Cisco® Networking Academy® Program offers students and workers who want to

expand their IT knowledge or consider a career in the high-tech industry valuable

networking and IT skills. The Academy program offers courses online using the

same high-quality Web-based format that has proven successful to more than

1 million students in more than 150 countries.

THE WORLD NEEDS A WORKFORCE WITH IT SKILLS

If you are reading this, you like to stay current with new learning opportunities and to have

knowledge and skills that prepare you for future challenges. You, better than anyone, know

that IT is an integral element in everyone’s life.

You may not know that there is a worldwide demand for networking and Internet skills and

only a limited number of people who have the needed qualifications. As the global economy

expands, the number of IT-related jobs increases. Companies in all types of industries

worldwide will need employees with IT skills.

A survey conducted by Certification Magazine of more than 19,000 certified IT professionals

from 136 countries concluded the following:

“Investing in learning specialized job skills,and validating those skills by passing certification tests, can lead to careeradvancement, even when the economic outlook for hiring is bleak.”

IDC (forecasting IT growth for 2004 to 2008) predicts IT spending will increase by 35.2

percent worldwide over a five-year period.* This is a positive indicator that a progressive

IT education can be highly valuable as potential employers look for candidates with skills

in the latest foundation and integrated advanced technologies.

Even if you are not planning a career in IT, introductory courses such as HP IT Essentials

are good starting points for nontechnical professionals to build a base of knowledge about

networking, the Internet, and math that can enhance careers and marketability.

DATA SHEET

THE CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY PROGRAM

* source: IDC, Worldwide Black Book, Q2 2004.

PASSPORT TO A REWARDING IT CAREER

The Cisco Networking Academy Program is your path to an IT-related career. Combining

instructor-led and online education with hands-on laboratory exercises, the Networking

Academy program prepares you for employment opportunities in the real world. Increasing

your knowledge and expanding your skills prepares you to take advantage of future

career opportunities.

In a recent worldwide survey of former Academy students who had completed at least one

Academy course, approximately 67 percent said that their participation in the Networking

Academy program helped them gain at least one job position. In addition, about 20 percent

said they received a better or higher status job. Other career opportunities validated by students

included starting an IT or non-IT business, meeting influential IT contacts, obtaining additional

industry certifications, and receiving awards or recognition in the IT-networking field because

of their affiliation with the Networking Academy program.**

As a Networking Academy student, you will be working toward Cisco, CompTIA, Sun,

Panduit, or any combination of these industry-recognized certifications. These highly rated,

globally recognized and respected certifications can benefit you, your family, and the

community in which you live.

Every time you successfully complete an

Academy course, you receive a Certificate

of Course Completion printed with your

name and the name of the educational

institution. An excellent addition to a

resume, this certificate acknowledges your

newly acquired skills and qualifications.

Because every student uses the same high-

quality curricula and assessment programs,

your Academy education is globally recognized.

Not only will you be able to take advantage

of opportunities within your home country,

but you can travel worldwide and know that

your skills are transferable.

** These results were based on a pilot exit survey conducted by Cisco Worldwide Education in April and May2004. Only students who were 3 to 5 months out of a CCNA course completed the survey. Approximately 1500students participated. The sample was taken from students worldwide but a slightly higher number of students in the United States participated compared to the overall U.S. population of CCNA studentsparticipating in the Academy Program

“I knew nothing about computers and

networking before I started the Academy

program. Now I have so much confidence

and I’ve found a career path.”

– Scott LewisCCNA GraduatePiedmont Technical College

PATH TO CONTINUED EDUCATION

The Networking Academy curriculum teaches a broad range of Internet technology skills, from

planning and building networks to applying advanced troubleshooting techniques. Additional

courses sponsored by IT industry leaders broaden the Academy program offerings and provide

you with more choices to improve your skills and marketability.

The program is designed to provide a strong foundation for higher education degree programs

in electrical engineering, computer science, or management information systems. Past Academy

students understand that the rigorous curriculum is a stepping stone to advanced IT

coursework. About 80 percent of Academy students, polled at the secondary education level,

stated that they were planning to achieve an Associate, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree.

In addition, many students surveyed at the post secondary level said that the program helped

them gain scholarships or other financial rewards.*

Cisco CCNA® • CCNA

(courses CCNA 1 through CCNA 4) • CompTIA Net+ (in combination with HP IT Essentials I and II)

• Course Certificate of Completion available

Cisco CCNP® • CCNP

(courses CCNP 1 through CCNP 4) • Course Certificate of Completion available

Fundamentals of Java Programming • Sun Certified Java 2 Programmer

• Course Certificate of Completion available

Fundamentals of Network Security • Cisco Qualified Specialist Security—Firewall

• CompTIA Security +

• Course Certificate of Completion available

Fundamentals of UNIX • CompTIA Linux+ (in combination with HP IT Essentials II)

• Course Certificate of Completion available

Fundamentals of Wireless LANs • Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist

• Course Certificate of Completion available

HP IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software • CompTIA A+

• CompTIA Server+ (in combination with HP IT Essentials II)

• Course Certificate of Completion available

HP IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems • CompTIA Server+ (in combination with HP IT Essentials I)

• CompTIA Linux+ (in combination with Fundamentals of Unix)

• Course Certificate of Completion available

Panduit Network Infrastructure Essentials • Panduit Authorized Installer (targeted release May 2005)

• Certificate of Completion

Academy Curriculum Certifications and Certificates of Completion(alphabetical order)

* source: IDC, Worldwide Black Book, Q2 2004.

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LEADING-EDGE LEARNING

Cisco Systems® understands how the Internet can change the way

people work, live, play, and learn. The Networking Academy program

is a fine example of how education and the Internet are great

equalizers. It blends conventional classroom learning techniques with

the latest e-learning technology to transcend geographic limitations as

well as ease disability, gender, ethnicity, and economic barriers.

Web-based course materials provide convenient access to Academy

resources and class work, an advantage for working adults and

students. Personalized instruction and valuable hands-on labs let you

put your theoretical knowledge into practice. Also, online assessments

give you timely feedback so you know in which areas you are

proficient and those in which you need to improve.

FIND A HIGH-TECH JOB AND STAY CONNECTED

Cisco understands that one of your main goals is starting a new career

and offers job development programs to assist you. For example,

some Academies work with community employers to sponsor field

trips and job shadowing to give you an insider’s view of how

professionals work together and companies operate.

Cisco also works with numerous companies to offer work-experience

programs. These programs are designed to enhance your self-

confidence, help you clarify your career direction, and boost your

employment profile.

The Networking Academy Program recognizes the importance

of staying connected beyond the classroom and offers an alumni

program for those who have successfully completed a full course

of study.

Alumni members have access to the Alumni Connection career

development and job placement resources, as well as other benefits

such as admission to global discussion boards where alumni can chat

with other former Academy students and IT professionals worldwide.

In addition, alumni can access updated courses, discounts on products

and services from Cisco partners, and technical training and

continuing education events from industry experts.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the following Websites for more information:

Cisco Networking Academy Program Overview:

http://www.cisco.com/go/netacad

Course Catalog:

http://www.cisco.com/go/academycourses

Find an Academy Near You:

http://locators.netacad.net/cnams/locators/AcademyClassLocator.jsp