Course Update Germany Furminger

© 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco PublicPresentation_ID 1

Curriculum UpdateGermany May 2010

Michael Furminger

Technical Manager Europe

Cisco Networking AcademyTechnical Advocacy

Presentation_ID 2© 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential

Packet Tracer

Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

Cisco Networking Academy Curricula Portfolio

CCNPIT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software

IT Essentials

CCNA Discovery

CCNP

Security

CCNA Exploration

Networking for Home and Small

Businesses

Working at a Small-to-Medium

Business or ISP

Introducing Routing and Switching in the

Enterprise

Designing and Supporting Computer

Networks

Network Fundamentals

Routing Protocols and Concepts

LAN Switching and Wireless

Accessing the WAN

CCNASecurity

ROUTE: Implementing IP

Routing

SWITCH: Implementing IP

Switched Networks

TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and

Maintaining IP Networks

Network Professional

IT Technician

Network Technician

Network Associate

Network Specialist


ITE 4.1

CCNA Overview 4© 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public

ITE: PC Hardware and Software v4.1Subtitle: Size 24, Left Aligned

A comprehensive overview of computer hardware and software with an introduction to advanced concepts

Integrates virtual learning tools and Cisco Packet Tracer activities to supplement classroom learning and provide an interactive ―hands-on‖ experience

Designed for students pursuing careers in IT and wanting practical knowledge of how a computer works

Helps prepares students for CompTIA 2009 A+ certification exams - approved as CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum

No changes to equipment bundle or PC requirements

Same Graphical User Interface (GUI) as v4.0


New in Version 4.1

New and updated content including:

New hardware technology

New OS information (Vista)

More troubleshooting skills

Increased network application skills

Increased wireless and security skills

Reported errors in prior version corrected

Addition of Cisco Packet Tracer activities

Packet Tracer’s rich simulation environment allows students to explore, experiment, and develop problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Activities include the following topics:

Introduction to Packet Tracer

Configuration of DHCP

Connecting, installing, and testing a wireless network


Course Design


CompTIA 2009 A+ Certification Exams

A+ Essentials220-601

IT Technician220-602

Depot Technician220-604

OR

OR

A+ Essentials220-701

A+ Practical Application220-702

2006 Edition 2009 Edition

2009 certification changes were announced in August 2009

BOTH the 2009 A+ Essentials and 2009 A+ Practical Application exams must be passed for CompTIA A+ certification

Student vouchers are available for 2009 exams, same process as v4.0

Remote Support Technician

220-603


Same Graphical User Interface (GUI) as v4.0 curricula

16 chapters and chapter exams

Approximately 450 new assessment items

2 final exams and 1 skills-based assessment

60 new or updated hands-on labs

5 new Packet Tracer activities

Aligned to the new CompTIA 2009 A+ certification exams

New translated versions will be based on v4.1

1 course divided into 2 sections, Fundamentals and Advanced

ITE: PC Hardware and Software v4.1Course Design

CCNA Overview 9© 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public

Part 1 - Fundamentals

Course Chapters 1 - 10

Core competencies in latest hardware and software technologies

Greater emphasis on

New OS

New hardware

Networking application

Troubleshooting

Content maps directly to the CompTIA A+ Essentials certification exam

Part 2 - Advanced

Course Chapters 11 - 16

More hands-on and lab-based

Greater depth with more practical application and troubleshooting

Content maps directly to the CompTIA A+ Practical Application certification exam

ITE: PC Hardware and Software v4.1Course Divided Into 2 Parts


Product update


Cisco Networking AcademyProduct Roadmap 2010

Additional protocols and features

Enhancements to support PT based exams and games

Updated programming platform

PT 5.3

2009

PT SBA Beta Release—Practice exams for

CCNA courses

Entrepreneurial Skills Beta

NovDec May

2010

Jun Jul Aug Sep OctJan Feb Mar Apr

Align to CompTIAA+ 2009 objectives

Packet Tracer activities

TSHOOT

Aligns to new Cisco CCNPcertification exam

SWITCH

ROUTE

Align to new Cisco CCNPcertification exams

ITE 4.1 CCNP 6.0 CCNP 6.0

Non-UN Languages Translations


IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software v4.1

Align to CompTIA A+ 2009 Objectives

New and updated content including:

New hardware technology

New OS information

More troubleshooting skills

Increased network application skills

Increased wireless and security skills

Addition of Cisco Packet Tracer activities

Packet Tracer’s rich simulation environment allows students to explore, experiment, and develop problem solving and troubleshooting skills

ITE: PC Hardware and Software v4.1 out now


ITE v4.0 – European Market Active Students Theater Name Region Geo Drilldown #1 # Of Active Students Year Ago # Of Active Students Change From Year Ago % Chg # Of Active Students

Austria & Sw itzerland 475 335 140 42%

France 2,263 1,427 836 59%

Germany 3,683 1,931 1,752 91%

Italy 4,357 1,863 2,494 134%

Mediterranean 4,732 2,875 1,857 65%

Northern Europe 4,225 3,525 700 20%

UK and Ireland 10,569 8,908 1,661 19%

30,304 20,864 9,440 45%

European Market European Market

Grand Total


Packet Tracer


Packet Tracer Skills Based Exams

Provide students with a way to assess their performance and knowledge of networking concepts and skills

Assessment environment presents complex and authentic tasks, immediately scores the exams, and provides rich, detailed feedback integrated with the Gradebook

Helps students and instructors identify areas that need improvement to increase student confidence, satisfaction, and success when preparing for the final hands-on skills exam


Packet Tracer SBA Exam Experience

Launch

1

Take Exam

2

Submit It

3

Automatically Scored

4

View Feedback

5

16© 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.


Packet Tracer SBA Detailed FeedbackHelps Students Identify Areas for Improvement

Proficiency Estimates Detailed Scoring Feedback

17© 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.


Beta Release of Packet Tracer SBAs

CCNA Discovery Exam Name

Networking for Home and Small Businesses Dhomesb Basic Configuration PT Practice SBA

Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP DsmbISP Basic Configuration PT Practice SBA

Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise DRSEnt OSPF/ACL PT Practice SBA

Designing and Supporting Computer Networks DCompNtwk Frame Relay/EIGRP PT Practice SBA

CCNA Exploration Exam Name

Network Fundamentals ENetwork Basic Configuration PT Practice SBA

Routing Protocols and Concepts ERouting OSPF PT Practice SBA

LAN Switching and Wireless ESwitching Basic Switching/Wireless PT Practice SBA

Accessing the WAN EWAN NAT/ACL PT Practice SBA

Available Now

Note: PT Skills-based Assessments Are Available in English Only But Are Available for Use in Non-English Classes


Beta Progress

If you are already a participant – Thank you !

Please remind your students and instructors to submit their surveys

If you are not a participant – Please take a look at

Cisco Packet Tracer Beta Skills Based Assessment Announcement

Participating… Global Europe

Academies 536 125

Classes 649 167

Registered Students 9596 2234

Active Students 3277 829

http://www.imakenews.com/cisco_netacademy/e_article001609298.cfm?x=bgkMjjc,bh3NN8LB

http://www.imakenews.com/cisco_netacademy/e_article001609298.cfm?x=bgkMjjc,bh3NN8LB


Improved Linksys models, wireless security

Cable and DSL enhancements

Call Manager Express (VOIP support)

FTP server and routers/switches - Server and Client

Email system (SMTP – POP3) - Server and Client

BGP – realistic representation of Internet for scenarios

Generic IP end devices – to create more versatility in device

creation

Activity Wizard Initial Tree enhancements – more scenario

variations

Packet Tracer v 5.3


PT 5.3 and CCNA and CCNP Curricula

CCNA Discovery

D1: improved Linksys and wireless– Generic IP end devices

D2: better DNS, improved DHCP, wireless security, new FTP, SMTP, POP3,

D3: Improved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, BGP

D4: New ISR VOIP, Call Manager Express

CCNA Exploration

E1: improved HTTP, DNS, DHCP, new FTP, SMTP, POP3

E2: Improved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, new BGP

E3: Improved Linksys models, wireless security, 802.11

E4: New PPPoE, enhanced IPSec, Cable and DSL enhancements

CCNPImproved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, new BGP

Version 5.3 enhancements provide new or enhanced

functionality to help illustrate the following topics:


Packet Tracer 5.2 Protocol Support

Application

HTTP, TFTP, Telnet, SSH, DNS, DHCP , NTP, SNMP ,AAA

Transport

TCP and UDP, TCP Nagle Algorithm & IP Fragmentation, GRE VPN

Network

IPv4, ICMP, ARP, IPv6, ICMPv6, IPSec

RIPv1/v2/ng, Multi-Area OSPF, EIGRP

Static Routing, Route Redistribution, Multilayer Switching, L3 QoS, NAT,

CBAL , Zone-based policy firewall and Intrusion Protection System on the ISR

Network Access/Interface

Ethernet (802.3), 802.11, HDLC, Frame Relay, PPP

STP, RSTP, VTP, DTP, CDP, 802.1q, PAgP

L2 QoS, SLARP, Auto Secure, Simple WEP, WPA, EAP

*New in PT 5.2 *Enhanced in PT 5.2


NetAcad Maintenance


NetAcad Maintenance – Sign-up Today!


NetAcad Maintenance – Support Strategy

A zero-cost minimal maintenance solution

Legally download IOS upgrades for Lab Equipment

Similar in concept to “SMARTnet”

Still need to purchase “SMARTnet” for Hardware repair / replacement


What’s the Benefit


Value Advantage for Academies

SMARTnet

(Retail)

SMB-SA

(Academy)

NetAcad Maintenance

(Academy)

Cost for CCNA Maintenance

$470 / year

3 router & 3 switch bundle

$288 / year

3 router & 3 switch bundle

$0 / year

IOS Image Upgrade

Free

12.3 to 12.4

Free*

Like for like only

Free

12.3 to 12.4

Feature Set Upgrade for 1841

$1400/image

IP Base to Advanced Svc

$425/image plus Hardware


Free *



IOS Feature Set Upgrade Scenario

You have an 1841 Integrated Services Router that has the IOS IP BASE image

Now a new Advanced Services Feature Set is required for routers

You have decided to upgrade to the Advanced IP Services image

Under Academy SMB SMARTnet

IOS Feature Set upgrade for the 1841 from IP BASE to Advanced Services costs $425 per image

Under NetAcad Maintenance

IOS Feature Set upgrade for the 1841 from IP BASE to Advanced Services is FREE


Legacy equipment compatibility


Legacy equipment compatibility


NetAcad Maint – Image & Hardware Support DocumentFor CCNA Exploration Courses 3 & 4


How do I get

NetAcad

Maintenance


Sign-up by following this step-by-step process

Sign Up for NetAcad Maintenance

Global Phone Support: +1 801 238 0899

(This is not a toll free call)


Step 1


Get a guest account on CCO

Go to Log In


Create Guest Account

Register as a New User

Guest Account


Step 2


Log onto AC

then select

Help


Select Academy

Support


Click on

Ask a Question


Fill in the fields

At the bottom

click continue

and your ticket

will be recorded.

Follow-up to

ensure your

request is

completed.

Include your current

email in this space.

Go to AC later and

verify your email is

current


Step 3


What Happens Next?

1. Support Desk will contact the LMC/CL for additional information

Name, AC ID, email address and CCO ID for all active instructors

Note: Each instructor must have as a minimum a guest account on www.cisco.com in order to gain access.

2. Support Desk will validate this information and then forward this document and the Networking Academy Maintenance Terms & Conditions to the LMC/CL for review and approval

3. It is the responsibility of the LMC/CL to acknowledge that each instructor has received, read, and agreed to:

Networking Academy Maintenance Acceptable & Expected Use Policy

Networking Academy Maintenance Terms & Conditions

http://www.cisco.com/


Sign Agreement

4. LMC/CL contacts the Support to acknowledge that each instructor has read and agreed to:

Networking Academy Maintenance Acceptable & Expected Use Policy

Networking Academy Maintenance Terms & Conditions

5. Support Desk will add the Academy and its active instructors to the maintenance contract and send a congratulatory email.

6. Active academies are encouraged to use the maintenance service and its entitlements as described in the Networking Academy Maintenance Acceptable & Expected Use Policy

7. Download IOS listed in… NetAcad Maintenance - Image & Hardware Support Document


FREE only with

NetAcad

Maintenance


Its FREE to participating academies

Phone Support: +1 801-238-0899


CCNPv6


Cisco CCNP Certification Revision

CCNP certification revisions officially announced by Cisco on January 26, 2010

Revised CCNP aligns to job role of professional-level network engineer

More emphasis on troubleshooting—key for employers and foundation for expert-level skills

Based on rigorous, customer-focused job task analysis

Job titles such as network engineer, system engineer, network support specialist, network administrator, network consultant, system integrator


CCNP Certification Exam Revisions

Existing CCNP Exams Revised CCNP Exams Available

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)#642-901, 90 min. exam

Implementing Cisco Routing (ROUTE)#642-902, 120 min. exam

March 2010

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)#642-812, 90 min. exam

Implementing Cisco Switched Networks (SWITCH)#642-813, 120 min. exam

March 2010

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)#642-832, 120 min. exam

April 2010

Implementing Secure Converged Cisco Wide-Area Networks (ISCW)#642-825, 90 min. exam

No replacement

Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)#642-845, 90 min. exam

No replacement


CCNP v6.0 Curriculum

3 new Networking Academy courses align with the 3 new Cisco CCNP certification exams

CCNP ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing

Replaces CCNP 5.0 Building Scalable Internetworks

Scheduled for release in July 2010

CCNP SWITCH: Implementing IP Switched Networks

Replaces CCNP 5.0 Building Multilayer Switched Networks

Scheduled for release in July 2010

CCNP TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintaining IP Networks

New course

Available April 2010


Course Design


CCNP v6.0 User Experience

CCNP 5.0 CCNP 6.0

Authored Text Yes - onlineYes - Cisco Press textbooks

(traditional and e-book formats)

Graphical User

Interface (GUI)

Older GUI browser platform,

based on ITE styleNo

Interactive Media No n/a

Labs Yes – launched from the GUI Yes – offered standalone

Case Studies Yes Yes – offered standalone

Chapter Quizzes Yes No

Chapter and

Final ExamsYes Yes – same online delivery

Skills Based

AssessmentsYes Yes


3 courses, each 1 semester long (~ 70 hours)

Delivered leveraging Cisco Press textbook

Average 3 complex hands-on labs per chapter

Similar lab approach as CCNP v5.0

NETLAB compatible topologies, enabled for remote operation

1 case study activity per course

1 chapter exam per chapter

1 final exam and 1 skills-based assessment per course

Aligned to the new Cisco CCNP certification exams

CCNP v6.0 Course Elements


CCNP v6.0 CurriculumCisco Press Books

Each course uses a textbook developed and published by Cisco Press in close collaboration with Networking Academy

Textbooks for SWITCH, ROUTE and TSHOOT courses will be available in printed and electronic (e-Book) formats

English language only, available globally

Order through your Pearson sales rep or directly from www.ciscopress.com

Visit www.ciscopress.com/ccnp for a

complete list of titles available

http://www.ciscopress.com/

http://www.ciscopress.com/ccnp


Scope andSequence


CCNP v6.0 CurriculumCourse Outline

ChapterROUTE:

Implementing IP Routing

SWITCH:

Implementing IP Switching

TSHOOT: Maintaining and

Troubleshooting IP Networks

1 Routing Services Analyzing the Cisco Enterprise

Campus Architecture

Planning Maintenance for Complex

Networks

2Configuring the Enhanced Interior

Gateway Routing Protocol

Implementing VLANs in Campus

Networks

Troubleshooting Processes for Complex

Enterprise Networks

3Configuring the Open Shortest Path

ProtocolImplementing Spanning Tree

Using Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Tools and Applications

4 Manipulating Routing Updates Implementing InterVLAN Routing Maintaining and Troubleshooting Campus

Switched Solutions

5 Implementing Path Control Implementing High Availability and

Redundancy in a Campus Network

Maintaining and Troubleshooting Routing

Solutions

6Implementing a BGP Solution for

ISP Connectivity Securing the Campus Infrastructure Troubleshooting Addressing Services

7Implementing Routing Facilities for

Branch Offices and Mobile Workers

Preparing the Campus Infrastructure

for Advanced Services

Troubleshooting Network Performance

Issues

8Implementing IPv6 in the Enterprise

Network Troubleshooting Converged Networks

9Maintaining and Troubleshooting Network

Security Implementations

10

Review and Preparation for

Troubleshooting Complex Enterprise

Networks


Experience-oriented courses employ industry-relevant instructional approaches to prepare students for professional jobs in the industry

Can be delivered as an independent curriculum or integrated into a broader course of study, such as IT-related degree and diploma programs or continuing education programs

Can be offered in an in-person or a blended distance learning (BDL) environment.

CCNP v6.0 Learning Environment


Instructor Training


CCNP 6.0 Instructor Training

TSHOOT training is required for ALLinstructors

ROUTE & SWITCH training is not required for instructors currently certified to teach both BSI and BMSN

―Train the trainer‖ will be offered to qualified CCNP CATC/RA instructors for TSHOOT only

CATC/RA instructors will train all local instructors - remote/BDL options should be available when possible


Entrepreneur Skills


Entrepreneurship Education

Teach technology-based entrepreneurial skills

Case study modules with realistic scenarios, highlighting ethics and social benefit aspects of entrepreneurial mindset

Learning game—An engaging game for experiential learning

Aligns with the ICT skills and 21st century skills taught within Networking Academy courses

Unlock entrepreneurial capabilities to meet global challenges of 21st Century

Advance entrepreneurship education as a key driver for sustained social and economic development

Cultivate and provide exposure to entrepreneurial thinking and mindset

Cisco Networking Academy Approach

World Economic Forum White Paper


Entrepreneurial Skills User Experience

4. Learn related business skills in case study

5. Practice skills in learning game

2. Go to Entrepreneurial skills catalog

3. Select appropriate Case Study and/or download game

1. Study ITE or CCNA Curricula


Prototype Case Studies

Case Study: Starting an Internet Café

Think like an entrepreneur

Recognize an opportunity

Calculating costs

Creating a business plan

Case Study: Making a Business Successful

Assess core business

Customer and market analysis

Review and revise business plan

Consider adding services to increase profits

Plan for future growth


Prototype Game

An Engaging Game for Experiential Learning Within the Context of Realistic Scenarios


Entrepreneurial Skills Beta Plan

Conduct a beta to gather broad customer feedback from instructors and students

globally starting late April 2010

What: 5 Case Studies + Game enhancements – English only:

Who:

Available to all academies, all courses, all instructors.

Invite all instructors to expose students to entrepreneurial skills and incorporate the case

studies and game into in their classes

How:

Accessible through AC – Instructors exposed to all case studies & game on Instructor Class

Home Page

Instructors ―check boxes‖ what they want students to have access from Student Class Home

Page

Instructors and students are requested to provide their feedback on content, game play,

overall experience

Case Study Pre-Req / Use In

Charging for Expertise ITE

Starting an Internet Café

Making the Business Successful

CCNA D1, CCNA E1

Providing Outsource Services

Contractor Services

CCNA D3 , CCNA E3


Collaborative Global Community www.academynetspace.com

Current Statistics

Over 62,000 registered users

Over 14,000 registered in the European Countries

80% students, 8% instructors, 12% affiliates and others

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