Course Summary

IT Essentials covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs. The IT
Essentials course includes hands-on labs that provide practical experience to prepare you for
enterprise networking. Simulation tools help you hone your troubleshooting skills and practice
what you learn.

Develop working knowledge of how computers and mobile devices operate.

Identify common security threats and vulnerabilities like malware, phishing, spoofing and
social engineering.

Apply skills and procedures to install, configure, and troubleshoot computers, mobile
devices, and software.

Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills using both real equipment and Cisco
Packet Tracer , a network configuration simulation tool.

Get immediate feedback on your work through built-in quizzes and tests.

Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.

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Career Pathways
IT Essentials is ideal for students seeking entry-level IT positions in companies, government
agencies, educational institutions, or service providers, or to work for themselves.

Career pathways include: IT/technical support, field service technician, help desk technician,
network support technician, and more.

Certification: CompTIA A+

Course Summary
The CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum is a gateway to entry-level networking jobs and
IT careers. The curriculum consists of 4, 70-hour courses: Introduction to Networks, Routing
and Switching Essentials, Scaling Networks, and Connecting Networks. The first 2 courses
prepare you for the Cisco CCENT certification exam or to study CCNA Security . All 4 courses
are recommended before taking the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching certification exam.

Develop a working knowledge of routing, switching, network applications, protocols, and

services.
 Study with an instructor in the classroom and access expert content online anytime.

Practice what you learn on both real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer , a network
configuration simulation tool.

Get immediate feedback on your work through built-in quizzes and tests.

Prepare for the workplace with collaborative projects and presentations.

Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.

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Romn, P, Polski, Portugus, Espaol
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Career Pathways
CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum builds the skills you need to get hired and succeed
in jobs related to networking computers, devices, and things. Whether youre preparing for your
first job or specializing with more study, CCNA is a great foundation.

Career pathways include: network technician, support engineer, network administrator, network
designer, network engineer, and more.

Certification: Cisco CCENT or Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching

Course Summary
CCNA Security prepares you to design, implement, and support security for networked
devices. The 70 hour course builds on the first 2 CCNA Routing & Switching courses and
prepares you for Cisco Security certification. Add a security specialty to your CCNA networking
skills and expand your career opportunities.

Develop a working knowledge of network security principles, tools, and configurations.

Study with an instructor in the classroom and access expert content online anytime.

Practice what you learn using both real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer , a network
configuration simulation tool.

Get immediate feedback on your work through built-in quizzes and tests.
 Prepare for the workplace with collaborative projects and presentations.

Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.

Languages: English
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Career Pathways
As people, process, data, and things become more connected, the demand for security
professionals is rapidly increasing. CCNA Security curriculum builds the skills you need to get
hired and succeed in jobs related to network security. Recognized by the U.S. National Security
Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) to meet the CNSS
4011 training standard.

Career pathways include: network security specialist, security administrator, network security
engineer, information security professionals, and more.

Certification: CCNA Security

Course Summary
CCNP Routing and Switching builds on the CCNA curriculum with in-depth study of advanced
routing and switching for converged voice, video, and data enterprise networks. The CCNP
Routing and Switching curriculum consists of 3, 70-hour courses: ROUTE, SWITCH, and
TSHOOT.

Develop an in-depth understanding and theoretical knowledge of advanced routing and

switching.

Study with an instructor in the classroom and access expert content online anytime.

Practice what you learn using real equipment, and get immediate feedback on your work
through quizzes and tests.

Prepare for the workplace with collaborative projects and presentations.

Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.

Languages: English
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Career Pathways
CCNP Routing and Switching builds the knowledge and practical experience to design and
support complex enterprise networks in a real-world environment. Designed for college and
university students or experienced IT professionals who want to advance their careers.

Career pathways include: network engineer, systems engineer, network support engineer,
network administrator, systems integrator and more.

Certification: Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching