CCNA Courses 1 through 4 of the Academy program, equivalent to 280 hours of instruction, provide students with a basic foundation in networking. Students who successfully complete this portion of the program are eligible to earn Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA™) certification. The first four semesters are available at the secondary and post-secondary levels.

Semester One   ( 70 hours )

OSI model and industry standards

Network topologies

IP addressing, including subnet masks

Networking components

Basic network design

Semester Two   ( 70 hours )

Beginning router configurations

Routed and routing protocols

Semester Three  ( 70 hours )

Advanced router configurations

LAN switching theory and VLANs

Advanced LAN and LAN switched design

Novell IPX

Threaded case studies

Semester Four  ( 70 hours )

WAN theory and Design

WAN technology, PPP, Frame Relay, ISDN

Network troubleshooting

National SCANS Skills

Threaded case studies

Semesters 5 through 8 of the Cisco Networking Academy Program

CCNP Courses 5 through 8 of the Academy program, also equivalent to 280 hours of instruction, are more advanced. Students learn about complex network configurations and how to diagnose and troubleshoot network problems. Students who successfully complete the advanced curriculum are eligible to earn Cisco Certified
Network Professional (CCNP™) certification. The second four courses of the curriculum will be taught primarily at the post-secondary level. 

The Academy program combines instructor-led, online learning with hands-on laboratory exercises where students apply what they learn in class while working on actual networks.

In addition to networking and other technology skills, the Academy program helps students improve math, science, writing, and problem-solving abilities. To ensure a well-rounded educational experience, learning objectives in the curriculum are tied to national math and science standards as well as to workforce competencies.

Semester Five  ( 70 hours )

Overview of Scalable Internetworks

Introduction to Managing Traffic and Access

Managing IP Traffic

Configuring Queuing to Manage Traffic

Routing Protocols Overview

Extending IP Addresses Using VLSMs

Configuring OSPF in a Single Area

Interconnecting Multiple OSPF Areas

Configuring Enhanced IGRP

Optimizing Routing Update Operation

Configuring BGP

Quality of Service

Semester Six  ( 70 hours )

Selecting Cisco Products for Remote Connections

Assembling and Cabling the WAN Components

Configuring Asynchronous Connections with Modems

Accessing the Central Site with Windows 95

Configuring PPP and Controlling Network Access with PAP or CHAP

Using ISDN and DDR to Enhance Remote Connectivity

Optimizing Use of DDR Interfaces

Configuring a Cisco 700 Series Router

Establishing a Dedicated Frame Relay Connection and Controlling Traffic Flow with Traffic Shaping

Enabling a Backup to the Permanent Connection

Optimizing Traffic on Dedicated WAN Connections

Scaling IP Addresses with PAT and NAT

Troubleshooting the Remote Access Network

Semester Seven  ( 70 hours )

Introduction to Switching Concepts

Virtual LANs

Placing Catalyst® Switches in your Network

Catalyst Switch Overview

Catalyst Switch Architecture

Catalyst Switch Hardware

Configuring the Supervisor Module and Fast Ethernet

Catalyst Switch Software

Managing the Catalyst Switch

Troubleshooting the Catalyst Switch

Catalyst 2900 Series Features

Configuring Catalyst 2900 Series Switches

Semester Eight  ( 70 hours )

Support Resources for Troubleshooting

Using Troubleshooting Methods

Identifying Troubleshooting Targets

Applying Cisco Troubleshooting Tools

Workgroup Discovery Lab and CCO

Using a Troubleshooting Method

Documenting Symptoms, Actions and Results

Tracking Log-ins and Connections

Using Cisco Show and Debug Commands

Diagnosing and Correcting Campus TCP/IP Problems

Diagnosing and Correcting Catalyst Problems

Troubleshooting VLANs on Routers and Switches

Diagnosing and Correcting Frame Relay Problems

Diagnosing and Correcting ISDN BRI Problems