ESC-20 is a Regional Cisco Certified Networking Academy (CCNA). The role of a Regional Academy is to train teachers who are instructors for local academies at area high schools and colleges. The training for instructors is accelerated, while students learn the material over four (4) semesters.
Using web-based instruction, students learn the conceptual and technical skills to design, install, operate and maintain state-of-the-art computer and small office home office (SOHO) networks. In a lab setting that closely corresponds to the real world, students get their hands on the building blocks of today's global information networks, learning by doing as they design and bring to life local and wide-area networks.
Sponsored Curriculum
Cisco has expanded the Networking Academy curriculum to include courses sponsored by Information Technology (IT) industry leaders.
Technology Application Credit
Technology Applications credit apply for the CCNA according to Chapter 74. Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter E. Graduation Requirements, Beginning with School Year 2004-2005, §74.53. Recommended High School Program.
Cisco Certified Networking Academy Options
CCNA Discovery: This curriculum teaches networking based on application, covering the types of networks students may encounter, from small offices to more complex enterprise models. Students learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to prepare for Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)™ and Cisco CCNA® certifications and entry-level networking careers.
CCNA Exploration:This curriculum teaches networking based on technology, covering protocols and theory at deeper levels reflective of university practices. Students learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to prepare for the CCNA certification and careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Sponsored Curriculum Options
IT Essentials: This introduction to personal computer (PC) hardware, software, and network operating systems prepares students for CompTIA A+, European Certification of Infomatics Professionals (EUCIP) IT Administrator, and CompTIA Server+ certifications and entry-level IT support careers.
3 Cisco 1841 routers with Base Internet Protocol (IP) and Internetwork Operating System (IOS), 128 Megabyte (MB) Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), 32 MB Flash 3 2960 switches 2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys 300N is preferred, but 54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent 1 Lab PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server 2 Lab PCs or laptops (Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP) Assorted Ethernet and Serial cables and hubs
CCNA Discovery Lab Bundle (Semesters 1 and 2 ONLY)
3 Cisco 1841 routers with Base IP IOS, 128MB DRAM, 32 MB Flash 3 Four-port Ethernet Switch Interface Cards for the 1841 routers 2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys 300N is preferred, but 54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent 1 Lab PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server 2 Lab PCs or laptops (Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP) Assorted Ethernet and Serial cables and hubs
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Local Academies
ESC-20 has local academies participating in the Cisco Networking Academy and IT Essentials.
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