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Session Objective Provide the new CCDA overview & supporting materials to our local academies for a high level understanding of the exciting new curricula Assure all current CCDA academies have a plan in place to convert before the 2013-15 school year, if not sooner – in order to best serve our students Review end of life dates for CCDA 3.x
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Where are we today? New CCDA Curricula and Certification Timeline Released on June 25
General Availability
New CCDA Curricula Announcements
Nov 2013
Apr 2014
CCDA Discovery – 2 courses CCDA Exploration – 2 courses (English Versions)
May 2014
June 2014
July 2014
New CCDA & New CCENT Certification Announced at National Education Curriculum Conference
General Availability
CCDA Discovery – final 2 courses CCDA Exploration – final 2 courses (English Versions)
Aug 2014
Sept 2014
Dec 2014
New Certification Exams Aug 15
Publicly Announce d June 25 CCDA rev 6
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Why Plan to Convert to CCDA 4.0? Advantages of the New CCDA Curricula CCDA 4.0
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Improved accuracy and flow of information with less redundancy
Optimal balance of theory, practice and application
Aligns to the new CCDA Certification Exam
E-Doing: embedded simulation tools, providing exploration and experimentation
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
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Current CCDA Curriculum Instructor and Student Feedback Improve Student Experience
• Promote engagement; align with student interests and capabilities • Optimize balance of theory, practice, and application
Improve Quality
• Improve accuracy and flow of course content
• Make curricula more efficient to localize
• Ensure content is relevant and up-to-date
• Facilitate curriculum delivery and class administration
• Address advanced technologies
• Accommodate different skill levels
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Increase Flexibility
• Provide high and low bandwidth delivery capabilities
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Two New CCDA Curricula Both Prepare Students for CCDA Certification and Professional Careers CCDA Discovery
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CCDA Exploration
• Independent curriculum or integrate into broader course of study
• Integrated technology curriculum or continuing education program
• Students with basic PC usage skills
• Students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills
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Feature Comparison CCDA v3.1
CCDA Discovery
CCDA 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
Four courses – structured by protocols and technologies within various topologies
Required minimum of six months to complete all four courses
Required Required minimum minimum of of four fourweeks weeksto complete to complete each each course course andand minimum minimum of of four fourmonths monthstoto complete complete all all four four courses courses
Business Rules
PLUS: • E-doing • Introduction to advanced technologies • Helps prepare students for entry-level IT careers by teaching applied skills early in the curriculum
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• Required minimum of four four weeks weeks to complete each course and minimum of three three months months to to complete all four courses • Courses structured to increase flexibility and efficiency in course sequence
~70hours hours per ~70 percourse course
Time to Learn
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PLUS: • E-doing • Introduction to advanced technologies • Extra theory and more challenging labs
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CCDA Discovery Networking based on application Introduction to career exploration an soft skills
Skills for entry-level professions: Network installer Network technician Help desk technician Basic network design
CCDA Exploration
Basics of Routing and Switching
Core Skills for CCDA Certification
Networking based on technology Deep into protocols and theory (LAN, WAN)
Skills for wide range of networking professions: Network technician Network administrator Network engineer
Key Factors in Obtaining Jobs: Education, Experience, and Certification CCDA rev 6
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CCDA 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
Routing Protocols and Concepts
LAN Switching and Wireless
Accessing the WAN
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New CCDA Curricula How Do I Choose? • What are your students’ academic capabilities? • What are your students’ goals? • How will your institution integrate the new CCDA curriculum? • Which curriculum best aligns with your teaching methodology and your students' interests? • Is the existing CCDA v3.1 curriculum very difficult for your students in terms of theoretical topics?
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Paths to CCDA Certification CCDA Discovery
CCDA Exploration
CCDA Discovery
Networking for Home and Small Businesses
Networking Fundamentals
Networking for Home and Small Businesses
Working at a Small-toMedium Business or ISP CCENT Certification (optional) Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
Routing Protocols and Concepts
Working at a Small-toMedium Business or ISP CCENT Certification (optional)
CCDA Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless
Accessing the WAN
Routing Protocols and Concepts LAN Switching and Wireless Accessing the WAN
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Let’s take a closer look...
CCDA Discovery Demo
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CCDA Latest Versions CCDA Discovery
CCDA Exploration
CCDA Discovery: Networking for Home and Small Businesses v4.01 CCDA Discovery: Working at a Small-toMedium Business or ISP v4.1 New topics include: – Determining an IP address range – Cisco device boot sequence – Configuring port-security and other security measures on Cisco Switches – Managing multiple telnet sessions – Routing protocol metrics and the purpose of the administrative distance – Methods of IOS Backup and Recovery – Troubleshooting
CCDA Discovery: Introducing Routing & Switching in the Enterprise v4.0 CCDA Discovery: Designing and Supporting Computer Networks v4.0
CCDA Exploration: Network Fundamentals v4.01
CCDA Exploration: Routing Protocols and Concepts v4.02
CCDA Exploration: LAN Switching and Wireless v4.0
CCDA Exploration: Accessing the WAN v4.0
See Academy Connection Headlines for more details... CCDA rev 6
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What Version Are You Using?
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Resources
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CLI and Academy Connection Instructor Page
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Instructor Materials from Cisco Learning Institute Interactive Course Guides (ICG) Provide instructional support consistent with learning by doing approach Contain ideas for activities, discussions, and reflection Also key ideas, critical concepts, teaching goals, case studies, and tools
Instructor Reference Guides (IRG) formerly ‘Delta Documents’ Provide comparison of new and existing curricula Primarily for existing instructors to determine overlap
PowerPoint Presentations Building blocks for instructors, who can alter the presentations to fit their needs. Include chapter objectives and section-level objectives with graphics and summaries
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Instructor Tools On Academy Connection
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Tools Available to You on Academy Connection Currently Available Job framework information Curriculum Selection Guidelines Presentations
Datasheets Scope and Sequence documents Detailed equipment list
New CCDA Video
Product demos
New CCDA servers page
FAQs
New Packet Tracer page
At-A-Glance
Migration guidelines (found under Tools for CCDA version 3.1)
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Instructor Training
CCDA Discovery
CCDA Exploration
Not required but strongly recommended
Current Instructor
Encouraged to read the new CCDA curricula, Interactive Course Guide (ICG), Instructor Reference Guide (IRG), and slide presentations
(min. 8-10 hours per course)
New Instructor
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(min. 4-8 hours per course)
In person training required Approximately 40 classroom hours per course; similar to current CCDA v3.1
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Cisco Press Text Books Check www.testbells.com or sign up for the newsletter for the latest info Book
Target Availability
Networking for Home or Small Business
Learning Guide
Available Now
Working at a Small-toMedium Business or ISP
Learning Guide
Available Now
Discovery
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Introduction to Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
Learning Guide
Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
Learning Guide
Available Now Available Now
Exploration
Network Fundamentals
Routing Protocols and Concepts
Book Companion Guide
Available Now
Lab & Study Guide
Available Now
Companion Guide
Available Now
Lab & Study Guide
Available Now
Companion Guide LAN Switching and Wireless
Lab & Study Guide
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Companion Guide Accessing the WAN
Lab & Study Guide
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Supporting Material
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Operational Requirements Equipment: Overall, there has been a reduction in equipment requirements. CCDA 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)
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CCDA Discovery and Eagle Server Support CCDA Discovery & Eagle Server – provides network services in your classroom lab without going on to your schools intranet (e.g. FTP, email, streaming video, Web hosting, instant messaging & more). Can be implemented either through a bootable CD or installed as a permanent server. New CCDA Servers page Linked from the Tools & also off the Course Catalog area on Academy Connection includes: Instructions FAQs Additional Server resources Server Interactive Course Guide (ICG) available from CLI Forums & Chat: Discovery & Eagle Network Services Servers
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Continuous Quality: Maintenance & Bug Reporting Extensive, robust quality processes updated & in place Cisco New Product Introduction methodology Reported bugs are continuously monitored and fixed Planned maintenance releases – (e.g. Dec. 10) For more information , check out the recent headlines on Academy Connection http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/downloads/pdf/CurriculumReleaseBugReporting-06NOV07final.pdf
Assessments continuously refreshed as required Policy is to correct and refresh as soon as possible Three CCDA assessment updates released since launch Processes will continue to evolve and improve Check for known issues and report bugs in curricula and assessments using Help link on Academy Connection
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CCDA Certification Prep Center http://forums.cisco.com/eforum/servlet/PrepCenter?page=main
•Free of charge to anyone with a Cisco.com guest login •Provides certification candidates with practice questions, labs, simulations, tips, discussion forums •CCDA videos •Advice from CCDA experts
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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 (640-822) – ICND2 (640-816) – CCDA (640-802) Retired Exam Promotional Code: These promotional codes allow Networking Academy students, instructors & alumni to take the following retired exams until July 31,2009: – INTRO (640-821) – ICND (640-811) – CCDA (640-801) Testing with Pearson VUE Cisco exams are only available through Pearson VUE, to register for exams you may: – Contact a Pearson VUE agent directly (www.pearsonvue.com/cisco/contact) – Register via the Pearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com) – Call or visit a test center directly; to locate a test center visit the Pearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com) and use the “Locate a Test Center” option 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 27
We Thank You… for All You Do!
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To Learn More! US Academy Conferences 2008 June 30 – July 2
Saratoga Springs, NY The Saratoga
July 7 – July 9
Portland, OR Red Lion on the River
July 28 – July 30
Little Rock, AR The Peabody
Registration – is now open! For more information – www.cisco.com/go/academyconference
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To Learn More! Canadian Academy Conferences 2008 March 26 – March 28
Vancouver, BC BCIT
May 7 – May 9
Toronto, ON Durham College
May 28 – May 30
Montreal, QC (en français) College de Rosemont
Online registration –open now For more information – http://www.cisco.com/offer/usc/cac08/vancouver/index.htm
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What Can You Expect? Sessions to increase technical and program knowledge for Cisco Networking Academy instructors and administrators. Opportunities for dialogue among educators, Cisco program staff and academy personnel about IT trends and career paths related to IT education. Sharing strategies and best practices for leveraging the new CCDA Discovery and Exploration curricula, IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software, and CCNP curriculum. Creating connections among Academy instructors and administrators, the academy team, academy partners and IT professionals.
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Thanks for Your Participation Today! To best serve our students, our goal is to assure all current CCDA academies have a plan in place to convert to CCDA 4.0 before the 2008-09 school year, if not sooner... If you need more information beyond this Webinar, please check: –Academy Connection (try the HELP Link, too)
–or contact your Regional Academy
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Q and A
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Aligning Certifications to Jobs Certification
Skills Certified
Job Roles
Job Titles
Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT)
• Install, operate, and troubleshoot small routed and switched networks • Basic optimization of network • Connect to other networks (LANs and WANs) • Install a small wireless network • Identify security threats and basic mitigation methods
• Setup, install and maintain PCs, servers, racks and cabling • Train users • Support senior technicians • Staff a help desk, retrieve calls, and isolate problems • Use monitoring tools to verify network operations
• Entry Level Help Desk Technician • Entry Level Technical Support • IT Systems Coordinator • Entry Level Operating Center Technician • Entry Level IT Technician/ Specialist
CCDA
• Install, operate and troubleshoot medium sized routed and switched networks • Implement and troubleshoot various protocols to manage addressing, perform load balancing and authentication • Establish and troubleshoot connection to service provider over WAN
• Assist in design, installation, configuration and maintenance of medium sized routed and switched networks • Isolate network problems • Support users via helpdesk for hardware, software and network • Use monitoring tools to ensure network operations
• Help Desk Support Specialist • Network Technician • Network Specialist • Network Administrator • Technical Support Specialist • Network Engineering Technician
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Chapter Demos
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New CCDA Curricula Video
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