About Cisco Networking Academy Programs

The Cisco Networking Academy program is an e learning model that delivers web-based education content, online testing, student performance tracking, hands-on labs, and instructor training and support. With a curriculum developed by education and networking experts, the Networking Academy program is offered at, technical colleges and universities around the world, it demonstrates a highly successful alliance among Cisco Systems, educators, governments, leading technology companies, and nonprofit organizations as it prepares graduates for the demands and opportunities of the New Economy.

The Cisco Networking Academy is an education oriented, non-profit making, and globally recognized IT program. It serves to nurture IT professionals and contribute to the implementation of IT education in Asia Pacific region. The project- driven education program provides students in Asia Pacific with a unique, Internet based Curriculum combined with hands on experience that will help them develop practical computer networking knowledge and skills needed for the internet age.

Objective

Through an innovative partnership with schools, Cisco Systems aims to help students prepare for the demands and enormous opportunities of the information economy, while creating a qualified talent pool for building and maintaining networks.

Methodology

Through the Cisco Networking Academy program, students and in-transition workers learn how to design, build, and maintain computer networks. They develop practical computer networking knowledge and skills in a hands-on environment. Cisco Systems will provide the curriculum, training and program support required to help establish and maintain the Academies. This program is the first and only global E-Learning program, and is currently implemented in about 10800 education institutions in 151 countries. Very soon, prescription learning- an important tool to help achieve life-long learning, will also be introduced into the program. This will further aid students in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

E-Learning:

E- Learning is comprised of content delivery in multiple formats, management of the learning experience, and a networked community of learners, content developers and experts, It delivers faster learning at reduced costs, increases access to learning, and provides grater opportunities and accountability for all participants in the learning process.

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to be a comprehensive program consisting of four semesters with a total of 280 hors (each semester: 70 hours). The curriculum for CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is summarized below.