CISCO Networking Academy
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Program Highlights:
In this one-year NYSED Approved CTE Program, students learn skills in the areas of basic network cabling, network security, wireless implementation and advanced routing and design. Students work independently as they acquire the skills necessary to become CISCO certified. Students need to develop and demonstrate strong personal time-management skills and problem-solving skills.
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Units of Study—Advanced Network Technician
Stand alone 1 year course for those with networking background
Networking Overview (Network+, CCENT, and CCNA certifications)
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- OSI Model and Industry Standards
- Network Topologies
- IP Addressing, Including Subnet Masks
- Basic Network Design
Routers (CCENT and CCNA certification)
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- Beginning Router Configurations
- Routed and Routing Protocols
Switching and VLANS (CCNA certification)
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- LAN Switching Theory and VLANS
- Advanced LAN and LAN Switched Design
Cyber Security (Option)
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- Intrusion Prevention
- Linux
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Career Connections
- Computer Repair Specialist
- Help Desk Technician
- System Analyst/Computer Scientist Trainee
- Telecommunications Technician
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College Programs
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Repair Technology
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Networking Technology
- Programming and Systems
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High School Credit
- 4.0 CTE (max)—Only offered in the morning
Includes:
1.0 English 12 (for seniors)
- 4.0 CTE (max)—Only offered in the morning
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College—Dual Enrollment
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Items to Consider
Successful students:
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- Work independently
- Possess strong personal time management skills
- Work online to learn content
- Work comfortably with a variety of technology systems
- Have good organizational skills and are able to follow computer schematics
- Have bi-manual ability, fine finger dexterity, ability to work with multiple materials/tools at one time
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