CISCO Networking Academy
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Program Highlights:
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.

Units of Study
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Advanced Network Technician
Stand alone 1 year course for those with networking background
Networking Overview (Network+, CCENT, and CCNA certifications)- OSI Model and Industry Standards
- Network Topologies
- IP Addressing, Including Subnet Masks
- Basic Network Design
Routers (CCENT and CCNA certification)- Beginning Router Configurations
- Routed and Routing Protocols
Switching and VLANS (CCNA certification)- LAN Switching Theory and VLANS
- Advanced LAN and LAN Switched Design
Cyber Security (Option)- Intrusion Prevention
- Linux
Industry Based Exam/Certifications
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- CISCO Certified Entry Networking Technician
- Precision Exams
Credit
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High School Credit
- 4.0 CTE (max)—Only offered in the morning
Includes:
1.0 English 12 (for seniors)
College—Dual Enrollment(View important details about dual enrollment.)
- Genesee Community College (4 credits)
- 4.0 CTE (max)—Only offered in the morning
Connections
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Career Connections
- Computer Repair Specialist
- Help Desk Technician
- System Analyst/Computer
- Scientist Trainee
- Telecommunications Technician
College Programs- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Repair Technology
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Networking Technology
- Programming and Systems
Items to Consider
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Successful students:
- 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