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The demand for highly trained networking experts increases daily. The goal of the Cisco Networking Academy Program is to train knowledgeable students who can achieve the entry-level CCNA certification (which requires passing a multiple-choice exam) AND to produce empowered students who can design, install, and maintain networks typical of schools. From this dual program mission stems our dual assessment philosophy -- a psychometrically-validated standardized multiple-choice testing system, and a spectrum of skills-based, lab-based, hands-on, troubleshooting, "authentic", journal-and-portfolio-based assessments -- making cables, configuring routers and switches, building networks, wiring schools. The Cisco Networking Regional Academy emphasizes project-based,
hands-on, lab-based, troubleshooting, "authentic", journal-and-portfolio-based
assessments -- making cables, configuring routers and switches, building
networks, wiring schools, all graded by rubrics. Source: http://cisco.netacad.net/cnacs/prot-doc/columns/otl/981108.html Certifications The Cisco Networking Academy Program provides the opportunity for two levels of certification, Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP), designed to meet employment standards for the networking industry. CCNA and CCNP certifications are part of the Cisco Career Certification program. Other levels of certification, including the industry renowned Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) are available through Cisco's corporate training program. For more information on Cisco Career Certifications visit http://www.cisco.com/training
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) program -- the industry's
most respected networking certification vehicle -- Cisco Career Certifications
enables you to be certified at various technical proficiency levels: Associate,
Professional, and Expert. These individual certifications contribute to
the achievement of Cisco's Partner Certifications -- Gold, Silver, Premier
and Global Support. Achieving Certification The courses are taught by Cisco Training Partners, who are authorized on a country-by-country basis and must undergo rigorous training and testing to meet our stringent requirements. Equally important, product information will come straight from Cisco and its partners, rather than from a secondhand, uncertified source. This ensures students will receive the most up-to-date knowledge, reflecting the latest trends in the networking industry. Cisco provides course work for a complete range of basic through advanced networking concepts--from pulling cable, through such complex concepts as subnet masking rules and strategies. The format for the classes reflects the content: interactive lessons are stored primarily on the classroom's own Cisco Web server.
The Networking Academy design also accommodates diverse learning styles. For those who learn by reading, text is available. More visual learners can focus on the course material's extensive graphics and QuickTime movies. To promote development of the personal skills that underpin successful careers, projects require students not only to resolve technical issues but also to successfully address network users' needs.
"Cisco's Networking Academy program gives kids a first-class ticket to a high-skilled, high-pay job."" —— Al Gore, Past Vice President of the United States "What Cisco is doing is helping our children find a better future in this great land of ours." —— Gen. Colin Powell, Retired, America’s Promise Organization "The Cisco Networking Academy program is in tune with the President’s initiatives on educational technology and in the best spirit of public-private partnership. This new program will provide badly needed network support and trained students." —— Linda Roberts, Director of the Office of Educational Technology, US Department of Education "Cisco’s program is just what the doctor ordered. The growth we’ve experienced requires a continual supply of skilled network professionals to keep our customers happy and our internal network up and running. We’re very supportive of Cisco’s new Networking Academy program and eagerly awaiting its graduates." —— Marvin Bailey, Vice President, State Technology Programs at Ameritech, Inc.
How employable will the graduates of the CCNA and CCNP programs be? A: The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) completed a study in January 1998 that concluded that there are currently 346,000 jobs in the IT field in the United States. Further, that number is expected to grow over the next few years. For more information, refer to the ITAA website at: http://www.itaa.org . Cisco’s customers tell us that their number 1 problem is finding skilled people to design and maintain their growing networks. This program will help that problem significantly. Cisco’s channel partners are already required to have CCNAs on staff to gain various levels within the reseller program. More information can be found in the Networking Academy Employability Market Report available from Cisco Education Account Managers. In short, however, CCNA and CCNP certificate holders will be very employable. Does Cisco do anything to help Academy students and graduates find employment? A: Cisco is in the process of creating an internship website that will help current Academy students find intern positions with various companies. Over time, Cisco will enhance this website to allow full-time and permanent postings for Academy graduates as well. After this enhancement, companies will be able to advertise positions of all kinds, worldwide, to Academy students, who will be able to access the system free of charge.
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