1. Cisco Networking Academy Program New CCNA Curricula
This is an overview to introduce and position the new CCNA curricula: CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration.
English versions of the first two courses of each curriculum will be available in the June-August 2007 timeframe. English versions of courses 3 and 4 will be available in the November-December 2007 timeframe.
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2. Cisco Networking Academy Program New CCNA Curricula
I’m here today to provide an overview of the Cisco Networking Academy Program and introduce you to our new CCNA curricula.
As part of our rejuvenation of the Networking Academy program, we’ve shifted our focus to individual student outcomes. As a result, we’ve taken a segmented approach to curriculum design, which we’ll describe later in the presentation.
The new CCNA curricula is the first step in refining our portfolio according to these new segments, to help students achieve desirable outcomes in their education and careers.
The Cisco Networking Academy Program helps individuals access the knowledge economy and participate in new economic opportunities.
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April 2007

3. Contents Portfolio Evolution
New CCNA Positioning, Features, and Benefits
Instructor Training
Adoption and Migration
Scope and Sequence
Equipment
We’ll begin by discussing our portfolio; how it has evolved and some of the drivers that are influencing the segmented approach to curriculum design.
Then we’ll talk about the new CCNA curricula features and benefits, and how the courses are positioned within the various segments.
We’ll also cover our approach to instructor training and explain efforts supporting adoption and migration of the new curricula.
The Scope and Sequence documents provide an outline of the chapters in each curriculum, and an equipment list is available to support the delivery of the new courses.

4. Portfolio Evolution

5. How Are We Evolving the Program?
Shift focus from program growth to student outcomes
Develop courseware tailored to student goals
Align skills with specific jobs in networking
We believe the key to the continued success of the program is to stay focused on student outcomes and quality. If the students who graduate from our program have the skills and expertise necessary to be successful in their careers, we will have achieved the objective of the program.
Our renewed focus on student success includes a strategic plan for addressing not only what students want and need to learn, but the different ways in which they learn.
The new CCNA curricula teach the same applied skills, but present the information in different ways to appeal to different student segments. Each curriculum provides relevant and effective lessons to engage students and ensure they are successful in learning the material in a way that aligns with their educational backgrounds and goals.
By using different teaching methodologies for different types of students, we can help ensure their success in learning the content. And by offering targeted curricula that are designed for students with different educational backgrounds and interests, we can help students be more successful in achieving their goals.
Studies around the world show a growing demand for IT professionals and a critical shortage of qualified candidates to fill the positions. Our new curricula will help address this shortage by ensuring that students gain the skills needed to succeed in a wide range of networking careers; today and in the future.

6. Networking Academy Program Current Product Portfolio
CAREERS
Enterprise Networking
CCNP Advanced Routing Remote Access Multilayer Switching Troubleshooting
Security
Small and Medium Business Networking
CCNA Basics Routing Switching WANs
Wireless
FUNDAMENTALS IT Essentials I
IT Essentials II
PNIE
Our product portfolio was originally designed as a “one-size-fits-all” solution. While that approach worked well for a number of years, our marketplace and the needs of our students have changed dramatically over the years. The one-size-fits-all approach is no longer sufficient to address the needs of our student population.
Network Installer
Basic IT Support
System Admin
Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

7. Networking Academy Program “2.0” Portfolio – 18 Courses
CAREERS
Security
Enterprise Networking
CCNP Advanced Routing Remote Access Multilayer Switching Troubleshooting
CCNA Exploration Routing, Switching, WANs, Intro to Adv Tech
Small and Medium Business Networking
CCNA Discovery Routing, Switching, WANs, Intro to Adv Tech
Wireless
Our new portfolio consists of 18 courses and separates CCNA into two new curricula.
CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration will allow instructors to more easily and effectively teach CCNA concepts to different types of students.
CCNA Discovery is designed for students with basic PC usage skills.
CCNA Exploration is designed for students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills.
Network Installer
Basic IT Support
System Admin
FUNDAMENTALS IT Essentials I
IT Essentials II PNIE
Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

8. Current CCNA Curriculum Instructor and Student Feedback
Improve Student Experience
Improve Quality
Increase Flexibility
Promote engagement; align with student interests and capabilities
Optimize balance of theory, practice, and application
Accommodate different skill levels
Improve accuracy and flow of course content
Ensure content is relevant and up-to-date
Address advanced technologies
Make curricula more efficient to localize
Facilitate curriculum delivery and class administration
Provide high and low bandwidth delivery capabilities
We are continually evaluating the Networking Academy curricula to ensure that it stays relevant for students.
Cisco monitors feedback from students and instructors, as well as the evolving networking job market.
Feedback from our instructors and students is integrated into three major areas:
Improve student experiences – provide courses that better engage, motivate, and challenge students based on their goals and capabilities
Improve quality – improve accuracy, remove redundant information, improve flow, and ensure content is relevant and up-to-date
Increase flexibility – make the courses easier to translate and provide flexibility in course sequence as well as delivery options
The feedback we receive and industry career evaluations drive the design and development of our new CCNA curricula.

9. New CCNA Positioning, Features, and Benefits

10. Two New CCNA Curricula Both Prepare Students for CCNA Certification and Professional Careers
CCNA Discovery Foundational Learning
CCNA Exploration Advanced Learning
Independent curriculum or possibly integrated into broader course of study at upper-secondary institutions, career and technical schools, and colleges
Student has basic PC usage skills
Part of an integrated technology curriculum or continuing education program at postsecondary institutions; typically at career and technical schools, colleges, and universities
Student has advanced problem solving and analytical skills typically associated with degrees in math, engineering, or science
Both of the new CCNA curricula prepare students for certification and professional degrees using different approaches.
CCNA Discovery is designed to be offered as an independent, standalone curriculum or associated with programs offered by upper-secondary institutions, technical schools, and colleges.
CCNA Discovery students are not expected to have any particular technical skills or knowledge, aside from basic PC skills.
CCNA Exploration is designed to be easily integrated into curriculum or degree programs at technical schools, colleges, or universities.
The audience for CCNA Exploration is expected to have advanced problem solving and analytical skills; typically associated with students pursuing a degree in engineering, math, or science.

11. New CCNA Curricula Features and Benefits
Motivate and engage students by matching content and teaching methodologies with student interests and goals
Features:
E-doing
Updated course GUI
More efficient translation
Introduction to advanced technologies and converged networks
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
Provides a hands-on approach to networking education
Uses step-by-step labs and teaches the general theory needed to build networks
Engages students and allows for quick application of learned concepts
Designed to encourage students to consider additional education in IT and help them prepare for entry-level IT careers
Allows students to learn skills in a more rigorous, comprehensive, theoretical, and practical way; reflective of college and university educational practices
Offers complex and challenging hands-on labs to engage advanced learners
Designed for students who want to pursue additional technology or engineering education while preparing for careers in IT
This slide shows the main features and benefits of the new CCNA curriculum.
There are some features that are common to both curricula:
Both are designed to motivate and engage students by making content and teaching methodologies attractive and relevant to their interests and goals
Both introduce a number of interactive simulated and hands-on activities that are designed to enhance the learning experience through practical application of learned concepts
Both use an updated graphical user interface
Both curricula are designed to facilitate translation
Both curricula introduce elements of advanced technologies such as IP telephony, multimedia, security, and mobility
There are also features and benefits that are specific to each curriculum:
CCNA Discovery offers a hands-on approach to networking instruction based on the use of step-by-step labs and an exploration of the general theory required to build and understand the basic functionality of networks. It engages students by allowing them to quickly apply learned concepts to real networks. It is designed to encourage students to consider additional education in IT and help them prepare for entry-level careers in IT.
CCNA Exploration offers a more rigorous and comprehensive approach to networking, consistent with educational practices generally used in colleges and universities. Despite being more theoretical in nature, it maintains a good balance of theory and practice, and introduces complex and challenging labs that are designed to engage advanced learners. It prepares students who are pursuing technology or engineering educations for careers in IT.

12. CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration
Networking based on technology
Deep into protocols and theory (LAN, WAN)
Reflective of university practices and allows for integration with engineering concepts
Networking based on application
Introduction to career exploration and soft skills
Standalone curriculum or integrated into broader course of study
Basics of Routing and Switching
Skills to excel in entry-level professions such as:
Network installer
Network technician
Help desk technician
Pre-sales support
Basic network design  
Core Skills for CCNA Certification
Skills to succeed in networking-related degree programs
Skills to prepare students for a wide range of networking professions such as:
Network technician
Network administrator
Network engineer
NOTE: This is an animated slide that builds after each display. Please step through this slide slowly and discuss each addition after the visual effect displays!
Initial Display:
You may be wondering how these two curricula with different features and benefits can both lead to the same certification?
Display 2:
The CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration curricula both cover the core skills required to prepare for CCNA certification, with more than 200 hours of class material.
In addition, both CCNA curricula offer a rich environment filled with extensive interactivity and networking skills and knowledge that extend beyond the minimum requirements for the CCNA certification. 
Display 3:
CCNA Discovery provides foundational networking knowledge and experience, as well as career exploration and soft-skills development. This curriculum presents basic networking education to equip students with knowledge and skills that can be applied toward entry-level careers in IT and networking
Display 4:
CCNA Exploration presents a comprehensive overview of networking from fundamentals to advanced applications and services. This curriculum prepares students for a range of networking professions, provides students with the skills needed to succeed in networking-related degree programs, and allows for easier integration with related programs of study
Display 5:
While the CCNA curricula help prepare students for entry-level jobs, an individual’s education, experience and industry certifications are also key ingredients in obtaining career opportunities.
Key Factors in Obtaining Jobs: Education, Experience, and Certification

13. Compare current GUI
to new GUI…

14. Persistent 2/3 media area
1/3 text area with manual scroll bar
Chapter Menu
Navigation icons

15. 2/3 or full-screen media area
Page #
2/3 or full-screen media area
1/3 text area, automatically scrolls, disappears for full-screen media
Language Toggle
Next / Back
Navigation tools
Go To / Location and Topic Navigation Bar

16. 93% of instructors believe students will learn more!
New GUI Prototype Feedback Worldwide Feedback from 415 Students and 71 Instructors
“The new curriculum was just so straightforward and the links worked so effectively; everything just seemed a lot easier for the students than the original.” – High School Instructor, United States
“This curriculum is going to reinforce concepts much more easily. They’ll be able to read, they’ll be able to see it visually, then they’ll handle labs, and then any sort of class discussion is going to be more readily understood. I like it.” – Secondary School Instructor, Europe
Overall, students and instructors are pleased with the new user interface. Navigation items, animations, and the new tools tested well.
Although most students had some networking knowledge, two-thirds reported learning from the activities. Instructors also liked the activities.
Instructors and students support the addition of Linksys equipment; and agree the lab activities will help students learn.
Students believe they would learn significantly more with a curriculum similar to the prototype than they do from the current curriculum.
93% of instructors believe students will learn more with a curriculum like the prototype
93% of instructors believe students will learn more!
CCNA Discovery Prototype Findings, January 2007

17. New CCNA Curricula How Do I Choose?
What are your students’ academic capabilities?
What are your students’ goals?
How will your institution integrate the new CCNA curriculum?
Which curriculum best aligns with your teaching methodology and your students' interests?
Is the existing CCNA v3.1 curriculum very difficult for your students in terms of theoretical topics?
There are several criteria to consider in determining which CCNA curriculum you want to offer at your Academy.
Here are some questions that can guide you in your selection.

18. What are your students’ academic capabilities?
How Do I Choose?
What are your students’ academic capabilities?
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
Designed for students with basic PC usage skills
Designed for students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills, such as those who are pursuing degrees in engineering, math, or science
The new CCNA curricula address the feedback we received from instructors and students requesting a segmented approach to instruction for students with different goals and educational backgrounds.
By using different methodologies to teach students with different skills and interests, we can help students successfully achieve their learning goals. This will improve both student and instructor satisfaction and help increase enrollment rates.
CCNA Discovery is designed for students with basic PC usage skills and can be delivered as an independent curriculum or integrated into broader courses of study at upper-secondary institutions, career and technical schools, and colleges.
CCNA Exploration is designed for students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills, such as those who are pursuing degrees in engineering, math, or science. The CCNA Exploration curriculum can be integrated into technology curricula or continuing education programs at postsecondary institutions such as universities, colleges, and career and technical schools.

19. What are your students’ goals?
How Do I Choose?
What are your students’ goals?
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
Designed to make IT relevant, encourage students to consider further education in IT, and help students prepare for entry-level IT careers
Prepares students for entry-level IT careers as early as the first two courses
Designed for students who want to pursue additional technology or engineering educations while preparing for an IT career
Prepares students for entry-level IT careers after the completion of the four-course curriculum
You can also consider student goals in determining which curriculum to adopt.
CCNA Discovery encourages students to consider additional education, but also emphasizes applied skills and hands-on experience early in the curriculum to prepare students for entry-level networking careers, while CCNA Exploration prepares students for continuing education or professional careers in IT.

20. How Do I Choose?
How will your institution integrate the new CCNA curriculum?
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
Can be delivered as an independent, standalone curriculum, or integrated into broader courses of study at upper-secondary institutions, career and technical schools, and colleges
Can be part of an integrated curriculum or continuing education program at post-secondary institutions such as career and technical schools, colleges, and universities
Another consideration is the degree to which you’d like to integrate the new curriculum into your existing academic programs.
Both curricula can be delivered in support of existing programs, and CCNA Discovery can be delivered as a standalone curriculum.

21. How Do I Choose?
Which curriculum best aligns with your teaching methodology and your students' interests?
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
Teaches networking based on application
Maps more directly to everyday experiences with networks and covers key networking concepts based on the types of network environments students may encounter
Uses easy-to-follow labs
Provides general theory
Offers a career-oriented approach to learning networking
Teaches networking based on technology concepts
Allows students to learn skills in a more rigorous, comprehensive, theoretical, and practical way that is reflective of standard college and university-level educational practices
Uses language that allows for integration with engineering concepts
Includes complex and challenging hands-on labs
The new curricula are designed to support different types of teaching styles.
CCNA Discovery provides a greater focus on learning through practical application and exploration of network environments, with labs that provide detailed instructions to help students reach the final solution. Students can check their answers after each step.
CCNA Exploration provides a theoretical groundwork and challenging labs to help students learn in a rigorous and comprehensive way, which is reflective of college-level instruction. Students may need to rely on their skills and outside resources to derive final solutions for the labs.

22. How Do I Choose?
Is the existing CCNA v3.1 curriculum very difficult for your students in terms of theoretical topics?
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
Yes, the current CCNA curriculum is very difficult
No, the current CCNA curriculum is just right or not challenging enough

23. Feature Comparison CCNA v3.1 CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration
Expected Student Capabilities
Basic PC usage skills
Basic PC usage skills
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills typically associated with students in engineering, math, or science degree programs
Content
Four courses – structured by protocols and technology
Four courses – structured by practical network environments
PLUS:
E-doing
Introduction to advanced technologies
Helps prepare students for entry-level IT careers by teaching applied skills early in the curriculum
Four courses – structured by protocols and technologies within various topologies
PLUS:
E-doing
Introduction to advanced technologies
Extra theory and more challenging labs
Simply put, CCNA Discovery teaches networking based on application – enabling institutions to choose the curriculum that best meets their students’ needs, and CCNA Exploration teaches networking based on technology and protocols.
CCNA Discovery:
Maps more directly to everyday experiences with networks and covers key networking concepts based on the types of practical network environments students may encounter – from small office and home office (SOHO) networking to more complex enterprise and theoretical networking models later in the curriculum; uses easy-to-follow, step-by-step labs that provide detailed instructions and feedback to help students reach the final solution; provides general theory; and offers a career-oriented approach to learning networking.
CCNA Exploration:
Designed to allow students to learn skills in a more rigorous, comprehensive, theoretical, and practical way that is reflective of standard college and university-level educational practices; uses language that allows for integration with other engineering concepts; and includes complex and challenging hands-on labs, where students must derive final solutions without step-by-step instructions and may need to conduct additional research.
Both curricula include embedded e-doing, which applies the principle that people learn best by interacting with computer-based activities. Interactive learning promotes the exploration of networking concepts and experimentation with tools such as Packet Tracer and Flash-based activities to help students develop a greater understanding of networking technologies.
Both curricula will provide an introduction to advanced technologies such as voice, video, wireless, and security.
The new curricula will offer more relaxed business rules to reduce teaching time – we are still in the process of finalizing these rules, but expect to provide instructors with increased flexibility to decrease course delivery time.
Business Rules
Required minimum of six months to complete all four courses
Required minimum of one year to complete all four courses
Goal is to offer more relaxed business rules to reduce teaching time
Courses structured to increase flexibility and efficiency in course sequence
Time to Learn
70 hours per course

24. CCNA Discovery Changes Compared to Current CCNA
CCNA v3.1
CCNA 1
Networking Basics
CCNA 2
Routers and Routing Basics
CCNA 3
Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing
CCNA 4
WAN Technologies
Curriculum Framework
CCNA Discovery
Course Content
No 1-to-1 mapping
Networking for Home and Small Businesses
Introduction to networking
Basic cabling for SOHO
LAN addressing and network services
Basic wireless and security
Troubleshooting – plan/build home network
New courses
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
Intro to OSI model/TCP model
SMB routing and switching
WAN technology
IP addressing
Network devices and cabling
Security/disaster recovery
New order, flow, and format
Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
Enterprise overview
LAN/WAN performance
IP addressing – VLSM and subnetting
Advanced switching and routing
EIGRP, OSPF, VLANs, VTP, Frame Relay
LAN, WAN, VLAN troubleshooting
This chart highlights how CCNA Discovery compares to the current CCNA v3.1 curriculum.
Unlike CCNA Exploration, the CCNA Discovery courses cannot be mapped to the current CCNA v3.1 courses.
CCNA Discovery teaches networking based on application, practical knowledge, and career exploration. Each of the new courses includes a new format, order, and flow, and is organized around the idea of a fully-functional network.
Each course introduces the concepts and functions of networks that are relevant to their particular environments.
The curriculum begins with an exploration of simple networks found in a small office or home office (SOHO) environments, and then proceeds to medium and larger network topologies with higher levels of complexity.
The first course uses the SOHO network to introduce some of the basic concepts of networking such as cabling, addressing, wireless, and security. It also teaches students how to plan, deploy, and troubleshoot a small network.
The second and third courses use the small and medium business and enterprise sized networks to take concepts such as IP addressing, switching, routing, WAN technologies, and security to the next level. As the complexity and size of the network grows, associated concepts such as advanced routing protocols, enterprise switching, and network performance are introduced.
The fourth course consolidates many of the concepts and introduces elements of network design, equipment selection and configuration, and LAN and WAN addressing.
Practical application, theory, soft skills and career exploration
Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
Design concepts and equipment selection
IP addressing on a LAN/WAN
Network design
Cisco device configuration upgrade
Stronger theoretical notion of converged networks

25. CCNA Exploration Changes Compared to Current CCNA
CCNA v3.1
CCNA Exploration
Course Changes
CCNA 1
Networking Basics
Network Fundamentals
% content change
53%
Intro to Advanced Technologies and Converged Networks
Top-Down Approach to Networking
CCNA 2
Routers and Routing Basics
Routing Protocols and Concepts 9%
Can be taught before, with, or after LAN Switching and Wireless
Removed IGRP
Added VLSM, OSPF, EIGRP
More challenging labs
CCNA 3
Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing
LAN Switching and Wireless
22%
Can be taught before, with, or after Routing Protocols and Concepts
Added Rapid Spanning Tree protocol
Added wireless concepts
More challenging labs
This chart highlights how CCNA Exploration compares to the current CCNA v3.1 curriculum.
CCNA Exploration is similar to the current CCNA v3.1, in that the curriculum teaches networking based on technology such as protocols and network devices and functions
Course 1 will be rewritten to make it adequate to the needs of postsecondary institutions, using a top-down approach to networking and introducing advanced technologies (voice, video, wireless, and security)
Routing and switching topics and concepts are currently combined in CCNA v3.1 courses 2 and 3. In CCNA Exploration, this content will be grouped to allow for a higher level of flexibility in course delivery. All routing topics will be covered in the Routing Protocols and Concepts course and all switching topics will be covered in the LAN Switching and Wireless course. This separation will allow Academies to teach these courses either in sequence or simultaneously
The “% content change” is reflective of new, enhanced, corrected, or omitted information.
The “% content change” is proportionally higher in the case of course 1, but the changes are still significant in the other CCNA Exploration courses.
All known technical errors will be corrected, unnecessary redundancies will be removed, and instructional flow will be dramatically improved.
Outdated technologies that are seldom or no longer used in the industry and “basic” non-essential material will be removed.
More challenging labs will be added and repetitive or step-by-step exercises will be avoided.
Simulations and flash activities will be integrated into all CCNA Exploration courses; and Packet Tracer activities will be embedded in the course content.
CCNA 4
WAN Technologies
Accessing the WAN
23%
De-emphasize ISDN
Added new WAN concepts
Added ACLs, VPN concepts

26. CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration Articulation (Course Credit)
Articulation (course credit) agreements are generally developed at the institutional level based on existing programs and pathways
CCNA Discovery courses 1 and 2 should enable students to earn CCNA Exploration course 1 equivalent credit
Students who complete the following will be prepared to begin the CCNP curriculum:
CCNA Discovery courses 1-4 or CCNA Exploration courses 1-4
An institution may choose to grant CCNA Exploration credit for students who complete the CCNA Discovery curriculum
Course credits are typically provided by institutions based on the programs students have taken to apply to other courses. Here we are offering suggested articulation options for students who have completed the new CCNA courses.

27. Paths to Certifications and Entry-Level Careers
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
CCNA Discovery
Networking for Home and Small Businesses
Network Fundamentals
Networking for Home and Small Businesses
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
Routing Protocols and Concepts
CCNA Exploration
Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
LAN Switching and Wireless
Routing Protocols and Concepts
Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
There are three pathways to entry-level careers in IT and the CCNA certification.
Accessing the WAN
LAN Switching and Wireless
Accessing the WAN

28. Instructor Training

29. Instructor Training CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration Current Instructor
Optional but strongly recommended
Our goal is to offer a distance learning solution for current CCNA instructors at no extra cost*
(min hours per course)
(min. 4-8 hours per course)
New Instructor
In person training required. Approximately hours per course; similar to current CCNA v3.1
Costs generally range from US$50 to US$150 per day, depending on location
Instructor training for the new CCNA curricula varies for current instructors and new instructors. We highly recommend that current CCNA instructors complete the instructor training to understand the new style and content. Since the current instructors are somewhat familiar with the content, they can opt to complete the training remotely.
New instructors must complete in-person training.
NOTE:
Training Academies may offer additional training opportunities to instructors. There may be fees associated with these learning events, as determined by the training Academies. Please refer to your training Academy for exact costs.

30. Training Resources for Existing Instructors
Reference Materials
Instructor Reference Guide
Comparison of New Curriculum with Existing Curriculum
New Topics
New Skills
New Equipment
Suggestions for Use of Existing Equipment
Interactive Course Guide
Key Ideas
Teaching Goals
Critical Concepts
How to Teach Concepts
Discussion Ideas
Reflection
Case Studies, Labs, Videos, Tools

31. Training Resources for New Instructors
Traditional Face-to-Face Training
Focus on main ideas, strategies for teaching difficult concepts, and connection with real world scenarios
Academy curriculum and Interactive Course Guide (ICG)
Interactive sessions for skills-based training
Content
and Skills Exam

32. CLI Interactive Course Guide (ICG)

33. ICG Structure - Example

34. ICG Structure – Example (Cont’d)

35. Training Scenarios for New CCNA Curricula
Existing Instructor
New Instructor
Log into Academy Connection
Select Academy Course Materials
Select ICG for course
Review Instructor Reference Guide
Attend scheduled training at Training Center
Complete course exam and skills exam
Existing instructors will automatically be enabled to offer the new CCNA courses
Current plan is to make optional training available for current instructors in early June
Current plan is for new instructor training to be available in late June

36. Adoption & Migration

37. Tools to Drive Adoption
Currently Available
At-a-Glance
FAQs
External presentation
Qualification guidelines
Scope and sequence documents (draft)
Detailed equipment list
Planned
Product demos
Scope and sequence documents (final)
Datasheets
Testimonials
Job framework information
We have developed several resources to assist with the deployment and adopting of the new CCNA curricula. Many of them are available now to help you with your planning, and others will be available when the curricula are launched.
The At-a-Glance and FAQs provide a description of the new CCNA curricula, benefits, target audiences, and availability.
The external presentation is this slide deck, which provides an overview of the Networking Academy program portfolio and details about the new CCNA curricula, changes, positioning, and more.
The Scope and Sequence documents provide the curricula & course descriptions, with chapter outlines and equipment requirements.
The detailed equipment list provides part numbers for ordering.

38. CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration Migration
Institutions midway through delivering CCNA v3.1 should continue with the CCNA v3.1 curriculum until completion
Countries with translated versions of CCNA v3.1 courses can wait until a translated version of the new CCNA curricula is available, or adopt the English version
There are no immediate plans to retire the CCNA v3.1 curriculum, it will remain available to existing and new Academies for as long as it aligns with customer needs and certification requirements
There are several factors to consider in migrating from the current CCNA v3.1 curriculum to one of the new CCNA curricula.
First, if Academies are in the midst of delivering CCNA v3.1, they should continue with it. Once finished, they can adopt the new CCNA curricula.
Second, countries that are offering CCNA v3.1 in their local language can either wait for the translated version to be available, or start offering the English version of the new curricula.
While we encourage the adoption and deployment of the new curricula, due to numerous features and benefits for students and instructors, we have no plans at this time to retire the current CCNA v3.1 curriculum. We will continue to make it available as long as it meets our Academy and student needs.

39. CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration Translation
Goals
Reduced cost and time-to-market Increased quality and scalability
Strategy
Design course GUIs for translation
Create processes to implement translations
Execute trials to optimize processes
Timeline
FY’08 translations that Cisco will manage, including roadmap for selected languages, to be announced in the June-August 2007 timeframe
Translated curricula, including course content and assessments, are a major part of the Networking Academy program’s growth strategy and global sustainability efforts. Cisco’s goal is to support the translation of CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration to the greatest extent possible to meet instructor and student needs.
Cisco’s translation goals are to reduce costs and time-to-market, while increasing quality and scalability
Cisco’s translation strategy includes the following considerations:
Developing all CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration courses with special features to facilitate translation
Designing and testing a funding approach to maximize the number of languages supported by the new curricula:
Certain languages will be funded by Cisco. These will be called Cisco-sponsored translations. The selection criteria for these languages include sustained growth of the Academy program, Cisco priorities in emerging countries, and the availability of current translations.
Since the Network Academy program cannot fund all languages in all courses, we will be creating a process for high-quality, locally-sponsored translations. The costs will be shared between the Network Academy program and the local sponsor, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Cisco plans to begin translating the CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration courses as soon as the English versions become available. The roadmap for each Cisco-sponsored language will be announced in the June-August 2007 timeframe.

40. Product Launch Timeline
General Availability
CCNA Discovery 3 and 4 CCNA Exploration 3 and 4 (English Versions)
New Product Announcements
Jun/July/Aug 2007
Nov/Dec 2007
Nov 2006
Dec 2006
Jan 2007
Feb 2007
Mar 2007
May 2007
New CCNA Prototype Tests
New CCNA
Small Market Trials
General Availability
CCNA Discovery 1 and 2 CCNA Exploration 1 and 2 IT Essentials v4.0 CCNP 2 and 4 (English Versions)
Here’s the launch schedule for the new CCNA curricula as well as enhancements to other products in our portfolio.
Our plan is to make courses 1 and 2 of the new CCNA curricula generally available in June-July timeframe. At that time, we also plan to release enhancements to IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software v4.0 and CCNP courses 2 and 4.
Early Adopter Feedback

41. Scope & Sequence

42. CCNA Discovery Course Sequence
Networking for Home and Small Businesses
Course Objectives
Chapter Outlines
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
There are four courses in the CCNA Discovery curriculum. Each course should be offered in sequence.
Networking for Home and Small Businesses is the first course in the sequence and is a prerequisite for the second course.
Designing and Supporting Computer Networks

43. CCNA Discovery 1 – Networking for Home and Small Businesses Course Objectives
Set up a personal computer system, interface cards, and peripheral devices
Plan and install a home or small business network and connect it to the Internet
Verify and troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity
Share resources (files and printers) among multiple computers
Recognize and mitigate security threats to the home network
Configure and verify common Internet applications
Configure basic IP services through a GUI interface

44. CCNA Discovery 2 – Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP: Course Objectives
Describe the structure of the Internet and how communication occurs between hosts
Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS devices for Internet and server connectivity
Plan a basic wired infrastructure to support network traffic
Configure a server to share resources and provide common Web services
Implement basic WAN connectivity using Telco services
Demonstrate proper disaster recovery procedures and perform server backups
Monitor network performance and isolate failures
Troubleshoot problems using an organized, layered procedure
Describe the OSI model and the process of encapsulation

45. CCNA Discovery 3 – Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise: Course Objectives
Implement a LAN for an approved network design
Configure a switch with VLANs and inter-switch communication
Implement access lists to permit or deny specified traffic
Configure a routing protocol on Cisco devices
Implement WAN links
Perform LAN, WAN, and VLAN troubleshooting using a structured methodology and the OSI model

46. CCNA Discovery 4 – Designing and Supporting Computer Networks: Course Objectives
Gather customer requirements
Design a simple Internetwork using Cisco technology
Design an IP addressing scheme to meet LAN requirements
Create an equipment list to meet LAN design requirements
Create and present a proposal to a customer
Install and configure a prototype Internetwork
Obtain and upgrade IOS in Cisco devices

47. CCNA Discovery Course OutlineCh
Networking for Home and Small Businesses
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
Designing and Supporting Computer Networks 1
Introduction to Computers and Applications
The Internet and Its Uses
Networking in the Enterprise
Concepts of Network Design 2
Personal Computer Software
ISP Support
Enterprise Network Infrastructure
Gathering Information from Clients 3
Connecting to the Network
Planning a Network Upgrade
Addressing in an Enterprise Network
Impact of Various Applications on a Network Design 4
Connecting to the Internet Using an Internet Service Provider
Planning the Address Structure
Routing in an Enterprise Network
IP Address Design Considerations 5
Network Addressing
Configuring the ISR
Implementing WAN Links
Creating the Network Design 6
Network Services
Routing
Switching in an Enterprise Network
Building and Testing a Prototype Network 7
Wireless Technology
ISP Services
Filtering Traffic Using Access Control Lists
Selecting Equipment and Planning for Installation 8
Basic Security
ISP Responsibility
Troubleshooting an Enterprise Network
Upgrading and Integrating an Existing Network 9
Troubleshooting Your Network

48. Routing Protocols and Concepts LAN Switching and Wireless
CCNA Exploration
CCNA Exploration
Network Fundamentals
Course Objectives
Chapter Outlines
Routing Protocols and Concepts
LAN Switching and Wireless
Accessing the WAN

49. CCNA Exploration 1 – Network Fundamentals Course Objectives
Explain the importance of data networks and the Internet as a platform to support business communications and everyday tasks
Explain how communication occurs in data networks and the Internet
Describe the devices and services that support communication across an Internetwork
Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications that occur in data networks
Explain the role of protocols in data network communications
Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks
Describe the protocols and services provided by the application layer in the OSI model and describe how this layer operates in simple networks
Analyze the operations and features of the OSI model transport layer protocols and services

50. CCNA Exploration 1 – Course Objectives (Continued)
Analyze the operations and feature of the OSI model network layer protocols and services and explain the fundamental concepts of routing
Design, calculate, and apply an appropriate addressing scheme to fulfill given requirements
Describe the operation of protocols at the OSI data link layer and how they support communications
Explain the role of physical layer protocols and services in supporting communications across data networks
Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts, media, services, and operation
Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices for a given network requirement
Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches
Use Cisco CLI commands to perform basic router and switch configuration and verification

51. CCNA Exploration 2 – Routing Protocols and Concepts: Course Objectives
Describe the purpose, nature, and operations of a router
Explain the critical role that routers play in enabling communication across multiple networks
Describe the purpose and nature of routing tables
Explain how a router determines a path and switches packets
Configure and verify router interfaces
Describe the purpose and procedure for configuring static routes
Describe the role of dynamic routing protocols and place these protocols in the context of modern network design
Describe how metrics are used by routing protocols and Identify the metric types used by dynamic routing protocols
Identify the characteristics of distance vector routing protocols
Describe the network discovery process of distance vector routing protocols using Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
Describe the functions, characteristics, and operation of RIPv1

52. CCNA Exploration 2 – Course Objectives (Continued)
Compare and contrast classful and classless IP addressing
Describe classful and classless routing behavior in routed networks
Design and implement a classless IP addressing scheme for a given network
Demonstrate comprehensive RIPv1 configuration skills
Apply basic RIPv2 configuration commands and evaluate classless routing updates
Describe the main features and operation of the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
Use advanced configuration commands with routers implementing EIGRP
Describe the basis features and concepts of link-state routing protocols
Describe the purpose, nature, and operation of OSPF

53. CCNA Exploration Course OutlineCh
Network Fundamentals
Routing Protocols and Concepts
LAN Switching and Wireless
Accessing the WAN 1
Living, Learning, Working, and Playing in a Network-Centric World
Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding
Ethernet Revisited
Managing Traffic: Access Control Lists (ACLs) 2
Communications with Computer Networks and the Internet
Static Routes
Switching Concepts: IOS and CDP
Addressing Hosts: NAT, DHCP, and IPv6 Basics 3
OSI Application Layer
Introduction to Dynamic Routing Protocols
Inside the Switch
Security 4
OSI Transport Layer
Distance Vector Routing Protocols
Campus Network Design
Introduction to WAN Technologies 5
OSI Network Layer and Routing
RIP v1: A Distance Vector, Classful Routing Protocol
Basic Switch Configuration
WAN Devices and Connections: CSU, Cable Modem, and DSL Modem 6
Addressing the Network - IPv4
Classless Routing: VLSM and CIDR
VLANs & IP Telephony Basics
Connecting to the WAN: Leased Lines, Cable, and DSL 7
OSI Data Link Layer
Classless Routing Using RIPv2
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
PPP, PPPoE 8
OSI Physical Layer
The Routing Table: A Closer Look
Trunking and VTP
Frame Relay 9
Ethernet
EIGRP: A Distance Vector, Classless Routing Protocol
Inter-VLAN Routing
QoS Considerations 10
Planning and Cabling Your Network
Link-State Routing Protocols
Wireless Networks and Mobility
Tunneling Concepts & VPN Basics 11
Configuring and Testing Your Network
Single Area OSPF: A Link State, Classless Routing Protocol
Campus LANs
Capstone: Converged Networks

54. CCNA Exploration: Flexibility in Course Sequence
Network Fundamentals
Network Fundamentals
Routing Protocols and Concepts
LAN Switching and Wireless
LAN Switching and Wireless
Routing Protocols and Concepts
Accessing the WAN
Accessing the WAN
Network Fundamentals
Network Fundamentals
Here are examples of how the four CCNA Exploration courses can be offered, providing greater flexibility in course delivery.
Network Fundamentals is the first course in the CCNA Exploration curriculum and is strongly recommended as a prerequisite for the other three courses. Routing Protocols and Concepts is the preferred second course in the sequence, but variations are possible.
The second diagram in the top right shows the possibility of offering the LAN Switching and Wireless course before the Routing Protocols and Concepts course.
The two diagrams in the bottom show examples of how courses can be offered simultaneously. By doing this, an Academy can reduce the duration of the full cycle by at least 25 percent.
The diagram in the bottom left illustrates the possibility of offering the Routing Protocols and Concepts course and the LAN Switching and Wireless course at the same time.
The diagram in the bottom right shows an alternative that offers the LAN Switching and Wireless course and the Accessing the WAN course at the same time.
In both cases, it is highly recommended to teach Routing Protocols and Concepts prior to Accessing the WAN.
Routing Protocols and Concepts
LAN Switching and Wireless
Routing Protocols and Concepts
Accessing the WAN
LAN Switching and Wireless
Accessing the WAN

55. Equipment

56. CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration Equipment
The minimum required equipment bundle is the same for CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration.
The equipment list has been reduced from current CCNA requirements due to the enhanced simulation tools and flexibility that are built into the new curricula
A best practice guide on utilizing different equipment and classroom management scenarios will be published prior to product availability
Equipment required for current Academies migrating to new curricula:
2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys 300N is preferred; 54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent

57. New Academy Equipment
New Academy adopting CCNA Discovery 1-4 or CCNA Exploration 1-4:
Minimum required equipment bundle:
3 Cisco 1841 routers with Base IP IOS, 128 MB DRAM, 32 MB Flash
switches
2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys 300N is preferred, but 54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent
Serial cables
New Academy adopting only CCNA Discovery 1 and 2:
3 four-port Ethernet Switch Interface Cards for the 1841 Routers
In addition, a typical lab configuration includes the following:
1 local Web server to host curriculum
3 desktop PCs
Ethernet cables
Cable-making and cable-testing equipment  

58. PC Requirements 1 Lab PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 server
2 Lab PCs or laptops (Win 2000 or Windows XP)

59. PC Requirements - Recommended
Current
New
CPU
Intel Pentium III or higher processor
Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or equivalent/higher processor
Operating System*
Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP
RAM
128 MB Installed RAM
256 MB or better
Storage
100 MB of free disk space
Screen Resolution
1024 x 768 Resolution
1024x768
Browsers
Netscape 7.0x and 7.1, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 5.5 SP 2
Flash
Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 or higher
Drivers
Language fonts supporting Unicode encoding (for languages other than English)
Other
Mouse, speakers, headphones, and sound card
Latest video card drivers and operating system updates
Sound Card and Speakers
Wireless Network Adapters
Note: Current version of Packet Tracer does not run in Native mode in MacOS or Linux. Windows Emulators are required

60. CCNA Discovery 1 – Networking for Home and Small Businesses: Lab Topology (Preliminary)
CCNA Discovery 1 Pod
The 1841 Router simulates only the ISP connectivity, no student configuration of the Topology represents an ISP, with a small office and a home office customer. Multiple pods will be connected serially using the serial ports on the 1841.
Recommended six students per pod.

61. CCNA Discovery 2 – Networking at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP: Lab Topology (Preliminary)
Students will configure RIPv2 routing in a three-router topology. There is no specific configuration of the 2960 switches, other than basic setup. Topology will be reconfigured during the course.
Recommended six to eight students per pod
CCNA Discovery 2 Pod

62. CCNA Discovery 3 and 4: Lab Topology (Preliminary)
CCNA Discovery 3: Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise and CCNA Discovery 4: Designing and Supporting Computer Networks, will use the same pod.
It represents a main enterprise site and two branch offices.
Recommended eight students per pod
CCNA Discovery 3 and 4 Pod

63. CCNA Exploration 1 – Network Fundamentals Lab Topology (Preliminary)

64. CCNA Exploration 2 – Routing Protocols and Concepts: Lab Topology (Preliminary)

65. CCNA Exploration 3 – LAN Switching and Wireless: Lab Topology (Preliminary)
CCNA Exploration 3 : Hands-On Lab Topology

66. CCNA Exploration 4 – Accessing the WAN Lab Topology (Preliminary)
CCNA Exploration 4: Hands-On Lab Topology