Data Sheet

CCNA Discovery
Opportunity CCNA Discovery is designed to be
We live in an increasingly connected world, creating a global offered as an independent, stand- Packet Tracer
economy and a growing need for technical skills. Cisco alone curriculum or combined with The curriculum
­Networking Academy delivers information technology skills to over programs offered by secondary encourages students
500,000 students a year in more than 165 countries worldwide. schools, technical schools, col- to explore networking
Networking Academy students have the opportunity to participate leges, and universities. Students concepts with tools
in a powerful and consistent learning experience that is supported who enroll in CCNA Discovery are such as Packet Tracer,
by high quality, online curricula and assessments, instructor train- not expected to have any previous a powerful network
ing, hands-on labs, and classroom interaction. This experience technical skills or knowledge, aside simulation program
ensures the same level of qualifications and skills regardless of from basic PC skills. developed by Cisco
where in the world a student is located. that a
­ llows students
Features to experiment with
Networking Academy students will become the architects of CCNA Discovery allows for quick network behavior and
the networked economy; enabling everyday experiences on application of learned concepts to ask “what if” questions.
the global human network. With the ever-increasing demand for encourage students to consider
their skills, Networking Academy students have the chance to additional education in IT. It uses
dream about business-critical positions never before imagined, easy-to-follow, step-by-step labs that provide detailed instructions
in industries ranging from medicine and finance to entertainment and feedback to help students reach the final solution.
and aerospace. Networking Academy opens doors to rewarding
careers and opportunities for economic advancement and local CCNA Discovery includes embedded e-doing, highly interactive
community development. Students only need to be ‘Mind Wide activities that stimulate learning and improve knowledge retention.
Open’ to the possibilities. E-doing involves rich multimedia, i­ncluding Flash-based activities,
videos, and interactive quizzes, that address a variety of learn-
Solution ing styles, increase comprehension, and provide a rich learning
The Cisco CCNA® Discovery curriculum provides foundational experience.
networking knowledge, practical experience, opportunities for
Course Description
career exploration, and soft-skills development to help students
prepare for entry-level careers in IT and networking. The curricu- The CCNA Discovery curriculum is composed of four courses:
lum offers a hands-on approach to learning, and uses interactive • Networking for Home and Small Businesses
tools and easy-to-follow labs to help students learn the general • Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
theory needed to build networks.
• Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
• Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
The courses are delivered sequentially, and each course is a pre-
requisite for the next course.
CCNA Discovery teaches networking based on application cover-
ing the types of practical networks students may encounter, from
simple home or small office networks to more complex enterprise
models. Students learn the technical skills and soft skills needed
to succeed in entry-level networking professions such as a net-
work installer, help desk technician, pre-sales support technician,
or network technician. CCNA Discovery also provides an introduc-
tion to advanced technologies such as voice, video, wireless,
and security
 Data Sheet

Skills and Competencies

Here are some examples of the skills students will be able to perform after completing
each course:

Networking for Home and Small Working at a Small-to-Medium Business

Businesses or ISP
Set up a personal computer system, including
Understand the structure of the Internet and
the operating system, interface cards, and
how communication occurs between hosts
peripheral devices
Plan and install a small network connecting to Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS
the Internet devices
Troubleshoot network and Internet Plan a basic wired infrastructure to support
Industry Recognized Certification connectivity network traffic

The CCNA Discovery curriculum prepares Share resources such as files and printers Configure a server to share resources and
among multiple computers provide common Web services
students for two different Cisco certifi-
Recognize and mitigate security threats to a Implement basic WAN connectivity using
cation exams, CCENT® or CCNA®. After home network Telco services
completing the Networking for Home and
Configure an integrated wireless access point Demonstrate proper disaster-recovery
Small Businesses and Working at a Small- and wireless client procedures and perform server backups
to-Medium Business or ISP courses, a stu-
Introducing Routing and Switching in Designing and Supporting Computer
dent can choose to complete the CCENT® the Enterprise Networks
certification (Cisco Certified Entry Network
Implement a LAN for an approved network
Technician) certification exam. CCENT Gather customer requirements
design
certifies that students have developed Configure a switch with VLANs and inter- Design a simple Internetwork using Cisco
the practical skills required for entry-level switch communication technology
networking support positions. In addition, Implement access lists to permit or deny Design an IP addressing scheme to meet LAN
this certification is designed to assess a specific traffic requirements
student’s aptitude and competence for Create an equipment list to meet LAN design
Implement WAN links
working with Cisco routers, switches and requirements
Cisco IOS™. Configure routing protocols on Cisco devices Install and configure a prototype Internetwork
CCENT is an optional first step toward Perform LAN, WAN, and VLAN troubleshooting
Obtain and upgrade Cisco IOS software in
using a structured methodology and the
earning the Cisco CCNA® network OSI model
Cisco devices
­associate certification, which is the
foundational certification for networking
For more information
careers. Students who complete all four
CCNA Discovery courses will be prepared Cisco Networking Academy Program Locate a Networking Academy
for the industry-standard CCNA certifica- www.cisco.com/go/netacad www.cisco.com/edu/locate
tion exam.
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