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© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public CCNA rev 6 2 Cisco Networking Academy University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila A BRIEF INTRODUCTION: Academy & Programs By: NARC Team of Cisco Instructors

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 3 What is CISCO???  Founded: Cisco was founded in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University.  Incorporation: Cisco was incorporated on December 10, 1984 in California.  One of the leading manufacturers of network equipment. Cisco's primary business is in internetworking products, such as routers, bridges, and switches, VOIP solution, security solutions.  Head- quartered in San Jose, California. CCNA targets a wide audience of both students and professionals in IT and computer science background  (ending July 31, 2010) Cisco has 70,714 employees

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 4  Cisco is a giant in the IT industry.  Cisco products set standards in a lot of cases.  US security agencies is using Cisco products too!  It is natural to team up with Cisco for industry enhancements. What is CISCO???

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 5  Cisco offer industry certifications such as CCNA,CCNP & CCIE.  It is good for students if they get well prepared for the Cisco certification at the same time during their degree.  Good Network /practical knowledge for practical life in new era of technology.

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© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 7 Cisco Certifications Paths

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© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 9 Cisco Networking Academy Today Quick View *Countries 180+ *Academies ~9,700 *Students ~10,00,000 *Instructors ~20,000 Classes in session right now 50,000+ Online exams taken every 24 hours 30,000+ New students entering the program every 24 hrs 500+ **Success Metrics Students indicating they use Networking Academy skills on a daily basis 91% Students indicating they pursued more education in IT 71% Students indicating the Networking Academy helped them make IT contacts 78% Students that indicated they were able to get a new job in IT 50%

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 10 Where are we today? Cisco Networking Academy UET Taxila Apr 2006 May 2007 Oct 2010 June 2008 CCNA Academy CCNA Discovery General Availability CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration IT Essential Firewall, Web, Database Planning for Optical fiber, and MCSE Course General Availability CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration Firewall, Web, Database Aug 2009 Nov 2005 Started from 2005 July 2009 Sept 2010 New Class Starts from October 2010 Publicly Announced September 2010

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 11 Why Plan to CCNA? Advantages of CCNA CCNA 4.0 Improved accuracy and flow of information with less Effort Optimal balance of theory, practice and application with Latest Networking Devoices Fully preparation of CCNA Certification Exam Provide help in making good place in Computer Networking Alignment of learning objectives with job skills Increased use of rich media for ongoing interactivity through the learning process Benefit students by teaching the latest technology and skills

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 12 Course Objectives  The course is a focused coverage of the CCNA exam objectives as outlined on the Cisco website (  A foundation for learning is provided by an intense presentation of networking principles, the OSI model and TCP/IP.  Students will be presented the essential knowledge to configure and operate basic switched LANs and routed WANs.  The Cisco IOS, as it relates to both routers and switches, will be examined and practiced through a variety of exercises.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 13 What you will learn?  CCNA preparations programs demonstrate  How to install, configure, operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small / medium networks, and provide an introduction into several key protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 14 Improve Student Experience Improve QualityIncrease Flexibility Current CCNA Student Feedback

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© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 17 CLI and Academy Connection Instructor Page

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 18 Instructor Tools On Academy Connection

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© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 20 Operational Requirements  Equipment: Overall, there has been a reduction in equipment requirements. CCNA curricula requirements now include a Linksys wireless router - details on the course catalog  Guides Available: 1) Computer requirements 2) Legacy Equipment & Software Guides: Image & Hardware Support Assistance with Legacy Equipment and Software (see ‘Classroom Set up’ tab under Tools)

21 Cisco Certification Exam Vouchers Available Vouchers  Discount Vouchers: These vouchers allow qualified Networking Academy students to take the following Cisco certification exam at a reduced cost: –ICND1 ( ) –ICND2 ( ) –CCNA ( ) Testing with Pearson VUE  Cisco exams are only available through Pearson VUE, to register for exams you may: –Contact a Pearson VUE agent directly ( –Register via the Pearson VUE website ( –Call or visit a test center directly; to locate a test center visit the Pearson VUE website ( and use the “Locate a Test Center” optionwww.pearsonvue.com Detailed Voucher Information  Visit Academy Connection post login  Go to Tools Page – scroll to bottom for Program/Marketing Tools  Go to the Program Tab  Scroll to Certification and Voucher Info  Here you will find a link to a comprehensive slide deck

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 22 We Thank You… for All You Do!

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicCCNA rev 6 23 Thanks for Your Participation Today!  Duration: Four month period (128 hours)  Cost: Rs. 5000/- per module (4 Modules) The Lowest fee in Rawalpindi/ Islamabad Academies  Admission forms can be obtained on payment of Rs.100/- from the address given below or can be download from (Network Administration and Research Center) University Of Engineering and Technology, Taxila Ph: Program Coordinator ,

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