courses 1 through 4
CCNA Courses 1 through 4 of the Academy program, equivalent to 280 hours of instruction, provide students with a basic foundation in networking. Students who successfully complete this portion of the program are eligible to earn Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA™) certification. The first four courses are available at the secondary and post-secondary levels.

Description: IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software
IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software, sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company, presents an in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems. Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance, and safety issues. Through hands on activities and labs, students learn how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. In addition, an introduction to networking is included. This course helps students prepare for CompTIA's A+ certification.

Description: IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems
IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems, sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company, is an intensive introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking network operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems will be discussed. Students will explore a variety of topics including installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures and remote access.

Description: Fundamentals of Java™ Programming
Fundamentals of Java™ Programming, sponsored by Sun™ Microsystems, is a 70-hour course which provides a conceptual understanding of Object Oriented programming. The course also teaches students how to use the Java™ language's object oriented technologies to solve business problems. Topics also include the language fundamentals, the Java™ language API (application programming interface). Students will learn how to create classes, objects and applications using the language. Additionally, the course will address the demand for training and preparation for the Sun™ Certified Programmer for Java™ 2 Platform.

Description: Fundamentals of UNIX®
Fundamentals of UNIX® sponsored by Sun™ Microsystems teaches students how to use UNIX® operating system commands and, in the hands-on exercises, basic Sun Microsystems' Solaris™ operating environment commands, and introduces you to the Common Desktop Environment (CDE - graphical interface between different environments). The class is intended for new users of UNIX® . Students will learn fundamental command-line features of the Solaris environment including file system navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells and basic network use. CDE features include Standard Desktop Tools, Text Editor, printing and mail.

Description: Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling
The Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling Course, sponsored by Panduit, is designed for students interested in the physical aspects of voice and data network cabling and installation. The course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission.

Description: Fundamentals of Web Design
Fundamentals of Web Design sponsored by Adobe Systems will focus on the overall production processes surrounding Web site design with particular emphasis on design elements involving layout, navigation and interactivity. Cisco Networking Academy students will learn Web Design in preparation for higher education or jobs in the Internet Economy. Hands-on Web Design exercises will be taught using Adobe® Photoshop®, Adobe Illustrator®, Adobe GoLive™, Adobe LiveMotion™, and Adobe Premiere®.Description: Fundamentals of Wireless LANs
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs is an introductory course that will focus on the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of wireless networks.

Description: Fundamentals of Network Security
Fundamentals of Network Security will teach students to design and implement security solutions that will reduce the risk of revenue loss and vulnerability.