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CCNA Course structure

The Cisco CCNA Exploration curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of networking, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services. This course emphasises theoretical concepts and practical application, while providing opportunities for students to gain the skills and hands-on experience needed to design, install, operate, and maintain networks in small-to-medium businesses, as well as enterprise and service provider environments.

CCNA Exploration offers in-depth theory, challenging labs, and a detailed overview of protocol operations. It is designed for students with advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, such as degree candidates in engineering, maths, or science, or for working professionals who would like to advance their careers or gain certification. CCNA Exploration was designed to be integrated into technology curricula or continuing education programs at postsecondary institutions such as technical schools, colleges, and universities.
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Our curriculum includes certifications CISCO - CCNA - CISCO Certified Network Associate Curriculum and CISCO CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional; world’s most prestigious certifications as the University of Panama-CISCO Local Academy and CISCO CCNA - CCNP.

Occupational field:
Develop project design and network management and maintenance of telecommunications systems

Professional profile:
Broad and solid knowledge in electronics, in the field of applied engineering - telematics, in signal analysis in the management of telecommunications projects, the integration of computer systems and software in the management and administration of networks.

This course teaches students to implement, install and troubleshoot Wireless networks. Competent use of PCs and basic knowledge of computer network principles. Previous study of Cisco related material for example the Cisco CCNA academy program would be very useful.

Content
Design of logical wireless LAN architecture for mobile wireless users in compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards
Theory of the most common factors that influence WLANs (including EM spectrum, radio wave propagation, modulation techniques, and frequency and channel usage in wireless technologies)
Installation of WLANs with Cisco devices and appropriate antennas that meet mobility and throughput specifications, including the site survey and documentation
Hardware setup and software configuration of Cisco Aironet® wireless products, including security using Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP), Cisco LEAP, and 802.1x protocols
Troubleshoot performance issues using event logging, command-line utilities, and diagnostic tools

Few organisations in today’s technological world operate without computer resources and, in almost all cases, these are connected to each other using local and wide area networking technologies. Such technology needs to be specified, designed, installed and administered. The internet and the web have changed the way in which society and commerce operates. A range of modern applications,ranging from online shopping and internet banking, to search engines, such as Google, and MP3 music sites; requires safe, secure and reliable websites and networks. This creates the demand for a range of computing professionals to develop the web services and applications of the future and to design and manage the networks that they operate on.

The BSc Hons Computer Networking course covers general computing and networking technology in the first two years, including modules covering elements of the Cisco CCNA networking qualification. The third and fourth years provide further focus on server and network design and management, including security and wireless networks. The course will provide you with the fundamental knowledge to design, implement and manage an efficient and secure network of computers.

Interpersonal skills. Ability to solve technical problems. High energy level and good judgment. These are a few of the qualities the telecommunications industry is looking for in college graduates. The Information Technology Management program at UW-Stout develops these, and other qualities.

Choosing a career path isn’t easy. You’ll want many opportunities, both financial and professional, throughout your career. The telecommunications industry may offer those opportunities! Telecommunications is an exciting, rapidly changing industry, with opportunities in technical and managerial areas.

Dynamic is a word that defines today’s telecommunications industry. Information technology is expanding and growing rapidly. Telecommunications is a progressive, innovative and creative field-the opportunities are endless. It is an exciting, stimulating and challenging industry, which offers career advancement and financial possibilities beyond your wildest dreams.

UW-Stout’s program emphasizes written and oral communication, data, voice and media applications. You’ll be exposed to all facets of business, management, technology and science.

The technical curriculum in the telecommunication area focuses on contemporary methods of analysis, design, and telecommunication systems solutions. Technical courses are delivered in areas including telephony, networking, telecommunication policy and regulation, administration, video, imaging, and multimedia. Students completing this program will earn these highly respected certifications: Cisco CCNA and CCDA and one or more of the following: Cisco CCNP and Cisco CCDP.

UW-Stout’s unique “hands on, minds on” approach to learning is integrated into the program curriculum. The program delivers quality instruction through a blend of theory, experimentation and practice. Faculty are dedicated to helping students succeed.

Additionally, this approach offers you work experience before graduation. Each student participates in an on-campus practicum and has an opportunity to pursue an off-campus field experience, internship or co-op.

This specialization is for students to focus on how to effectively plan, implement, administer, and support various size networks in the enterprise. This specialization provides the groundwork for professionals to pursue highly recognized industry certification. Depending upon which elective(s) a student selects, opportunities exist to receive the necessary foundation to further prepare for certification programs such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, Cisco CCNA, and CompTIA Linux+.

Students who successfully complete the NSE specialization will:
know the principal features of Windows and the basics of enterprise networking
be able to Install, upgrade and configure Windows
understand the Active Directory Logical and Physical Structure of windows
have the skills to plan and implement Active Directory structure that addresses the needs of an organization
be able to configure network services such as DHCP, DNS, WINS, VPN, IPSec, IIS, and Proxy
be able to manage the operation of a network from a central location, and be able to address issues such as network connectivity problems, interconnectivity among NetWare, Macintosh, and UNIX networks, and Internet connectivity
be able to identify and resolve network problems by using troubleshooting tools and utilities.