Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation Certificate

Pathway:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CIS.CCN.CERT (C407W)

Total Program Credits: 12

The Cisco Certified Network program prepares students to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size router and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. Includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts, and hands-on, performance-based skills. Prepares students to sit for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exams.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation program, the graduate will be able to:

  • explain the holistic nature and principles of modern computing architectures, theories, and practices;
  • configure a router, manage Cisco IOS software, configuring routing protocols on routers, and set the access lists to control the access to routers;
  • use advanced IP addressing techniques Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM), Intermediate Routing Protocols (RIP v2, Single-Area OSPF, EIGRP), command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, Virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP).
  • use advanced Internet Protocol (IP) addressing techniques,Network Address Translation (NAT), Port Address Translation [PAT]) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wide Area Network (WAN) technology and terminology, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Dial-on-Demand Routing (DDR), frame relay, network management, and optical networking.

(Summer 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science

Core Course

3

CIS 216 # Introduction to Networks CCNA

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:6
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 217 # Switching, Routing, Wireless Essentials CCNA

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:3
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. (if applicable)

See CIS course descriptions.

Chairperson: Michael Henson, Ext. 3354

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
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Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
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